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Loons
United management explains why fan-favorite Ramirez was sold
Coach Adrian Heath and sporting director Manny Lagos called it the right decision, even if it is unpopular with the fan base.
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Loons sell popular Ramirez to LAFC in deal that could fetch $1 million
Christian Ramirez, the Loons' leading scorer from 2017, has been with the club since 2014 in the North American Soccer League and was a fan favorite in Minnesota.
Loons
What's ahead for Loons after Heath benches leading scorer Ramirez?
Rumors have swirled for weeks about striker Christian Ramirez's potential departure now that Angelo Rodriguez has arrived. Ramirez didn't play at all in Saturday's loss.
Loons
Loons strike early before losing crucial match to Seattle
Frustration boiled over after United's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders, a game key members of the team called the season's most important in terms of the Loons' slim playoff hopes.
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United captain calls for Ramirez/Rodriguez comparisons to stop
The center back implored the media to cease dividing the team.
Loons
Quintero, Calvo are confident All-Stars
After Minnesota United had no players in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game in its inaugural season, the Loons sent two representatives to Wednesday's game against Italian club Juventus in Atlanta.
Loons
Sporting Kansas City 4, Minnesota United 1
Minnesota United struggled with another loss in Kansas City.
Loons
Danladi turns to veteran teammate Quintero for advice on injuries
Darwin Quintero is Minnesota United's star designated player, but the playmaker also took on a new role off the field: Abu Danladi's personal trainer.
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New Loons designated player Rodriguez likely to make debut Saturday
The Loons secured an international spot for him in a Wednesday trade with the Colorado Rapids.
Loons
Hotspur tops A.C. Milan in match that features more youth than stars
When Tottenham Hotspur F.C. beat A.C. Milan 1-0 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesday, many top players were still on a break after the tournament.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1, A.C. Milan 0
Tottenham Hotspur defeated A.C. Milan in an International Champions Cup series game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesday night.
Loons
International Champions Cup match preview
For the third time overall and second time at U.S. Bank Stadium, the International Champions Cup will make a stop in Minneapolis.
Vikings
Tottenham comes to town for match and to boost Vikings relationship
When it comes to the Vikings' relationship with Tottenham Hotspur, the distance from London to Minneapolis might as well be the short trip from U.S. Bank Stadium to a Minneapolis pub.
Loons
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Loons scoring leader Quintero added to MLS All-Star roster
The 30-year-old Colombian joined United during the season and has nine goals in 17 games.
Loons
Heath sees chances wasted in Loons' loss to Vancouver
Designated player Darwin Quintero generated his side's best chances Saturday night, but was foiled on four of his finest opportunities.
Loons
Late goals not enough for Loons to catch up at Vancouver
The Loons' three-game winning streak was snapped with yet another road loss.
Loons
Mexico's top soccer teams making inroads into U.S. television markets
Clubs in Mexico sell their TV rights individually, and both Tijuana and Monterrey have signed up with Fox Sports — which will be showing their home games on FS1 and FS2 this year
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Angelo Rodriguez, Loons' newest designated player, has plenty to offer
Two designated players give the Loons a double dose of good examples.
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Minnesota United-Vancouver preview
The Loons have three road points, the fewest in all of MLS.
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