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Loons home opener, up to three more games postponed as MLS halts season
The MLS announced a 30-day suspension of its season, joining other pro sports leagues trying to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Minnesota United was scheduled to host its home opener on Sunday in St. Paul.
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Minnesota United: Sunday home opener to go on amid virus concern
The team said it is monitoring the COVID-19 virus situation and will expand sanitation measures ''to help ensure a safe environment'' at Allianz Field, where a capacity crowd of 19,000 fans is expected.
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Loons' midfielder Molino has hamstring strain, home opener status in doubt
Coach Adrian Heath called Molino, who had two goals and an assist in the season's first game and a half, a probable "game-day decision."
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Opara has big night, bragging rights in Loons' 5-2 win at San Jose
Minnesota United defender Ike Opara left Earthquakes Stadium on Saturday with two goals and a souvenir: former teammate Chris Wondolowski's game jersey.
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Minnesota Scene: Minnesota United's Ike Opara chosen MLS player of the week
He scored twice in Saturday's 5-2 victory at San Jose, the second two-goal game of his career.
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Loons score four in first half, continue hot start with 5-2 win
Led by two goals from Ike Opara, Minnesota United took a position it hopes to keep a good long time Saturday with a one-sided victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.
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Booming kicks from Loons' new keeper give opponents headaches
On Sunday, Tyler Miller's booming punt bounced just once before Luis Amarilla played it forward for Kevin Molino's goal in the 78th minute of the season-opening victory.
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In ever-growing MLS, here are six sides to put on your must-watch list
Just as the England's Premier League has its Big Six and Liga MX has its Cuatros Grandes, Major League Soccer has a handful of must-watch teams. Here's a list.
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Minnesota United's Hassani Dotson, Mason Toye eyed for possible national team call-ups this month
The 20-man Olympic qualifying roster will be named by Tuesday.
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Despite coronavirus concerns, Loons game Saturday at San Jose is on
The Santa Clara County health department had recommended mass gatherings be postponed. However, Saturday's game will be played and stadium's high-traffic areas will receive extra cleaning.
Eat & Drink
5 new foods to try at Allianz Field during the 2020 Minnesota United season
The stadium features dishes that reflect the game's international fans.
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Schoenfeld returns stateside, helps close out Loons win
Aaron Schoenfeld, a 6-4 striker, spent the past four years playing in Israel.
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Deeper roster makes Loons' game-day 18 a tough lineup to crack
Teenage prospect Thomas Chacon wasn't the only one left out Sunday in a lineup that coach Adrian Heath says will be tougher to pick this season.
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Minnesota United opens fourth MLS season with 3-1 victory at Portland
Kevin Molino and newcomer Luis Amarilla carried the Loons to their season-opening victory.
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Newly acquired Amarilla, Schoenfeld give Loons more options up front
Toye was odd man out in Loons opener, but his chance will come.
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Loons goalkeeper Miller has his coach's confidence
Minnesota United traded $200,000 in combined allocation money to LAFC and signed Tyler Miller to a three-year contract with a team option for a fourth season.
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Minnesota United defeats Portland in season opener
Minnesota United opened its fourth MLS season with a 3-1 victory at Portland on Sunday night.
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Is brash Amarilla the finisher for goal-starved Loons?
New striker Luis Amarilla said he'll score 25 goals for the Loons, and he's not backing off a bit. "He'll probably be MVP of the league if he gets 25," coach Adrian Heath said. "Which would be nice."
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Alonso, Opara and Heath have a plan: Arrive ready and start fast
Each has arrived at another season opener Sunday in Portland prepared in his own way.
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Gameday preview: Loons' season-opener at Portland
United returns to Providence Park eight days after it completed a three-game preseason tournament there, beating the Timbers 4-2 in one of those games.
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