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Jon Marthaler's soccer weekend
What to watch on the pitch this weekend.
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Road woes must go for Minnesota United's playoff chances to improve
With only one road win, United desperately needs points away from home to keep MLS playoffs in play.
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High-scoring Minnesota United routs LAFC 5-1
The Loons' five goals, including two from forward Christian Ramirez, were a franchise best in an MLS game.
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No impending move for Minnesota United forward Ramirez
Despite some Twitter rumors, a source close to the situation confirmed the club isn't shopping its star striker.
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Loons outside back Thiesson happy about vigorous workout
He has currently missed nine games, including Sunday's match against LAFC, because of a calf strain.
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Postgame: Loons winger Romario Ibarra makes his debut
He came on for the final 12 minutes of the game.
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Minnesota United 5, LAFC 1
The Loons, behind two goals from Christian Ramirez, won their third consecutive game by beating LAFC 5-1 at TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday.
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Same Loons lineup looks to close out homestand with maximum points
This starting 11 will have played three games in the past nine days.
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Third game in nine days a grind for winning but weary Loons
After a second straight home win on Wednesday, the Loons play LAFC on Sunday with a chance to get all nine points from their homestand.
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Gameday preview: LAFC at Minnesota United
The Loons are close to achieving their goal of nine points in three games at TCF Bank Stadium this past week.
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Borrowing from French soccer success can help U.S. to a point
France's developmental system won't work in the U.S. for a variety of reasons.
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Soccer Saturday watch guide for July 21
What to watch on the pitch.
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Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes
A weekly look around the world of soccer.
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Second Ibarra expected to help Loons (and he won't be confused with team's other Ibarra)
Romario Ibarra arrived for Minnesota United's training Monday and could debut as early as Sunday - with Miguel Ibarra already in tow.
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Loons' Darwin Quintero is example of the power of spending
Appearing in just 15 of the Loons' 20 matches after joining with the season in progress, Quintero has a team-high eight goals to go with four assists.
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Productive first half helps Loons pick up another home victory
It wasn't the smoothest game for Minnesota United but Christian Ramirez and Darwin Quintero provided enough offense before halftime.
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Mia Hamm shares best advice for young soccer players
The women's soccer legend was in Minneapolis on Wednesday and took in the Loons game at TCF Bank Stadium.
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Loons double down on game-day squad against New England
The Loons didn't make any changes to their 18-man team after Saturday's 3-2 victory against Real Salt Lake despite coach Adrian Heath's lamentations about late goals.
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Gameday preview: New England at Minnesota United
The Loons claimed three points Saturday to kick off this three-game, nine-day homestand, but coach Adrian Heath wasn't pleased with his team's failure to close out the game.
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