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Loons
February 16, 2020
Emanuel Reynoso is close to a deal with the Loons.

Reynoso, Loons are 'minor details' away from a deal

According to sources, Emanuel Reynoso will come to Minnesota and MLS on a club-record $5.5 million transfer fee and will be signed for the next five seasons as one of the team's three allowed "designated players."
Loons
February 14, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13, right) celebrated after scoring a goal in the second half as midfielder Kevin Molino (7) and forward Ang

Loons' Molino, Finlay looking better in second year after injuries

Kevin Molino and Ethan Finlay returned last season from knee surgeries. Born fewer than two months apart, both now are 29 amid signs that each is getting back to the player he was before surgery.
Loons
February 14, 2020
Loons updates: Chase Gasper's USMNT debut 'everything you dream about'

Loons updates: Chase Gasper's USMNT debut 'everything you dream about'

Loons starting left back fit and hopeful after month's training with U.S. Men's National team as well as items on Mason Toye's role, Brent Kallman's form, an Emanuel Reynoso update and United's strength of schedule.
St. Paul
February 14, 2020
Minnesota United fans made their way toward Allianz Field in July for a game.

Come spring, beer will be flowing outside Allianz Field on game days

Great Lawn now an entertainment district for pregame and pre-event activities.
Loons
February 12, 2020

Loons sign Schoenfeld, former striker for Columbus Crew

Aaron Schoenfeld, 29, has played in Israel the past four seasons.
Loons
February 12, 2020
Darwin Quintero is tacked by Vancouver's Aly Ghazal (66) and José Aja (18) in 2018.

Loons add two veterans, including Uruguayan center back Aja

Minnesota United continued to refine its roster Tuesday.
Loons
February 11, 2020
Loons trade with Chicago nets another attacking threat in Edwards

Loons trade with Chicago nets another attacking threat in Edwards

Minnesota United acquired another mid-20s player with MLS experience in a trade that sends 2018 first-round pick Wyatt Omsberg to Chicago for Raheem Edwards.
Loons
February 10, 2020
Tall striker Schoenfeld could give Loons 'extra dimension' at the goal

Tall striker Schoenfeld could give Loons 'extra dimension' at the goal

Aaron Schoenfeld is a fourth striker in the mix, in addition to newly signed Paraguayan Luis Amarilla, promising Mason Toye and draft pick Matthew Bentley.
Loons
February 10, 2020
Luis Amarilla of Ecuador's Universidad Catolica, left, fights for the ball with Juan Sanchez Mino of Argentina's Independiente during a Copa Sudameric

Amarilla promises to provide scoring touch that Loons have lacked

When Minnesota United executives analyzed last season, they concluded what their team lacked most was goal scorers. That's where Luis Amarilla fits in for 2020.
Loons
February 8, 2020
Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath

Loons moving in on Argentine midfielder Reynoso

Coach Adrian Heath says he hopes to land the 24-year-old "in the next week or so."
Loons
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

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

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

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

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.