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Honduran teenage defender Rodas acquired on loan by MNUFC2
Geremy Rodas, 18, is a center back who was named to the Honduras U-20 team and made six appearances for it. He follows fellow countrymen Kervin Arriaga and Joseph Rosales — both members of the MNUFC first team — to Minnesota.
Post-practice work helps Wolves' Russell find his game
Point guard D'Angelo Russell had a big game Sunday against Cleveland to help Minnesota get back on track.
Loons retain Trapp, Taylor, Oluwaseyi; set sights on three others
Minnesota United also announced they are negotiating to keep Joseph Rosales, Jonathan Gonzalez and goalkeeper Tyler Miller.
Wild gameday: Marc Andre-Fleury is hot as team returns home from West Coast
San Jose, Sunday's opponent at Xcel Energy Center, halted a five-game winless streak on Friday.
Zuccarello's goal, Fleury's saves preserve 1-0 Wild victory in Seattle
Fleury's 28-save night and 72nd career shutout — most among active NHL goaltenders — ended the Kraken's five-game winning streak.
Who did the Loons leave unprotected for Friday's MLS expansion draft?
MLS teams could protect 12 players, and for the Loons, 17 others are available t be chosen by St. Louis CITY SC on Friday.
Greenway returns to Wild after another shoulder injury
Big winger Jordan Greenway played only a couple of shifts in his only appearance of the season.
Minnesota United makes two trades: Dunbar in, Jackson out
The Loons sent Aziel Jackson to St. Louis CITY SC and acquired Cameron Dunbar from the L.A. Galaxy.
Minnesota Whitecaps ready for a new season in a new home
The Whitecaps, who have moved to the Richfield Ice Arena, revamped their roster and committed to Ronda Engelhardt as coach after last season's 6-13 finish.
Amos Magee to head Loons' youth development program
Minnesota United player personnel director Amos Magee is switching jobs within the organization and now will oversee the club's Youth Development Program.
Minnesota Aurora talking to investors about turning pro
Before jumping to a professional league, the Aurora still plans to play in the amateur USL W league for the 2023 season after reaching the league's championship game this year.
Five questions facing Loons this offseason after unsatisfying finish
Minnesota United has to assess which players should be brought back, as the team aims to make the MLS playoffs for the fifth consecutive season next year.
Key dates for MLS playoffs and offseason
This year's offseason includes the World Cup in Qatar, which starts Nov. 20 and ends Dec. 18.
18 hours, $138: Loons supporters fly to witness defeat in Dallas
Separated from FC Dallas fans by two rows of police tape, about 160 of Minnesota United's best fans made a quick trip to Texas that they hoped would work out better. Here's what fueled their passion.
Loons booted from playoffs by Dallas on penalty kicks; Heath vows change
After a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes, FC Dallas made all five of its penalty kicks to Minnesota United's four. Afterward, coach Adrain Heath said 'big and tough decisions' must be made about the roster.
Hlongwane returns to Minnesota United starting lineup vs. FC Dallas
After a full day of training Sunday, Bongokuhle Hlongwane returned to his spot on the Loons' front line for their playoff opener.
Minnesota United at FC Dallas preview: Loons regain key players for playoffs
With Robin Lod, Kervin Arriaga and potentially Bongokuhle Hlongwane available for selection, the Loons have a shot at improving their 1-4-2 record in Dallas.
Can Loons carry road success into MLS playoff game at FC Dallas?
The Loons got an away win against FC Dallas in May, but Dallas beat them in Minnesota last month. It all comes down to Monday night.
Jonathan Gonzalez, on loan for now, gaining comfort with Minnesota United
Gonzalez had a big game when the Loons needed it most last Sunday against Vancouver. He said he'd love to stay in the MLS beyond this season.
Loons' back four returned to stingy ways in playoff-clinching win
Minnesota United's defensive group of Michael Boxall, Brent Kallman, DJ Taylor and Kemar Lawrence was strong, and the solid defense extended up the field.
Familiar foe: Loons vs. FC Dallas, this time in MLS playoff opener
It's been a little more than a month since Minnesota United had a meltdown, with Dallas scoring three goals in about four minutes.
Loons are MLS playoff-bound after 2-0 win over Vancouver
Sunday's "Decision Day" victory — and three points — was the Loons' first since August. They sealed it with a goal in each half.
Heath guides Loons to playoffs for fourth straight year
The Loons' 2-0 victory over Vancouver sealed a playoffs berth on the last day of the season.
Loons 'gave up everything' in freefall but still control postseason fate
There's a complicated story behind Sunday's simple scenario: win or tie and the Loons make the playoffs. A loss would be the final crash in an epic collapse.
Gameday preview: Loons, Vancouver meet on Decision Day
The stakes are high for both teams on the last day of MLS' regular season.
Lod expected to play in Loons' high-stakes Sunday match
Minnesota United might win or tie, and the Loons are likely to have Robin Lod on the pitch to help them do so.
Only one way to describe MLS' late-season and Loons' playoff chase: 'crazy'
Minnesota United is on a six-game winless streak but can make the postseason with a win or a draw Sunday vs. Vancouver.
Minnesota United playoff scenarios: Here's what you need to know
It's all on the line Sunday for the Loons.
Winless streak means Loons' playoff chances left to Decision Day
Minnesota United needs to beat or tie Vancouver in its final game to squeak into the MLS playoffs.
Loons playoff hopes take hit after 2-0 loss to last-place San Jose
Six weeks ago, Minnesota United had lost once in 11 games and were aimed at third place and a first-round playoff game at Allianz Field. Now, even a playoff spot is in doubt.
Loons ready to lean on Reynoso with a playoff berth on the line
Emanuel Reynoso is healthy again, back from suspension, and just signed a three-year contract extension with an option for 2026.
Minnesota United has little room for error heading into Saturday's game at last-place San Jose
San Jose is coming off a 3-2 loss to the LA Galaxy and tied third-place Dallas 1-1 before that.
Loons sign star Reynoso to three-year extension, with option for 2026
The time is right to lock up midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, said coach Adrian Heath, adding that he has the potential to be an MVP-caliber player in Major League Soccer.
Minnesota United clinging to final playoff spot with two games remaining
The Loons have players coming back from international play and from injury for Saturday's critical match at San Jose.
Playoff math, injury updates on Lod and Reynoso, Heath on the Queen
As an England native, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said he has been "incredibly proud" of the tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Winless streak reaches five games for Loons with 4-1 loss at Sporting KC
Sporting KC scored first-half goals in the 31st, 41st and 45th minutes to take control.
Loons get Fragapane back for Saturday's game at Sporting KC
Despite likely missing the playoffs, Sporting KC has played well of late, and the Loons will be without Emanuel Reynoso.
Lod unlikely, Reynoso suspended for Loons' next clash vs. Sporting KC
Robin Lod is "looking doubtful" for Saturday's game, but he might travel during the two-week international break to play for Finland.
Loons draw with LAFC; star Reynoso suspended for next match
Minnesota United broke a string of three matches without scoring to take the lead before LAFC rallied and a yellow card knocked Emanuel Reynoso out of Saturday's game.
Minnesota United-LAFC game preview
The Loons try to break out of their three-game losing streak in which they have not scored a goal.
Minnesota United needs a turnaround against first-place LAFC
The Loons are coming off three consecutive shutout losses and face the top team in the Western Conference on Tuesday night at Allianz Field.
Guardians sweep series, knock Twins under .500 for first time since April
The Twins are under .500 for the first time since they were 7-8 on April 23. They have lost nine of their last 11 games and play the Guardians five more times starting Sunday in Cleveland.
Twins rookie Winder pitches himself into late-season starting rotation
After making his first start since July 12 on Sunday, the righthander has earned manager Rocco Baldelli's attention — and quite possibly a few more starts.
Sunday's Twins-Cleveland recap: Guardians finish the sweep
A quick look at the series finale, which the Guardians won 4-1.
Loons fall 1-0 to Portland, shut out for third consecutive game
Minnesota United hasn't scored a goal since a 2-1 home victory over Houston on Aug. 27.
Correa: Baseball's big rule changes good for fans, left-handed hitters
Carlos Correa believes in defensive shifts as a fielder but says eliminating them "is going to help a lot of hitters." One of them, based on this year's statistics, could be Max Kepler.
Twins fall to third after Bundy bashed, rally falls one-run short
Dylan Bundy yielded three home runs among the 12 hits Cleveland got off him — leaving behind a 7-0 deficit that the Twins tried unsuccessfully to close.
Loons midfielder Dotson relishes parenthood as his knee recovers
Dotson, now 25, was lost to a season-ending ACL injury in late April but plans to be full-go by January.
Loons at Portland: Minnesota United hoping to bust slump amid injury troubles
Emanuel Reynoso is questionable and Franco Fragapane is serving a two-game suspension as the Loons face Western Conference rival Portland.
Slumping Minnesota United needs to defend better, coach Heath says
The Loons have lost their past two games by identical 3-0 scores.
Minnesota United suffers second consecutive 3-0 loss
The Loons played FC Dallas to a scoreless draw in the first half, but the floodgates opened on them early in the second.
Reynoso leaves Loons game early with swollen ankle
Minnesota United star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso was subbed off in the 62nd minute.
Loons have too much at stake Saturday to let Salt Lake loss linger
The Loons are clinging to third place in the Western Conference with six games remaining, starting with FC Dallas on Saturday at Allianz Field.
Loons, FC Dallas fighting for prime playoff position in MLS' Western Conference
After beating FC Dallas away for the first time in May, the Loons could sweep them for the first time with a home win on Saturday.
Minnesota United lineup changes apparent in 3-0 loss at Real Salt Lake
With star playmaker Emanuel Reynoso home to rest and five other starting 11 adjustments made by coach Adrian Heath, the Loons were shut out for the first time since a 1-0 home loss to New York City FC on May 28.
Loons turn to veteran Brent Kallman to step up
Bakaye Dibassy's season-ending injury has thrust Kallman into the starting lineup at center back, and he looks to uphold coach Adrian Heath's faith in him.
Minnesota United at Real Salt Lake preview
The Loons, in third place in MLS' Western Conference, play at sixth-place Real Salt Lake on Wednesday and host fourth-place FC Dallas on Saturday.
Key Loons defender Dibassy out for season, likely will miss start of 2023
Bakaye Dibassy ruptured his right quadricep muscle in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Houston.
Loons' Dibassy suffers possibly serious leg injury
Minnesota United center back Bakaye Dibassy went down in the seventh minute Saturday against Houston, and coach Adrian Heath said "it doesn't look good."
Trailing until late, Loons rally with two goals to defeat Houston
Minnesota United's Luis Amarilla scored the winning goal in the 84th minute with a powerful right-foot volley off right back Alan Benitez's cross
Loons newcomer finds a fit in Adrian Heath's system
Acquired from Paraguay's first division, Alan Benitez has played in five games for the Loons and started the past three. There's a reason he has fit in so quickly.
Minnesota United vs. Houston preview: Loons look to continue strong play
The fourth-place Loons have lost only once in their past 10 games as they face the 13th-place Dynamo.
Surging Minnesota United wary of a letdown against Houston
Houston is 0-4-1 in its past five, but Loons coach Adrian Heath chalked up some of that to bad fortune.
Fragapane's goal in 62nd minute gives Loons a win over Austin FC
Franco Fragapane's chip over keeper Brad Stuver sealed a 2-1 home win over Austin, who are in second place in the MLS Western Conference.
Loons striker Amarilla starting to flourish as comfort grows
Luis Amarilla is leading the Loons through a successful patch while finally fully settling into Minnesota life.
Former Loons midfielder Finlay makes Allianz Field return
Austin FC is second in the Western Conference and 10 points ahead of the Loons.
Minnesota United coach ponders Lod's role with front four intact
Adrian Heath likes what he's seen from Franco Fragapane, Emanuel Reynoso, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Luis Amarilla up front, meaning Robin Lod might remain in a center and defensive position.
Minnesota United wins club-record sixth road game, nips Nashville 2-1
Franco Fragapane scored in the first half for the Loons before Alan Benitez came up with the game-winner in the 75th minute, his first goal in his fourth MLS appearance.
Loons at Nashville preview: From All-Star teammates to star opponents
After four days together in the Twin Cities, Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair and Emanuel Reynoso will face All-Star Game teammates Walker Zimmerman and Hany Mukhtar in Nashville.
Minnesota United's new signing Gonzalez returns vs. Nashville
Jonathan Gonzalez, a 23-year-old Mexican-American, hopes to overcome past injury issues and reinvigorate his career in MLS play with the Loons.
Loons sort through roster, injury updates ahead of Nashville trip
Newcomer Jonathan Gonzalez will travel with the team, and Kervin Arriaga and midfielder Robin Lod are back from injuries.
Loons goalie St. Clair named MVP as MLS wins All-Star Game
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair held Mexico's Liga MX stars scoreless during the middle third of the game, including making a big save that helped preserve a two-goal lead.
Loons development team 'keeper wins All-Star 'Goalie Wars' challenge
On a night Minnesota United's Emanuel Reynoso and Dayne St. Clair had the MLS All-Star stage to shine, a goalkeeper from their reserve MNUFC2 team walked off to cheers.
As MLS gains on Liga MX, All-Star Game helps grow both leagues
Wednesday's matchup at Allianz Field follows a compelling 2021 contest in Los Angeles.
MLS boss admires Allianz Field site that once was 'seriously ugly'
Commissioner Don Garber praised the building of Minnesota United as an MLS franchise and its stadium as an attraction.
