Soccer

Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Sports
June 6, 2015

Soccer Saturday: The World Cup starts today

The Women's World Cup kicks off this evening, missing a bit of the fanfare of the men's - but with potentially the most interesting tournament of all on tap.
Sports
June 6, 2015

Gameday preview: United at Carolina

The United heads on the road Saturday.
Sports
June 5, 2015

Referee's dream is realized

Wisconsin native Margaret Domka is the only American referee at the Women's World Cup.
Your Voices
June 4, 2015
Vikki Reich: The horrors and triumphs of being a soccer mom

Vikki Reich: The horrors and triumphs of being a soccer mom

My kids have learned many lessons from playing soccer but I've learned a few myself.
Sports
June 4, 2015

Breakdown of Group D in the women's World Cup

The United States joins Nigeria, Australia and Sweden.
Sports
June 4, 2015

Women's World Cup key dates

The Women's World Cup games begin Saturday.
June 3, 2015
Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

Blatter says he will resign as FIFA president

The end for Sepp Blatter came suddenly, just days after he had seemingly solidified his hold on FIFA.
Sports
June 1, 2015
The Cosmos and Minnesota United battled to a 1-1 tie on Saturday night in Blaine.

SoccerCentric: Draw with New York ends rough week for United

Minnesota United FC got knocked out of the US Open Cup, and – mostly – out of the running for the NASL Spring Championship.
Sports
June 1, 2015
Miguel Ibarra

United's Ibarra called up to U.S. team

Miguel Ibarra will travel to Europe to play the Netherlands and 2014 World Cup champion Germany as the U.S. prepares for the Gold Cup in July.
Sports
June 1, 2015
United States' goalkeeper Briana Scurry celebrates after blocking an overtime penalty shootout kick by China's Ying Liu during the Women's World Cup F

Scurry: Team USA has depth to win World Cup

Briana Scurry said it's a big part of why the squad can win it all.
Sports
May 31, 2015
Profile of top United soccer player Miguel Ibarra ] Brian.Peterson@startribune.com Blaine, MN - 5/26/2015

Miguel Ibarra: Face of the United franchise

Miguel Ibarra helps put Minnesota United FC on the map
Sports
May 30, 2015
Cosmos ties United on goal in 90th minute

Cosmos ties United on goal in 90th minute

United FC scored early in the latest match, but remains winless against the New York club.
Sports
May 30, 2015

Reusse: FIFA could learn from NFL

The NFL knows how to keep bid details quiet unlike FIFA.
Sports
May 30, 2015

Women's World Cup: Key dates

The women's World Cup begins Saturday.
Sports
May 30, 2015
Minnesota United FC's Miguel Ibarra.

The Miguel Ibarra file

A closer look at the United's marquee player.
May 30, 2015

Soccer Saturday: Cup Finals highlighted by similar teams, different coaches

Aesthetically pleasing soccer is defined by Arsenal, Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund. Yet their coaches are in very different spots.
May 30, 2015
FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter

Blatter wins re-election despite FIFA corruption

In the end, nothing could stop Sepp Blatter.
Sports
May 29, 2015

Gameday preview: New York Cosmos at United FC

Both second-place Minnesota United FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies must win Saturday to deny undefeated New York's bid to clinch the spring season championship.
Sports
May 29, 2015
The Minnesota United expansion MLS team hopes to attract rabid and casual soccer fans, as the Seattle Sounders do.

Will MLS investment pay off for Minnesota owners?

The gamble in investing in MLS is that financial success is linked to the continued growth of soccer in this country, and more specifically on broadening the MLS fanbase.
Loons
May 29, 2015

Out of bounds: How FIFA kickbacks worked

The Justice Department cited bribes and kickbacks involving media rights deals for soccer games across the Americas. A dozen schemes were detailed in the indictment, including a 2013 agreement that promised $110 million in kickbacks.