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St. Paul
Two shot near Loons playoff game; Carter says 'This has to stop right now'
"This has to stop right now," mayor says of the rash of gun violence.
Loons
Allianz Field survives rapid transition from football to futbol
Allianz Field's grounds crew worked overnight Saturday manicuring grass that had been laid only three weeks ago into game condition after St. John's and St. Thomas played a college football game.
Loons
No place like home for MLS playoff teams; will Loons follow trend?
All four home teams won on Saturday's opening day of the 2019 MLS playoffs and Philadelphia follow with a dramatic comeback Sunday afternoon. Minnesota United plays host to LA Galaxy on Sunday night.
Loons
History-making MLS playoff game comes to Allianz Field
The stage is set for the first MLS playoff game in Minnesota United history. "Every moment matters, right?" said United veteran midfielder Ethan Finlay, who played seven playoff games with Columbus in 2014 and 2015.
Loons
'We kind of tore it up': Allianz Field turf takes a beating after St. John's-St. Thomas game
Concern over the turf existed even before the St. John's-St. Thomas game.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. LA Galaxy in MLS playoffs
Two weeks after it ended its regular season with a 1-1 draw at Seattle, Minnesota United makes its MLS playoff debut as the home team in a No. 4/No. 5 seed matchup.
Loons
If at first you don't concede: Loons' stingy defensive spine is playoff key
The Loons' playoff success, starting against L.A. Galaxy's star-studded scoring power, hinges on its meticulously acquired and highly successful trio of defensive stalwarts.
Loons
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Loons midfielder Gregus is long recovered from trip to Slovakia
Jan Gregus was the first of six Loons to return after being called to play for their national teams during a nine-day FIFA international break scheduled this year
Loons
U.S. men's soccer hits another low with first loss to Canada in decades
A 2-0 loss to Canada, which hadn't defeated the United States in 35 years, is a low rivaling two years ago when the Americans failed to make the World Cup.
Loons
Feats of unexpected strength: Loons near first MLS playoff game
With a sparkling new home in Allianz Field, United and its noisy supporters head into Sunday's playoff game with a fittingly modest Minnesota cheer: "Say shh."
Loons
Opara leads United turnaround, wins MLS top defender award for second time
Ike Opara, who won the honor in 2017 with Sporting Kansas City, helped lead Minnesota United's defensive transformation after its first two goal-ridden seasons in MLS.
Loons
Consternation over football/soccer doubleheader at Allianz is a sign of the times
Is this anything more than a First-World Problem? The Vikings and Twins shared Metropolitan Stadium for years, and even had company from Minnesota's pro soccer team from another era.
Loons
Minnesota United's biggest, brashest playoff obstacle is all about Zlatan
L.A.. Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose trophy-studded career carved in Europe made him MLS' highest-paid player, stands 6-5 and plays a dominating style on and off the pitch.
Loons
Three United players up for MLS postseason awards
With winning comes recognition, and three Minnesota United players are finalists for MLS's 2019 season awards
Loons
MLS Cup playoff road shorter but tougher if Loons win first home game
The way to next month's MLS Cup final is two games shorter because of a new format, but Minnesota United very likely will have to win two games away from Allianz Field to get there.
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
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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.
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