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Loons
Opponents rough up Minnesota United's 'special talent' Reynoso
Elusive playmaker Emanuel Reynoso has been tackled and knocked to the turf in what coach Adrian Heath calls "quite smartly'' coordinated efforts to slow him down.
Loons
Minnesota United's Fragapane plays on while investigation lingers
Major League Soccer is yet to rule on the accusation Franco Fragapane made a racial slur.
Loons
Minnesota United FC extends unbeaten streak with a draw against San Jose
The run reached seven games with the help of reserves, who scored both Loons goals.
Loons
Jukka Raitala and Robin Lod return to Minnesota United from Finland
Raitala started at right back, while Lod was not available.
Loons
Minnesota United's Jacori Hayes draws parents back to Minnesota, where they met as 3M interns
Reggie and Valerie Hayes will see their son play for Minnesota United in their first visit together to the Twin Cities since they began courting.
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Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. San Jose
The Loons, on the move upward after going unbeaten in their past six games, play host to a team that is 0-6-1 in its past seven.
Loons
Loons confirm Fragapane is subject of MLS investigation
Coach Adrian Heath said Franco Fragapane strongly denies the allegation of his use of a racial slur, which the league has been looking into since Sunday.
Sports
AP source: IOC to expand soccer rosters to 22 for Olympics
Olympic soccer rosters will be expanded from 18 players to 22 for the Tokyo Olympics, a person with knowledge of the change told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Loons
Loons back teammate accused of racial slur as investigation continues
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath and two players offered support for the unnamed player accused of directing a slur toward Portland's Diego Chara.
Loons
MLS investigating report of racial slur by Loons player at Portland star Chara
Major League Soccer said Sunday it had already started an investigation; A Minnesota United representative said the unidentified player denied making 'derogatory remarks.'
Loons
Quickest goal in Loons history holds up in 1-0 victory at steamy Portland
Adrien Hunou scored in the second minute and the Loons managed to hang on from there.
Loons
Minnesota United braced for extreme heat in Portland
Combined with a busy schedule, the Loons end the week in a taxed state.
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Loons torn but let Boxall play for New Zealand Olympic team
Michael Boxall, the physical and emotional leader of the Loons' back line, was called by his home country to join the national team for his second Olympic team appearance.
Olympics
Loons defender Boxall named to New Zealand national team for Olympics
It is undetermined when Michael Boxall will temporarily leave the Loons to join the national squad. He has made more than 30 appearances for New Zealand's national team since his debut in 2011.
Loons
Loons' Lod to seek green card before returning to Minnesota
The move would open up an international roster slot and give Minnesota United more flexibility when the next transfer window opens in July.
Randball
Fans adjust without Bally Sports North, which should scare teams
Minnesota sports fans joined Daily Delivery for a discussion of their viewing habits — and how in some cases Bally Sports North and their local teams are out of sight, out of mind.
Loons
Scoggins: Sports as they should be. Full house lights the night at Allianz Field
Take a can of soda, shake it for 15 seconds and then open it. That's how the stadium looked when Minnesota United scored two early goals in Wednesday night's victory.
Loons
Loons welcome back Allianz Field full house with 2-0 victory
Coach Adrian Heath wanted his sides to give the first full Allianz Field crowd in 612 days — announced as a sellout at 19,209 fans — something to cheer about.
Sports
Podcast: Frustrated Minnesota fans vent about Bally Sports North
Three fans join the Daily Delivery to complain about their ongoing inability to watch Minnesota sports teams and the future of watching sports in changing TV times.
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