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Noah Furtado

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Noah Furtado is a Star Tribune summer intern from Arizona State University.

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Incumbent Vikings kicker Greg Joseph appears to have secured the job after the team waived rookie Jack Podlesny.

Joseph appears locked in at kicker after Vikings abruptly waive rookie

Both incumbent Greg Joseph and rookie Jack Podlesny were expected to kick during the Vikings' preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.
Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison has been sidelined from team activities with injuries twice since he was drafted.

Vikings rookie Addison in concussion protocol, will miss preseason game

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison missed the first of two joint practices between the Vikings and the Titans on Wednesday after experiencing light concussion symptoms earlier in the week.
St. Anthony Village High School girls soccer co-head coaches Sue and Paul Pawlyshyn broke a huddle Monday with their varsity and junior varsity player

After 1A title in girls soccer, St. Anthony Village gets new challenge: Class 2A

The team might have some rebuilding to do, with only three returning starters, but co-coaches Sue and Paul Pawlyshyn have climbed this hill before.
Lynx players, shown earlier this season on the bench during a loss, suffered another defeat on Thursday in Indianapolis.

Lynx lose to last-place Fever as Collier struggles with fouls, shot

Napheesa Collier missed her first seven shot attempts and failed to record her first points until the 5:34 mark in the third quarter.
Jack Podlesny runs onto the practice field during a training camp workout in Eagan.

Vikings kickers battle still in play as preseason games start Thursday

Greg Joseph is expected to receive "a good brunt of the work" in the Vikings' first preseason game at Seattle, but rookie free agent Jack Podlesny will also be involved.

Vikings to honor Hall of Fame coach Grant throughout 2023 season

A signature of legendary coach Bud Grant, who took the Vikings to four Super Bowls, will appear on players' uniforms in the Sept. 10 home opener and on helmets throughout the year.

Vikings to honor Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant throughout 2023 season

A signature of legendary coach Bud Grant, who took the Vikings to four Super Bowls, will appear on players' uniforms in the Sept. 10 home opener and on helmets throughout the year.
Loons forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane evaded a pair of Columbus players in the Loons’ round of 32 win Friday.

Hlongwane puts on a show as Loons top Columbus, advance in Leagues Cup

Minnesota United's rising right-wing star stayed as hot as any player in the tournament — even Lionel Messi. He scored twice in an epic 4-3 shootout win.
Los Angeles FC forward Christian Ramirez, right, and Portland Timbers defender Julio Cascante fight for the ball during the first half of a U.S. Open

Loons add Bristow to Leagues Cup roster for Columbus match

Fullback Ethan Bristow stands to get playing time against the Crew because of injuries and might even start.
Michael Boxall has played in 174 matches for Minnesota United, all of them starts.

When Boxall's absent, Loons recognize how fond they are of their defender

A player for Minnesota United since its first MLS season, Michael Boxall sat out two recent games and saw the evidence mount about how much the team misses him.
Minnesota United midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) celebrates after scoring a goal against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Satur

Gregus returns to Loons with midfielder Arriaga out for season

Kervin Arriaga has a meniscus tear in his right knee. His replacement is familiar, after 63 regular-season Loons appearances.
Minnesota United’s Emanuel Reynoso (10) kept the ball away from Puebla’s midfielders when the teams met July 23 at Allianz Field.

Loons to face Columbus Crew on Friday in Leagues Cup round of 32

Minnesota United learned what's next after Chicago faced Puebla on Monday night.

Despite Hlongwane's two second-half goals, Loons fall to Chicago

On a dark and stormy night at Allianz Field, Minnesota United couldn't overcome the Fire's second-half substitutions of Kei Kamara and Xherdan Shaqiri and their contributions in Chicago's 3-2 victory.

Despite Bongokuhle Hlongwane's two goals, Loons fall to Chicago

Loons coach Adrian Heath, middle, has seen MLS make steady improvements in recent years.

Loons coach Heath sees MLS as 'viable alternative to Europe'

MLS' 8-6 record against Liga MX in the Leagues Cup underlines the improvement Adrian Heath has seen since he began coaching American soccer.
Chicago Fire forward Kei Kamara (23) celebrates with teammate Miguel Navarro (6) after scoring a goal against Minnesota United during the first half o

Loons face former teammate Kemara, Chicago in Leagues Cup

The second of two group matches will pit the Loons against an MLS side coming off three straight wins.

Playing one man short no problem for Loons in 4-0 Leagues Cup win

Emanuel Reynoso and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored two goals for Minnesota United, which played with only 10 men for most of the night after a red card for one of its key players.

Minnesota United routs Puebla 4-0 despite red card in Leagues Cup debut

Emanuel Reynoso and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored two goals for Minnesota United, which played with only 10 men for most of the night after a red card for one of its key players.
Edina native Maddie Dahlien had a terrific freshman season at North Carolina.

Edina's Dahlien puts Minnesota soccer back on USWNT radar

As the U.S. women's national team seeks its third consecutive World Cup win, the roster again includes no Minnesota players. An 18-year-old from Edina could change that soon.
Minnesota Twins' Joey Gallo celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Frida

Twins beat Athletics on Joey Gallo's ninth-inning homer in return from All-Star break

The Twins again struggled with runners in scoring position but got a big hit late and moved back into first place in the AL Central.
Loons forward Teemu Pukki celebrates his goal, near Houston Dynamo defender Daniel Steres during the first half Wednesday.

Pukki scores first goal with Loons in 3-0 victory over Houston Dynamo

Teemu Pukki's goal on a pass from Emanuel Reynoso put the Loons ahead 2-0. Tajouri Shradi also scored his first Loons goal.
Canada goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, right, fouled Cuba’s Luis Paradela inside the penalty box on July 4 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Houston. Paradela

Loons goalie stars for Canada, almost knocks out USA from Gold Cup

Dayne St. Clair took advantage of an unexpected opportunity, and his play almost resulted in a stunning upset in the quarterfinals of one of North America's premier soccer events.
After coming off the bench, Teemu Pukki, left, battled with Austin FC defender Julio Cascante in Pukki’s debut for Minnesota United last Saturday at

Loons expected to give Pukki his first start Wednesday

The veteran goal scorer from Finland came off the bench last Saturday for the Loons against FC Austin.
Minnesota United forward Mender García fouls Austin FC defender Nick Lima as they vie for the ball in the first half Saturday

Loons can't capitalize on chances in 4-1 loss to Austin FC

The Loons salvaged a late 85th-minute score but otherwise were left with nothing to show for their game-long pressure.
Aurora defender Tianna Harris disrupted play between a pair of Indy Eleven attackers Saturday in the USL W quarterfinals

Aurora's season comes to an end with 1-0 playoff loss to Indy Eleven

Indy Eleven broke through in the 58th minute for the lone goal. It was the only loss of the season for the Aurora, which finished 13-1.
Finland's Teemu Pukki controlled the ball during a 2022 World Cup qualifying match in Zenica, Bosnia.

New striker Pukki brings Finnish 'sisu' to Loons

The word means "a never-give-up-attitude," the new Minnesota United striker said Friday, and there was plenty of Finnish support on hand for his first news conference with his new team.
Dorka Juhász left Hungary as a teenager, and is realizing her dream of playing professionally as a member of the Lynx.

Lynx forward Juhász is following her dream — and her mother's footsteps

Dorka Juhász, a rookie from Hungary who left her home country as a teenager in pursuit of a basketball career, is the daughter of a former Hungarian national team member.
Burnsville native Maya Hansen has been a crowd favorite in two seasons for the Minnesota Aurora.

How one chance turned into a dream for Aurora standout Hansen

Growing up in Burnsville, Maya Hansen didn't have a women's team like the Aurora to follow. Now she's a big part of the Aurora's success.
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, right, celebrates with guard Diamond Miller (1) after making a basket during a game against the Seattle Storm on June 2

Lynx don't play 'crisp' but reach .500 with victory over Phoenix

The winning streak has reached five in a row as the Lynx used a balanced but lineup to turn away Brittney Griner and the Mercury.
Minnesota United defender D.J. Taylor, back, and Portland Timbers defender Eric Miller contested a header in the Loons’ 4-1 victory on July 1 at All

Loons, with Heath suspended, to face Austin FC

Loons interim coach Sean McAuley will guide a shorthanded team on Saturday against Austin FC, which defeated MNUFC 2-1 on May 31.
Minnesota Aurora midfielder Ari Del Moral celebrated her goal vs. Chicago City during Thursdays playff game in Flint, Michigan.

Aurora open USL W playoffs with 1-0 squeaker against Chicago City SC

Ari Del Moral's penalty kick in the 23rd minute was the difference.
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, left, battled for the ball against Minnesota United’s Rasmus Schuller (20) when he was playing for New York City FC in 2019.

Minnesota United signs MLS veteran midfielder Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

Tajouri-Shradi won't occupy an international roster spot for the Loons, as he became a permanent U.S. resident in February 2019 while with New York City FC.

Sinking to streaking: Collier, now-hot Lynx win fourth in a row

The Lynx started the season 0-6, triggering talk of "tanking" for WNBA draft positioning, but now they're 8-9 and playing exceptional ball.

Sinking to streaking: Napheesa Collier, now-hot Lynx win fourth in a row

The Lynx started the season 0-6, triggering talk of "tanking" for WNBA draft positioning, but now they're 8-9 and playing exceptional ball.
Sean McAuley, right, will serve as Minnesota United’s interim coach Saturday, with Adrian Heath suspended for card accumulation.

Loons' McAuley steps in for suspended coach Heath vs. Austin

Adrian Heath, suspended for card accumulation, will not be on the touchline for Saturday's Loons game against Austin FC.
Minnesota Aurora midfielder Sophie French, left, went airborne for the ball on May 24 at TCO Stadium in Eagan.

Minnesota Aurora's new path: USL W playoffs at a glance

The Aurora are one of two teams that enter the 16-team playoffs with a perfect 12-0 record.

Loons erupt for 4-1 win over Portland

Reynoso scored twice and Hlongwane had a goal and an assist in the second half.

Minnesota United erupt for 4-1 victory over Portland

Reynoso scored twice and Hlongwane had a goal and an assist in the second half.
Nashville SC defender Eric Miller (15) defends Minnesota United defender Bakaye Dibassy (12) in the first half Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Allianz Fiel

Loons' Dibassy could make first start against Portland

The defender played 45 minutes off the bench Wednesday, but coach Adrian Heath said he doesn't want "to give him too much too soon."
Minnesota United forward Emmanuel Iwe (42) slipped between two FC Kaiserslautern defenders in Wednesday’s 2-1 friendly victory at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United signs St. Louis Park grad to MLS deal

Emmanuel Iwe, a 22-year-old midfielder, is the first MNUFC2 player to sign a first-team deal with the Loons.
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier dribbles down the court during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Tuesday, J

Collier scores 31 points, including OT game-winner, as Lynx edge Storm

Seattle's Jewell Loyd scored a career-high 41 points, but she dribbled the ball off her foot under Lynx defensive pressure to set up Napheesa Collier's clutch shot with 1.1 seconds remaining in a 99-97 victory.

Stillwater, wielding its perennial power, is the All-Metro Sports Awards Synchronized Swimming Team of the Year

Stillwater won its 21st state championship and hasn't placed lower than second in the 49-year history of the state meet,

Maple Grove, for reviving the success of its past, is the All-Metro Sports Awards Dance Team of the Year

The Crimson hadn't won a state title since 2015, until they ended Eastview's streak in 2023.

Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville, for sweeping a division's state titles, is the Adapted Sports Team of the Year

The Blazing Cats won the CI division's soccer, floor hockey and softball championships.

Miller sparkles in return; Collier nets career high in Lynx win over Storm

With No. 2 overall pick Diamond Miller back in the lineup, the Lynx proved stellar offense from start to finish, with a flow that looked as good as it has all season in the 104-93 win.

Diamond Miller's return sparks Lynx over Storm; Napheesa Collier has career-high 33 points

With No. 2 overall pick Diamond Miller back in the lineup, the Lynx proved stellar offense from start to finish, with a flow that looked as good as it has all season in the 104-93 win.
Lynx rookie Diamond Miller has been out with an ankle injury since May 30.

After month of watching, rookie Miller set to show what she's learned

No, 2 overall draft pick Diamond Miller has missed eight games with an ankle sprain. But coach Cheryl Reeve lauded her for being an active learner while sitting out — and she's expected to play against Seattle.
Rookie guard Kayana Traylor, the No. 23 overall pick in the WNBA draft, averaged 9.6 points per game on 41% shooting across her five seasons at Virgin

Lynx sign rookie guard Traylor on hardship contract

Kayana Traylor is the second player to sign a hardship contract with the Lynx in the last two weeks, as an indicator of the team's early-season injury issues.

Lynx return to Target Center with loss that shows their shortcomings

Poor shooting was among the problems for the Lynx on a night that shows what can happen when a young and developing team comes up against one of the WNBA's elite.

Lynx lose 89-68 to Sun, show their shortcomings in return to Target Center

Poor shooting was among the problems for the Lynx on a night that shows what can happen when a young and developing team comes up against one of the WNBA's elite.
Jaden McDaniels hit a three-pointer against Sacramento on Jan. 30, 2023.

Wolves' McDaniels tries Headspace app after wall-punch injury

Jaden McDaniels said he has found "a safe space" to better manage his emotions, two months removed from his season-ending broken hand.