Soccer

Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Loons
December 6, 2020

AP Interview: Qatar plans 'normal' World Cup after vaccines

Loons
December 6, 2020

Spurs beat Arsenal to stay top, fans return to Anfield

Fans of Premier League title challengers Liverpool and Tottenham had waited since March to watch their teams win from the stands.
Loons
December 5, 2020
Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla worked between Columbus players in July in the MLS is Back bubble in Florida.

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath hopes Luis Amarilla will return

The Loons striker, on loan from an Argentinian team, missed most of the 2020 season because of an injury.
Loons
December 5, 2020
Kevin Molino chased a ball during a playoff victory over the Colorado Rapids, part of his run of six goals in three games.

Minnesota United goal scorer Kevin Molino is living up to his 'Hot Boi' nickname

The Loons veteran is on a scoring tear, with help from Emanuel Reynoso.
Loons
December 5, 2020
Sounders captain Nicolas Lodeiro, right, lifted up the MLS Cup as he celebrated with teammates after Seattle defeated Toronto FC for last year's champ

Sounders seek another MLS Cup, but up first is Minnesota

Seattle isn't looking beyond its next opponent as it seeks another MLS Cup.
Loons
December 5, 2020

'Welcome home': Premier League's soul is back as fans return

Chris Dixon's eyes welled up as he prepared to return to his seat.
Loons
December 5, 2020

McKennie's landmark goal helps Juve snatch 2-1 win v Torino

Weston McKennie became the first American player to score for Juventus as his side came from behind to beat city rival Torino 2-1 in Serie A on Saturday.
Loons
December 5, 2020
Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids players vied for control of the ball during a game in October.

Loons could wind up hosting MLS Cup final

Minnesota United will play for the league title at home if eighth-seeded New England wins Sunday at third-seeded Columbus in the Eastern final and if the Loons beat the defending MLS Cup champion Sounders on Monday.
Loons
December 5, 2020
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair leapt to grab a second half corner kick last month.

St. Clair establishes himself as standout in Loons' playoff surge

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair had another clean sheet Thursday night as the Loons advanced to the MLS Western Conference final.
Loons
December 4, 2020

Breakout star Mewis is soccer's national player of the year

The lesser known of two sisters scored for the national team and starred in the NWSL.
Loons
December 4, 2020
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso and Sporting Kansas City forward Gerso chase the ball during the first half Thursday

Souhan: Reynoso's toe-tapping magic makes Loons must-see TV

Emanuel Reynoso's deft passing touch has transformed Minnesota United into a playoff force.
Loons
December 4, 2020
Minnesota United players celebrate after a goal by Bakaye Dibassy during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Sporting Kansas City Thursday,

Loons stun Sporting KC with first-half thunder, move within one game of MLS Cup

Minnesota United scored three times in a 12-minute stretch, winning for the first time ever in Kansas City and moving into Monday night's Western Conference title match in Seattle.
Loons
December 4, 2020

AP Interview: Sergiño Dest says 'it is my time' at Barcelona

Amid the turmoil at Barcelona, United States defender Sergiño Dest has found his patch to flourish.
Loons
December 4, 2020

Minnesota United to get little rest after advancing to Western Conference final

Minnesota United's 3-0 victory over top-seeded Sporting Kansas City in a Western Conference semifinal Thursday means the Loons now get only three full days' preparation before Monday's conference final.
Loons
December 3, 2020

Minnesota advances to Western final, beating Sporting KC 3-0

Kevin Molino scored twice in the first half and Minnesota United advanced to the MLS Western Conference finals, beating Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Thursday night.
Loons
December 3, 2020
Minnesota FC midfielder and captain Osvaldo Alonso (6) headed the ball back up field in the second half.]

Sporting K.C. missing star striker Alan Pulido tonight vs. Minnesota United

Minnesota United gets starters Ozzie Alonso and Romain Metanire back in its 11 for tonight's MLS Western Conference semifinal while host Sporting Kansas City will play without injured star striker Alan Pulido
Loons
December 2, 2020
The Loons' Chase Gasper, top, and Sporting KC's Johnny Russell battled during a 1-0 Minnesota road loss Sept. 13.

'Blue Hell' might not be as hot for Loons in MLS playoff semifinal

Minnesota United knows better than most MLS teams why Sporting Kansas City's home field is called "Blue Hell."
Loons
December 2, 2020

Minnesota United vs. Sporting Kansas City playoff preview

The Loons are on a nine-game unbeaten streak, dating to a Sept. 23 loss at Columbus Crew. They are 5-0-4 in that time.