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Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Loons
July 12, 2019

Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Dallas

The Loons followed a three-game MLS losing streak by winning three straight league games. Dallas is 2-1-1 in its past four league games.
Loons
July 11, 2019
Minnesota United FC fans cheered before the start of the game. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – St. Paul, MN – Jul

United wins home team status for U.S. Open Cup semifinal vs. Portland

Should the Loons advance to the finals, they would host Orlando City but would go on the road against Atlanta.
Loons
July 11, 2019
Santiago Moar (11) of New Mexico United shot the ball past Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) for a goal in the first half.

A Cup of its own? United marches into Open Cup semis with 6-1 win

The Loons gave up a goal early and then buried New Mexico with a six-goal outburst that featured three scores before halftime by forward Angelo Rodriguez.
Loons
July 10, 2019
Finland's Robin Lod vies for the ball surrounded by four players from Turkey during a 2018 World Cup Group I qualification soccer match on Oct. 9, 201

Loons seek to add Finnish winger Robin Lod

The left-footed midfielder would help fill a key position for the Loons as they seek to shore up their lineup in pursuit of reaching the MLS playoffs for the first time.
Loons
July 10, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) celebrated after he scored a goal in the second half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.

Not holding back: Heath going all-in as United battles for U.S. Open Cup

The Loons will play their third match in the national tournament, which pits all levels of U.S. soccer against one another.
Loons
July 10, 2019

U.S. Open Cup preview: Minnesota United vs. New Mexico United

The Loons are riding a five-game winning streak, picking up nine points in eight days in winning all three MLS matches in that stretch.
Loons
July 9, 2019

'I believe that we will...' Watch Nike's post-match World Cup ad

Nike's ad after the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday for its fourth World Cup title went well beyond celebrating a soccer triumph.
Loons
July 8, 2019
Megan Rapinoe, center, holds the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women's World Cup final.

Winning World Cup, U.S. women become champions for their time

Few sports teams are asked to carry as much meaning on their shoulders as the women of U.S. soccer. On Sunday, they lived up to the challenge with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands.
Loons
July 8, 2019
Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire (19) battled Columbus Crew's David Accam (29) in the first half of a game on May 18. The Loons' All-Star Gam

Loons expected to add to roster after transfer window opens Tuesday

Winners of three consecutive matches, the Loons are seeking to position themselves for a playoff run. Meanwhile, All-Star selection Romain Metanire's absence continues as his Madagascar team keeps advancing in international play.
Loons
July 8, 2019
U.S. women's soccer team back home after World Cup win

U.S. women's soccer team back home after World Cup win

The U.S. women's soccer team arriving back in the country after its World Cup win in Lyon, France.
Loons
July 8, 2019
Montreal Impact's Anthony Jackson-Hamel scores against Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone during first half of an MLS soccer match in Montreal,

Toye scores twice as Minnesota United rallies to win at Montreal 3-2

Despite giving up a goal less than 30 seconds in, the Loons seized their first MLS road victory since April 6.
Loons
July 8, 2019
United States' Rose Lavelle, left, and England's Keira Walsh challenge for the ball during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Englan

World Cup final demands high-octane approach, not caution, from capable U.S. squad

There's no need for the U.S. to go conservative on Sunday.
Loons
July 8, 2019
Megan Rapinoe, center, holds the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women's World Cup final.

U.S. women win 4th World Cup title, eye gender equality

With confidence that some called arrogance, the American women's team team established a standard that exceeded the U.S. champions of 1991, 1999 and 2015.
Loons
July 8, 2019
Mohamad Ndiaye and Katie Knitt cheered as time ran out in the championship game and the USA clinched the World Cup title.

Minnesota soccer fans rejoice as women rule the World (Cup)

Soccer fans gathered throughout the Twin Cities on Sunday morning to cheer on the U.S. women's soccer team as it won the World Cup for a record fourth time.
Loons
July 7, 2019

World Cup notes: New York issues quick invitation to host victory parade

Loons
July 7, 2019
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saves a penalty from England's Steph Houghton during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Engla

Women's World Cup championship preview: United States vs. the Netherlands

The United States will be trying to win a record fourth World Cup title and become the second team to win back-to-back crowns.
Loons
July 7, 2019
United States' Megan Rapinoe attends a press conference at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Saturday, July 6, 2019. US will face Netherlands i

Scoggins: U.S. women's soccer team plays to win, conquer injustice

The United States women's soccer team, which will try to win another Women's World Cup on Sunday, remains in a legal dispute over equal pay.
Loons
July 6, 2019
Everything you need: Follow women's World Cup soccer here

Everything you need: Follow women's World Cup soccer here

The FIFA World Cup brings together the defending champion United States team and 23 other national teams in a quest for women's soccer superiority. Click here for schedules, scores, news and TV info.
Loons
July 6, 2019

Minnesota United scores a road victory over Impact

The Loons gave up a goal in the first 29 seconds but came back to beat Montreal.
Local
July 5, 2019
United States' Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the

Twin Cities locales showing Women's World Cup games expect a crowd for Sunday's final

If you're going Sunday morning, you better go early, managers advise.