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Live at 7 p.m.: Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake in preseason MLS action
The Loons take on Real Salt Lake in the last of three games the expansion side will play this preseason in Oregon.
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Minnesota United signs speedy winger Joshua Gatt
Once a rising star in American soccer, Gatt has battled through three knee injuries.
Minnesota United FC trades No. 1 allocation spot
The team announced a trade with Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday and will receive $100,000 in general allocation money and $125,000 in targeted allocation money in 2018 as well as an international roster spot for this season.
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All tied up: Venegas scores twice as United plays to yet another draw
Johan Venegas scored twice for the Loons in his team debut, but Portland came back in the second half as United played to its fourth draw in four matches.
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Struggles ahead for Loons? Expansion teams look the part in MLS
Of the 13 expansion sides that have joined MLS since its founding with 10 clubs in 1996, only one has managed a stellar first year.
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MLS expansion franchises: How the last five fared in year one
The records have not been all that impressive.
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Live at 7 p.m.: Minnesota United vs. Portland in preseason MLS action
The Loons remain in Portland for the second of three preseason games, this one against the host Timbers.
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MLS 3.0 brings growth, stability but club moves possible
Soccer insider: As the league expands to 28 or more teams, expect some franchises to move.
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Joshua Gatt expected to sign with Minnesota United FC soon
The 25-year-old from Michigan joined Norway's top division in 2011.
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United plays to a draw in preseason tournament debut
United's first team held Vancouver scoreless, and the Whitecaps tied the game in the 82nd minute during the first of three games against MLS opponents in Portland.
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Gallery: Minnesota United FC 1, Vancouver 1
Minnesota United FC tied Vancouver 1-1 in a preseason tournament game in Portland, Ore.
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United midfielder Martin hoping for breakthrough season
Like many United players heading into this inaugural MLS season, Collin Martin is treating this opportunity with the Loons as, quite possibly, his only one.
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United to play three MLS teams in preseason Portland tournament
Minnesota United FC gets an early peek at its inaugural MLS season competition starting Thursday.
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Bashkim Kadrii officially joins Minnesota United FC on year-long loan
Bashkim Kadrii, a 25-year-old winger from Denmark of Albanian descent, has officially joined Minnesota United FC on a one-year loan from Danish top-division club FC Copenhagen,
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Four MN United invitees will make trip to Portland
Four of 11 players Minnesota United invited to try out for the club will travel with the team to Portland this week, keeping their roster chances alive, a team spokesman confirmed Monday.
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United coach: 'I didn't think I would be this pleased'
Adrian Heath cautioned that it's early but he lauded the newly formed expansion team's progress after posting a second 1-1 draw of the preseason.
Minnesota United FC launches a development academy
Minnesota United FC announced Saturday it has launched a development academy, beginning with the under-13 and under-14 age groups, which will start play in September.
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Soccer insider: MLS championship falls short of matching Super Bowl
MLS includes too many teams in its playoffs, but it's undeniable that the MLS Cup gives American soccer its own version of the Super Bowl.
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