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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.
Minneapolis
Mpls. council gives soccer-stadium proposal its 1st formal boost
A proposal to build a soccer stadium near downtown Minneapolis may get its first formal boost at the Minneapolis City Council Friday morning.
Sports
Alex Morgan starting again could help U.S. offense
She started for the first time in this Women's World Cup on Tuesday.
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USA holds back at World Cup, but wins group
Philly.com's Jonathan Tannenwald joins CineSport's Brian Clark from Vancouver to discuss the USA's 1-0 win over Vancouver, and Abby Wambach's first goal of the Women's World Cup.
Loons
Germany hammers Thailand to win Group B
Germany secured the top spot in Group B on Monday as Lena Petermann scored a second-half brace to propel her side to a 4-0 win over Thailand on the final day of Group B play.
Sports
Canada wins Group A despite draw with Dutch
The hosts still finished atop the group on five points as China was held to a 2-2 draw by New Zealand, leaving them one point adrift of the Canadians.
Sports
MLS says it will hold United owners to July 1 soccer stadium deadline
The MLS announcement came less than three months after the league awarded Minnesota a franchise, and left the future of the franchise in doubt.
Sports
Loons fans bid Ibarra a sad farewell after 3-2 loss to Fort Lauderdale
The last player introduced, Miguel Ibarra received a standing ovation from an announced team record crowd of 9,342 fans and another when he scored.
Sports
Soccer Insider: United to salute 'Artful Dodger'
On Saturday night, Minnesota United FC will lead a celebration of Willey, who was inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame in 2003.
Sports
Gameday preview: Fort Lauderdale at United
The spring season finale marks the last North American Soccer League match for United FC midfielder Miguel Ibarra.
Sports
Soccer weekend watch: Women's World Cup, England vs. Mexico
Your guide to soccer watching this weekend.
Sports
Soccer short takes: United FC will miss Ibarra on the field
A quick-hit look around the world of soccer.
Sports
Star Tribune to start Soccer Insider column
In response to the growing interest in soccer in the Twin Cities, the Star Tribune will debut a soccer column beginning Saturday.
West Metro
Minnesotans are rushing north to Winnipeg for Women's World Cup
The crush of fans bogged down a popular border crossing on the eve of the first U.S. game. Hotel rooms in Winnipeg sold out long ago, with some fans giving up and staying in Grand Forks.
Sports
Mexican team buys contract of United's Ibarra for 'seven figures'
Midfielder Miguel Ibarra will play his final match with Minnesota at Blaine's National Sports Center Stadium on Saturday and then depart for Club Leon, a team in Liga MX, the top level of the Mexican soccer league system.
Wolves
The Latest: Warriors rebound, rout Cavs 103-82, even finals
The latest from Game 4 of the NBA Finals:
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Team USA opens Women's World Cup with a victory
Philly.com's Jonathan Tannenwald and CineSport's Pete Mundo discuss Team USA's opening victory over Australia and what can be improved upon heading into Friday's match against Sweden.
Sports
Wambach will scale back World Cup minutes, but not leadership
As she enters the twilight of a record-setting career, Wambach is not willing to concede much, except that maybe she doesn't always have to be on the field for every minute.
Sports
Germany beats Ivory Coast 10-0 in Women's World Cup
Celia Sasic scored the fastest hat trick in tournament history.
Sports
Sunday Q&A: FSN alum Jenny Taft is working World Cup
Edina native Jenny Taft was a youth soccer player back in 1999 when the U.S. women's national team last won the World Cup.
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- Video reviews have changed the face of European soccer. One country is holding out
- PSG wins record-extending 12th French league title in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club
- Bayern and Dortmund seek Champions League glory to kick off big summer of soccer for Germany
- Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead to 4 points ahead of Man City's game at Forest
- Lyon to face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final after ousting PSG
- Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
- European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
- Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot
- Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
- Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2
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