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Business as unusual: Being a sports fan during a pandemic
Yes, the sports world has gone dark at the start of what would have been one of the most active periods in American sports. The fun is gone. But what's also gone are millions upon millions of interactions in the midst of a pandemic.
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Minnesota United donates 2,000 pounds of food from postponed home opener
Fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy and dry goods were delivered to The Aliveness Project and Second Harvest of Heartland of Minnesota.
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Minnesota United supporters sad but respect process with home opener canceled
Disappointment and patience clash among loyal Loons fans.
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Roster depth could serve Minnesota United well when play resumes
If an already busy schedule gets even busier, Loons coach Adrian Heath will call upon newcomers Raheem Edwards, Marlon Hairston and Jacori Hayes
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Play is stopped in Premier and Champions leagues
The French and German leagues also dropped plans to play this weekend. After Spain and Italy previously made similar moves, all five of Europe's biggest national competitions are now on hold.
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U.S. Soccer cheapens women's team's feat with misogynistic filing
Federation needs to establish equal pay as soon as possible.
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Hartman: The sports world has stopped before, but it always returns
Sports have many times taken a back seat to much larger concerns in the country, but they have also been a key part of holding Minnesota and the country together during difficult times.
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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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