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Loons
November 8, 2020
Minnesota United defender Jose Aja (4) celebrated his second half goal with teammate Emanuel Reynoso (10).

Home playoff berth on the line when Loons host FC Dallas on Sunday

Minnesota United plays its MLS Decision Day finale Sunday against FC Dallas. If the Loons win, they are guaranteed an Allianz Field home playoff game for the second consecutive year.
Loons
November 7, 2020

Preview of final day of MLS regular season

Sunday marks the end of the regular season in MLS. All 26 teams are in action. Here's a preview.
Loons
November 7, 2020

Gameday preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas

The Loons are 8-5-7, including 4-1-3 at home, and bring a seven-game unbeaten streak (3-0-4) to Allianz Field.
Sports
November 7, 2020

Crisis averted as Man United and Solskjaer come out fighting

Sports
November 7, 2020

Morgan makes English soccer debut for 1st match in 15 months

Supported by her baby daughter in the stands, American superstar Alex Morgan made her debut in English soccer on Saturday.
Sports
November 7, 2020

FC Dallas brings 2-game shutout win streak into matchup against Minnesota United FC

Loons
November 7, 2020
Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall.

Ironman streak ends for Loons' Boxall, but he's still 'a machine'

Michael Boxall played 1,710 consecutive minutes in every regular-season game this year until Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire FC, when he didn't play as either starter or substitute.
Loons
November 7, 2020
Stanford's Catarina Macario, left, shoots while being defended by North Carolina's Maycee Bell during the first half of a soccer match in San Jose, Ca

Teenager Yunus Musah with U.S. national team ... for now

While he may don the Stars and Stripes this week, Musah may well end up playing internationally for another country.
Loons
November 7, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod

Lod finds his scoring touch in second season with Loons

Finnish midfielder Robin Lod has scored nine goals, earning praise and a strong defense from coach Adrian Heath.
Sports
November 6, 2020

The Latest: Packers' Krys Barnes, Jordan Love on COVID list

Sports
November 6, 2020

Chicharito apologizes for his 'bad season' debut with Galaxy

From its slow start to its melancholy finish, Javier Hernández's first season with the LA Galaxy has been a major disappointment.
Sports
November 6, 2020

Neymar to travel for World Cup qualifying despite injury

Neymar will come to South America for World Cup qualifying matches despite a groin injury he picked up in a Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain.
Sports
November 5, 2020

Verdict in landmark Russian doping case expected this year

A verdict in the landmark doping case that could strip Russia of its identity at the Olympics is expected within two months, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday.
Loons
November 5, 2020

Minnesota United draws with Chicago at Allianz Field

Minnesota United played Chicago Fire F.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.
Loons
November 5, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) celebrated after headed a second half pass into the goal past an incredulous Chicago Fire goalkeeper Bobby

Heath angry with Loons as tie bumps them from home playoff spot

The Loons picked up a point in their 2-2 draw with Chicago, rallying from a two-goal deficit after coach Adrian Heath said he delivered some scorching halftime remarks.
Loons
November 5, 2020
Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla

Loons striker Amarilla to have ankle surgery

The season-opening starter won't return this year, and his fate with the Loons is uncertain.
Sports
November 4, 2020

Indigenous Football Week kicking goals in remote communities

Sports
November 4, 2020

Minnesota United rallies to tie Chicago Fire 2-2

Jose Aja and Robin Lod scored in the second half and Minnesota United overcame a two-goal deficit to tie the Chicago Fire 2-2 on Wednesday night.
Loons
November 4, 2020
Ironman Michael Boxall, star Emanuel Reynoso out tonight for Minnesota United against Chicago Fire FC

Ironman Michael Boxall, star Emanuel Reynoso out tonight for Minnesota United against Chicago Fire FC

Loons coach Adrian Heath shuffles lineup again with absences both on the back line and in the midfield against Chicago Fire FC
Sports
November 4, 2020

Doctor says Diego Maradona doing well after surgery

Diego Maradona was recovering Wednesday after an operation for bleeding in his skull, his personal doctor said.