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October 14, 2017
Minnesota United’s Christian Ramirez (left) scores a goal while D.C. United’s Taylor Kemp attempts to block during the first half on Sat

Loons players with California roots glad to return

Minnesota United expects to have a few hundred fans at Sunday's match vs. the L.A. Galaxy.
Loons
October 14, 2017

Gameday preview: Minnesota United at L.A. Galaxy

Minnesota and and L.A. are both out of playoff contention. The Loons, though, have managed 14 points in their past eight matches while L.A. has won only once in the past three months.
Sports
October 13, 2017
United States' Jordan Morris (8) and Michael Bradley celebrate after Morris scored a goal against Jamaica during the second half of the Gold Cup final

U.S. men's soccer a muddled, disjointed system in need of overhaul

American soccer is not a unified system — it's a hodgepodge network of schools and fledgling professional and semi-professional leagues.
Sports
October 13, 2017
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on the sidelines during the Premier League soccer match at against Newcastle at St James' Park, Newcastle, Engla

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

What to watch on the pitch.
Sports
October 13, 2017

Soccer short takes

A weekly look around soccer.
Sports
October 12, 2017
Loons coach Heath still exploring two-striker options

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.
Sports
October 12, 2017
United States' Christian Pulisic, (10) is comforted after losing 2-1 against Trinidad and Tobago during a 2018 World Cup qualifying match

'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.
October 11, 2017
United States' Matt Besler, squats on the pitch after losing 2-1 against Trinidad and Tobago during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Couva,

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
October 11, 2017
Nate Poole caught this touchdown pass on the final play of the 2003 Vikings-Arizona game to give the Cardinals the victory and knock Minnesota out of

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
October 10, 2017
Loons midfielder Kevin Molino named MLS Player of the Week

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.
Sports
October 8, 2017
Minnesota United center back Brent Kallman, left, said just because this season is now a wash in terms of trophies doesn't mean the Loons will check o

Minnesota United promises a determined finish to their season

Players have two games to state cases for next season.
Sports
October 8, 2017
Minnesota United fans sing songs and burn blue smoke bombs as they march into TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis before a game against the Philadelphia U

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.
Sports
October 8, 2017
Minnesota United midfielder Sam Nicholson (28) waved for his teammate Minnesota United midfielder Miguel Ibarra (10) as the Loons walked around the st

'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.
Sports
October 8, 2017
Minnesota United fans filled the stands prior to Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.c

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.
Sports
October 7, 2017
United coach Heath 'OK' with team in 4-4-2 formation

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
October 7, 2017
National team duty forces altered lineup for Loons

National team duty forces altered lineup for Loons

The Loons are missing five key players for this final home match of the 2017 season.
Sports
October 7, 2017

Sporting Kansas City-Minnesota United game preview

Minnesota United plays the final home game of its first MLS season.
Sports
October 7, 2017
FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring a goal during the second half of their NWSL s

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
October 6, 2017

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.
Sports
October 5, 2017
Vadim Demidov

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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