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Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.
Loons
Gameday preview: U.S. women's national team vs. South Korea
Friendly with South Korea at Allianz Field will mark the USWNT finale for Carli Lloyd
Randball
Common theme with all the winning in Minnesota: Good defense
Solid defense doesn't make for great highlights, but the Vikings, Gophers, Wolves, Wild and Loons all have that in common right now.
Loons
Ozzie Alonso scores as Minnesota United plays to 1-1 draw with LAFC
After scoring the first goal in Allianz Field history, he recorded another at his home stadium 2½ years later.
Loons
'Emotion of the game' got best of Loons' red-carded Metanire
Coach Adrian Heath called Romain Metanire's actions vs. Philadelphia disappointing.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Los Angeles FC
The Loons are in sixth place and L.A. in ninth in a tight Western Conference playoff race.
Loons
Loons striker Hunou gaining comfort and production as he goes
The $2.6 million French striker is up to six goals this season and says things are getting better "day by day."
Randball
Four home games. One Saturday. Can Minnesota keep winning?
The Gophers, Wild, Timberwolves and Minnesota United are all home on Saturday. They'll try to keep the good times going.
Loons
Heel turn: Loons' Reynoso sets up two goals in win over Philadelphia
The Loons rode their resolve, star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso's inexplicable vision and the back of one of his heels to a comeback victory.
Heel turn: Loons' Emanuel Reynoso sets up two goals in 3-2 win over Philadelphia
The Loons rode their resolve, star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso's inexplicable vision and the back of one of his heels to a comeback victory.
Loons
Hunou, paid $2.6 million annually, is Loons' highest paid player by far
Emanuel Reynso and Robin Lod are the next on the Loons in salary; both earn just under $1 million.
Loons
In Rosales, Loons see a 20-year-old with a 'really bright future'
Joseph Rosales, a Honduras native who is with Minnesota United on an 18-month loan, has provided a spark off the bench.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Philadelphia
This is the Loons' second and final game against an Eastern Conference opponent.
High Schools
Edina girls' soccer team tops Minnetonka to secure state berth
Minnetonka had ended Edina's seasons the last three years, but the undefeated Hornets were led by Maddie Dahlien to the Class 3A, Section 2 title.
Loons
Loons are resolute in road win but aren't able to gain ground
Minnesota United remained in the seventh and final MLS West playoff position after other challengers also won Saturday.
Loons
Fragapane's 16th-minute goal holds up in Loons' victory at Austin
Minnesotan United, staked with an early goal and important saves from Tyler Miller, won on the road for the third time in 15 games.
Loons
Loons' man-advantage struggles 'a matter of discipline,' Heath says
Minnesota United has not won any of the three games in which an opposing player has been sent off.
Loons
Loons in a familiar — and tough — spot Saturday at Austin FC
Minnesota United gets another chance to improve their playoff possibilities after they squandered three points last Sunday at home.
Loons
Gameday preview: Minnesota United at Austin FC
Loons coach Adrian Heath said all of the squad's players who were away for national team duties will be available Saturday night.
Loons
Minnesota United and the MLS West playoff race
Where the Loons stand in the MLS' Western Conference playoff race as the regular season winds down.
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