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Loons
September 3, 2019
Minnesota United FC coach Adrian Heath (shown in a July game against New Mexico United at Allianz Field) earned his 50th MLS victory with the Loons' 2

Loons strengthen playoff push with 'magnificent' victory

Five days after it lost a U.S. Open Cup final 2-1 at Atlanta, Minnesota United altered its formation and delivered its biggest victory this season.
Loons
September 2, 2019
The U.S. women's national team received a standing ovation as they made their way onto the field for an open practice at Allianz Field, Monday, Septem

U.S. national women's soccer team practices at Allianz Field

The U.S. women's national soccer team had an open practice at Allianz Field on Monday. They will play a friendly against Portugal on Tuesday.
Loons
September 2, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (shown in an August match vs. Atlanta) scored two goals as the Loons shut out Los Angeles FC 2-0 Sunday night.

Toye's two goals help Minnesota United take down LAFC

His goals, within a five-minute span, and the Loons' exceptional defense deal Los Angeles its first home loss this season.
Loons
August 31, 2019

Gameday preview: Minnesota United at LAFC

Five days after it lost to defending MLS champion Atlanta United for the U.S. Open Cup, Minnesota United faces 2019's best league team
Loons
August 31, 2019
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team midfielder Samantha Mewis took questions from reporters as she and her teammates joined the Minnesota Lynx for a por

World Cup gives U.S. women's soccer another boost, but will it last?

Is Minnesota a viable market for National Women's Soccer League expansion or relocation?
Loons
August 31, 2019

Free practice Monday at Allianz Field to see U.S. women's soccer national team

Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Enter through the stadium's northeast gate.
Loons
August 31, 2019
High-priced teenager Thomas Chacon (center) practices with Minnesota United for the first time. ] brian.peterson@startribune.com Blaine, MN Tuesday, A

Teenager in a new land: Loons goalkeeper knows Chacon's struggle

United goalkeeper Vito Mannone, who left Italy as a 17-year-old to play in England, says the newly arrived Uruguayan midfielder 'just needs to enjoy' the massively new experience.
Loons
August 30, 2019
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale reacts as Valladolid's Sergi Guardiola celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during a Spanish La Liga match between

Soccer superclubs can't dump big-buck players to get new ones

It could be a sign that this method of top-class player movement has run its course.
Loons
August 30, 2019

Loons' Dotson, Toye picked for U.S. team aimed at Olympics

Rookie Hassani Dotson and second-year striker Mason Toye will join the national team for training in Chula Vista, Calif., after the Loons' game Sunday at LAFC
Loons
August 30, 2019
Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero, shown trying to get supporters into a game earlier this season, said he was frustrated and hurt about not st

Loons' star Quintero upset about not starting team's biggest game

Minnesota United's first designated player said he wasn't expecting the move in the U.S. Open Cup final after scoring six goals in the team's first four tournament games.
Loons
August 29, 2019
Megan Rapinoe, center, is joined by teammates on the U.S. women's national soccer team during a celebratory rally at City Hall following a ticker-tape

Rapinoe, three other stars out for Thursday's U.S. victory tour match

Five days before its "Victory Tour" arrives at Allianz Field, the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national team will play Portugal without four of its high-profile players.
Loons
August 29, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (16) and Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez (5) battle for the ball during the U.S. Open Cup at Mercedes-B

Loons can't dwell on loss to Atlanta in final of U.S. Open Cup

The Loons have four days to train and travel to LA for Sunday's game, then another 10 days — with a friendly against Mexican club Pachuca in between — to "recharge the batteries" before it plays its next MLS game.
Loons
August 28, 2019
Quintero benched until late in match, declines to discuss it

Quintero benched until late in match, declines to discuss it

Coach Adrian Heath altered his starting 11 for the Open Cup final, keeping star midfielder Darwin Quintero on the bench until the match's final 15 minutes.
Loons
August 28, 2019
Atlanta United celebrates defeating Minnesota United 2-0 in the U.S. Open Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Photo by

Open and shut: Early goals doom Loons to 2-1 loss in Open Cup final

The Loons gave up two quick scores to Atlanta, including an own-goal 10 minutes into the match, and couldn't take advantage of prime opportunities in the final minutes.
Loons
August 27, 2019
Loons happy to play underdogs in first U.S. Open Cup final

Loons happy to play underdogs in first U.S. Open Cup final

Minnesota United will start rookie Hassani Dotson in a midfield that has star Darwin Quintero a sub on the bench tonight against defending MLS champion Atlanta United
Loons
August 27, 2019
Atlanta United team members celebrate with the trophy after defeating Club America 3-2 in the Campeones Cup soccer final Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in

Biggest match ever: United goes for Open Cup title tonight in Atlanta

At stake is a six-figure payday, a trophy contested by U.S. teams for more than 100 years and a place in the Americas' Champions League competition in 2020.
Loons
August 26, 2019
Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) takes a shot on goal in the first half. ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com Minnesota United p

U.S. Open Cup championship preview: Minnesota United at Atlanta United

The championship match — which is only available on ESPN Plus — pits the two 2017 MLS expansion teams against each other.
Loons
August 26, 2019
Minnesota United forward Angelo Rodriguez (9) held the back of his leg after an injury in the first half against Orlando City. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aa

Striker Rodriguez questionable for Tuesday's Open Cup final

United coach Adrian Heath said Rodriguez is "probably" the only player who will be a game-day decision Tuesday night in Atlanta.
Loons
August 24, 2019
Goalkeeper Vito Mannone

'No crazy decisions' approach puts Loons in Open Cup title match

Using dramatically different strategies since joining MLS in 2017, much-improved Minnesota United and spending-happy Atlanta United meet Tuesday for one of America's top pro soccer titles.
Loons
August 23, 2019
Carolyn Kindle Betz, a member of the ownership group of the new soccer franchise, and Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber display a St. Louis

Despite flaws, MLS franchise system offers hope in tough times

The woes of two English teams offer a sharp contrast to this week's announced plans to bring pro soccer to St. Louis.
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