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Going to a game? Get the apps, leave your bags and keep your distance
Efforts to create a safe, healthy and hospitable environment for fans has been in the works for nearly a year. So what should you know before heading to the stadium?
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Loons face challenge of a Western Conference-heavy MLS schedule
Of the Loons' 34 games, 32 will be against teams from the strong Western Conference
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Minnesota United opens preseason with 9-0 victory over Charleston Battery
Adrian Heath said the team is still hoping to acquire some players before the season begins.
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Bloomington's Yueill captains U.S. team striving for Olympics
Midfielder Jackson Yueill leads a group facing Honduras on Sunday in a CONCACAF semifinal.
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Get your tickets now (if you're lucky) as Minnesota sports reopen to fans
With state-mandated capacity limits for entertainment venues rising on April 1, tickets are going on sale. Here's a look at what will be available.
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Minnesota United 2021 schedule includes four nationally televised games at home
The Loons' regular season schedule was released Wednesday, with four of the team's first six games played at Allianz Field before a limited number of fans.
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United's Dotson raises profile with two-goal game for U.S. team
Loons midfielder Hassani Dotson's two goals sparked the Olympic hopefuls in defeating the Dominican Republic.
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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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