Soccer

Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Minneapolis
September 27, 2015
The former home of the MTC bus barn is on part of the parcel proposed for a soccer stadium in St. Paul.

Tevlin: Posturing might cost Minneapolis a soccer stadium

Sports
September 27, 2015
Minnesota midfielder Ibson (8) in action during a game last season.

United crushes Fort Lauderdale on the road

Ibson scored two second-half goal as Minnesota United FC routed the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 5-2 on Saturday night to extend its unbeaten streak (6-0-3) to nine games.
High Schools
September 26, 2015

Orono soccer forges bonds with St. Paul charter school team

When Orono hosts Higher Ground Academy, the final score misses the real story.
Sports
September 25, 2015

Gameday preview: United at Fort Lauderdale

Minnesota United is pushing to host a first-round playoff match but must win the fall season.
Sports
September 25, 2015
Arsenal's Gabriel, centre,reacts referee Mike Dean sends him off for a second clash with Chelsea's Diego Costa, as Chelsea's Oscar, No 8, and Chelsea'

Soccer Insider: It's long past time for instant replay

Soccer is behind the times; instant replay help get calls right at all levels.
Sports
September 25, 2015

Soccer's weekend watch guide

What to watch this weekend on the pitch.
Sports
September 25, 2015

Soccer notes

A quick look around the world of soccer.
East Metro
September 21, 2015
The former home of the MTC bus barn is on part of the parcel proposed for a soccer stadium in St. Paul.

MLS chief praises St. Paul soccer site, but says no deal yet

The soccer league's commissioner offered praise for St. Paul's Midway area, but stadium details remain.
St. Paul
September 21, 2015

MLS chief says St. Paul soccer site 'really makes sense'

Garber said he likes potential St. Paul soccer stadium site, but details need to be finalized before anything is done there.
Sports
September 20, 2015
The United tied New York 0-0 on Saturday night in Blaine.

Loons still looking for way to beat Cosmos after draw

Eight times Minnesota United has had a chance to beat the New York Cosmos, and eight times the Loons have come away without a win. The latest was a 0-0 draw Saturday.
Sports
September 20, 2015
Minnesota United FC forward Pablo Campos (9) gestured to the crowd as he left the field of play in the second half Saturday night. ] Aaron Lavinsky &#

Sunday Q&A: MN United forward Pablo Campos

Pablo Campos, a veteran forward from Brazil, scored 13 goals for Minnesota United in 2013 before missing much of last season with a knee injury.
Sports
September 19, 2015
Members of the Carolina RailHawks and the New York Cosmos take the field for a match in Cary, N.C., Aug. 22, 2015.

Soccer Insider: Loons seek to crack N.Y. Cosmos

Team's recent success hasn't extended to games vs. Cosmos, the opponent Saturday.
Sports
September 18, 2015

Gameday preview: New York at United

With seven matches left before the postseason, Minnesota (7-2-4) is tied for first in the fall season standings with Ottawa and trails New York by three points.
Sports
September 18, 2015
Leverkusenís Javier Hernandez of Mexico celebrates after scoring his first goal during the Champions League group E soccer match between Bayer Le

Soccer: Weekend watch guide

What to watch on the pitch this weekend.
Sports
September 18, 2015

Soccer notes

A weekly look around the world of soccer.
World
September 18, 2015
FIFA says it suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke with immediate effect, Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 hours after he was the subject of allegations ov

FIFA suspends secretary general Jerome Valcke from duty

FIFA suspended President Sepp Blatter's right-hand man Jerome Valcke on Thursday and ordered an investigation into alleged unethical conduct, throwing world soccer's scandal-scarred governing body into further turmoil.
Polls
September 16, 2015
A fan cooled as he watched players warm up before the Vikings preseason game at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday night.

Poll: Which local team are you most excited about right now?

Sports
September 16, 2015
Minnesota forward Christian Ramirez (21) headed the ball in the first half Saturday against Ottawa. ] Aaron Lavinsky � aaron.lavinsky@startribune.co

United rallies past Atlanta 2-1

United (7-2-4) is tied for first place with Ottawa in points with 25, although the Fury owns the tiebreaker.
Sports
September 14, 2015
Juliano Vicentini (77) of Minnesota United FC celebrated after scoring a goal in July. The Loons play on the road in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Gameday preview: United at Atlanta

Minnesota United is the hottest team in the North American Soccer League, earning 13 of a possible 15 points in the past five matches and moving into second place.
Sports
September 14, 2015
United bounces back from early deficit to beat Carolina

United bounces back from early deficit to beat Carolina

Minnesota rallied for three second-half goals and pushed its unbeaten streak to six matches.