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Loons close to acquiring Argentine striker Ramon Abila
Minnesota United is near acquiring Argentine striker Ramon Abila, a former teammate of Loons star Emanuel Reynoso when both played for their famed Boca Juniors club.
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Loons sign newly acquired midfielder Niko Hansen to two-year deal
Coach Adrian Heath said the former Houston Dynamo player's versatility will be a big asset for the Loons.
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Minnesota United adds forward Niko Hansen to roster
The ninth overall selection in the 2017 SuperDraft had two goals with Houston in 21 games.
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After a year of cardboard cutouts and piped-in noise, players, coaches welcome fans' return
The Wild, Twins and Timberwolves will get the first chance to welcome large numbers of fans back in attendance.
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Minnesota sports jacked up, safety-minded with approval to host thousands of fans
Effective April 1, up to 10,000 fans will be permitted at outdoor venues such as Target Field and up to 3,000 at indoor venues.
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Loons' Dotson to play for U.S. team seeking Olympic bid
The midfielder was chosen to play for the U.S. Under-23 men's national team that will compete in the Concacaf Olympic qualifying starting next week in Mexico.
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Minnesota United to open regular season April 16 at Seattle
The Loons will play in a nationally televised game against the team that ended their 2020 postseason before returning to Allianz Field for their home opener on April 24 against Real Salt Lake.
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Minnesota United key dates ahead
Minnesota United began voluntary training last week in Blaine. The schedule going forward:
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Loons coach Heath: 'A few holes to fill,' and a vow to be better
Now that Minnesota United missed reaching the MLS Cup in December by a mere minute, coach Adrian Heath said there's only one way to improve.
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Minnesota United makes Ozzie Alonso signing official
The veteran defensive midfielder gets a one-year deal at age 35.
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Loons announce signing of 'homegrown player' Patrick Weah
The 17-year-old forward signed a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year.
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Opara's playing outlook for Loons shifts back to not so good
The two-time MLS Defender of the Year, out with an undisclosed condition, hasn't played since early last season.
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Loons sign MLS veteran Agudelo to fill void at striker
Juan Agudelo, who spent much of his MLS career with New England, played last season with new MLS franchise Inter Miami, scoring three goals in 14 games.
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Early Loons start training in Blaine a week ahead of schedule
A "vast majority'' of Minnesota United players showed up Monday, a team statement said, including a mix of veterans from last year's team along with newly acquired defensive midfielder Wil Trapp.
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Loons 'just the beginning' for Twin Cities-raised soccer dreamer Weah
With a royal soccer surname in his home country, a self-help book on his nightstand and a number chosen from scripture, teenager Patrick Weah's path proves the African proverb about raising a child.
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New Loons kit goes all-blue for first time
Called "River,'' the 2021 uniform evokes the state's waters and gives the team's loon a raised touch.
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Star Tribune sports survey: Will you go to games when fans are allowed?
It's been nearly a year since fans could attend sporting events in large numbers. Tell us what you're missing about live sports.
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Ex-Wayzata soccer star Patrick Weah, 17, to join Minnesota United
The forward, whose uncle is a former Liberian soccer great, is expected to be announced next week as the team's second "homegrown" player.
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Minnesota United adds USL Championship defender D.J. Taylor
The 23-year-old, who played for North Carolina FC, is expected to help bolster the team's depth behind veteran right back Romain Metanire.
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Souhan: A dozen dreams of better times for Minnesota sports teams
Better times are ahead, and in sports as well as life, better times require health and normalcy. Here's a list of what could make 2021 an uncommonly good sports year.
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- Even if Reynoso returns to Loons, his old role has disappeared
- Oluwaseyi gets Loons going in 3-0 victory at Charlotte
- Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
- Heath inks two-year extension, says Loons must keep building
- United captain calls for Ramirez/Rodriguez comparisons to stop
