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West Metro
August 29, 2015
One rendering -- unaffiliated with the team's proposal -- of how the Farmers Market area could look after redevelopment.

Time nearly up for Minneapolis soccer stadium land

Owner of industrial site says he has "no interest" in selling to Minnesota United after Monday's deadline
Sports
August 29, 2015
New York City FC forward David Villa, right, of Spain, kicks the ball as Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez watches during the first half of an

Soccer insider: Money can't guarantee success

Teams with big payrolls or star-studded lineups aren't assured of a winning record.
Sports
August 28, 2015

Soccer weekend watch guide

What to watch on the pitch this week.
Sports
August 28, 2015

Soccer short takes

Quick hits from the world of soccer.
St. Paul
August 26, 2015
Minnesota United owner Bill McGuire looked around CHS Field in St. Paul Tuesday with team president Nick Rogers, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and MLS

St. Paul advances pro soccer plan

As the City Council lent its support, the Port Authority is looking to clear the way for a stadium through a lease agreement with the Met Council.
Sports
August 23, 2015
Iran's head coach Carlos Queiroz reacts to a call during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo

Iran coach says Guam visa hassles nothing to do with soccer

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz says the frustrations faced by Guam in obtaining visas to travel to Tehran for a World Cup qualifier in September give just a glimpse of the problems faced by his team in negotiating international soccer.
Loons
August 23, 2015
United FC rallies to beat Tampa Bay on road

United FC rallies to beat Tampa Bay on road

Ibson scored the tying goal in the 36th minute — eight minutes after Juan Guerra's goal for the Rowdies.
Sports
August 21, 2015

Gameday preview: United at Tampa Bay

Minnesota and Tampa Bay played to a scoreless draw in the second week of the spring season.
Gophers
August 21, 2015
Gophers women's soccer player Josee Stiever (11) and Marquette University's Morgan Proffitt (7) try to head the ball during their game at Elizabeth Ly

Soccer insider: Gophers in need of an offensive kick

Stefanie Golan said her team must be more aggressive to finish better than sixth place.
Sports
August 21, 2015

Weekend soccer watch guide

What to watch this weekend.
Sports
August 21, 2015

Soccer short takes

A quick look around the world of soccer.
St. Paul
August 20, 2015
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, left, and MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott looked out over CHS Field. They were discussing St. Paul's b

St. Paul City Council to weigh in on soccer stadium

Sponsors are confident the council will back a tax exemption for Midway stadium site.
Sports
August 18, 2015
South Korea's Chung Mong-Joon gestured during a news conference in Paris on Monday to announce his candidacy for the upcoming FIFA presidential electi

Chung Mong-Joon announces bid to run for FIFA president

Chung, a FIFA honorary vice president, promised change if he wins the election on Feb. 26.
Sports
August 17, 2015
Lori Chalupny of the U.S. women's national soccer team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on July 6 after the Americans defeated Japan 5-2 i

Lori Chalupny announces retirement from U.S. national team

She will wrap up her international career during the team's victory tour to celebrate its World Cup title.
Sports
August 17, 2015
UEFA President Michel Platini attends a press conference to mark the one year to go before the start of EURO 2016 soccer tournament in Paris, Wednesda

UEFA urges FIFA to investigate alleged smear of Platini

A newspaper-style article sent anonymously this month to German-language media was titled "Platini: Skeletons in the closet."
Sports
August 16, 2015
United FC's Daniel Mendes, right.

United scores in stoppage time to stun Ottawa

Daniel Mendes' goal made the Loons victorious and ended the Fury's 12-match unbeaten streak.
Minneapolis
August 15, 2015
Hennepin County Board Chairman Mike Opat

Hennepin ready to work with United owner on soccer stadium

Commissioner Mike Opat says Minnesota United owner Bill McGuire must decide where he wants a team to play: Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Sports
August 15, 2015
Wolfsburg's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his side's thrid goal during the Europa League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between Vf

Soccer insider: Fox turns to Bundesliga as its soccer anchor

This weekend, the Bundesliga makes its debut as a main pillar of Fox's soccer coverage.
Sports
August 14, 2015
The Loons' Aaron Pitchkolan during a July game.

Gameday preview: United FC at Ottawa

The preview of United FC at Ottawa.
Loons
August 14, 2015
Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb, right, leaves Brooklyn federal court with his attorney Edward O'Callaghan, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in New York

Prosecutor seeks extradition of more FIFA defendants

Lawyers for top soccer officials detained overseas in the FIFA bribery scandal are negotiating with U.S. authorities over coming to the United States to face racketeering and other charges, a prosecutor said.