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Sports
July 25, 2015
Jurgen Klinsmann’s U.S. men’s team fell 2-1 to Jamaica in the Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Atlanta.

Soccer Insider: Taking stock after Gold Cup shock

While the U.S. losing to Jamaica is clearly a setback, don't count coach Jurgen Klinsmann out just yet.
Video
July 24, 2015
USA-Panama Gold Cup preview

USA-Panama Gold Cup preview

The Inquirer's Marc Narducci and Philly.com's Jonathan Tannenwald preview Saturday's third place game in the Gold Cup between the USA and Panama.
St. Paul
July 24, 2015
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has pledged to lead an "all-hands-on-deck effort" to land a stadium for an MLS expansion team.

St. Paul Midway site potential touted for more than soccer

St. Paul officials and Minnesota United leaders have broader development plans for site.
Sports
July 24, 2015
Wayne Rooney, left, manager Louis van Gaal, center, and the rest of Manchester United take on Barcelona on Saturday.

Soccer weekend watch guide

The matches of interest this weekend:
Sports
July 24, 2015
Panama's Erick Davis (15) was restrained as tempers flared during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semifinal between Panama and Mexico on

Soccer short takes

Odds and ends from the pitch:
Sports
July 24, 2015
Tiago Calvano, second from left, celebrated a goal earlier this season. Calvano has played all 1,170 minutes for the United this season.

United FC gameday: at San Antonio

A look at Saturday night's NASL matchup:
Sports
July 23, 2015
David Martin, of Prior Lake, held up his Minnesota United FC scarf during a match. Minnesota United's future in Major League Soccer, on hold in the wa

Hartman: Minneapolis better hurry if it wants MLS

The word is that St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is working hard behind the scenes to land the MLS franchise with the same vigor with which he was able to get CHS Field built for the Saints.
Video
July 22, 2015
Jamaica�s Giles Barnes (9) and Je-Vaughn Watson (15) celebrate after Jamaica defeated the United States 2-1 in a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semifinal,

Jamaica stuns United States at Gold Cup

Jamaica scored two first half goals and held on for its first ever victory over the United States in the semifinals of the Gold Cup. USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann discussed the historic defeat.
Sports
July 22, 2015

Live Blog replay: Fans take in U.S. Bank Stadium's debut

Chelsea defeated A.C. Milan 3-1 in front of more than 64,000 people at U.S. Bank Stadium. How the stadium would play was as big a draw as the game itself for many people. Here's a look at the night as captured by social media.
Sports
July 19, 2015
Club Leon's Carlos Pena got called for the foul on Minnesota United's Geison Moura during the first half.

In Ibarra's return, United FC ties Club Leon in friendly

In a game that was part of the contract that sent Ibarra to Club Leon last month, the United and the Mexican first division club tied 1-1.
West Metro
July 18, 2015
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges left a meeting with Minnesota United Fc officials and Minneapolis city leaders Friday for their first "working group" m

St. Paul's MLS interest is deep, e-mails show

The city's interest in a soccer stadium dates back well before it was publicly revealed. Minneapolis leaders met with team officials Friday.
Sports
July 18, 2015
Dark Clouds lends vocal support to United FC

Dark Clouds lends vocal support to United FC

The Dark Clouds love to sing and dance. And bang drums. And set off smoke machines. And tease opponents with creative wisecracks.
Sports
July 18, 2015
President of Minnesota United FC Nick Rogers walked through the halls of City Hall as he joined Minneapolis city leaders Friday for their first "worki

Soccer Insider: Politicians dragging heels on new soccer stadium for United

Other pro sports got their stadiums. Soccer is asking for the least, only tax breaks.
Sports
July 18, 2015
Juliano Vicentini (77) of Minnesota United FC and Jemal Johnson (11) fought for the ball in the first half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.co

United FC-Club León of Liga MX preview

A look at the exhibition match between Minnesota United FC and Club León of Liga MX.
Loons
July 17, 2015
Alex Morgan, American soccer player and Olympic gold medalist, arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Los

U.S. women's soccer player Alex Morgan out three-four weeks after right knee surgery

The forward, who plays for the NWSL's Portland Thorns, could return to play with U.S. Soccer on Aug. 16 for the start of a 10-match victory tour.
Loons
July 17, 2015
David Beckham

David Beckham chooses site for Miami's possible MLS stadium

The retired soccer player and his partners would finance the facility privately on city-owned land near the Miami Marlins stadium.
Sports
July 17, 2015

Gallery: United fan base brings the "Dark Cloud" to every game

The Dark Clouds fan group of Minnesota United soccer. They are a non-stop cheering bunch of soccer nuts who follow the team and support it with non-stop orchestrated cheering at games.
Sports
July 15, 2015
Juliano Vicentini (77) of Minnesota United FC celebrated after scoring a goal in the first half.

United enjoys rare blowout victory

The Loons scored their last three goals with a man advantage after a red card.
Sports
July 15, 2015

Gallery: United 4, Jacksonville 0

The Minnesota United won 4-0 in a home match over Jacksonville on Wednesday night in Blaine.
Sports
July 15, 2015
Minnesota United FC's Pablo Campos, center.

Gameday preview: Jacksonville vs. United FC

United has added 21-year-old Yago Moreira Silva from Brazil to help shore up its midfielder ranks as they search for a first win of the fall season.