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Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. LAFC
A victory Sunday would assure the Loons of a home game in the playoffs' first round. LAFC, meanwhile, is coming off a 3-1 victory over Houston
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Leap of faith lands Gregus in much-improved Loons midfield
Jan Gregus, a 6-4 Slovak, has become a steady presence and a trusted teammate in his first season with the Loons.
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As soccer playoffs near, salute sides with best regular-season records
Los Angeles FC and the North Carolina Courage have both clinched their respective league's best records, feats that should not be diminished by post-season knockout tournaments.
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Goggle-free celebration 'just the start' for playoff-bound Loons
An ice shower but "nothing huge'' was about as crazy as it got after the Loons clinched their first MLS postseason berth.
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Reusse: Loons join Minnesota's phenomenal summer playoff parade
A phenomenal summer on the Twin Cities sports scene got brighter Wednesday night at Allianz Field when Minnesota United earned its first-ever MLS playoff berth.
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Goal in 90th minute clinches Minnesota United's first-ever playoff berth
Rookie Hassani Dotson scored the game-winner by showing both poise and patience, setting off the biggest celebration in Minnesota United's three-year MLS history.
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Minnesota United earns MLS playoffs berth
Minnesota United on Wednesday played Kansas City at Allianz Field.
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Toye remains a Loons starter through recent scoring slump
Mason Toye started his seventh consecutive game Wednesday against while Abu Danladi was a substitute and veteran Angelo Rodriguez and newcomer Thomas Chacon again didn't get called.
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Loons can clinch playoff berth tonight, but coach insists 'it's not easy'
Could this set up as one of those "trap" games, when everything looks to set up beautifully for a team, only to have something unexpected go wrong?
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Win and they're in: Loons can clinch first MLS playoff berth tonight
Minnesota United can make team history by beating Sporting Kansas City tonight at Allianz Field. A few other outcomes around the league tonight could also get the team through.
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Calmness with class: Loons' Olum plays team DJ, too
An illness and a player suspension put versatile center back Lawrence Olum on the field Sunday and he could play again Wednesday as the Loons try to clinch a playoff spot.
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Gameday preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United
SKC comes to Allianz Field for a second time this season on a three-game losing streak.
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United hopeful Ike Opara, Kevin Molino will play Wednesday with a playoff spot in reach
United veteran Vito Mannone named goalkeeper on MLS Team of the Week for his 12 saves and 11th shutout Sunday in Portland.
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Drawing it out: Scoreless tie means Loons don't make history
United's next chance to clinch its first MLS playoff spot will come Wednesday, when the Loons host Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field.
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Dazzling or flat, mystifying Minnesota United knows it can play
A playoff berth is now a victory away, but the Loons still needs to avoid inexcusable lapses.
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Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Portland
The rewards are there for the taking for a Loons team looking for its first MLS playoff berth.
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Minnesota United's Mason Toye, Hassani Dotson have hopes to compete in 2020 Olympics
The two Loons players have boosted their chances to play for the United States next year in Tokyo, if the Americans can make it.
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Minnesota United can clinch playoff berth Sunday with a win, help
The Loons need to beat Portland and have either San Jose or Dallas lose.
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Top-heavy English soccer not healthy for the game
The reaction to injury-ravaged Norwich City's recent upset of perennial power Manchester City underscores why the league's concentration of power is, long-term, bad for soccer.
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