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Loons announce May 22 international friendly with Hertha Berlin
Minnesota United will play its first international friendly at new Allianz Field against venerable German Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin
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Rookie keeper is lone bright spot in Loons' preseason victory
Rookie goalkeeper and seventh overall draft pick Dayne St. Clair started in goal for the Loons, and delivered the team's fourth clean sheet of the exhibition season.
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United going with rookie goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair vs. NYCFC
With both veterans Vito Mannone and Bobby Shuttleworth away from the team, United will get a good look at rookie goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair today in a friendly against New York City FC
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Angelo Rodriguez in, Vito Mannone out for United friendly on Wednesday
United coach Adrian Heath expects veteran striker Angelo Rodriguez to play 45 minutes Wednesday against New York City FC on his way back from a slight groin injury, But the Loons will be without new goalkeeper Vito Mannone, who returned to England to facilitate his immigration.
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Stronger Toye aims to show Minnesota United he's wiser, too
The talented second-year striker, just 20 years old, spent much of the winter in the weight and film rooms, seeking to push more experienced players for more playing time this season.
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Ibarra scores, Loons defense remains strong in 1-0 win over New England
Saturday's 1-0 result in the Orlando City Invitational was the Loons' third consecutive clean sheet in preseason play for a team that allowed 71 goals last season.
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New Loons goalkeeper Mannone absent for travel issues
Immigration paperwork in England might keep him out of Saturday's final preseason game against Orlando City.
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United gets first look at five new starters today in Orlando
With the latest newcomers -- defender Romain Metanire and goalkeeper Vito Mannone -- now arrived in uniform, today's preseason game against New England is first look at remade lineup, minus Angelo Rodriguez
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CONCACAF Champions League needs better tournament to juice interest
Instead of creating new tie-ins, MLS and Liga MX should get a TV deal for their current competition.
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![New draft pick Chase Gasper, left, leapt out to defend during a scrimmage. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com Minnesota United](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/XITDCXQWAH2EKZFR4WHRBQ34T4.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Loons' trio of SuperDraft picks drawing high praise
Preseason training by goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, defender Chase Gasper and midfielder Hassani Dotson have earned glowing assessments from coach Adrian Heath.
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Loons in Florida: Heath calls new depth 'absolutely miles better'
Set for training and three preseason games in Florida these next eight days, United coach Adrian Heath says his team's second 11 isn't far off from its first.
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Heath certain United will score; 2019 TV schedule announced
Back from two scoreless draws during three games in Arizona, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath calls it progress and says the goals will come.
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Loons goalkeeper Mannone gets a Minnesota welcome
Italian born and raised, Mannone has left behind a professional career built in England's Premier League and second division for MLS.
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Loons shaping up on defense with new pieces
Coach Adrian Heath liked what he saw from the Loons' defense-minded acquisitions during the team's recently completed preseason training trip.
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No more excuses as U.S. men's soccer starts anew under Berhalter
It's time for the national team, almost a generation removed from its last World Cup quarterfinal, to reach a new level as 2022 preparations begin.,
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