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Eating patterns of idled Loons players have team staff keeping watch
Team dietitian Angela Bruzina uses nutrition management software — an app called Nutritics used by some English Premier League teams — that is themed every day.
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Soccer games in empty stadiums would unite the world's fans on the couch
The Bundesliga floated a plan this week to bring games back to empty German stadiums in May.
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Since Allianz Field can't have a birthday party, let's remember what last year was like
Fans who were there will always savor Allianz Field's festive opening match.
Vikings
This way to the top: Who's running Minnesota's sports teams?
Even though games aren't being played, Minnesota sports executives are still making decisions that impact the teams we watch. Some names are familiar. Others aren't. Here's a look at the power structures for the state's pro teams and at the University of Minnesota
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Blaine's National Sports Center officials concerned about lost revenue
The nonprofit seeking millions of dollars in aid to make it through the closure caused by the coronavirus.
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Heath says Loons planning for the unknown 'wherever we land'
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath discusses continuing talks with agents worldwide while he and his players are isolated at home and MLS play is suspended.
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Minnesota United postpones season ticket-holder payments until May
"We also know your lives have been turned upside down,'' the team said in an e-mail announcing the 30-day payment deferral while MLS play is on hold.
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Worlds apart from loved ones, Minnesota United players bunker down and hope
Isolation is harder to embrace for Minnesota United's international players, whose families are thousands of miles away.
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When soccer resumes, let's pull back on game-worsening VAR calls
Only a few leagues are still playing but when the rest get back in action, the video assistant referee needs some re-tooling because it's not doing the job so far.
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'Red Loons' fan group blasts United over treatment of idled workers
On Twitter, the supporters group Red Loons posted, "Sad to report @MNUFC has the WORST response to the COVID-19 crisis in MLS." The team declined comment.
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Loons Mailbag: Is there really competition for Emanuel Reynoso?
There are no practices or games for a second full week, but readers and Minnesota United supporters still have questions. So we answer them.
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Loons' season pushed back further; MLS vows to play full schedule
Minnesota United players have taken to outdoor runs, workouts in their apartments or running apartment stairs to remain fit.
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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.
Vikings
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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