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Don't be misled by world soccer TV ratings: MLS gaining traction with American fans
It's tempting, but wrong, to look at the TV ratings for soccer in the United States and conclude that America's interests lie solely south of the border and overseas.
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Two Loons players called up to Finland's national team
Finland's national team called up Minnesota United's Robin Lod and Rasmus Schuller to play in a pair of Euro 2020 qualifiers, and more call ups could be coming.
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Loons' Alonso expects 'emotional' return to Seattle
Win Sunday at Seattle against a team it has never defeated in MLS play and Minnesota United will host at least one playoff game as the Western Conference's second-seeded playoff team.
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Striker Rodriguez gives Minnesota United big second-half lift
The veteran striker came on after halftime in a 1-1 tie against LAFC on Sunday and gave the team a boost.
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Allianz Field turf will undergo hasty renovation
The grass, hurt by a drainage issue, will be replaced and is expected to be ready for mid-October appointments.
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Loons draw with LAFC; can still gain home playoff game
Michael Boxall's header in the game's 75th minute was the equalizer after LAFC star Carlos Vela tied MLS's single-season scoring record by getting his 31st goal in the 67th minute.
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MLS playoffs: The Loons are in, but it's a whole new show this year
Minnesota United's first trip to postseason comes amid change in the playoffs. The playoff bracket will be known on "Decision Day," the regular season's finale next Sunday.
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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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