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March 18, 2017

Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Colorado Rapids

United will look to upset Colorado at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, where the Rapids have not lost in 18 consecutive regular-season matches
Sports
March 17, 2017
Minnesota United FC defender Brent Kallman (top)

Kassey Kallman ponders a rooting strategy for United vs. Colorado

NWSL player Kassey Kallman has rooting interests on both sides of the ball for Saturday's match: For brother Brent of the United and boyfriend Eric Miller of the Rapids.
Sports
March 17, 2017
Leicester City's manager Craig Shakespeare gestures to his team during the Champions League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Leicester City

Soccer insider: Leicester City is Premier League's most intriguing club

The Foxes of last year's legend are surprisingly making news again.
Sports
March 17, 2017

Soccer weekend schedule: TV channel, time, matches to watch

What to watch on the pitch.
Sports
March 17, 2017

Soccer short takes

A weekly look around soccer.
Sports
March 15, 2017
United finds backup keeper; midfielder Schuller called up to national team

United finds backup keeper; midfielder Schuller called up to national team

Coach Adrian Heath said at practice Wednesday the team has identified Billy Heavner as Bobby Shuttleworth's backup for this weekend in Colorado, while starting midfielder Rasmus Schuller has been called up to Team Finland.
Sports
March 14, 2017
Minnesota United goalkeeper John Alvbage looked to the superfans in the endzone as he was hauled off the field after a collision in the second half. ]

United might need emergency backup goalkeeper for Saturday

With starter John Alvbage and third-choice keeper Patrick McLain out with injuries, only Bobby Shuttleworth is currently available.
Sports
March 14, 2017
Minnesota United midfielder Collen Warner and Atlanta United defender Greg Garza battled for the ball during the second half Sunday TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota United FC puts in extra work after two lopsided losses

Loons coach Adrian Heath assembled players the morning after a frigid home rout.
March 13, 2017
Vikings fans were evacuated in the second quarter from TCF Bank Stadium because of lighting and heavy rains during a game against the Oakland Raiders

Snowy soccer game latest in memorable 'firsts' at TCF Bank Stadium

Every time something new comes to TCF Bank Stadium, something memorable seems to happens — particularly with the weather. Check this out, in chronological order.
Sports
March 13, 2017
Minnesota United's roster has gone through an extensive overhaul since the starting 11 posed for this prematch photo before the team's 6-1 loss to fel

Scoggins: Bad weather, worse soccer, but United fans still enjoyed the day

United's defense has been abysmal, to put it kindly. The back line looked frozen stiff along with an announced crowd of 35,043, who braved the blowing snow.
Sports
March 13, 2017
Minnesota United goalkeeper John Alvbage looked to the superfans in the endzone as he was hauled off the field after a collision in the second half. ]

Goalkeeper Alvbage's injury looks like deep cut

Starting goalkeeper John Alvbage had to leave the match on a stretcher with his left leg strapped down after an 84th-minute collision.
Sports
March 13, 2017
Winter blunderland: Loons drubbed 6-1 by expansion Atlanta in home opener

Winter blunderland: Loons drubbed 6-1 by expansion Atlanta in home opener

United coach Adrian Heath actually apologized after the match for his team's performance, saying the supporters who braved the elements deserved better.
Local
March 13, 2017
Minnesota soccer fans celebrate first Loons home game amid snowflakes, cold

Minnesota soccer fans celebrate first Loons home game amid snowflakes, cold

Snowstorm didn't scare off 35,000 die-hard supporters.
Sports
March 13, 2017

Expansion pains for Loons

A few of the things that went wrong for Minnesota United on Sunday.
March 12, 2017

Postmatch thoughts on Minnesota United FC's 6-1 loss to Atlanta United FC

The snow was kind of fitting, though, right?
Sports
March 12, 2017
Minnesota United's roster has gone through an extensive overhaul since the starting 11 posed for this prematch photo before the team's 6-1 loss to fel

Atlanta 6, United 1

The Minnesota United FC Loons fell to to Atlanta 6-1 in their inaugural Major League Soccer home opener on a cold, snowy afternoon at TCF Bank Stadium.
Sports
March 12, 2017
True North fans, including Ethan Neal, left, rallied near the McNamara Alumni Center before walking across the street to TCF Bank Stadium.

Loons fans gather for the first Minnesota United FC game

Soccer fans gather before and during the inaugural Minnesota United FC game, versus Atlanta United, at the snowy TCF Bank Stadium on March 12, 2017.
Sports
March 12, 2017
Lineup changes for United before the snowy home opener

Lineup changes for United before the snowy home opener

The home opener is finally upon us, folks. Here's how Minnesota United FC and Atlanta United FC will line up in the battle of the expansion sides.
Sports
March 11, 2017
Young crowds flocked to Minnesota Kicks soccer games at Met Stadium in the '70s, such as this match against the Cosmos in August of 1978.

United's home debut: Step aside, football. It's time for ... football

The most recent time Minnesotans could enjoy a top-league soccer match in an open-air stadium was nearly 40 years ago. In some ways, things haven't changed much.
Sports
March 11, 2017
Some of the United fans who went to Portland for last weekend's season-opener.

United's home opener happenings

Here are some events to check out -- and a couple of cautions -- ahead of the 4 p.m. kick.
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