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Loons
August 23, 2019
Portland Timbers defender Larry Mabiala and Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod

Two newest Loons get playing time in loss at Kansas City

Thomas Chacon and Wilfried Moimbe-Tahrat made their MLS debuts Thursday in the team's 1-0 loss at Sporting Kansas City, one replacing the other.
Loons
August 23, 2019
Minnesota United defender Ike Opara (3) and Sporting Kansas City forward Erik Hurtado (19) head the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match

History repeated: Late goal sinks Loons in loss at Sporting Kansas City

Erik Hurtado finally broke a scoreless tie in the 88th minute, dribbling around Minnesota goalkeeper Vito Mannone to put the ball into a wide-open net.
Loons
August 22, 2019
Minnesota FC defender Ike Opara (3) had sweat fly off his head during an especially hot game day.] ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann@startribune.com

Locked-in Opara brings 'massive' presence, intensity to United

One of the biggest factors in Minnesota United's sharp 2019 improvement has been the presence of Ike Opara. The 6-foot-4 defender leads the Loons against his former team tonight in Kansas City.
Loons
August 22, 2019

Minnesota United gameday preview: at Kansas City

With eight games left, United starts a stretch of three consecutive road games that also will take it to LAFC and Houston before its next MLS home game against Real Salt Lake on Sept. 15
Loons
August 20, 2019
Thomas Chacon practiced with Minnesota United for the first time on Tuesday.

Chacon impresses United teammates on 'first day at a new school'

Thomas Chacon was early in his season for Danubio in Uruguay's first division when United acquired the teenager for a multimillion-dollar transfer fee and signed him to a five-year contract
Loons
August 19, 2019
Minnesota United forward Angelo Rodriguez (9) held the back of his leg after an injury in the first half against Orlando City. ] Aaron Lavinsky &#x202

Two injured Loons starters unlikely to play against Sporting K.C.

Minnesota United returned to training Monday with starters Ozzie Alonso and Angelo Rodriguez feeling better but unlikely to play Thursday.
Loons
August 19, 2019
Newly signed Minnesota United midfielder Thomas Chacon celebrated his 19th birthday Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, with an 18-hour journey from Uruguay that

Loons teenaged newcomer Chacon ready for bold, new adventure

Newly signed Minnesota United midfielder Thomas Chacon celebrated his 19th birthday with an 18-hour journey from Uruguay that ended with his arrival Sunday morning in the Twin Cities.
Loons
August 18, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Jan Gregus (8), left, celebrated with forward Abu Danladi (99) after Danladi's goal against Orlando City during stoppage t

Stoppage-time goal enables Minnesota United to salvage 1-1 draw with Orlando

The Loons were moments away from a defeat until Abu Danaldi's opportunistic strike.
Loons
August 18, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Jan Gregus (8), left, celebrated with forward Abu Danladi (99) after Danladi's goal against Orlando City during stoppage t

Loons tie 1-1 against Orlando City

Orlando City SC visited Minnesota United for a match Saturday at Allianz Field
Loons
August 18, 2019
Orlando City forward Nani (17), celebrated after he scored against Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) during a free kick in the second half.

Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper thrilled to mark Nani, his idol

"Speed, skill, flair, goal-scoring ability, goal-creating ability, he had it all. He still has it."
Loons
August 17, 2019
Graham Zusi (8) Sporting Kansas City and Hassani Dotson (31) of Minnesota United FC fought for the ball in the first half.

Minnesota United's Ozzie Alonso out, Hassani Dotson in against Orlando City tonight

United captain and defensive midfielder Ozzie Alonso out against Orlando City because of a leg injury and rookie Hassani Dotson is in at his spot
Loons
August 17, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (left) kicked the ball as a Colorado Rapids player pursued him during the first half.

Orlando City retains special meaning for Minnesota United's Adrian Heath, Kevin Molino

The Loons coach helped lead Saturday's opponent into MLS while Molino played six seasons there.
Loons
August 17, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) controls the ball in front of Portland Timbers defender Zarek Valentin (16) in the first half of a U.S. O

Minnesota United wouldn't mind a little more selfishness from Kevin Molino

The veteran midfielder set up another goal Wednesday, but coach Adrian Heath said that having Molino be "little bit more greedy at times would help."
Loons
August 17, 2019
German soccer fans watched the opening game of the 2014 World Cup while sitting on sofas in the FC Union Stadium in Berlin on June 12, 2014.

Anti-establishment vibe carries on for new Bundesliga club from East Berlin

FC Union Berlin makes its top German league debut this weekend.
Loons
August 17, 2019
Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) grabs a ball in front of Ike Opara, left, during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta U

Orlando City-Minnesota United gameday preview

The Loons' home shutout streak is at four.
Local
August 16, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) celebrated a goal during the second half. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INF

Sun Country sets charter flight for Loons' Open Cup title match

Purchase of an airline ticket on this special flight includes round-trip coach bus transportation to and from the stadium in Atlanta, but not tickets to the match.
Loons
August 15, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Darwin Quintero (25) celebrated his goal with teammate Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) during the first half.

Not-to-be-denied Quintero sparks Loons over Colorado

Darwin Quintero's goal in the 39th minute -- after being stopped on a penalty kick two minutes earlier -- helps the Loons improve their Allianz Field record to 8-1-4.
Loons
August 15, 2019
When the Loons (top) and Saints are playing on the same night, as they did Wednesday night, there's an extra 30,000 or so fans spending money at or ne

Reusse: St. Paul's thriving summer sports scene all about a good time

It's a 35-minute train ride from the stop for Allianz Field to the last stop on the Green Line near CHS Field. And nobody's mad at the home teams who play in those stadiums.
Loons
August 14, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) scored a goal as Portland Timbers defender Claude Dielna (5) defended during the second half. ] LEILA NAVIDI

Toye suspended for additional game for spitting at Dallas player

Mason Toye, who drew a red card after the incident, had already been suspended for Minnesota United's game tonight against the Colorado Rapids.
Loons
August 14, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Darwin Quintero (25) celebrated his goal with teammate Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) during the first half.

Loons edge Colorado 1-0

Minnesota United beat Colorado on Thursday night, with Darwin Quintero scoring the only goal.
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