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January 31, 2020

After turning down Loons, goalkeeper Mannone loaned to Danish team

MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Vito Mannone joins, on loan, a team in Denmark's top division after he turned down two offers the Loons said would have made him their league's highest paid at his position.

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January 29, 2020

Minnesota United midfielder Miguel Ibarra (10) eyed the ball int the second half. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Minnesota Uni

In L.A., former Loons' fan favorite Ibarra devastated by loss of his idol

The Southern California soccer player grew up adoring Kobe Bryant, collecting jerseys and sneakers bearing his name, and credited a chance encounter with the NBA star for changing his life.

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January 29, 2020

New Minnesota United striker Luis Amarilla, left, fights for the ball with Juan Sanchez Mino of Argentina's Independiente during a Copa Sudamericana m

Striker Amarilla signs, will bring 'a little bit of everything' to Loons

The 24-year-old Paraguayan attacker is expected to fill a scoring need for Minnesota United and bring more athleticism to its lineup.

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January 27, 2020

Osvaldo Alonso (6) of Minnesota United celebrated after scoring a goal in the second half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com &#x201

Alonso: Loons 'have to make next step,' win MLS Cup

The 34-year-old centerpiece of Minnesota United's first winning season said the team has the needed youth, talent and experience.

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January 27, 2020

Green card for Loons' Boxall, national team debut likely for Gasper

The veteran Boxall getting his U.S. green card creates another open international spot for Minnesota United. Plus "signs are looking good" for United defender Chase Gasper to make his USMNT debut Saturday against Costa Rica.

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January 26, 2020

Daniel Steres (5) of the LA Galaxy and Angelo Rodriguez (9) of Minnesota United FC fought for the ball in the first half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • c

Loons return ex-designated player Rodriguez to Colombia

A self-professed scorer who inevitably didn't score enough goals, Angelo Rodriguez scored nine goals in 39 games over two seasons with United

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January 24, 2020

Heath calls Rodriguez contract buyout a decision that's `never easy'

Minnesota United's off-season buyout of striker Angelo Rodriguez's guaranteed contract takes him off the salary cap for a team intending to make three or more moves soon.

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January 22, 2020

Loons target Argentina's Reynoso for designated player slot

United coach Adrian Heath confirmed South American reports that his team has gone to Argentina seeking an attacking midfielder, the same spot where former Loon Darwin Quintero played.

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January 21, 2020

After adding veterans last year, Loons shift to youth movement

THe Loons have a growing list of recently added players — Tyler Miller, Marlon Hairston, James Musa and soon Luis Amarilla — in their mid-20s. Two more could be on the way.

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January 21, 2020

Youthful new Loons goalkeeper Miller 'couldn't be happier'

At 26, Tyler Miller is part of a movement with a United team that coach Adrian Heath acknowledges must get younger and more athletic.

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January 21, 2020

FC Dallas's Jacori Hayes (15) and Portland Timbers's Sebastian Blanco (10) compete for a loose ball during an MLS soccer match on March 24, 2018 in Fr

Loons get midfielder Jacori Hayes in trade with Dallas

Minnesota United secured the 24-year-old in exchange for its third round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.

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January 21, 2020

Sean McAuley, Minnesota United assistant coach. Photo courtesy Minnesota United

Loons sign first homegrown player, add Sean McAuley as assistant coach

McAuley, most recently an assistant coach at Orlando City, fills the vacancy created when Mark Watson was named the Loons' technical director.

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January 20, 2020

Mason Toye, entering his third season with Minnesota United, scored six goals in MLS play last season.

Five questions facing Minnesota United as training opens Monday

After making the MLS playoffs with an improved defense, Minnesota United faces a key need at the other end of the pitch: Who's going to score?

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January 19, 2020

Minnesota United key dates in the weeks ahead

The Loons' home opener is March 15 against the New York Red Bulls.

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January 18, 2020

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath celebrated their win. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The U.S. O

Heath signs contract extension with Minnesota United

After the team's successful MLS season in 2019, the Loons have restructured team management to give coach Adrian Heath a bigger role in player personnel decisions.

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January 17, 2020

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Loons add New Zealand midfielder Musa with training set to begin

The 27-year-old is a defensive midfielder or defender who has his green card.

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January 16, 2020

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Tyler Miller stops a shot on goal by the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Aug.

Loons get starting keeper Miller in trade with LAFC; other deals done

Tyler Miller signed a three-year deal. The Loons also have reached agreements with Paraguayan striker Luis Amarilla and USL Championship defensive midfielder/center back James Musa.

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January 13, 2020

Loons draft Bentley, Booth

The two college standouts were taken as the MLS SuperDraft concluded Monday.

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January 13, 2020

Joe Hart gestures to his teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor Stadium in 2018.

Loons eye ex-Man City keeper Hart after offers rejected by Mannone

A Loons official said its offers to Vic Mannone would have made the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year the league's most highly compensated. The Loons also selected a versatile New Zealand defender in the MLS SuperDraft.

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January 8, 2020

Minnesota United is reportedly pursuing Luis Amarilla of Ecuador's Universidad Catolica, left, shown in a game last August in Quito. The 24-year-old s

Loons prepare for college draft, also hoping to fill immediate needs

Nine days before players report for a new season, Minnesota United will try its luck in the MLS draft while, at the same time, looking to fill some needs with veterans.

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