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Loons
August 31, 2018

Jon Marthaler's soccer game of the week

Sunday's Napoli at Sampdoria match is not to be missed.
Loons
August 31, 2018

Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes

A weekly look around the world of soccer.
St. Paul
August 29, 2018
Greg Huber, Allianz Field project manager, gave a tour of the new soccer stadium Tuesday in St. Paul. Sod is due to be laid in October.

Minnesota United's new home, St. Paul's new look take shape

Anticipation builds with the team as it looks forward to Allianz Field and in the St. Paul neighborhood transforming as well.
Loons
August 27, 2018
Minnesota United defender Tyrone Mears, acquired last December, agreed to mutually terminate his contract to help facilitate a move to play soccer clo

Loons sever ties with defender Tyrone Mears

The team said the 35-year-old right back, acquired last December, had agreed to mutually terminate his contract to help facilitate a move to play soccer closer to family in his home country.
Loons
August 26, 2018
Minnesota United defender Francisco Calvo clears the ball away from the goal after a corner kick by Sporting Kansas City during the second half of an

History repeats as Loons fall to Kansas City

Sporting KC owned a commanding 11-1 edge on aggregate in the first three MLS matches in Kansas City and that trend continued Saturday night in a 2-0 loss.
Loons
August 25, 2018

Rivalry not so much when Loons play at Kansas City

In the three games United has played at Children's Mercy Park since starting in MLS last season, the Loons have lost by a combined score of 11-1.
Loons
August 24, 2018
Columbus Crew fans show their support for the team last October before the start of their team's MLS Eastern Conference semifinal soccer match against

Soccer problem: Leagues care more about money than their fans

Soccer Insider: Sleep-defying start times for La Liga games and the imminent departure of the MLS franchise in Columbus reflect disregard for the sport's core audience.
Loons
August 24, 2018

Soccer weekend watch guide, August 25-26

What to watch on the pitch.
Loons
August 24, 2018

Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes

A weekly look around soccer.
Loons
August 23, 2018
Loons playmaker Quintero will miss second-consecutive game

Loons playmaker Quintero will miss second-consecutive game

The Loons' goal-minded designated player been dealing with a calf strain and won't play at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday.
Loons
August 21, 2018
Orlando City defender Eric Avila, let, tries to get the ball away from Brazil's Ponte Preta midfielder Fernando Bob, center, during the first half of

Is Bob the answer? Loons sign defensive midfielder from Brazil

Fernando Bob, 30, has played for eight clubs at various levels in Brazil in his pro career, most recently with top-flight club Associacao Atletica Ponte Preta.
Loons
August 19, 2018
FC Dallas forward Maximiliano Urruti, left, got past Minnesota United midfielder Rasmus Schuller during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Frisc

Loons coach Heath reminded by loss that 'gap is still too big'

"We aren't strong enough and deep enough to cope with so many of our best players not being on the field," Heath said. "It's another reminder how far we have to go."
Loons
August 19, 2018
Storms roll into the area, delaying the start of an MLS soccer match between Minnesota United and FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018.

Minnesota United stumbles at Dallas following long weather delay

The shorthanded Loons fell to 1-10-1 away from home.
Loons
August 17, 2018

Minnesota United at FC Dallas gameday preview

The best team in West poses a big challenge for the Loons.
Minneapolis
August 17, 2018
Ralph Strangis

Minneapolis lawyer Ralph Strangis, who put together big deals, dies at 82

Strangis helped drive airline merger, got Target Field off the ground.
Loons
August 17, 2018
FILE - In this Friday, March 9, 2018 file photo, Mainz's Abdou Diallo, bottom, and Schalke's Weston McKennie challenge for the ball during a German fi

Skip the superclubs of European soccer; five sides worth a closer look

Soccer Insider: They won't win their respective leagues, but they will be a lot more interesting to pay attention to.
Loons
August 17, 2018
Romario Ibarra(11) makes the most of his time as a substitute against Tristan Blackmon(27).] LAFC faces at MNUF at TCF Bank Stadium on the U of M camp

Formation shift possible for Minnesota United's match at FC Dallas

The Loons might be driven by absences back to a familiar formation.
Loons
August 14, 2018
Loons outside back Jerome Thiesson nearing full strength

Loons outside back Jerome Thiesson nearing full strength

Thiesson, who hasn't played since May 20 with a calf injury, participated in Tuesday's full practice.
Loons
August 13, 2018
Minnesota United goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth stopped a shot from LA Galaxy forward Ola Kamara during the first half of a 2-2 draw Saturday in Carson

Minnesota United FC eases road woes just in time

Minnesota United ended its nine-game road losing streak Saturday night but had to play with 10 men after rallying twice to force ties.
Loons
August 12, 2018
LA Galaxy forward Giovani dos Santos, right, shoots next to Loons defender Michael Boxall during the first half Saturday.

Loons kick off five-game road trip with 2-2 draw vs. L.A. Galaxy

Romario Ibarra and Michael Boxall each scored their first MLS goals for the Loons.
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