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Gameday preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United
Playoff implications are on the line. Only one point separates second-place Real Salt Lake and the fourth-place Loons
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MLS West remains tight squeeze for Loons, everyone else
Once in second place, United — and every team around it — is in danger of missing the playoffs by the time "Decision Day" and the regular-season finale on Oct. 6.
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New Loons GK coach brings pedigree to quest of molding goalkeepers
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath, who has hired Stewart Kerr previously, sees him as the ideal mentor for talented rookie Dayne St. Clair.
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Hard to see soccer progress from dogmatic U.S. men's national team
Under coach Gregg Berhalter, the still-developing young squad seems to be adhering to a defense-first strategy over trying to win matches.
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Ramirez scores vs. old team as Houston tops Loons 2-0
Wednesday's loss to the struggling Dynamo means that the Loons missed the chance to move up in the MLS standings with five games to play.
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Superman vs. Batman matchup tonight when Loons play Houston
Nicknamed "Superman,'' Houston's Christian Ramirez, who was traded last season, will meet his former teammates, including friend Miguel Ibarra, known as ''Batman.''
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Gameday preview: Loons at Houston
Coach Adrian Heath is uncertain who among six players returning from national-team play will be available Wednesday, or for how long.
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Chacon starts, Loons draw 2-2 vs. Mexican side CF Pachuca in friendly
Thomas Chacon missed on a penalty kick but he had a hand in Abu Danladi's goal in the 78th minute, which got the Loons even in front of a sell-out home crowd.
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Minnesota United's Thomas Chacon gets his first start in tonight's friendly against CF Pachuca
United supporters will get first good look tonight at newly acquired teenager Thomas Chacon
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Trash-talking goes thigh-high with Loons' energetic mashup game
It's called soccer tennis, but think volleyball with your feet and head. And no referee. But for Minnesota United players, there's plenty of laughing and, more seriously, skill development.
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Loons' Chacon to get first start in friendly with Mexican side Pachuca
Minnesota United fans will get their first long look at newly signed Uruguayan teenager Thomas Chacon on Saturda
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Time for MLS to pay forward marketing muscle to promote women's pro soccer
The fans are there, as big crowds for the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national team's "Victory Tour'' show.
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Gameday preview: CF Pachuca vs. Minnesota United
The Loons play their third and final international friendly at home this season Saturday against a Mexican Liga MX team founded in 1901
Lynx
Souhan: USWNT, Lynx players support the fight for excellence and better pay
Both teams know that merely winning won't mean they will suddenly begin earning what their male counterparts make, nor will silence. "We're all in this together," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said.
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Carli Lloyd scores twice again in visit to Minnesota
Every time Carli Lloyd comes to Minnesota, all she does is score twice and win.
Loons
Pitch-perfect message: USWNT cruises to shutout on night for celebrating
Carli Lloyd scored twice in the in the opening 31 minutes on a night when six teammates – including stars Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle – did not play because of injury and other commitments.
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"Victory Tour" stops in St. Paul for a win
The women's soccer national team defeated Portugal 3-0 while on its post-World Cup "Victory Tour'' Tuesday night at Allianz Field in St. Paul.
St. Paul
Soccer fans fly the flag for U.S. Women's National Team in St. Paul
The final score was beside the point for fans who showed their love for the team with their exuberant red, white and blue attire.
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USWNT's Victory Tour plays Allianz Field with biggest stars out
The United State Women's National Team's World Cup Victory visits Allianz Field tonight -- its third stop on the five-city tour -- with seven starters from July's final in the starting 11. But injured stars Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle are three of six players who won't play against Portugal.
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U.S. women's soccer team brings its World Cup Victory Tour to Allianz
The World Cup heroes have been showered with goodwill leading up to Tuesday's friendly against Portugal at Minnesota United's home pitch.
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