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August 18, 2015
South Korea's Chung Mong-Joon gestured during a news conference in Paris on Monday to announce his candidacy for the upcoming FIFA presidential electi

Chung Mong-Joon announces bid to run for FIFA president

Chung, a FIFA honorary vice president, promised change if he wins the election on Feb. 26.
Sports
August 17, 2015
Lori Chalupny of the U.S. women's national soccer team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on July 6 after the Americans defeated Japan 5-2 i

Lori Chalupny announces retirement from U.S. national team

She will wrap up her international career during the team's victory tour to celebrate its World Cup title.
Sports
August 17, 2015
UEFA President Michel Platini attends a press conference to mark the one year to go before the start of EURO 2016 soccer tournament in Paris, Wednesda

UEFA urges FIFA to investigate alleged smear of Platini

A newspaper-style article sent anonymously this month to German-language media was titled "Platini: Skeletons in the closet."
Sports
August 16, 2015
United FC's Daniel Mendes, right.

United scores in stoppage time to stun Ottawa

Daniel Mendes' goal made the Loons victorious and ended the Fury's 12-match unbeaten streak.
Minneapolis
August 15, 2015
Hennepin County Board Chairman Mike Opat

Hennepin ready to work with United owner on soccer stadium

Commissioner Mike Opat says Minnesota United owner Bill McGuire must decide where he wants a team to play: Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Sports
August 15, 2015
Wolfsburg's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his side's thrid goal during the Europa League round of sixteen first leg soccer match between Vf

Soccer insider: Fox turns to Bundesliga as its soccer anchor

This weekend, the Bundesliga makes its debut as a main pillar of Fox's soccer coverage.
Sports
August 14, 2015
The Loons' Aaron Pitchkolan during a July game.

Gameday preview: United FC at Ottawa

The preview of United FC at Ottawa.
Loons
August 14, 2015
Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb, right, leaves Brooklyn federal court with his attorney Edward O'Callaghan, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in New York

Prosecutor seeks extradition of more FIFA defendants

Lawyers for top soccer officials detained overseas in the FIFA bribery scandal are negotiating with U.S. authorities over coming to the United States to face racketeering and other charges, a prosecutor said.
St. Paul
August 13, 2015
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, left, and MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott looked out over CHS Field. They were discussing St. Paul's b

St. Paul ready to begin planning for soccer stadium, mayor says

Mayor Chris Coleman has been aggressive in his pursuit of Major League Soccer. Now it's up to the team and league.
East Metro
August 11, 2015
MLS official visits St. Paul Midway area to view potential stadium site

MLS official visits St. Paul Midway area to view potential stadium site

Pro soccer president Abbott meets mayor, tours property.
East Metro
August 11, 2015
The former home of the MTC bus barn is on part of the parcel proposed for a soccer stadium in St. Paul. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune

As MLS officials visit St. Paul, division remains on potential stadium site

MLS president and deputy commissioner Mark Abbott and other MLS officials plan to arrive in St. Paul on Tuesday and meet with Mayor Chris Coleman about the site's potential.
Sports
August 9, 2015
Minnesota forward Christian Ramirez (21) was tripped up by Edmonton defender Johann Smith (24) in the first half.

Gallery: United 1, Edmonton 1

Saturday's 1-1 tie with FC Edmonton ran the Loons' winless fall season streak to three consecutive matches.
Sports
August 8, 2015
United draws 1-1 with Edmonton, fall winless streak reaches three

United draws 1-1 with Edmonton, fall winless streak reaches three

But Ramirez stayed hot with yet another goal.
East Metro
August 8, 2015
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has pledged to lead an "all-hands-on-deck effort" to land a stadium for an MLS expansion team.

Pro soccer officials plan St. Paul visit to chat up new stadium

Mark Abbott will meet Tuesday with Mayor Chris Coleman.
Sports
August 7, 2015

Soccer weekend watch guide

What to watch.
Sports
August 7, 2015
Southampton's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history, during their English Premier League soccer match against

Soccer insider: Premier League filled with exciting offensive teams

Second-tier teams have enough offense to make them exciting.
Sports
August 7, 2015
Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, left, vies for the ball with Chelsea's Eden Hazard during the English Community Shield soccer match between Arsenal and Che

Soccer short takes

A quick look around the world of soccer.
Sports
August 7, 2015
Minnesota United FC defender Justin Davis.

Gameday preview: FC Edmonton vs. United FC

United FC plays its first North American Soccer League home match since July 15, looking to beat FC Edmonton for a share of third place.
Minneapolis
August 7, 2015
United States' Carli Lloyd, top, collides with Japan's Saki Kumagai (4) during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Van

Eye motion test shows promise for concussion detection

A Minneapolis neurosurgeon reports success with a system that tracks eye movement by the patients while they are watching music videos.
Sports
August 5, 2015
The United heads to Edmonton on Sunday afternoon.

United FC falls to Cosmos on goal in 76th minute

Hunter Freeman's goal in the 76th minute gave the New York Cosmos a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC on Wednesday night
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