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Loons
September 11, 2021
Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper, shown during a game last month in St. Paul.

Loons' struggles continue in Seattle with 1-0 loss to Sounders

Saturday afternoon's result was Minnesota's sixth loss in six games in the Emerald City, where they have been outscored 14-4 all time.
Loons
September 10, 2021

Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Seattle

After 12 days off, the Loons return to action at the Sounders.
Loons
September 9, 2021
Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall

Loons sign Michael Boxall to new two-year contract

The defender is the Loons' all-time leader in games played.
Loons
September 4, 2021
From left to right, Minnesota United’s Hassani Dotson, Adrien Hunou, Fanendo Adi, Ethan Finlay and Will Trapp celebrate a goal by Hunou against Hous

Why the Loons scoring should increase and how to own a piece of a local soccer team

Soccer Insider: The Loons are getting healthier, as scoring chances mount, and a new women's team launches in the Twins that you can join as an owner.
Loons
August 29, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Adrien Hunou, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Houston Dynamo during the first half Satu

Hunou scores twice in Loons' win over Houston Dynamo

Both of Adrien Hunou's goals came on assists by Loons winger Ethan Finlay.
Loons
August 28, 2021
Fanendo Adi celebrated a goal for the Portland Timbers in 2018.

Loons sign veteran striker Adi, hoping he regains lost scoring touch

Fanendo Adi was a 6-foot-4 goal scoring force for the Portland Timbers from 2015-2017 but has scored only four MLS goals since then.
Loons
August 27, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso (10) lay injured last Saturday after a red card foul by Sporting Kansas City’s Remi Walter (54).

Loons list Reynoso, seven others as out for Houston game

After Saturday's game, the Loons aren't scheduled to play again for two weeks,
Randball
August 26, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay.

Minnesota United's Ethan Finlay on team's luck — and evolving identity

The veteran joined Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast and had some revealing thoughts about the Loons' fortunes so far — and where they are heading this year.
Loons
August 25, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, center, fought for the ball Saturday against Sporting Kansas City at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United's Reynoso injured, will miss MLS All-Star Game

The midfielder was banged up in last Saturday's game against Sporting Kansas City.
Randball
August 24, 2021
Is there good news coming for fans trying to watch Bally Sports North?

Is there good news coming for fans trying to watch Bally Sports North?

After months of pessimistic reports on the impasse between Sinclair and several carriers, a report suggests there could be a deal ahead to pave the way for the return of regional sports networks to their lineups.
Loons
August 21, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Adrien Hunou (23), left, and Sporting Kansas City defender Andreu Fontas (3) chase the ball in the Sporting box during the

Minnesota United wastes another man-advantage opportunity in scoreless draw with Kansas City

For the second time in five days, the Loons failed to win a game after their opponent received an early red card.
August 21, 2021

Minnesota United wastes another man-advantage opportunity in scoreless draw with Kansas City

Loons
August 20, 2021
Sporting K.C. midfielder Remi Walte (54) celebrated with forward Dániel Sallói after a goal against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday.

Loons and Sporting K.C. Saturday showdown on ESPN at Allianz Field

Minnesota United has had a frustrating past week, but beating the second-place team in the conference would be a jolt.
Loons
August 20, 2021

Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Sporting KC

The teams meet for the first time since the Loons defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-0 last December in the playoffs.
Loons
August 18, 2021
United States' Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring her side's 4th goal against Australia in the women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympi

Allianz Field to host Carli Lloyd's final game for USWNT

The United States women's national soccer team will face South Korea on Oct. 26 in St. Paul.
Loons
August 18, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Will Trapp

Loons play to 1-1 draw at San Jose despite longtime man advantage

Wil Trapp's first goal with Minnesota United evened the score after the Earthquakes were whistled for a red card, but that's all the offense the Loons could muster.
Loons
August 16, 2021
San Jose Earthquakes’ JT Marcinkowski shown here facing Minnesota United in July, has three shutouts on the season.

Minnesota United at San Jose gameday preview

Loons
August 16, 2021
Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) ended up playing left wing on Saturday.

Minnesota United's winger shortage forcing Adrian Heath to patch holes

With two games this week, including Saturday at home against Sporting Kansas City, the sudden dearth of attacking players couldn't come at a worse time.
Loons
August 14, 2021
Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath walks off the pitch after an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Seattl

Loons stymied at home in 1-0 loss to L.A. Galaxy

Minnesota United had plenty of opportunities, but Los Angeles scored the lone goal shortly before halftime.
Loons
August 13, 2021
Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper (77) and midfielder Robin Lod (17).

Loons put home unbeaten streak on the line vs. L.A. Galaxy

Minnesota United, unbeaten in its past seven home matches, face a Galaxy team contending for the MLS West lead.