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Rodriguez scores twice for Loons in victory over NYCFC
The Loons carried on where they left the Portland game, this time with Angelo Rodriguez scoring two first-half goals.
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After injuries, suspensions Loons alter lineup vs. New York City FC
Saturday night's Loons lineup changes with midfielders Bob and Maximiano out suspended and Romario Ibarra out injured after he scored twice in last Saturday's 3-2 victory over Portland.
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Football or soccer? Words matter (until they don't)
Soccer Insider: People who insist that "soccer" is a vulgar Americanism have their facts wrong.
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Gameday preview: New York City FC at Loons
The Loons broke a seven-game winless streak with their victory against Portland last Saturday.
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Jon Marthaler's soccer game of the week
What to watch on the pitch.
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Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes
A weekly look around soccer.
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Talented Brazilian soccer trio form budding partnership for Loons
Fernando Bob and Maximiano, along with Loons veteran Ibson, said in an unusual conversation Thursday that they are settling in and adapting well to life in MLS.
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7-year-old prodigy belts out national anthem for the ages at MLS game
After humming the first line to herself, the 3-foot-9, 40-pound Los Angeles native raised her left arm and began.
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Loons CEO says Heath, GM Lagos 'get passing grade'
With Minnesota United nearly two full seasons into its MLS existence and having a combined record of 20-34-9, many have wondered if a change in leadership is on the horizon.
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Loons midfielders Bob, Maximiano suspended for next game
Minnesota United players Fernando Bob and Maximiano will both miss the next game with suspensions.
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Quick to start, slow to finish: Loons hang on to defeat Portland 3-2
Up 3-0, the Loons allowed two late goals and sustained a red card but secured the victory over the Timbers.
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Loons lament targeting of Quintero
United's Darwin Quintero is fouled often, but the referees rarely blow the whistle, according to coach Adrian Heath.
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Rodriguez returns to Loons bench vs. Portland Timbers
The Loons have a very interesting starting lineup heading into this game.
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Loons popular designated player Quintero a leader in taking losses hard, too
Well-known to soccer fans in Mexico, designated player Darwin Quintero has shined with the Loons, on offense and with teammates, even as defeats keep him up at night.
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Miss the World Cup? The Champions League is the next best thing
Soccer Insider: The history of European soccer, and the huge money spent by the teams there, make the Champions League the top level of the club soccer world.
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Gameday preview: Portland Timbers at Minnesota United
The Loons are finally back at TCF Bank Stadium after a five-game, five-week road trip.
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Jon Marthaler's soccer short takes
A weekly look around soccer.
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Jon Marthaler's soccer game of the week
What to watch on the pitch.
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Replay wipes out go-ahead goal as Loons draw with Real Salt Lake
The tie was the end of a five-game road trip for Minnesota United (9-16-3), although the stretch also included more than two weeks without a contest of any sort.
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The best women's soccer team in the world seeks another title
Soccer Insider: The North Carolina Courage's dominance of the National Women's Soccer League this season has almost become boring.
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