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Minnesota United vs. Atlanta preview
While both squads are 0-1-0 after dropping their openers, Atlanta had the better outing,
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Move over stalwarts, France's Ligue 1 is most exciting right now
The country's Ligue 1 has a rare title race in place.
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Minnesota United FC might set a record – for cold – in home opener
Players brace for snow and wintry temperatures at TCF Bank Stadium.
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United coach mum on team's formation, lineup changes for home opener
Minnesota United isn't giving away too much ahead of its home opener Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Frequently Asked Soccer Questions: Stoppage time specifics
The nuances of stoppage time are vast but not unknown.
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Thiesson on his way to MN United; Anor out for awhile
Minnesota United FC defender Jerome Thiesson should arrive with the team in the next couple of days while midfielder Bernardo Anor will miss extended time because of an injury.
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Bundle up for Minnesota United's MLS cold, snowy home opener
Fans committed to celebrating this special occasion outside will mostly likely be in winter jackets and boots instead of the T-shirts and sandals that appeared throughout the Twin Cities this past weekend.
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Breaking down Minnesota United FC's official roster designations
Major League Soccer released Minnesota United FC's official roster designations Tuesday.
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Any of MN United's losses in MLS won't hurt for long
It could be a long season — which wouldn't be out of line for expansion teams in any sport. But one thing casual fans should come to appreciate about soccer: You will not be in for long games.
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Loons lost the game in season opener but won possession battle
Winning the time of possession - and the benefit of a day's hindsight - demonstrate Friday's 5-1 loss wasn't a complete disaster for the expansion team as it prepares for its home opener next Sunday.
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Scoggins: United should strive to capture Portland's passion at matches
As the Loons attempt to find their footing in a crowded Twin Cities sports market, United officials received an intimate look Friday night at a deeply rooted connection between a team and its fan base.
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Scoggins: MLS opener shows United has lots of ground to make up
The Loons had some nice stretches in the second half but a late meltdown resulted in a flurry of goals for the host Timbers.
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United has disappointing ending to a historic beginning with loss to Portland
Loons players and fans launched a new chapter in Minnesota soccer Friday night in Portland. The result was not kind, a 5-1 defeat to the Timbers.
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Fan entourage makes trek to Portland for Loons opener
Some 153 fans from the club's supporters' group made the near-2,000-mile trek to back the team in its first top-division outing.
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Postmatch: Loons' 5-1 loss not an ideal start to MLS play
A 5-1 loss to Portland with three goals in the last 10 minutes was non-ideal for the Loons, but the new top-division team did make its first mark upon the league.
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