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Loons
Countrymen on Loons make transition easier for Hunou and Fragapane
Frenchman Adrien Hunou and Argentine Franco Fragapane both heard good things about Minnesota United before joining MLS team.
Loons
Hansen proves to be physically, mentally ready for Loons debut
Niko Hansen scored in first game after six-week layoff.
Loons
They'll take it: Opportunistic goal gives Loons a 1-1 draw at Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath's two-fisted punch attempt at a save hit Niko Hansen at the left post and bounced back into the open goal for the Loons' lone goal.
Loons
Loons attacker Hunou makes his MLS debut
The Loons' other recently signed attacker, Franco Fragapane, missed Saturday's game because of paperwork issues.
Loons
Pride swells for Loons' national team players, but MLS break cuts both ways
Pride swells when playing abroad, but at least two Loons players could miss substantial MLS time.
Loons
Reynoso, Finlay both listed out for Saturday's Loons game
Emanuel Reynoso worked individually on a sore left knee during the week in training. Coach Adrian Heath called him "virtually there" but also said the team would be cautious with a three-week schedule break
Loons
Newly acquired Hunou, Fragapane likely to debut Saturday for Loons
Adrien Hunou and Franco Fragapane, sought by the Loons for weeks, worked out with the team this week and impressed their new coach and teammates.
Randball
'#heathout.' Coaches 'biggest enemy' is social media, United's Heath says
The Loons coach has had success with the Loons, but his tactics also draw strong opposition from supporters. The voices grew louder when the team, with lofty expectations this season, started 0-4.
Sports
Podcast: Candid talk with Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath
The Loons got off to a bumpy start: Four losses followed by wins in their last two games. Coach Adrian Heath joined the Daily Delivery to talk about criticism from supporters and more. Also, Rob Refsnyder, an odd injury and tonight's Wild-Vegas game.
Loons
Fists stay raised among Loons' Black players pushing for racial justice
A year after George Floyd was killed, the symbolism during the national anthem reflects a fight that hasn't stopped for Dayne St. Clair and others.
Loons
Super League flame-out obscures European soccer's larger money imbalance
Financial disparities have long plagued efforts to build more competitive leagues.
Loons
Starting defender Dibassy returns to Minnesota United training
The center back has been sidelined because of a thigh injury that has sidelined him during the preseason even though it was originally said to be minor.
Gophers
Gophers soccer coach Stefanie Golan leaves for Missouri job
Golan, the 2016 Big Ten Coach of the Year, hails from St. Charles, Mo., and spent nine seasons coaching the Gophers.
Loons
Loons sign Argentine attacker Fragapane to four-year contract
Lauded by coach Adrian Heath for his versatility and "incredible energy,'' Franco Fragapane, 28, played the last two seasons with Club Atlético Talleres of the Argentine Primera División.
Loons
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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