Soccer

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Sports
May 20, 2017
MLS All-Stars? Heath makes pitches for several United players

MLS All-Stars? Heath makes pitches for several United players

Surprise, surprise, Ibson's at the top of the gaffer's list.
Sports
May 19, 2017
Blackburn Rovers fans are dejected after the final whistle during their English Championship soccer match against Brentford at Griffin Park, London, S

Soccer insider: Is relegation really such a good thing?

The majority of England's 92 league teams never will reach the very top.
Sports
May 19, 2017

Soccer weekend watch guide: TV channel, time, matches to watch

What to watch on the pitch.
Sports
May 19, 2017

Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes

A weekly look around soccer.
Sports
May 19, 2017
Galaxy's attack provides challenge for Minnesota United

Galaxy's attack provides challenge for Minnesota United

Los Angeles is tied with United in the Western Conference with 11 points, one spot out of playoff contention.
Sports
May 18, 2017
Minnesota United to face familiar foe Sporting Kansas City in U.S. Open Cup

Minnesota United to face familiar foe Sporting Kansas City in U.S. Open Cup

The two teams will now meet four times this year.
Sports
May 17, 2017
Stadium issue causes switch of date for MN United-Atlanta game

Stadium issue causes switch of date for MN United-Atlanta game

Minnesota United will travel to Atlanta United on Oct. 3 at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match was originally Aug. 13, but Atlanta postponed several matches because of continued construction.
Sports
May 17, 2017
Minnesota United goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth (33) warmed up prior to the match vs. Real Salt Lake.

United goalkeeper misses practice for operation on broken nose

Bobby Shuttleworth endured a kick to the face in the 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City on May 7 but stayed in the match and also played against Toronto.
Sports
May 16, 2017
United's Heath praises midfielder Ibson: 'He makes other players better'

United's Heath praises midfielder Ibson: 'He makes other players better'

The Brazilian, according to Loons coach Adrian Heath, is arguably the "best footballer" with whom he has ever worked.
Sports
May 14, 2017
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino, during a game last season.

Minnesota United's Molino finding his scoring touch

His two goals gave Loons a chance vs. Toronto.
Sports
May 13, 2017
Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco, rear, collects the ball after slotting a penalty past Minnesota United goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth during the first

United's loss to MLS-best Toronto FC a 'learning process'

United FC on Saturday fought back from a pair of one-goal deficits against Toronto FC before conceding the winner in the 77th minute
Sports
May 12, 2017
FILE - In this Saturday, April 29, 2017 file photo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino gives a press conference at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince,

Soccer insider: As long as FIFA makes money, the more it stays the same

Ethics issues won't go away as long as World Cup bucks pour in.
Sports
May 12, 2017
Minnesota United midfielder Sam Cronin and San Jose midfielder Jahmir Hyka battled for a header last month.

Everything clicking — especially defense — in United's turnaround

Minnesota United FC has improved, but knows it needs an all-in effort against MLS leader Toronto on Saturday.
Sports
May 12, 2017

Soccer weekend watch guide: TV channel, time, matches to watch

What to watch on the pitch.
Sports
May 12, 2017

Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes

A weekly look around the world of soccer.
Loons
May 12, 2017

Gameday preview: United FC at Toronto FC

Toronto, the MLS Cup runner-up from 2016, tops the Eastern conference and league overall at 6-1-4.
Sports
May 11, 2017
Minnesota United midfielder Johan Venegas (11) took the ball towards the Real Salt Lake goal in the first half.

Venegas returns to Minnesota United practice

The Costa Rican midfielder was absent during Wednesday's session after coach Adrian Heath him to "stay away" and "clear his head."
Sports
May 10, 2017
Frustrated Venegas told to 'stay away' from Minnesota United practice

Frustrated Venegas told to 'stay away' from Minnesota United practice

"He's very frustrated at this moment in time," said Loons coach Adrian Heath. Venegas was replaced in the starting 11 for Sunday's game by top draft pick Abu Danladi.
Sports
May 9, 2017
Minnesota United forward Christian Ramirez (21) helped Minnesota United midfielder Miguel Ibarra (10) celebrate a goal

Developing rhythm: Ibarra is 'finding his legs' with the Loons

After playing sparingly for the last two seasons on his Mexican team, Miguel Ibarra has returned to Minnesota to find a growing role with Minnesota United.
Sports
May 9, 2017
Goalkeeper Shuttleworth looks 'like a raccoon' after taking boot to face

Goalkeeper Shuttleworth looks 'like a raccoon' after taking boot to face

Two days removed from the boot-to-face collision in the 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, Bobby Shuttleworth is less bloody but more blue with his two black eyes.