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July 12, 2015
Minnesota forward Christian Ramirez (21) headed the ball in the first half Saturday against Ottawa. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.co

Ramirez finally scores, but United ties after losing another late lead

The Loons put an end to two troubling trends in Saturday's 1-1 tie with Ottawa. It also kept another going.
Sports
July 12, 2015
Minnesota forward Christian Ramirez (21) headed the ball in the first half Saturday against Ottawa. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.co

Gallery: Minnesota United FC 1, Ottawa Fury FC 1

Minnesota United FC played the Ottawa Fury FC on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
Sports
July 11, 2015
Minnesota United FC Head Coach Manny Lagos looked on before the start of Saturday night's game against Jacksonville Armada FC. ] Aaron Lavinsky � aa

Playing two at home, United FC wants to move up in standings

After a disappointing spring season sprint, the Loons will start their home fall season with games against Ottawa on Saturday and Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Sports
July 11, 2015
Minnesota United FC's Pablo Campos, center.

Soccer Insider: Despite recent struggles, United still drawing big crowds

The Loons expect sellouts to continue during the fall season.
Sports
July 10, 2015

Soccer short takes

Sports
July 10, 2015

Soccer weekend watch guide

Loons
July 10, 2015

Gameday preview: Ottawa at United FC

Sports
July 10, 2015
Confetti falls upon members of the World Cup-winning U.S. women�s soccer team outside City Hall in New York, July 10, 2015.

Gallery: Soccer champions get ticker-tape parade

Members of the U.S. women's World Cup championship soccer team ride on a float during a ticker-tape parade in New York.
East Metro
July 10, 2015
There was great fanfare when Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, left, and Dr. Bill McGuire announced that Minnesota United FC will move to M

Mayor Coleman to Major League Soccer officials: Look at St. Paul

Chris Coleman hopes to persuade MLS officials to consider using a Midway location for new stadium.
Sports
July 8, 2015
United States' Lauren Holiday (12) and Colombia's Orianica Velasquez (9) chase the ball during first half FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer ac

U.S. midfielder Holiday plans to retire

Midfielder Lauren Holiday will retire from the U.S. national team following its World Cup victory.
Sports
July 6, 2015
The United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy after they defeated Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in

Could Twin Cities land a women's pro soccer team, too?

Women's soccer league commissioner Jeff Plush called Minneapolis "a fantastic market.''
Video
July 6, 2015
United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia

Team USA Wins Women's World Cup Title

USA beat Japan 5-2 to win their first Women's World Cup title since 1999. Philly.com's Jonathan Tannenwald and Matt Pentz of the Seattle Times break down the victory.
Sports
July 6, 2015
Minnesota United FC fell 3-1 at Carolina on Saturday.

United FC falls 3-1 at Carolina in fall season opener

The fall season for Minnesota United FC started with a whimper, not the bang the Loons hoped for.
Nation
July 6, 2015
United States' Carli Lloyd, left, celebrates her goal with Meghan Klingenberg during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship

Women's World Cup: USA 5, Japan 2

The U.S. women defeated Japan 5-2 Sunday for the team's third Women's World Cup championship and first since 1999.
Sports
July 4, 2015

Inequality remains a big issue for women

Sports
July 3, 2015
Japan's Rumi Utsugi (13), Mizuho Sakaguchi (6), Yuki Ogimi (17) and Nahomi Kawasumi (9) celebrate a 2-1 win over England in a semifinal in the FIFA Wo

Soccer insider: U.S., Japan kicking it again for Women's World Cup title

The two own the last two major tournament titles but foster success differently
Sports
July 3, 2015
Despite setbacks, United coach Lagos expects big crowds, wins

Despite setbacks, United coach Lagos expects big crowds, wins

Manny Lagos expects wins and big crowds in fall season.
Sports
July 3, 2015

Gameday preview: United FC at Carolina

The fall season begins for a Minnesota United FC team that must overcome the loss of four midfielders, two to injury and two who left the club.
Sports
July 3, 2015

Soccer short takes

A weekly quick-hit look at the world of soccer.
Sports
July 3, 2015

Weekend soccer watch guide

What to watch on the pitch this weekend.
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