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Another preseason match, another 1-1 draw for Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC drew 1-1 with Croatian club NK Istra 1961 in Casa Grande, Ariz., on Friday.
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Frequently asked soccer questions: What are formations?
As part of a series explaining some of the ins and outs of soccer to new fans, let's take a look at formations.
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Major League Soccer announces expansion possibilities, All-Star game
Major League Soccer announced Tuesday the 12 ownership groups and cities up for the league's next four expansion clubs that will join Minnesota United FC in the top division in the coming years.
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Minnesota United close to signing Danish winger Bashkim Kadrii
Kadrii, a 25-year-old winger currently with FC Copenhagen in Denmark's top division, could become the next Scandinavia-area player in the Loons' collection within a matter of days.
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United ties New England 1-1 in first preseason match
In this first preseason match, the Loons drew 1-1 with the Revs, thanks to a 39th minute goal from trialist midfielder Eugene Starikov and a late equalizer from Revs' forward Kei Kamara.
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United plays first controlled intrasquad scrimmage of camp
Coach Adrian Heath and assistant coaches Mark Watson and Ian Fuller coached from the sidelines, sometimes stopping play to give instructions during the 11-on-11 session.
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Alvbage officially joins MN United FC as probable No. 1 goalkeeper
Swedish goalkeeper John Alvbage joined United officially Saturday and will most likely assume the No. 1 spot in goal this season.
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Soccer insider: NWSL being poorly treated by U.S. Soccer
NWSL stars pulled up for far too many friendlies.
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Soccer weekend watch guide
What to watch on the pitch.
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Soccer short takes
A weekly look around soccer.
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Vadim Demidov makes long trek to Minnesota United FC's camp
After about 14 hours of flying time, Minnesota United FC's Norwegian defender finally arrived at camp Thursday night in Arizona.
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You've Got Mailbag: When are United FC's kits coming out?
Welcome to a monster edition of You've Got Mailbag, where Star Tribune soccer writer Megan Ryan answers your questions. Yes, she addresses the team's kits (hint: what you see in Arizona is not the real thing)
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United swings deal with Orlando City for goal scorer Molino
Kevin Molino, Orlando City SC's all-time leading scorer, reunites with coach Adrian Heath after Thursday's $650,000 deal. "It's the best signing we could have made," Heath said.
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Eau Claire native McLain headed to United as likely backup GK
In addition to Kevin Molino, the Loons picked up Eau Claire native Patrick McLain from Orlando on Thursday.
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Swedish goalkeeper on his way to join United training camp
John Alvbage, 34, is on loan from IFK Goteborg with Minnesota United FC through July 15 with an 18-month extension option after that,
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Sun and high-fives: Scenes from Minnesota United FC's preseason
Take a look at what the Loons have been up to so far in Arizona.
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United goalkeeper coach: Plan is in place for a No. 1 starter
With only one official keeper on the roster and three others on trial, or an extended tryout, for the spot, the Loons have been coy about just who the No. 1 keeper will be.
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United players bond on first day of training camp
Coach Adrian Heath likened the United's first few days at camp to a kid's first few days at a new school — everyone is unsure, and there's no pecking order to cling to yet.
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Minnesota United FC sets official roster for first MLS training camp
Here is the official list of Minnesota United FC's preseason camp attendees.
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United signs two players, expects two more signings soon
Bernardo Anor was a part of last season's North American Soccer League season on loan from MLS side Sporting KC. Veteran defender Jermaine Taylor, a Jamaican national team member, has also signed.
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