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Local
May 9, 2016
Rep. Leon Lillie kicked a soccer ball around during the event.

Minnesota United makes a last-ditch stadium push at Capitol

With time running out, Minnesota United advocates ask legislators for aid to help team as it builds $150M stadium in St. Paul.
Sports
May 9, 2016
International soccer match at U.S. Bank Stadium 50 percent sold

International soccer match at U.S. Bank Stadium 50 percent sold

AC Milan and Chelsea soccer clubs will play the first sporting event at the Vikings' new stadium in August. The soccer match is expect to attract a capacity crowd of about 60,000.
Sports
May 7, 2016
During the NASL match between the Ottawa Fury FC and Minnesota United FC at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON. Canada on May 7, 2016. PHOTO: Steve Kingsm

United draws 2-2 on the road against Ottawa

A stoppage-time goal allowed Ottawa to steal a point from the Loons
Sports
May 7, 2016

Soccer insider: When elders yell at matches, U.S. will take step forward

Soccer in U.S. always will be a step behind until older fans show passion.
Sports
May 7, 2016

Weekend soccer to watch

What to watch this weekend on the pitch.
Sports
May 7, 2016

Soccer short takes

A weekly look around the world of soccer.
Sports
May 7, 2016

Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Ottawa

Twins
May 3, 2016
Leicester City joins list of huge sports underdogs that includes '87 Twins

Leicester City joins list of huge sports underdogs that includes '87 Twins

Leicester City soccer club overcame 5000-to-1 odds to win the Premier League Monday. The William Hill betting house in England has the same odds that Elvis will be found alive.
Sports
April 30, 2016
FILE - In this Sunday, April 17, 2016 file photo Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa celebrates with teammates Leicester City's Danny Drinkwater after sco

Soccer insider: 5,000-1 longshot Leicester City proof anything can happen

It's difficult for American sports fans to understand how shocking it is that Leicester City will likely win the Premier League title this season.
Sports
April 29, 2016

Soccer matches to watch this weekend

What to see on the pitch this weekend.
Sports
April 29, 2016

Soccer short takes

A weekly look around soccer
Sports
April 23, 2016
Minnesota United FC's Christian Ramirez took a shot to score the only goal in the Loons' 1-0 victory over the New York Cosmos on Saturday night.

Late goal lifts Loons over defending NASL champion

Christian Ramirez scored in the final minute of regulation for the Loons.
Sports
April 23, 2016
Gary Cahill is excited about his Chelsea team playing A.C. Milan at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 3 in the first game at the new Vikings stadium.

1-on-1 with Chelsea's Gary Cahill

The stalwart defender will have a chance to show off his skills to a Minnesota audience on Aug. 3 in the new Vikings stadium.
Sports
April 22, 2016
Athletic Bilbao's Aritz Aduriz, left, duels for the ball with Sevilla's Timothee Kolodziejczak, during the quarterfinal first leg of the Europa League

Spanish League cultivates soccer stars from within

Much has been made of the Spanish youth development system, where youngsters learn the Barcelona way of playing soccer and spend their time working on technical skills and playing small-sided games, rather than trying to win endless full-sided games against other clubs.
Sports
April 22, 2016

Gameday preview: New York Cosmos at Minnesota United

Setting the stage for United's tilt vs. the Cosmos.
Sports
April 22, 2016
United player Kevin Venegas (22) in the April 16 game vs. Fort Lauderdale. Credit Minnesota United FC

United hopes to end winless streak vs. Cosmos

Since joining the NASL in the 2013 fall season, the Cosmos are 4-0-4 against Minnesota. That's zero victories for the Loons. But who's counting? Some players claim they're not. Jeb Brovsky, however, admits to some added motivation.
St. Paul
April 17, 2016
Minnesota United is seeking tax breaks to build its 20,000-seat St. Paul stadium. If all falls into place, the stadium would open in 2018.

St. Paul is leasing MLS stadium for 50 years -- will it last that long?

Some are concerned about impact on city if team fails.
Sports
April 17, 2016
Fort Lauderdale Strikers forward Matheus Carvalho (11) rolled on the ground in pain after being gripped up by a United player in the second half Satur

United takes advantage of red card to defeat Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale forward Geison Moura, a former United player, put his team down a player in the 21st minute and the Loons prevailed.
Sports
April 15, 2016
United States defender Meghan Klingenberg controls the ball against Mexico during a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament soccer match, Saturday, Feb

Soccer insider: Seattle looking strong, hoping for third NWSL title in a row

The two-time champions return nearly intact.