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Minnesota United, the pitch is yours
The Loons are set to return to action in the MLS is Back tournament following a four-month pandemic layoff.
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Minnesota United's first opponent in Orlando has COVID-19 issue
A Sporting Kansas City player has tested positive for COVID-19 two days before it opens "MLS is Back" tournament play against Minnesota United.
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Boredom is a challenge as Minnesota United players stick to isolation, safety rules in Orlando
Isolated Loons find rules tolerable, solitude less so.
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MLS is Back tournament schedule
Here's the schedule for the Loons and other teams playing in Orlando.
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MLS is back as tournament in Florida begins
The MLS played its first match in 122 days, without fans. Orlando City won 2-1.
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Loons play without Ozzie Alonso in rain-shortened scrimmage
The team captain was held out because of a slight hamstring injury with four days until the Orlando opener.
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Loons nearing contract agreement with All-Star Romain Metanire
The veteran defender is with the team in Orlando preparing for MLS' return to play.
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MLS' return in Florida leading way for NBA, WNBA
Like both basketball leagues that will resume their seasons later this month, MLS will do so with life and competition played out under a protective "bubble" day and night in Florida. The action starts Wednesday.
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MLS resumes play Wednesday in sweltering Orlando; United FC to play Sunday
Because of Florida's summer heat, the league has modified its substitution rules to allow each team five instead of three and has expanded its game-day rosters by five players to 23.
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Minnesota United cancels scrimmage with Columbus
Columbus on Thursday confirmed one of its players tested positive for coronavirus.
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Souhan: Restarting sports in virus-deep Florida was horrible mistake
Sports leagues should have ignored the welcome mat offered by the Sunshine State.
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MLS defender of the year Ike Opara not with Loons in Florida
Without Opara available, veteran defender Jose Aja likely will move into the center-back spot for Group D's three games of pool play in Orlando.
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Heat is on as Loons find their Florida bearings
Minnesota United emphasized defense during two training sessions at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex before concentrating on its team shape leading into Sunday's scrimmage against Columbus.
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Scoggins: Time for bold change among Minnesota's sports executives
Minnesota's sports leadership a largely homogeneous group of white people who run teams and programs that have a high percentage of athletes who are minorities. It's time to change that.
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United's 'Wonderwall' tradition began as rowdy locker room chorus
Supporters of English teams Manchester City and Tottenham have sung Wonderwall to celebrate their sides, but the Minnesota version of the Oasis song is seen by Minnesotans as soccer's original.
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Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, Loons set to head off to work in Orlando
A friendly will precede July 12 start to the "MLS is Back" tournament.
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Minnesota United youth academy staff reduced, new plan envisioned
Its five coaches were all let go or put on leave.
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Loons announce staff reductions as team readies to resume season
Minnesota United opens its "MLS is Back" tournament with a 7 p.m. game against Sporting Kansas City on July 12 in Orlando. The club did not provide specifics in a statement Wednesday that announced "some staff reductions" to its full-time workforce.
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Loons draw three July evening slots for MLS games in Orlando
Here are the dates and times: July 12: vs. Sporting Kansas City, 7 p.m.; July 17: vs. Real Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m.; July 22: vs. Colorado Rapids, 9:30 p.m.
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Loons players make a social justice push
Minnesota United closed its offices Friday, and its full-time employees, players and coaches received a paid holiday to observe Juneteenth.
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