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Local
Surviving the overscheduled world of youth soccer
For my partner and me, family life is a flurry of soccer practices and shuttling to far-flung tournaments. Here's why we do it, and how we get by.
St. Paul
Transit, shuttles key to handling St. Paul soccer stadium traffic
An analysis delved into environmental, traffic, parking and noise issues that would result from the redevelopment of a 34.4-acre site near Snelling Avenue and Interstate 94.
Sports
United FC loses to Rayo OKC on late goal
United lost 1-0 on Tyler Gibson's goal for Rayo OKC in the 70th minute, eliminating the Loons from contention for the NASL spring title after their third consecutive loss.
Sports
Soccer insider: Copa America puts pressure on U.S.
Anything less than a semifinal berth will prompt a thousand criticisms — of coach Jurgen Klinsmann, of his bosses at U.S. Soccer, and of the structure of American soccer itself. For a nation that is competitive but does not have an outstanding soccer history, this seems very strange.
Sports
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Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Rayo OKC
Minnesota United FC (4-3-1) takes on expansion club Rayo OKC (2-4-2) in a match important to the Loons' fading spring season championship hopes.
Sports
United to play Kansas City of MLS after win in U.S. Cup tournament
After beating St. Louis 2-0, United will host Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer on June 15 in Blaine.
Sports
Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Saint Louis
Minnesota, mired in a two-match slump, begins U.S. Open Cup play in the third round against Saint Louis FC, a member of the United Soccer League
Sports
United suffers first home loss of spring season, 2-0 to Tampa Bay
The loss significantly hurts United's chances of a spring season title.
Sports
Gameday preview: Tampa Bay at Minnesota United
Minnesota is 3-0 at home this spring, outscoring opponents 6-0
Sports
Soccer insider: Copa America excitingly expands to North America for 100th year
For 100th year, it comes to the U.S. and expands.
Sports
Weekend soccer watch
What to watch on the pitch.
Sports
Short takes
A weekly look around soccer.
Sports
United's unbeaten streak ends at Indy
Justin Braun scored the go-ahead goal in the second half and assisted on a first-half goal, leading the Indy Eleven to a 4-2 victory over Minnesota United FC.
Sports
Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Indy Eleven
Minnesota must raise its game to hold first place at Indy Eleven, the only North American Soccer League unbeaten.
Sports
Soccer insider: MLS not on the same level as world's elite leagues
Attendance is strong, but the talent level isn't there.
Sports
Weekend soccer watch guide
What to watch on the pitch.
Sports
Soccer notes
A look around the world of soccer
Local
Minnesota United makes a last-ditch stadium push at Capitol
With time running out, Minnesota United advocates ask legislators for aid to help team as it builds $150M stadium in St. Paul.
Sports
International soccer match at U.S. Bank Stadium 50 percent sold
AC Milan and Chelsea soccer clubs will play the first sporting event at the Vikings' new stadium in August. The soccer match is expect to attract a capacity crowd of about 60,000.
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- Bayer Leverkusen's record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League
- Iraq qualifies for Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament with win over Indonesia at U23 Asian Cup
- Tim Howard, last in line of top American goalkeepers, enters U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame
- Champions League is being expanded, but Italy and Germany will benefit over England next season
- Soccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports court
- Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg
- PSG defender Lucas Hernández injured in Champions League semifinal first leg at Dortmund
- Mbappé leads full-strength PSG at Dortmund in Champions League semifinal
- Retired U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd announces she and her husband are expecting baby in October
- Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to expand stadium capacity to 55,000
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