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Loons coach Heath still exploring two-striker options
Adrian Heath played a 4-4-2 in the Loons' last match as a way to put forwards Christian Ramirez and Abu Danladi both in striking positions together. The Loons leave Friday for a California road trip to end the season.
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'How far have we regressed?' Loons stunned by World Cup failure
"My generation, this was our generation for the World Cup," Minnesota United winger Ethan Finlay said of the United States being knocked out of the 2018 tournament.
US misses World Cup because of numerous defensive breakdowns
Standing in the stadium tunnel near the U.S. locker room after the Collapse in Couva, captain Michael Bradley was asked over and over what went wrong.
Vikings
U.S. soccer collapse is reminiscent of 2003 Vikings
For every terrible thing that happens on a national sports level, it's a good bet you can find a Minnesota comparison. So what's the local version of the U.S. soccer collapse?
Sports
Loons midfielder Kevin Molino named MLS Player of the Week
Minnesota United had a big showing in MLS' Team of the Week after a big 3-2 victory at Atlanta and 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City.
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Minnesota United promises a determined finish to their season
Players have two games to state cases for next season.
Sports
Atlanta United soccer sets new standard for first-year success on and off the pitch
Minnesota United's fellow expansion team has not only clinched a playoff spot but set an attendance record to help brand itself in its market.
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'Proud' Loons close out home schedule with draw vs. KC
Abu Danladi evened the match in the 84th minute, but the Loons could not notch a home victory and thus were officially eliminated from the playoff race in their inaugural season.
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Loons players, coaches impressed by fans in first MLS season
Ahead of United's last home match of the year, the club anticipated its fourth consecutive lower-bowl sellout and sixth consecutive crowd of more than 20,000.
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United coach Heath 'OK' with team in 4-4-2 formation
The Loons played both Christian Ramirez and Abu Danladi up top against Sporting Kansas City.
Sports
National team duty forces altered lineup for Loons
The Loons are missing five key players for this final home match of the 2017 season.
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Sporting Kansas City-Minnesota United game preview
Minnesota United plays the final home game of its first MLS season.
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Top-seeded North Carolina Courage will be challenged in women's soccer playoffs
North Carolina is seen as the slightly best guess in the NWSL playoffs.
Sports
Minnesota United defender Thomas de Villardi facing another injury hurdle
The France native ruptured his Achilles back on March 22 and had just recently returned to team practices.
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MLS Players Union releases updated 2017 salary information for Minnesota United
Vadim Demidov remains the highest-paid Loon despite having been away from the team for months while the club looks for a way to transfer him.
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Loons hopeful for midfielder Cronin's return this season
The starter has missed six matches because of a concussion.
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis reaches next phase of 2026 World Cup host city selection process
The city and U.S. Bank Stadium are one of 32 locations vying to play host to soccer's premier international tournament.
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Loons coach says there's lot to play for in final matches
While Minnesota United's slim playoff hopes are still clinging to life, coach Adrian Heath has remained adamant that these last few matches of the Loons' inaugural MLS season are very important regardless.
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Loons win wild comeback victory over Atlanta
Down 2-1 in stoppage time, the Loons scored twice against their fellow expansion side to steal a road victory.
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Loons' Danladi targeting quick return after in-match injury
The forward has eight goals this season and is making a late push for Rookie of the Year.
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