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Gameday preview: Fort Lauderdale at Minnesota United
Fort Lauderdale comes to the National Sports Center in Blaine off a bye week to face the 1-1 United.
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Minnesota United owner renews push for soccer stadium subsidies
Without the tax exemptions, team owner Dr. Bill McGuire said, the stadium might not be built. But neighborhood opposition has emerged.
Sports
AC Milan-Chelsea tickets on sale: First event at new Vikings stadium
Ticket prices for the soccer match range from $40 to $175, plus fees for buying through Ticketmaster.
Sports
United blanks Edmonton behind two goals by Speas
Goals by Ben Speas — in the 16th and 55th minutes — gave Minnesota United a 2-0 victory over the Edmonton Eddies to even the team's record at 1-1.
Sports
Soccer insider: MLS has much to learn as it celebrates its 20th anniversary
As the league celebrates its birthday, it still has much to learn as it grows older.
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Soccer weekend watch guide
What to watch this weekend on the pitch
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Soccer short takes
A weekly look around the world of soccer
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United FC loses to Carolina in season opener
Christian Ramirez scored for the Loons early but the team could get nothing more after that in a 2-1 loss.
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MLS is ahead but United players focused on winning now
Coach Carl Craig and Minnesota United players are not avoiding the idea that this season could be an MLS audition.
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Soccer insider: Retooled United needs to make playoffs again
Two thirds of team returns joined by key additions.
Loons
Weekend soccer watch guide
What to watch on the pitch this weekend.
Loons
Soccer short takes
A weekly look around the world of soccer
Loons
Gameday preview: United FC at Carolina
The season opener at Carolina, a difficult place for visiting teams to get points, provides a strong early test.
Sports
Eight Minnesotans reaching their prime soccer years
Minnesota isn't traditionally thought of as a hotbed of soccer talent, but the state is producing more excellent players each year.
Sports
Better field, crowd expected for debut event at U.S. Bank Stadium
The last time there was an International Champions Cup game in the Twin Cities, players criticized the playing surface, and attendance left something to be desired.
St. Paul
St. Paul keeps public subsidy options open for development by soccer stadium and Ford site
St. Paul City Council keeps the options open for both.
Minneapolis
Aug. 3 soccer match will be U.S. Bank Stadium's inaugural sporting event
A news conference is set for Thursday afternoon to announce the 2016 International Champions Cup match between Chelsea F.C. and A.C. Milan.
St. Paul
St. Paul officials split on more subsidies for area near soccer stadium
Plan to prevent TIF district in St. Paul coolly received.
Sports
Soccer insider: MLS's frugal payroll structure a detriment to developing players
League's salary cap set low to assist cheap teams.
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