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Loons surprise Columbus, reach MLS quarterfinals on penalty kicks
Chase Gasper had the winning shot after Tyler Miller saved Columbus' Chris Cadden's third round shot. Minnesota now plays San Jose on Saturday night.
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Loons' Finlay faces former Columbus Crew team
Ethan Finaly now in his fourth year with the Loons, has overcome a torn ACL to become a more consistent scoring threat.
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'Gentle giant' Aja stands tall in absence of Loons' Opara
Signed shortly before the season began, the 27-year-old Uruguayan has stepped in effectively for Minnesota United in the absence of Opara, the reigning MLS Defender of the Year.
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Minnesota United-Columbus game preview
The Loons (3-0-2) advanced from the group stage of the MLS is Back tournament with a 1-0-2 record, a result that left the team pleased if not totally satisfied.
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Molino likely to return for Loons knockout round game Tuesday
Minnesota United will face Columbus, the best team in the league Tuesday in the MLS is Back Tournament, and should be a little closer to full strength.
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Should they bother? Loons open knockout round vs. hottest side in MLS
Loons coach Adrian Heath joked about Tuesday's matchup with the Columbus Crew: "Well, we probably won't turn up because everybody's crowned them champions already."
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Draw with Colorado gives Loons tougher road in MLS knockout round
Not being able to beat Colorado, which didn't tally a point in pool play of the MLS is Back tournament, means the Loons will play Columbus, which has outscored opponents 7-0 so far.
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Loons go without Molino at game's start
Kevin Molino had started every game this season. That streak ended Wednesday.
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Loons defense shines in tough Florida tournament conditions
Hustling defensive play from the back four through the strikers has drawn praise from coach Adrian Heath as the team eyes advancing in the MLS is Back tournament.
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Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Colorado Rapids in Orlando
The Loons need a victory, draw or a loss by three goals or fewer to move on to the knockout rounds of the MLS is Back Tournament.
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Big blocks of stoppage time working in Loons' favor
"The more we play, the better for us and the more chances we have to win the game," Loons midfielder Jan Gregus said in a video conference call Friday night.
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Loons and Real Salt Lake play to scoreless draw in MLS is Back Tournament
The draw keeps both teams atop Group D with a victory and a tie each in their first two of three group-play games.
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Loons find 'there's not a normal' in Florida schedule
Minnesota United will get used to late-night starts, while other teams wrestle with early-morning matches.
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Stats, social media, updates, more: Loons take on Real Salt Lake
After its thrilling comeback to beat Sporting Kansas City in the MLS is Back tournament opener, Minnesota United takes on another big rival, Real Salt Lake, tonight in Orlando. Tap here for info before and during the match.
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Ozzie Alonso back in starting line vs. Real Salt Lake
MNUFC captain Ozzie Alonso back in the defensive midfield while striker Aaron Schoenfeld gets the start and Luis Amarilla starts vs. Real Salt Lake as a substitute
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Editor's note: How the Star Tribune is covering the Loons at the MLS is Back tournament
Safety for our reporters is where the "should we travel?" conversation starts now.
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For Loons' Molino and Heath, there's no place like Disney World
Kevin Molino and Adrian Heath, previously with Orlando City, never lost at home in their last season together in 2014.
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Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Real Salt Lake
Adrian Heath on the team's first of two 10:30 p.m. starts (Orlando time) in an attempt to beat the Florida summer heat: "One of the things this competition has taught us, there's not a normal."
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Five subs good, two subs better for Loons' victory in stifling heat
Minnesota United only used two of its allotted five substitutions but Aaron Schoenfeld and Raheem Edwards keyed a comeback in the team's first game in the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando.
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Loons pull out victory in stoppage time in MLS return
Minnesota United scored in the 97th minute for a dramatic 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City in their first match since MLS league play was suspended in March because of the pandemic.
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