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Heath upset with Loons' play on corner kicks (and things he won't discuss)
After his team's 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake, United coach Adrian Heath said he hoped players would "start listening to the coaches, instead of everything else that's going around the club."
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Minnesota United's Christian Ramirez welcomes addition of another striker
Last year's leading scorer is satisfied with addition of Angelo Rodriguez.
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Reusse: Proud and loud, Croatian Hall draws a crowd for World Cup final
France's 4-2 victory reduced the need for celebratory shots of Slivovitz. That might not have been all bad.
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Heath fumes after Loons forced to hang on vs. Salt Lake
Minnesota United took a commanding 3-0 lead in the second half before Salt Lake scored two goals in 8 minutes to put the pressure on. And that did not please the Loons coach.
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What went right in Loons' 3-2 victory?
Despite coach Adrian Heath's postgame mood, there were some good parts to the three points.
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Loons CEO Wright tells fans to be patient in team's 'build'
Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright acknowledged in a teleconference the club strives to win but has been working toward the new stadium opening for next season.
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Loons stick with the 3-5-2 to start off three-game homestand
The Loons play three home games in nine days starting Saturday against Real Salt Lake.
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Loons' struggles with set pieces reach critical point in MLS season
United has yet to score a goal from a set piece — dead-ball situations such as direct free kicks and corners. But the Loons have allowed one free-kick goal and seven corner-kick goals, including five in the past six games.
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Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake game preview
The Loons embark on three home games in nine days starting with Real Salt Lake
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Playing it safe: Cautious World Cup between Croatia and France could be low on drama
Generally in the World Cup final, both teams are extra conservative, with neither team wanting to fall behind and thus have to chase the game.
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Cristiano Ronaldo had nothing left to win at the club level
A weekly look around the world of soccer.
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Soccer: Weekend watch guide, July 14
What to watch on the pitch
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Loons fall 2-1 to Costa Rican team Deportivo Saprissa
The midweek international friendly was a chance for Loons reserve players to see some action before the MLS schedule picks up again this weekend.
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Rookie Mason Toye finds his comfort with Minnesota United
Plus other fun quotes from after United's international friendly.
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Loons reserve players have rare chance to start against Deportivo Saprissa
The international friendly will be the first game as a Loon for some players.
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Loons add Colombian Ángelo Rodriguez as second designated player
He is expected to bring grit, toughness and leadership to the Loons. Rodriguez joins Darwin Quintero as players who are paid more than the salary cap limitations.
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Gameday preview: Deportivo Saprissa at Loons
The Loons will use this midweek international friendly at TCF Bank Stadium to play some reserves who haven't seen extended minutes this season.
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Live: Follow the World Cup semifinal between France and Belgium now
Soccer's World Cup notches up the intensity even more today when France and Belgium meet in the first semifinal match. Follow the game with our FIFA Live Blog and more from Russia.
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Loons sign Ecuadorean standout Ibarra
Romario Ibarra comes from Club Deportivo Universidad Catolica in Ecuador's top division and is seen as a potential "difference-maker" by Loons coach Adrian Heath.
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Targeted allocation money: How it works
Major League Soccer provides each club money to sign players who are worth more than the maximum salary cap hit of $504,275 but less than $1.5 million.
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