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5Caps- 0International goals
- 38AgeBorn 18 Aug 1988
- Minnesota United FCClub
- Leagues CupLeague
- New ZealandNational team
The shape of him
Michael Boxall is a 38-year-old defender at Minnesota United FC and a New Zealand international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 5
- 3Cup
- 2MLS All-Star
Quick facts
- Full name
- Michael Boxall
- Date of birth
- 18 Aug 1988 (38)
- Place of birth
- Auckland
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- MFMinnesota United FC
Latest on New Zealand
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Major League Soccer - United States and Canada |  St. Louis City | H | W3–2 | 0' | |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Major League Soccer - United States and Canada |  Colorado Rapids | A | D2–2 | 90' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Major League Soccer - United States and Canada |  Houston Dynamo | H | D2–2 | 90' | |
| 1 Oct 2026 |  International Friendlies |  Panama | A | D1–1 | 90' |
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