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Business
Former Best Buy exec named new CEO of Minnesota United
Shari Ballard will take over for Chris Wright, who is stepping down at the conclusion of the season.
Loons
Loons keep successful run going with shutout victory over Houston
A victory over Houston means the Loons have lost only once in their past 13 games.
Loons
Loons lament attacker Lod's All-Star Game absence
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath and teammates call late-game goal-scorer Robin Lod deserving of an All-Star nod.
Loons
Loons All-Star Reynoso finds 'nice things will come'
Minnesota United standout midfielder Emanuel Reynoso is one of 28 MLS players chosen to play Mexico's Liga MX All Stars.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Houston
The Loons will face the Dynamo after acquiring Honduras midfielder Joseph Rosales.
Loons
Loons acquire Honduran midfielder Joseph Rosales on 18-month loan
Just 20, Rosales impressed Loons management during Olympic qualifying in Mexico last March.
Loons
Loons buy out veteran defender Ike Opara's contract
The Minnesota United defender played only two games to start 2020 season after he won 2019 MLS Defender of the Year and signed a new contract.
Loons
Loons midfielder Reynoso named to MLS All-Star team
Playmaking midfielder Emanuel Reynoso was the only Minnesota United player chosen to play in the Aug. 25 All-Star Game against Mexico's Liga MX stars.
Loons
Loons move on after 'really poor decision' brought Saturday draw
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath has spoke with officiating head, and said "We weren't too far wrong from what we thought."
Olympics
A stinging blow, U.S. women's soccer falls to Canada in Olympic semifinal
A second-half penalty kick sent Canada to the gold medal game, and left the U.S. team seeking the bronze medal and looking for answers.
Loons
'Gutted' Loons draw 2-2 with Vancouver following 'really poor decision' on late penalty
Minnesota United hasn't lost in 12 games and the Whitecaps haven't won in 12, even if it felt like it after they earned a point on Cristian Dajome's penalty kick awarded in the 93rd minute.
Sports
Loons' run of success has produced climb in standings
With seven points earned against Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles FC, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath urges "keep this run going."
Business
Minnesota pro sports teams switched playbook on sponsorships because of pandemic
The teams had to become creative and find more ways to connect their sponsor to fans through digital means, and some of those ideas will stick even as stadiums fill with fans again.
Loons
Hip injury is blow to defender Gasper and Loons in their turnabout seasons
Chase Gasper was the only player who had played every minute in every game until he left Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Los Angeles FC.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Vancouver
Beaten once since May 8, Loons finish two games out west with Vancouver's "home" game in Utah.
Loons
Last-minute goal in extra time gives Loons 2-2 draw with LAFC
Hassani Dotson's goal in the 94th minute game Minnesota United an improbable draw to begin a two-game road "trip" in L.A.
Loons
Minnesota United's Tyler Miller returns to L.A. and the site of his first starting opportunity
The goalkeeper has lost just one game in his two seasons with the Loons after a January 2020 trade from LAFC.
Loons
Minnesota United-LAFC game preview
The teams will battle for fourth place in the Western Conference.
Loons
Loons' million-dollar striker Abila stays home as team hits road
Injured Michael Boxall and Franco Fragapane fly west with team Tuesday while Ramon Abila stays behind.
Loons
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.
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