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Loons
July 24, 2021
Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora (9) scored a goal against Minnesota United goalkeeper Tyler Miller (1) in the first half.

Two late goals lift Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Portland

The Loons squandered one opportunity after another before striking in the 75th and 85 minutes.
July 24, 2021

Two late goals lift Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Portland

Loons
July 23, 2021
Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse left his feet to play a ball on Saturday night against Minnesota United FC on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Providence Park in

Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Portland

The Loons play the Timbers on Saturday night at Allianz Field.
Loons
July 23, 2021
Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire

Minnesota United's defense nearly intact for Saturday's Portland match

Romain Metanire and Michael Boxall could both be back in the lineup, with the Loons coming off a big win against Seattle.
Loons
July 20, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31)

Loons ride wave from Seattle win, prepare for rematch with Portland, Chara

The Loons were back at training Tuesday for the first time since their 1-0 victory over Seattle, and the feeling was much different than last week.
Loons
July 19, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) right celebrated Robin Lod (17) second half winning goal.

Loons end Seattle's league-record streak with first win ever over Sounders

Minnesota United actually busted two streaks with Sunday's 1-0 victory over Seattle. Coach Adrian Heath reached a milestone, too.
Loons
July 18, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) pushed the ball towards the net over Seattle Sounders defender Abdoulaye Cissoko (92) in the second half.]

Minnesota United's Adrian Heath and Seattle defender settle differences after sideline exchange

The Loons coach nominated the Sounders' Abdoulaye Cissoko for overacting in a tumble at his feet along the sideline.
July 18, 2021

Minnesota United ends Seattle's league-record streak with first win ever over Sounders

Minnesota United actually busted two streaks with Sunday's 1-0 victory over Seattle. Coach Adrian Heath reached a milestone, too.
Loons
July 17, 2021
Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath, shown here in a game against FC Dallas on May 15, was not happy with his team’s play in its last game, a 2

Formidable foes loom as Loons seek to start new run after disappointing loss

"We'll see, won't we?'' said coach Adrian Heath when asked if he got players' attention with his angry outburst after a shutout loss to Colorado. The team has home games Sunday against Seattle and next Saturday against Portland.
Loons
July 17, 2021

Gameday preview: Loons vs. Seattle

Minnesota United on Sunday host a record-breaking Seattle team that has started the season 8-0-5 and hasn't ever lost to Minnesota United in MLS play.
Loons
July 16, 2021
Romain Metanire (19) of Minnesota United FC in the second half.

Minnesota United's Metanire, Boxall in doubt for home game Sunday vs. Seattle

Loons starting right back Romain Metanire hasn't yet returned from France and coach Adrian Heath said Sunday might be "too soon" for fellow defender Michael Boxall to return from injury.
Loons
July 13, 2021
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath canceled two days off for players last weekend after a 2-0 loss July 7 against the Colorado Rapids in Commerce Cit

Adrian Heath: Minnesota United 'didn't deserve' long weekend off so he canceled it

Upset by his team's 'embarrassing' play in a shutout loss at Colorado, the Loons coach nixed what would have been a four-day break last weekend.
Loons
July 12, 2021
Chris Wright started his first full season as Minnesota United’s chief executive in 2018. He plans to step down after the 2021 season.

Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright to step down after season ends

Lauding Wright's leadership in helping the team establish itself when it joined MLS, the team said it plans to name a replacement in the next month.
Sports
July 9, 2021

American coach Jesse Marsch proud to take over at Leipzig

Americans are taking their coaching expertise to the Bundesliga.
Loons
July 8, 2021
Argentina players celebrate defeating Colombia in a penalty shootout Wednesday during a Copa America semifinal match on July 7 at the National stadium

On the outside looking in, U.S. soccer fans should nurture hipster status on world stage

OK, the Gold Cup is not the Euros but it's all North America can offer given the makeup of CONCACAF in a Europe-centered sport.
Loons
July 8, 2021
Loons coach Adrian Heath

England's Euro victory pauses heartbreak for Loons coach Heath and his homeland

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath was 6 years old when his country last reached a major tournament final. That was 1966 when England beat West Germany in the World Cup final.
Loons
July 8, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, center, vies for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry, left, and forward M

Loons' seven-game unbeaten streak ends with 2-0 loss at Colorado

Minnesota United on Wednesday showed little spark on offense in shutout loss at Colorado.
Loons
July 7, 2021
Minnesota United's Chase Gaspar, right, battled for the ball with Portland's Dairon Asprilla during the second half Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Provide

Gameday preview: Loons at Colorado

The Rapids are playing without three players who are with the United States national team at the Gold Cup.
Loons
July 7, 2021
Minnesota United player Hassani Dotson proposed to Petra Vuckovic following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with San Jose at Allianz Field.

Loons' Dotson finds right place, right time to ask, 'Will you?'

Hassani Dotson's proposal to his now fiancee after Saturday's Minnesota United home game went around the world on video
Loons
July 5, 2021
Minnesota United’s Franco Fragapane was the subject of an MLS investigation of a slur he is accused of directing at Portland Timbers star Diego Char

Loons' Fragapane won't be disciplined after MLS investigation

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said Franco Fragapane vehemently denied a Portland coach's accusation that the midfielder used a racial slur toward Timbers star Diego Chara.