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2021 Major League soccer at a glance
The 26th season of Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, kicks off this weekend.
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Minnesota United 2021 schedule
The season begins Friday and runs through Nov. 7
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Can Loons succeed where Vikings and others have flopped badly?
A hallmark of Minnesota men's pro sports teams has been getting close to a championship without winning — and then following those oh-so-close seasons with absolute duds.
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Podcast: Loons season preview and unexpected trouble for the Twins
Loons midfielder Wil Trapp and soccer writer Jerry Zgoda join the Daily Delivery to preview the 2021 season.
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What's in a name? Loons trying to settle on what to call new striker Abila
Ramon Abila's nickname is "Wanchope," but opinions on the pronunciation vary. "The lads are calling him `Whan-chope-eh' and we'll follow their lead," coach Adrian Heath said.
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New Loons striker Ramon Abila sees first game action since January
Ramon Abila made his Minnesota United debut on Friday, playing 20-plus minutes as a second-half sub in a 3-2 preseason finale loss at Orlando City.
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Loons land high-scoring Argentine striker Ramon Abila
"Wanchope" comes to the Loons on a one-season loan with an option to buy his rights. He scored 41 goals in 88 games during six Argentina first-division seasons
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Loons sign first-round draft picks McMaster, Kibunguchy
Minnesota United signed first-round draft picks Justin McMaster and Nabilai Kibunguchy on Saturday, and then former Wake Forest striker McMaster went out and scored his second goal in three preseason games.
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Loons are deep in goal with Miller back and healthy
Tyler Miller has looked and felt good after August hip surgery.
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'Win-ability' is key word for Loons' training boss Roden
Damian Roden, the Loons' senior director of sports science, has been a jack of all trades.
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Minnesota United beats Columbus in MLS exhibition in Florida
Coach Adrian Heath thinks team is close to finding a replacement for Kevin Molino.
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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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