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From Sacramento: Why Minnesota shouldn't have gotten 'our' MLS franchise
It's an us vs. them report
Sports
MLS banking on unique appeal to new Twin Cities market
MLS was sold on untapped fan base in crowded Twin Cities market
Sports
Souhan: The MLS will be a nice fit in Minneapolis
Even for those raised on meat-and-potato American sports, big-time soccer in downtown Minneapolis will be a welcome entree in a city that offers almost everything else.
Politics
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'Stadium fatigue': Dayton again downplays any soccer subsidy
Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday that he thinks there's very little chance state lawmakers -- or the public -- would support a taxpayer subsidy to build a soccer stadium in downtown Minneapolis. Any state involvement would have to be minimal, he said.
Sports
Souhan: The MLS will be a nice fit in Minneapolis
Minneapolis' evolving population mix seems an ideal fit for MLS
Sports
United name, logo, coach expected to stay the same
The president of Minnesota United FC expects many facets of his team — including the club's name and logo, coach Manny Lagos, and some players — to make the jump to Major League Soccer
Minneapolis
Stadium plan is crucial next step for MLS in Minneapolis
Major League Soccer says its decision to move into Minnesota isn't final until a plan for a dedicated soccer stadium is secure. Although a likely site beside the Minneapolis Farmers Market has emerged, financing details are unclear.
Sports
A bright day for the Dark Clouds: MLS coming to Minnesota
Wednesday's announcement of a Major League Soccer franchise for Minnesota was attended by a group of enthusiastic soccer supporters.
Sports
Local
Soccer stadium proposal would overhaul Minneapolis 'no man's land'
"No man's land" was among the phrases that that came to the minds of one City Council member Tuesday when asked to describe the area now envisioned for an MLS stadium.
Sports
Minnesota soccer fans excited for promotion to MLS
Major League Soccer, the top league in the U.S., is expected to announce Wednesday that Minnesota is getting an expansion franchise, most likely for the 2018 season.
Sports
Neal : Getting MLS soccer 'somewhat of a stunner'
This soccer fan can't believe that MLS is coming to the Twin Cities, but he sure is happy about it.
Politics
Talk of sports subsidies swirls at Capitol
While top state lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton continue to vow no state subsidy for a professional soccer stadium, leaders of the House and Senate are preparing to mount a push for Super Bowl-related tax breaks requested by the NFL.
Local
MLS expected to announce deal to add Minnesota expansion team
What's unknown at this time is whether Bill McGuire will reveal at the Wednesday announcement that he has finalized plans for an outdoor downtown stadium.
Vikings
Reusse blog: Senator Bakk is protecting Wilfs, not the public trough, on soccer stadium
Tom Bakk is a Vikings' pal at Legislature. And that means he's going to do his all to block a bargain stadium for an MLS expansion team.
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