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November 3, 2017

Seattle Sounders' Clint Dempsey leaps after scoring the first of his two goals against the Vancouver Whitecaps, during the second half of the second l

Two legs aren't better in MLS playoffs when dull soccer results

The two-match format for conference semifinals and finals needs the boot, Jon Marthaler writes in his weekly Soccer Insider.

High Schools

November 2, 2017

Eagan High School defender Lauryn Roszak (18) and Wayzata High School forward Samantha Dietrick (9) both went up to head the ball in the first half. ]

As dangerous as football? Girls' soccer confronts concussion issue

One study showed girls who play soccer are three times more likely to suffer concussions than boys who play the sport, and almost as often as high school football players.

Local

November 2, 2017

Eagan High School defender Lauryn Roszak (18) and Wayzata High School forward Samantha Dietrick (9) both went up to head the ball in the first half. ]

Girls' soccer concussions: 'No. 1' concern for some, scary numbers all around

Sports

November 1, 2017

FILE - In this May 15, 1999, file photo, the stadium built for the Columbus Crew soccer team is shown in Columbus, Ohio. The owner of the Crew SC says

Soccer insider: Columbus' threat to move ushers in a new MLS era

The league is considering allowing owner Anthony Precourt to ship the Columbus Crew, one of the league's founding members, off to Austin, Texas.

Loons

October 27, 2017

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

What to watch on the pitch.

Loons

October 27, 2017

Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes: Pay equity news, TV money, Gopher women

A weekly look around soccer.

Sports

October 26, 2017

Minnesota United defender Francisco Calvo (5) celebrated his goal early in the second half against the Vancouver Whitecaps. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aa

Loons holding exit interviews. How many exits will be permanent?

After finishing with the fourth worst record in MLS, coach Adrian Heath expects United's roster turnover could be from five to seven players before the team's second season.

Minneapolis

October 24, 2017

Case dismissed against woman removed topless from Minnesota United game

Sports

October 24, 2017

Minnesota United midfielder Ibson (7) reacted after he missed a goal in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Game

Season-ending loss in San Jose a snapshot of Loons' debut season

"It's a microcosm of the season. Sloppy giveaways, poor decision-making in our own half and then the ball ends up in the back of the net," coach Adrian Heath said of Sunday's loss.

Sports

October 23, 2017

Minnesota United goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth (33) blocked a header off a corner kick by Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Brek Shea (20) in the second

Minnesota United finds its wings in its inaugural MLS season

Predictably, the first MLS season was not pretty at times, but Minnesota United proved it is in this for the long haul.

Sports

October 22, 2017

Minnesota United finding points of pride as season ends

Minnesota United finding points of pride as season ends

The Loons embark on a a three-month offseason after a 3-2 loss at San Jose on Sunday.

Sports

October 22, 2017

Minnesota United aiming to dash San Jose's playoff dreams

Minnesota United aiming to dash San Jose's playoff dreams

The Loons are also two away from tying a league record for most goals allowed in a season.

Sports

October 21, 2017

Minnesota United: Three things to look forward to

Three things to ponder entering the offseason.

Sports

October 21, 2017

Minnesota United: Roster gains eight, loses six

A look at the team's roster turnover.

Sports

October 21, 2017

Minnesota United: Five shining soccer moments

Five highlights from the season.

Sports

October 21, 2017

Minnesota United: Five blunders to forget

Five blunders to forget from the inaugural season.

Sports

October 21, 2017

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath

Gameday preview: Minnesota United At San Jose

Minnesota United enters the last match of its first season on the verge of a league record, but not a record the Loons want.

Sports

October 20, 2017

Minnesota's Pablo Campos (9) and Tampa Bay's Takuya Yamada (32) head butt in the Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Minnesota United FC soccer game at the National

U.S. youth system allows more kids to play than other countries

But it's not ideal for developing stars, so what's the better system?

Gophers

October 17, 2017

Watch: Local college soccer team scores goal just 6 seconds into match

Watch: Local college soccer team scores goal just 6 seconds into match

There are still plenty of holdouts who believe soccer is boring. Augsburg's Christian Metzger offers this amazing goal as a rebuttal.

Sports

October 16, 2017

Minnesota United goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth

Early goals allowed doom Loons in 3-0 loss to L.A.

The Galaxy scored two goals in 22 minutes to open Sunday's match, and Minnesota never recovered.

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