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Minneapolis City soccer club fills niche between college, pro levels
The team attracts players who pursue the game at what its co-founders call the "professionally amateur" level.
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Loons win 'massive game' at home vs. San Jose
The Loons on Wednesday picked up three points against an Earthquakes team that had lost just once in their past 11 matches.
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As Loons continue playoff push, young players provide spark
The youth continues to shine for Minnesota United.
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Loons' playoff push meets surging San Jose
Minnesota United, buoyed by three consecutive wins, hosts the Earthquakes, one point ahead in the standings and undefeated in their last six games.
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Gameday preview: San Jose at Minnesota United
The Loons continue their playoff push against a Western Conference foe one spot ahead of them in the standings.
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Twenty years after big save, Scurry sees progress in social equality
The goalkeeper on the 1999 U.S. women's team that won the World Cup said reform has helped marginalized communities gain the spotlight and a voice. But more needs to be done to equalize pay, the former Anoka High School star said.
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Loons say they have depth for busy stretch of games
The Loons's Saturday match was the start of a busy seven-game, 22-day stretch.
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Souhan: Loons beat up on a club that's far from MLS-ready
The Loons put eight shots on goal against a clearly overmatched Cincinnati side on Saturday. Seven went in.
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Watch them fall: Loons put on a scoring show, thump Cincinnati 7-1
Ike Opara opened the scoring in the 18th minute, adn the Loons piled on from there.
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U.S., Mexico deserve truly pan-American soccer tourney
The United States is feeling huge pressure to win this year, but Mexico's eyes are firmly turned elsewhere.
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Loons look to restart push to first MLS playoffs
Loons resuming their pursuit of MLS playoff berth after three-week hiatus
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Loons' Toye faces challenge getting more playing time
In recent weeks, Mason Toye's play has been making a case for coach Adrian Heath to put him in as a substitute more often.
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Gameday preview: FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United
The match is the first MLS action for the Loons in three weeks.
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United to host September friendly against Mexican side
In another upcoming international friendly, the Loons host Aston Villa of the English Premier League at 7 p.m. July 17.
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Toye scores twice as Loons defeat USL affiliate Madison in friendly
The Loons' 2-1 victory in a friendly against its affialite team Forward Madison marked the first time an MLS team had played in Madison.
Grit and struggle: USA's 2-1 win over Spain sets up battle with host France
The U.S. looked disorganized at times facing Spain's aggressive and physical style before pulling out the victory and setting up Friday's quarterfinal.
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Minnesota United's Metanire picked for MLS All-Star Game
The defender, who joined the Loons before the season, leads the team in assists and has been among their best performers.
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USA (penalty) kicks its way past Spain in World Cup
The U.S. women's team defeated Spain in the World Cup 2-1, scoring both goals on penalty kicks.
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