Soccer
Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.
Loons
Goofy soccer rule era for MLS is, hopefully, gone for good
The MLS in its early years tried to attract fans with strange rules.
Loons
Soccer weekend watch guide
What to watch on the pitch.
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Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes
A weekly look around soccer.
Loons
Gameday preview: San Jose at Minnesota United
The Loons will play its third game in eight days Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium against San Jose, which has had a full week between games.
Loons
National TV exposure for newest MLS teams is skewed
Of the most-recent three franchises to join MLS, Los Angeles FC and Atlanta United have among the most nationally televised games this season. Minnesota United has among the fewest.
Loons
Loons have low profile on Twitter
Atlanta United and Minnesota United, expansion MLS franchises last season, could not be more different on Twitter.
Loons
Defensive lapses lead to Loons shutout loss vs. LAFC
A pair of first-half goals stood up for expansion side LAFC on Wednesday night, scoring in the 31st and 37th minute.
Loons
Calvo could miss a month with Loons while playing in World Cup
Minnesota United center back Francisco Calvo will most likely join the Costa Rica training camp the last week of May in hopes of making the final roster for the World Cup.
Loons
Short a forward, Loons go with new formation against LAFC
All three of United's forwards are out with either injury or suspension, though Christian Ramirez did travel to the game.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Los Angeles FC
Second-year MLS team United (4-5-0) will face this year's expansion team Los Angeles FC (5-2-1) at new Banc of California Stadium, where the home team has won its first two games.
Loons
'11 people down': Loons depleted in midst of busy three-game stretch
Of all the times for Minnesota United to be considerably understaffed, this week might be one of the worst.
Loons
Undermanned Loons hang on to beat Vancouver 1-0
Starter Mason Toye drew a red card in the 50th minute, but minutes later Miguel Ibarra scored the game's only goal.
Loons
Souhan: Loons showcase what can be for sport, franchise as both grow
Bill McGuire, the owner of Minnesota United, didn't become a soccer fan until about four years ago. Now he's all-in.
Loons
Woodbury's Miller makes Minnesota United FC debut
Eric Miller lasted about 80 minutes in the Loons' 1-0 victory over Vancouver before exiting with a cramp.
Loons
How the Loons overcame Toye's rookie mistake to beat Vancouver
Forward Mason Toye left the game in the 50th minute after a red card.
St. Paul
Rising ticket prices at Allianz Field worry some longtime Loons fans
The new season-ticket pricing for 2019 — when the Loons move into Allianz Field — has some fans feeling the pinch. Alas, all season tickets are sold and a waiting list of about 500 is next up.
Loons
Eric Miller debuts for Minnesota United against Vancouver
The outside back came to the Loons in a deadline-day trade earlier this week.
Loons
Gameday preview: Vancouver at MN United
United (3-5), playing at home, and Vancouver (4-4-1) each broke losing streaks last weekend with three points after respective four- and three-game skids.
Loons
Reusse: State's first try at big-time soccer was a memorable time
It was so much simpler when Minnesota first tried an excursion into the North American version of big-league soccer in 1976.
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- PSG wins record-extending 12th French league title in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club
- Bayern and Dortmund seek Champions League glory to kick off big summer of soccer for Germany
- Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead to 4 points ahead of Man City's game at Forest
- Lyon to face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final after ousting PSG
- Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
- European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
- Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot
- Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
- Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2
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