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United FC goalie Shuttleworth kicked in face but finishes shutout
While this is the first time Shuttleworth has broken his nose in a nine-year Major League Soccer career, this isn't the first boot-to-head collision this season for Shuttleworth.
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Top pick Danladi scores in first start as United stuns Sporting KC
After allowing 18 goals in their first four matches, the Loons recorded their second shutout of the season against a top MLS team.
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Reusse: Ibarra leads Loons to upset win over bad guys from K.C.
As we "Fargo'' fans realize, those gangsters from Kansas City have a tendency to be overly confident, and apparently that also was the case with the soccer team from there.
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Minnesota United, 2 Sporting Kansas City 0
The 2-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City on Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium was probably the closest to a finished product the Loons have fielded all season.
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Postgame: Heath says 'probably not' to adding players as transfer window closing
Major League Soccer's primary transfer window closes Monday.
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No. 1 pick Abu Danladi makes first start for Minnesota United
The rookie takes the place of Johan Venegas in the starting lineup against Sporting Kansas City.
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Minnesota is home away from home for several United FC soccer players
Seven Loons players from six different countries are getting their first taste of America while living in Minnesota.
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Sunday Q&A: Brent Kallman, Minnesota United player and Minnesota native, feels pride
Brent Kallman became the first Minnesota native to join Minnesota United after the club made the jump to MLS
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Gameday preview: Sporting Kansas City at Minnesota United
Minnesota United faces strong competition in Western Conference leader Sporting Kansas City, which has allowed the fewest goals in the league at just three.
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Minnesota United members living in the U.S. for the first time
Seven of Minnesota United's 26 players are living in the U.S. for the first time.
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Jerome Thiesson misses last practice before Sunday match
The right-back was sick ahead of Minnesota United's 12:30 p.m. Sunday clash with Sporting Kansas City.
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Soccer insider: Latest rage in formations works best if you're the best
"Tactics" change with the times, but good teams tend to win most often.
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Soccer weekend watch guide: TV channel, time, matches to watch
What to watch on the pitch.
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Schuller available for selection ahead of Sunday's United match
Midfielder Rasmus Schuller has battled a hip injury the past several weeks.
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Loons defender Greenspan likely to stay on loan to Pittsburgh
The center-back, initially on loan for about a month to the United Soccer League's Pittsburgh Riverhounds, now might not be back until the U.S. Open Cup competition that starts in June.
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Turf taking its toll on Minnesota United
Minnesota United FC is still training indoors at the National Sports Center, despite it being a 55-degree and sunny Tuesday in May. Here's why.
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Momentum changer: Top pick Danladi moves closer to Loons' starting 11
In the 1-0 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, Danladi came on for a flat Johan Venegas in the 64th minute and again provided an offensive spark.
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United denied winning streak, blanked 1-0 by San Jose
United fell to 2-5-2 with the loss, failing to create the team's first winning streak against a team that hadn't scored in two matches.
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Postgame: Minnesota United needs focus after close home loss
Coach Adrian Heath said his team was "better than" a 1-0 defeat to the San Jose Earthquakes.
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