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Loons
Minnesota United has little room for opportunity lost with six games left
"We have like six Cup finals left," Loons coach Adrian Heath said Tuesday, two days after a 3-1 loss to Colorado left the Loons in seventh place.
High Schools
St. Louis Park soccer star will follow mother's path to play for Gophers
Alma Beaton, Anne Beaton's daughter, will be the first legacy player in the University of Minnesota program.
Loons
Rapid collapse: Loons yield 3 goals in 20 minutes, lose to Colorado
Despite Colorado being one man short for most of the second half, Minnesota United lost an early lead and crucial points in the MLS playoff chase.
Loons
Allianz Field quieter than the norm for Loons/Rapids matinee
Sunday's crowd wound up short of a sellout, and falling behind in the second half left Loons fans little to sing about.
Minnesota United yields three goals in 20 second-half minutes, lose to Colorado
Despite Colorado being one man short for most of the second half, Minnesota United lost an early lead and crucial points in the MLS playoff chase.
Loons
Loons climbed fast as expansion team, but expectations now higher
Other MLS franchises have struggled more in their first few years than Minnesota United. But the side's success means that expectations now go beyond just making the playoffs.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Colorado
The Rapids have won the first two meetings between the two teams this season.
Loons
Red card overturned, Reynoso available for Sunday's Loons match
An independent review panel overturned a red card issued to Minnesota United star Emanuel Reynoso last Saturday against FC Dallas.
Loons
'This is a perfect place.' Minnesota United gets 2022 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer's 26th annual all-star game is heading to St. Paul on Aug., 10, 2022. It will be the eighth pro-sports all-star game held in Minnesota.
Loons
Loons play to scoreless tie with Dallas
Minnesota United missed an opportunity to move up in the standings by failing to put the ball in the net.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United FC at FC Dallas
Loons and FC Dallas meet for the third time this season.
Preps Insider
Q&A: Irondale athlete traded volleyball for soccer and became state's busiest goalie
Through 10 games this season, Jo Mahlum's 254 saves are 88 more than any next goalkeeper. Her team has to win a game, but she has learned to define success beyond results.
Loons
Pulisic unavailable for USMNT World Cup qualifiers, but McKennie is back
Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna on Wednesday were left off the U.S. national team roster for the next three World Cup qualifiers because of injuries.
Loons
Shorthanded Loons stumble in 3-1 loss to D.C. United
When Minnesota United has been forced to use its depth, and to adapt to the personnel available, the team has struggled.
Loons
Gameday preview: Loons at D.C. United
Minnesota United and D.C. United meet for the first time since 2019.
Loons
Fast start carries Minnesota United to another victory over Houston
Robin Lod scored 47 seconds in as the Loons improved to 3-0 vs. the Dynamo this season.
Loons
Healthy Lod, Reynoso make all the difference for Loons
Heading into Saturday's game against Houston, Minnesota United's numbers with and without Robin Lod and Emanuel Reynoso tell the story.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo
The Loons will try to complete a season sweep of the Dynamo when the teams meet Saturday at Allianz Field.
Loons
Star Tribune soccer coverage: Give us your suggestions to improve
Despite sold-out matches and team fandom spreading across Minnesota, Loons online readership lags behind every other pro team we cover regularly. Why is that?
Loons
Lod, Reynoso return to help Loons shut out L.A. Galaxy 3-0
Minnesota United rebounded from a bad loss with a critical victory and its highest goal output of the season.
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