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Is this anything more than a First-World Problem? The Vikings and Twins shared Metropolitan Stadium for years, and even had company from Minnesota's pro soccer team from another era.
L.A.. Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose trophy-studded career carved in Europe made him MLS' highest-paid player, stands 6-5 and plays a dominating style on and off the pitch.
The way to next month's MLS Cup final is two games shorter because of a new format, but Minnesota United very likely will have to win two games away from Allianz Field to get there.
The American side hasn't lost to Canada in 35 years. The youthful Canadians, led by Alphonso Davies, get two cracks at the U.S. in the next two months, the first on Oct. 15.
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath would like to see international play bumped up so his players return sooner, particularly with the team's first playoff game approaching.
The Loons will secure at least one home playoff game if they win or possibly if they tie Sunday in Ozzie Alonso's return to Seattle, where he starred for a decade.
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.
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.
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.