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February 8, 2020

Fred Emmings, a 6-5 sophomore at St. Paul Central, practiced with Minnesota United in Blaine after signing a pro contract and trained in Florida with

Homegrown, not done growing: Loons' 6-5 keeper no clumsy teenager

St. Paul Central sophomore Fred Emmings signed a pro contract with Minnesota United and has been training with the team in Florida, all before he could even consider getting a driver's license.

Loons

February 7, 2020

Minnesota United midfielder and union player rep Ethan Finlay said the new labor deal "impacts every single player in our league, every single destina

'Monumental' new MLS-labor deal hailed by players for giving clubs more freedom

The five-year agreement means expanded free agency, higher player minimum salaries and more flexibility for clubs in how they spend money to acquire players.

Loons

February 6, 2020

Finlay gets the scoop: Loons to sign Aaron 'Big Celery' Schoenfeld

United adds striker depth with signing of former Columbus Crew player Aaron Schoenfeld, who's headed back to MLS after four seasons in Israel.

Loons

February 6, 2020

New Loons' kit brings back feathered look

The Loons' 2020 kit features a feathered wing that looks applied by an artist's paint brush on the jersey's front.

Loons

February 5, 2020

New Zealand natives and Minnesota United teammates Michael Boxall (15), Noah Billingsley (2) and James Musa (41) stretched during a practice last Frid

Three's not a crowd for Minnesota United's collection of Kiwis

New Zealander Michael Boxall has been joined by fellow countrymen James Musa, via free-agent signing, and draft pick Noah Billingsley. "You can't have too many,'' coach Adrian Heath said.

Loons

February 5, 2020

Minnesota United wins friendly, awaits Reynoso while Amarilla arrives

United defeated USL Championship team Charleston Battery 3-2 in s preseason friendly and welcomed one newcomer while waiting on another.

Loons

February 4, 2020

Costa Rica defender Maria Coto (left) defended as United States forward Christen Press dribbled with the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF wome

U.S. women beat Costa Rica 6-0, win Olympic qualifying group

Christen Press and Samantha Mewis each scored a pair of goals and the United States beat Costa Rica 6-0 to finish atop its group in the CONCACAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament.

Loons

February 2, 2020

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod tried to score on a corner kick at Allianz Field.

Fit to be tried: Loons' Lod aims to prove he's worth the money

The Finnish midfielder looks to settle in, contribute more in 2020.

Loons

February 2, 2020

United still pursuing Argentina's Reynoso, wins exhibition opener 5-0

Striker Mason Toye scored twice in the Loons' preseason-opening victory over Florida International University while coach Adrian Heath said the team's pursuit of Argentinian attacking midfielder Emanuel Reynoso is "in the pipeline."

Loons

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.

Loons

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.

Loons

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.

Loons

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.

Loons

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.

Loons

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

Loons

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.

Loons

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.

Loons

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.

Loons

January 21, 2020