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Loons
Newly acquired Lod expected to make MLS debut Sunday for Loons
Robin Lod trained with teammates Friday and will make his MLS debut Sunday against Portland, playing a game for the first time in seven weeks.
Loons
Uber-rich Real Madrid needs more than money to win where it counts
Struggling of late in Europe and Spain, the team spent $334 million already on new players, with the potential of more to come.
Loons
Loons' Kallman says goodbye to a brother (in-law) after Miller trade
Former Loon Eric Miller followed in the footsteps of brother-in-law Brent Kallman -- from Woodbury to Creighton to MLS -- until Monday's trade sent him to NYCFC.
Loons
Want to see the World Cup-winning women? Tickets already scarce and pricey
Presale tickets bought by United supporters has the U.S. women's national soccer team's "Victory Tour" visit in September essentially sold out before sales to the general public begin.
Loons
![Eric Miller(4) of the Loons(4) defends against Ulises Segura(8).] The Loons take on D.C. United at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN. RICHARD TSONG-TAATAR](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/SVOBMDVW32NREGOV4XPA4AQR74.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Loons trade Woodbury native Miller to NYCFC in move toward playoffs
Eric Miller, who was in uniform for the team's inaugural game at Allianz Field, called playing for the Loons "a dream come true.''
Gophers
From pros to preps, pay equity fight cuts across Minnesota women's sports
Celebrate and agitate, simultaneously. Pay equity has become the national sports story of the summer, and champions of women's sports are pushing for action as they celebrate triumphs.
Loons
Rookie showing he belongs in Minnesota United's starting lineup
Chase Gasper scores high with his coach for his work in scoreless tie against Vancouver.
Loons
Loons lament missed shots in 0-0 draw with Vancouver
A Whitecaps team that had been outscored 17-2 in its last five games kept United scoreless all night.
Loons
Loons keeper Mannone finds eased schedule to be poorly timed
Its first full week between games since June provided Minnesota United a welcomed break for everybody, except maybe goalkeeper Vito Mannone.
Loons
Alonso, Rodriguez, Ibarra all back in starting lineup for Loons vs Vancouver
Minnesota United is unbeaten in its last eight MLS and U.S. Open Cup games while visiting Vancouver is winless in its last eight
Loons
Loons' Ibarra, once a mainstay, remains ready to help
Minnesota United veteran midfielder Miguel Ibarra is likely to be called on Saturday against Vancouver.
Loons
Heath worries Loons might slip into complacency
Game against last-place Vancouver presents a concern and a reminder.
Loons
NWSL remains lower priority for U.S. Soccer
Women's team's "Victory Tour" serves as a reminder.
Loons
Gameday preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Minnesota United
The two teams haven't played since opening day in March, with United winning 3-2 in Vancouver.
Loons
Allianz Field builds reputation by booking World Cup-winning women
The team that captivated a nation by winning its fourth Women's World Cup is bringing its show to St. Paul to play in the country's newest pro soccer stadium.
Loons
Newly added Moimbe provides left-footed oomph to Loons' playoff push
Wilfried Moimbe, who most recently played in France's second division, trained with Minnesota United on Tuesday but has immigration paperwork to complete before he will be available for matches.
Loons
United about to add veteran French defender for playoff push
Minnesota United is finalizing a deal to sign left back Wilfried Moimbe, 30, from France's second division. The deal is expected to be done Tuesday.
Loons
Minnesota United ends busy stretch with a draw at Real Salt Lake
The Loons defense stood out, leaving coach Adrian Heath with regret about a lost opportunity.
Loons
Girls from Liberia's Monrovia Academy playing out dream of a lifetime at USA Cup
Traveling to USA Cup widens eyes and world perspective of Liberian U15 team. "I came here for a purpose," said Naomi Morris, one of 14 girls on the team.
Loons
Loons' stretch of seven games in 22 days coming to an end
The Loons have won all four of their MLS games, picking up points for their playoff push despite tired legs, and one U.S. Open Cup match in that stretch but are coming off a Wednesday loss in an international friendly.
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