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January 21, 2020

Sean McAuley, Minnesota United assistant coach. Photo courtesy Minnesota United

Loons sign first homegrown player, add Sean McAuley as assistant coach

McAuley, most recently an assistant coach at Orlando City, fills the vacancy created when Mark Watson was named the Loons' technical director.

Loons

January 20, 2020

Mason Toye, entering his third season with Minnesota United, scored six goals in MLS play last season.

Five questions facing Minnesota United as training opens Monday

After making the MLS playoffs with an improved defense, Minnesota United faces a key need at the other end of the pitch: Who's going to score?

Loons

January 19, 2020

Minnesota United key dates in the weeks ahead

The Loons' home opener is March 15 against the New York Red Bulls.

Loons

January 18, 2020

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Heath signs contract extension with Minnesota United

After the team's successful MLS season in 2019, the Loons have restructured team management to give coach Adrian Heath a bigger role in player personnel decisions.

Loons

January 17, 2020

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Loons add New Zealand midfielder Musa with training set to begin

The 27-year-old is a defensive midfielder or defender who has his green card.

Loons

January 16, 2020

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Tyler Miller stops a shot on goal by the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Aug.

Loons get starting keeper Miller in trade with LAFC; other deals done

Tyler Miller signed a three-year deal. The Loons also have reached agreements with Paraguayan striker Luis Amarilla and USL Championship defensive midfielder/center back James Musa.

Loons

January 13, 2020

Loons draft Bentley, Booth

The two college standouts were taken as the MLS SuperDraft concluded Monday.

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January 13, 2020

Joe Hart gestures to his teammates during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor Stadium in 2018.

Loons eye ex-Man City keeper Hart after offers rejected by Mannone

A Loons official said its offers to Vic Mannone would have made the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year the league's most highly compensated. The Loons also selected a versatile New Zealand defender in the MLS SuperDraft.

Loons

January 8, 2020

Minnesota United is reportedly pursuing Luis Amarilla of Ecuador's Universidad Catolica, left, shown in a game last August in Quito. The 24-year-old s

Loons prepare for college draft, also hoping to fill immediate needs

Nine days before players report for a new season, Minnesota United will try its luck in the MLS draft while, at the same time, looking to fill some needs with veterans.

Loons

January 8, 2020

MLS SuperDraft: What you need to know

Rounds 1 and 2 are Thursday starting at 11:30 a.m. Central. Rounds 3 and 4 are Monday. The Loons pick No. 18 in the first round, and Nos. 88 and 96 in the fourth round.

Loons

January 8, 2020

Loons defender Gasper to join U.S. national team

Chase Gasper will be part of a 25-player team that will train Jan. 5-25 in Doha, Qatar, before returning to the U.S. for a match against CONCACAF rival Costa Rica on Feb. 1 in Carson, Calif.

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December 26, 2019

Minnesota United fans cheered during the second half. of a game last summer.

Loons 2020 schedule released, includes six games on national TV

The Loons' 2020 regular season schedule, released Thursday, includes what portends to be a chilly four-game homestand in March and early April.

Loons

December 20, 2019

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (16) with Wilfried Moimbe (86) tried score on a corner kick in the first half at Allianz Field.] Jerry Holt &#x2

Minnesota United 2020 regular season schedule

The Loons have a four-game homestand in March and April and conclude their regular season with their first home match on Decision Day.

Loons

December 20, 2019

Minnesota United midfielder Darwin Quintero tried to get some energy into the crowd before a United corner kick Saturday. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aa

Five Loons' matches in 2020 with something extra

Both the home and away matches against Houston Dynamo have special distinction.

Loons

December 5, 2019

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Loons will open MLS season March 1, home opener March 15

Portland is the first opponent, and the first game at Allianz field is against New York Red Bulls.

Loons

November 25, 2019

Minnesota United decided to not exercise a 2020 contract option on fan favorite and longtime midfielder Loon Miguel. It's still possible he could retu

Loons decline option for 'heart and soul' fan favorite Ibarra

Minnesota United still could retain Miguel Ibarra, its longest-tenured player, with a lesser deal.

Loons

November 25, 2019

Minnesota United claims goalie in year-end waiver draft

Minnesota United made former Orlando City goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh the third of four players selected Monday in the Major League Soccer end-of-year waiver draft.

Loons

November 20, 2019