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Sports
October 8, 2015

Sepp Blatter's lawyer says ethics committee failed to follow procedure in banning him

Sepp Blatter's lawyer says ethics committee failed to follow procedure in banning him.
Sports
October 7, 2015
A United States fan held up a scarf during the first half of a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying soccer match between the U.S. and Panama on Tuesday in Comm

Kiesewetter, Morris help U.S. defeat Panama

Jerome Kiesewetter and Jordan Morris were supposed to get the night off, but they came off the bench to spark the Americans to a 4-0 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying victory.
Sports
October 3, 2015
United FC runs unbeaten streak to 10 with win over Tampa Bay

United FC runs unbeaten streak to 10 with win over Tampa Bay

Christian Ramirez's 11th goal stood up before announced NSC crowd of 8,932.
Sports
October 2, 2015
Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring their fifth goal during their English Premier League soccer match at the King Power Stadium on Sept. 26.

Soccer Insider: Best rivalries built on history of big matches more than geography

Past big matches turn intensity up more than proximity.
Sports
October 2, 2015

Gameday preview: Tampa Bay at United

Minnesota is unbeaten in nine consecutive matches with six victories in that stretch.
Loons
October 2, 2015
Everton's Steven Naismith, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his first goal against Chelsea during the English Premier League soccer m

Weekend watch guide

What to watch on the pitch this weekend.
Loons
October 2, 2015

Soccer short takes

A quick look around the world of soccer.
Sports
October 2, 2015
Minnesota forward Christian Ramirez (21) headed the ball in the first half Saturday against Ottawa. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribu

Loons' Ramirez scoring goals again in fall season

Christian Ramirez has scored nine goals in 15 fall matches.
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.