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Loons' Finlay impressing on more than just the scoresheet
Minnesota United's 29-year-old forward has scored three goals in three games, continuing his improving play since returning from knee surgery last year.
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Minnesota United starters back for crucial home games
After he rested many of his starters Saturday in Dallas, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath has them back in the starting 11 for the first of two important home games this week
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Minnesota United-Colorado Rapids game preview
United coach Adrian Heath juggled his lineup for Saturday's 5-3 loss at FC Dallas, holding out several important starters with two home games this week.
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'A really stupid mistake.' Toye sorry for spitting on Dallas opponent
An MLS decision is pending on whether 20-year-old forward Mason Toye must sit out more than Minnesota United's match Wednesday against Colorado.
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Finlay scores twice but Loons' unbeaten streak ends with loss at Dallas
In addition to the 5-3 road loss, Mason Toye was issued a red card in stoppage time.
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'Young Loons' platoon assembles amid a win-now push
One has become a starter in his rookie season. Another keeps scoring game-winners. They and six other young players will soon be joined by 18-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Thomas Chacon.
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Legs not withstanding, United's Lod 'getting there'
Minnesota United newcomer Robin Lod played all 90 minutes Wednesday during the Loons' 2-1 U.S. Open Cup semifinal victory.
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Gameday preview: Loons at FC Dallas
Vito Mannone made a penalty-kick save in second-half stoppage time that allowed the Loons to defeat FC Dallas 1-0 at Allianz Field on July 13
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Give the Premier League's less-heralded stalwarts some love
Aston Villa is back in the league, joining the bottom 14 that have, in dedicated and authentic fans, what can sometimes escape the brand-conscious top six clubs.
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'Great day for the club.' Loons fell Timbers, reach Open Cup title match
Darwin Quintero connected on a penalty kick while Mason Toye's goal in the 64th minute gave Minnesota the victory and a date in Atlanta for the title.
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Loons' run to U.S. Open Cup final adds fuel to new era of Minnesota soccer
Minnesota United has captured a major league-level fan base in its first two years. Now, in a new stadium, the Loons are playing like they deserve every one of those supporters.
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Star on a stick: Loons make a splash to add teenager Chacon
Minnesota United announced it has acquired 5-foot-5 Uruguayan midfielder Thomas Chacon by making him the team's most expensive acquisition.
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Lod and Toye in for Loons vs. Portland, Rodriguez and Ibarra out
United coach Adrian Heath juggles lineup some for U.S. Open Cup semifinal because of rule that limits number of international players to five.
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Why the U.S. Open Cup is a big deal for Loons: Because it's a Cup
United midfielder explained the significance of tonight's game with Portland at Allianz Field: "It's a little bit unique to the soccer culture, playing for cups. But it's extremely important to us."
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Loons clear way to sign 18-year-old Uruguayan star in biggest move to date
The Loons will pay a $4 million transfer fee for rights to midfielder Thomas Chacon and made room for him by trading for an international-player roster spot.
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Gameday preview: Loons vs. Portland (U.S. Open Cup)
After the Loons won Sunday in MLS action, the teams play again three days later for passage to the U.S. Open Cup final.
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Philadelphia player's gun violence comments resonate with Loons
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath and veteran defender Michael Boxall spoke in support of Alejandro Bedoya's call for Congress to end gun violence.
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Sunday spat intensifies: Loons captain's long history with Timbers
Loons captain Ozzie Alonso felt "something" during the first half Sunday, but a video review seeking to determine if Portland's Brian Fernandez spit at him found nothing.
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Controversial stoppage-time goal gives Loons boost toward playoffs
The game was scoreless until a video replay determined that Portland player hit a corner kick with his arm, resulting in Ethan Finlay's penalty kick score.
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Finlay rewards Heath's confidence in him with converted penalty shot
Ethan Finlay went left – just inside the post – against former Columbus teammate Steve Clark, Portland's goalkeeper who dove and got a hand on Finlay's shot but couldn't stop it.
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