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Minnesota United to play Croatian team in preseason

The Loons will face the Croatian first division team Feb. 3.

By Megan Ryan

January 19, 2017 at 11:49PM
Rendering of the Minnesota United soccer stadium in St. Paul.
Rendering of the Minnesota United soccer stadium in St. Paul. (Brian Wicker/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Looks like Minnesota United FC has another preseason foe on deck.

According to Istra 1961's website, the Loons will face the Croatian first division team Feb. 3 (remember, Europeans have the dates opposite from how we do).

Istra is currently eighth in the Croatian league at 4-9-7, ending last season in ninth of 10 teams.

United will play Vancouver Whitecaps on Feb. 9, Portland Timbers on Feb. 12 and Real Salt Lake on Feb. 15 (all at Providence Park in Portland) also during preseason.

Check out Istra below:

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