Soccer
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
It's about time U.S. men's soccer had a northern border battle
The American side hasn't lost to Canada in 35 years. The youthful Canadians, led by Alphonso Davies, get two cracks at the U.S. in the next two months, the first on Oct. 15.
Loons
![High-priced teenager Thomas Chacon practices with Minnesota United for the first time. ]
brian.peterson@startribune.com
Blaine, MN
Tuesday, August 20,](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/LWH7VBJEKBMJKRP2JWVXU5SSNQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Amid so much change, Loons' Chacon embraces snow
Thomas Chacon, the Loons' 19-year-old Uruguayan newcomer, adjusts to America as he and the team take the soccer slowly.
Loons
While he waits for their return from international play, Heath wonders if there isn't better way
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath would like to see international play bumped up so his players return sooner, particularly with the team's first playoff game approaching.
Loons
Minnesota United heads into pre-playoff break with some players not taking a break
Loons players depart with no worries, as MLS playoffs no longer conflict with FIFA break.
Loons
Loons set plan for selling playoff tickets
Ticket sales for Minnesota United's first-round playoff game Oct. 20 against L.A. Galaxy at Allianz Field will be sold on mnufc.com in tiers of times.
Loons
Loons shut out in season finale; will host LA Galaxy in MLS playoffs
Seattle on Sunday topped the Loons 1-0 and Houston's victory over LA Galaxy put Minnesota into fourth place and a home playoff date.
Loons
Single goal cost Loons two spots in standings
Sunday's 1-0 loss at Seattle determined who'd finish second and earn conceivably two home playoff games.
Loons
Loons decide own fate for playoff seeding in Seattle on MLS' Decision Day
Minnesota United can claim second place in the West -- and two home playoff games -- with a victory today at Seattle
Loons
Loons leader Alonso expects 'emotional' return to Seattle
The Loons will secure at least one home playoff game if they win or possibly if they tie Sunday in Ozzie Alonso's return to Seattle, where he starred for a decade.
Loons
With win or draw, Minnesota United hosts a home playoff game
The Loons can can finish from second to fifth in the West, depending on the outcome of their game.
Loons
Minnesota United-Seattle gameday preview
It's "Decision Day" in MLS, which means all 12 games on the regular season's final day start at 3 p.m.
Loons
![Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath celebrated their win. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The U.S. O](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JHHBK2N3O7PLTSCNEEZ56EQYXY.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Improved play for Loons puts many in individual award talk
Newcomers to this year's team dot several MLS categories, led by former Defender of the Year Ike Opara, who is a threat to win it again.
Loons
Don't be misled by world soccer TV ratings: MLS gaining traction with American fans
It's tempting, but wrong, to look at the TV ratings for soccer in the United States and conclude that America's interests lie solely south of the border and overseas.
Loons
Two Loons players called up to Finland's national team
Finland's national team called up Minnesota United's Robin Lod and Rasmus Schuller to play in a pair of Euro 2020 qualifiers, and more call ups could be coming.
Loons
Loons' Alonso expects 'emotional' return to Seattle
Win Sunday at Seattle against a team it has never defeated in MLS play and Minnesota United will host at least one playoff game as the Western Conference's second-seeded playoff team.
Loons
Striker Rodriguez gives Minnesota United big second-half lift
The veteran striker came on after halftime in a 1-1 tie against LAFC on Sunday and gave the team a boost.
Loons
Allianz Field turf will undergo hasty renovation
The grass, hurt by a drainage issue, will be replaced and is expected to be ready for mid-October appointments.
Loons
Loons draw with LAFC; can still gain home playoff game
Michael Boxall's header in the game's 75th minute was the equalizer after LAFC star Carlos Vela tied MLS's single-season scoring record by getting his 31st goal in the 67th minute.
Loons
MLS playoffs: The Loons are in, but it's a whole new show this year
Minnesota United's first trip to postseason comes amid change in the playoffs. The playoff bracket will be known on "Decision Day," the regular season's finale next Sunday.
Browse Sports Sections
Connect with Star Tribune Sports
Around the Region
- His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit
- Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team
- Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals
- Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium
- PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success
- The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
- Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress
- Vinícius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinals match against Man City
- Real Madrid beats Man City 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals
- Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals
Most Read
- Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
- Analysis: Goal-line technology might have helped Minnesota United
- Goal in 77th minute sends Houston Dynamo to victory over Minnesota United
- Loons' comeback falls short in first loss of season, 2-1 to Seattle
- Soccer's weekend watch guide
