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Soccer to take over Target Field for a day
As Loons get ready for their match on the Twins' pitch, their new stadium still needs tax breaks.
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Argentina beats Venezuela, faces U.S. next in Copa America
Lionel Messi had the ball along the sideline, closer to midfield than the goal, in what seemed to be a harmless position. One well-placed entry pass later, the ball was in the net and Argentina was on its way to a Copa America semifinal matchup with the United States.
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Soccer insider: USA has chance to leave past behind
The U.S. Men's National Team's progress to the semifinals of Copa America isn't unprecedented, but it's close.
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Soccer weekend watch guide
What to watch on the pitch.
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Soccer notes
A look around the world of soccer.
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United falls 2-1 in extra time to Sporting KC in U.S. Open Cup
Diego Rubio's goal in the 109th minute of the second overtime session held up as the game winner for Sporting Kansas City, the defending U.S. Open Cup champions.
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Gallery: Minnesota United vs. Sporting Kansas
Minnesota United took on Sporting Kansas City in Blaine, MN, at National Sports Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
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United's match against MLS's Sporting KC is about now and the future
Wednesday night, the Loons will find out how they stack up vs. an MLS club. That league is the next stop for the franchise, meaning the game has added interest.
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Gameday preview: Sporting Kansas City at Minnesota United
After defeating Saint Louis FC two weeks ago in its first match of the U.S. Open Cup, Minnesota kicks off at home against Major League Soccer team Sporting Kansas City.
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United snaps three-match losing streak
Leading scorer Christian Ramirez shook his slump by scoring his first goal in five league matches.
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Soccer insider: Diluted Euros field will delay drama
Eight teams have been added, giving the tournament 24 teams and — crucially for ticket-sellers and broadcasters — adding 12 more group-stage games.
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Minnesota United soccer becomes 'Minnesotan' in falling short of title
'We became predictable,' coach Carl Craig said of a three-game losing streak that knocked the Loons from the spring title chase. 'Dare I say it, Minnesotan.'
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Gameday preview: Miami at Minnesota United
Saturday's match is about the Loons regaining confidence after a three-game slide.
St. Paul
Residents urge careful consideration of soccer stadium development plans
Planning commission is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council sometime in July.
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Weekend soccer watch
What to watch on the pitch this weekend.
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Soccer short takes
A weekly look around the world of soccer
World
Welcome to France: Strikes and rotting trash
Uncollected trash rotting on the streets of Paris. Strikes on trains that go to the national stadium, and on planes that should be carrying fans. With the eyes of Europe and the world turning to France for the European Championship, the host nation isn't putting on its best face.
St. Paul
From traffic to timing, St. Paul residents weigh in on soccer stadium plans
The city's planning commission will hold a public hearing on the development plan Friday.
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