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Loons, in Kansas City tonight, shake up lineup again
Coach Adrian Heath shuffled up Minnesota United's attacker and defenders because of another two-game week in which he seeks to get regulars some rest
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![Thiago Santos (5) of Dallas FC and Jan Gregus (8) of Minnesota United FC fought for the ball in the first half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startr](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IAYNWH7U6VFB4YAXTY6NUWVP64.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Gregus, Reynoso give Loons nothing to kick about
Added skills from new teammates Jan Gregus and Emanuel Reynoso make the Loons a team to reckoned with as the MLS playoff approach.
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Preview: Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City
The teams are playing for second place in the Western Conference. Both have 17 points
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![Jose Aja (4) of Minnesota United FC and Pablo Aránguiz (10) of Dallas FC fought for the ball in the second half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@star](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EKC7RNZS6HWETG6QZXTIWDXSYA.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Schedule update: Loons to play Houston, Columbus and Salt Lake in September
The next three games on the Loons' schedule were set as the MLS deals with COVID-19 protocols.
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Reynoso's all-around play makes him extra valuable for Loons
Emanuel Reynoso, the new attacking midfielder for Minnesota United, survived a gunshot in his teens to become a standout player in Argentina.
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With Premier League cast, new season brings a bit of everything
Europe's deepest domestic league returns to action Saturday after an offseason of just seven weeks, but don't assume a rerun of last season.
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Loons move into first place despite injury issues
Minnesota United beat FC Dallas 3-2, moving atop the MLS Western Conference standings without six injured starters. Coach Adrian Heath says team would consider adding a player if he can help long-term.
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Lod more comfortable, effective for Loons playing on right side
Robin Lod's second goal Sunday displayed his greater ease at the position.
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Late penalty kick gives Loons 3-2 victory over FC Dallas
Loons midfielder Kevin Molino scored his second goal of the game on a penalty kick in the 70th minute that gave his team a two-goal lead and eventually stood as the winner.
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Down `half a team,' Loons face FC Dallas shorthanded tonight
Loons will play on with Mason Toye their only healthy striker and five potential starters out injured
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Reynoso shows deft passing touch as he warms to new Loons teammates
Minnesota United's new designated player helped create two goals in a 4-0 victory and left his coach and teammates impressed.
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Gameday preview: FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United
FC Dallas is 2-1-4 overall and 0-0-2 on the road. It defeated the Loons 3-1 at home Aug. 29.
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St. Clair's clean sheet gives Loons a needed change
Dayne St. Clair's shutout was backed by an offensive explosion in the second half against Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
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Minnesota United surges in second half, crushes Real Salt Lake 4-0
Reynoso shrugs off contact, is catalyst on early goals.
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Minnesota United's Alonso injured in return to lineup
Ozzie Alonso is 34 and playing in his 12th MLS season. Loon coach Adrian Heath hopes to have a better idea of the extent of the injury to Alonso and other ailing Loons before Wednesday's game against FC Dallas.
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Minnesota United beats Real Salt Lake 4-0
The Loons scored all their goals in the second half, including two by Robin Lod.
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Reynoso, St. Clair get first MLS starts tonight for Minnesota United
The Loons will debut their new star Argentine attacking midfielder Emanuel Reynoso and 2019 first-round pick Dayne St. Clair in starting roles for the first time for each tonight against Real Salt Lake at Allianz Field with a four-game losing streak on the line.
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Loons endure in the absence of three key players from last season
Vito Mannone, Ike Opara and Ozzie Alonso are absent for various reasons, and all are missed.
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Gameday preview: Real Salt lake vs. Minnesota United
Real Salt Lake has scored 10 goals in three games since the MLS is Back Tournament but has allowed seven, which is why it's 1-0-2
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Bring back Mannone? Heath says 'it's something we are assessing'
The Loons have allowed eight goals in three games since backup Greg Ranjitsingh replaced Tyler Miller in the starting lineup. Vito Mannone, MLS' 2019 Goalkeeper of the Year, is a free agent.
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