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October 12, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) dribbled past Nashville defender Daniel Lovitz (2) during an Oct. 6 match. United's scheduled game at FC

Minnesota United still in quarantine; Wednesday match vs. Chicago still on

The team's game scheduled at FC Dallas on Sunday night wasn't played because two Loons first-team players tested confirmed positive for COVID-19.
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October 12, 2020
Minnesota United and Sporting KC warmed up in an empty Allianz Field before Friday night's game in St. Paul. ] aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Minnesot

Sunday's Loons game postponed after 2 players test positive for COVID

Training has been suspended and all players and team staff have gone into quarantine while additional testing and "extensive" contact tracing takes place.
Loons
October 11, 2020
High-priced teenager Thomas Chacon (center) practices with Minnesota United for the first time. ] brian.peterson@startribune.com Blaine, MN Tuesday, A

Loons' teen Chacon has talent but needs experience he hasn't gotten

Taking the long view, coach Adrian Heath says he still believes in Thomas Chacon's future even though he has played in only four regular-season games
Loons
October 10, 2020
Minnesota United and Sporting KC warmed up in an empty Allianz Field on Aug. 21

Low limit on spectators separates Loons from foes

Club CEO Chris Wright said "in the spirit of keeping our players, our staff and our supporters safe," fans won't return to Allianz Field "until the executive orders allow us to do something different."
Loons
October 9, 2020
Minnesota FC defender Ike Opara, in August 2019

Heath worries it's time to give up on Opara's return

Loons coach Adrian Heath often has said he's hopeful Ike Opara will play again this season. Until Thursday.
Loons
October 9, 2020
Manchester City's Sam Mewis, center, in action in the Women's Super League soccer match between Manchester City Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at t

Demand for soccer broadcasts increases

Has the sport really "made it" in the United States? Well, more and more people are paying to watch.
Loons
October 8, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) passes the ball past Nashville defender Daniel Lovitz (2) during the second half of an MLS soccer match

Heath explains Loons player use, doesn't get American 'fascination' with subs

Coach Adrian Heath praised his team's improved depth in a season when he has shuffled his starting lineup almost nightly because of injuries, circumstance and the team's schedule.
Loons
October 7, 2020
A shot by Nashville midfielder Derrick Jones (21) goes wide of the goal as Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) looks back at the ball dur

'Better performance than result.' Loons battle Nashville to draw

The point earned in the 0-0 tie moved Minnesota United within four points of Western Conference leader Seattle and one point away from second-place Portland.
Loons
October 7, 2020
Atlanta United defender George Bello, left, and Nashville SC forward Abu Danladi, right, battle during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday,

Reunion with Abu Danladi is an aside in Nashville visit for Minnesota United

He was lost by the Loons in the last expansion draft.
Loons
October 6, 2020
Ethan Finlay returns to action and Minnesota United 11 tonight at Nashville

Ethan Finlay returns to action and Minnesota United 11 tonight at Nashville

Veteran midfielders Ethan Finlay and Kevin Molino are back in the starting 11 tonight at Nashville on a night when Adrian Heath goes more lineup juggling by resting Kei Kamara and Robin Lod.
Loons
October 6, 2020
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

Loons' Gregus will miss time while playing for Slovakia national team

The Loons also will be without defender Chase Gasper for a rare Tuesday game at Nashville.
Loons
October 6, 2020
Atlanta United defender George Bello, left, and Nashville SC forward Abu Danladi, right, battle during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday,

Gameday preview: Minnesota United FC at Nashville SC

Expansion Nashville has lost once at home.
Loons
October 5, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) ran toward teammate Kai Kamara (16) to celebrate after scoring a goal in the second half.

Loons' newcomer Kamara shows off his signature celebration

Newly acquired striker Kei Kamara scored his first goal for Minnesota United Saturday. It was the first time Loons supporters witnessed his goal-scoring tradition, a "heart-shaped hands" gesture.
Loons
October 4, 2020

Loons' striker Amarilla misses seventh consecutive game

Signed last winter to become his new team's starter, Paraguayan striker Luis Amarilla missed his seventh consecutive game Saturday against FC Cincinnati, with his future both near and distant uncertain.
Loons
October 4, 2020
Minnesota United's Kei Kamara (16) headed away a free kick in the first half.

Kamara's penalty kick sparks Loons to 2-0 victory over FC Cincinnati

Kei Kamara's successful penalty kick in the 16th minute was his first goal in three games as a Loon and the 130th in a MLS career that dates to 2006.
Loons
October 3, 2020

Gameday preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Cincinnati

The Loons enter Saturday's night game 5-5-4 overall and 2-1-1 at home after Sunday's scoreless tie with Real Salt Lake.
Loons
October 3, 2020
Loons attacker Kei Kamara, playing in his first game with the team, headed a second half ball. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Min

With recent moves, Loons sending signals that the goal is to win now

Minnesota United's latest series of moves indicate it is a team firmly aimed to win now. "When we have everybody fit and healthy, this team can compete with anybody," coach Adrian Heath said.
Loons
October 2, 2020

Donovan's USL team makes decency a priority

Landon Donovan's USL team in San Diego forfeited the final game of the season Wednesday after former Loons player Collin Martin, now playing for San Diego, was allegedly targeted with a homophobic slur.
Loons
October 2, 2020

Watch: Adrian Heath answers Loons, soccer questions on StribSports Live

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath answers questions from Michael rand and Loons fans during a StribSports Live, presented by X-Golf.
Loons
October 2, 2020

Loons keep building off 2019 draft

Chase Gasper, Hassani Dotson and Dayne St. Clair all were landed that day. "They've exceeded every bit of expectation," coach Adrian Heath said.
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