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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
May 19, 2021
Minnesota United players practiced at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Time to travel, time to get healthy: Loons see high value in schedule break

With one game until June 19, the Loons look to get key players healthy and better integrate newcomers Adrien Hunou and Franco Fragapane even as three others prepare to leave for their national teams.
Loons
May 17, 2021
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Gasper, Metanire shoot down their wings, feed Loons attack in Dallas win

Adrian Heath Heath praised both defenders for their ability and willingness to push the Loons' attack forward late in the stoppage-time victory.
Loons
May 16, 2021
Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) slid to the turf as he was challenged by FC Dallas forward Jader Obrian (7) during the first half.

Robin Lod's stoppage-time goal lifts Minnesota United to second consecutive victory

The Loons finally converted on one final scoring opportunity to beat FC Dallas as time wound down.
Loons
May 15, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) controlled the ball during the second half as FC Dallas midfielder Bryan Acosta (8) approached.

Minnesota United's Emanuel Reynoso keeps on going despite injury troubles

With so few days between Loons games this past week, all the midfielder has done of late is rest or play.
Sports
May 15, 2021

Robin Lod's stoppage-time goal lifts Minnesota United to second consecutive victory

The Loons finally converted on one final scoring opportunity to beat FC Dallas as time wound down.
Loons
May 14, 2021
Minnesota United forward Ramon Abila (9) celebrates after he headed the ball into the Vancouver Whitecaps goal during an MLS soccer match, Wednesday,

MLS player salaries show Minnesota United's Ramon Abila as million-dollar signing

He is the Loons' highest-paid player this season, and their only player making at least $1 million.
Loons
May 14, 2021
FC Dallas defender Bressan made a sliding tackle against Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso last November at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United vs. FC Dallas gameday preview

The Loons are 4-0 at home against Dallas.
Loons
May 14, 2021
Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire (19) cleared the ball in the second half in front of Minnesota United goalkeeper Tyler Miller (1). ] JEFF WH

Goalkeeper change yields victory, special moment for Minnesota United's Tyler Miller

Recovered from surgery on both hips, he posted a shutout for the Loons as his father watched.
Loons
May 14, 2021
Minnesota United forward Ramon Abila (9) celebrated after he headed the ball into the Vancouver goal for his first MLS goal and the only goal of the g

'Full capacity' home crowds for Minnesota United starting with June 23 match

Tickets will go on sale to the general public in early June to significantly expand the number of fans allowed at Allianz Field, the team said.
Loons
May 14, 2021
striker Ramon Abila pulled up his jersey to display a T-shirt honoring his brother Gaston, who suffered from depression and committed suicide last yea

Loons' Abila pays goal-celebration tribute to brother who battled depression

Ramon Abila's T-shirt celebration after scoring during Wednesday's Minnesota United victory was a tribute to his brother Gaston, who died by suicide a year ago this week.
Loons
May 13, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) tried to get a first half shot off ahead of Vancouver Whitecaps defender Bruno Gaspar (6).

Loons return home, beat Vancouver 1-0 for victory No. 1 of the season

Ramon Abila's first MLS goal, in the game's 72nd minute stood as the winner for a Minnesota United team that had started the season with four consecutive losses.
Loons
May 12, 2021

Heath starts Miller in goal for Minnesota United; doesn't blame St. Clair

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath didn't hold goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair responsible for all of the 10 goals allowed in the Loons' four games this season. That didn't stop Heath from making a change.
Sports
May 12, 2021

Minnesota United returns home and beats Vancouver 1-0 for victory No. 1 of the season

Ramon Abila's first MLS goal, in the game's 72nd minute stood as the winner for a Minnesota United team that had started the season with four consecutive losses.
Loons
May 12, 2021
Orlando City midfielder Junior Urso (11) celebrates his goal against FC Cincinnati with teammates during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 1, 2021, in

Wilf family says it's purchasing Orlando's MLS, NWSL franchises

The owners of the Minnesota Vikings, who made an unsuccessful push to purchase Minnesota United FC, are already minority owners of Nashville SC.
Loons
May 12, 2021
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath might be considering a change, removing goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair after an 0-4 start to the season.

Pressure builds on winless Loons, and especially on their coach

Still searching for a point four games into the MLS season, the situation has become dire for a Minnesota United team plagued by lapses and missing players.
Loons
May 11, 2021

Gameday preview: Loons vs. Vancouver

Vancouver, which has not made the playoffs since 2017, is fourth in the Western Conference.
Sports
May 10, 2021
Podcast: Loser Monday with Reusse on the Twins; RandBall on the Loons

Podcast: Loser Monday with Reusse on the Twins; RandBall on the Loons

The most troubling thing about the 12-20 Twins is the main topic of Patrick Reusse's visit to the Daily Delivery and Michael Rand shares thoughts about Minnesota United's pointless start.
Loons
May 10, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson, front, moves the ball past Colorado Rapids defender Sam Vines during an MLS soccer match Saturday, May 8,

Winless Loons chasing history, but not the kind they expected

A month into the MLS season, Minnesota United is off to an 0-4 start that couldn't have been imagined after last year's playoff run.
Loons
May 9, 2021
Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett celebrates the team's win against Minnesota United in an MLS soccer match Saturday

Loons start fast, give up three second-half goals in loss at Colorado

Danny Wilson's winning header in the 82nd minute -- in the pouring rain -- wiped away the Loons' 2-0 lead they took after just 24 minutes. Minnesota is now 0-4 to start the season.
Loons
May 8, 2021

Minnesota United still searching for an effective left-side attacker

The Loons are waiting for newly signed Franco Fragapane to arrive from Argentina.