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Minnesota United's Emanuel Reynoso knows playoff time is when the stars come out
The midfielder was dominant in the playoffs last year, and the Loons will need more starting Sunday at Portland.
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Traveling Minnesota United fans will take home on the road to Portland
Loons coach Adrian Heath said a full fan chartered flight to Portland "reminds you who you're playing for."
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Minnesota United in the playoffs: Four questions about the MLS Cup
With the MLS Cup playoffs beginning Saturday, and the Loons playing at Portland on Sunday, here's a primer from soccer writer Jerry Zgoda.
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Hello, Portland: Loons veteran Adi knows this next playoff opponent very well
Fanendo Adi scored 54 goals in four-plus seasons with the Portland Timbers before stops in Cincinnati, Columbus and now with the Loons.
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Adrian Heath on critics: 'Hindsight United' has never lost a match
The impression one gets is that coach Adrian Heath likes his team's chances as it prepares for postseason play — and that he is relieved to be there.
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More bad news for local sports viewers: Dish, Bally Sports impasse looks permanent
The satellite provider hasn't carried the regional sports channels for more than two years, but recent negotiations had given viewers hope.
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Loons veteran Ozzie Alonso runs MLS Cup playoff streak to 13
Alonso had to sit out the clinching game for yellow-card accumulation but is looking forward to Sunday's playoff game at Portland.
Business
Nike extends as US Soccer Federation equipment supplier
Nike has agreed to extend its contract as the U.S. Soccer Federation's equipment supplier, a relationship that began when it replaced Adidas on Jan. 1, 1995.
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Playoff-bound Loons train on while awaiting three starters' return
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath worries about travel demands on starters overseas for international duty. "It's not ideal," he said.
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French soccer player arrested after attack on teammate
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo has been taken into police custody following an attack on other players from the women's team, the club said Wednesday.
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'Nothing to get scared about': Loons ready for playoffs, Timbers
The Loons are 2-0-1 in their last three games in Portland, where they will begin the MLS Cup playoffs on Nov. 21.
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Loons hang on for 3-3 draw with Galaxy, clinch MLS playoff spot
A tie was as bad as a loss for the Galaxy, who were knocked out of the playoffs after failing to score in a frenzied finish in Los Angeles on MLS 'Decision Day.'
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Decision on player taking failed Loons penalty kick doesn't prove costly
Franco Fragapane's attempt struck the goal post, leaving the score tied and Minnesota United no wiggle room.
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Loons enter Decision Day Sunday in L.A. seeking to be decisive
A victory or draw over the Galaxy will send Minnesota United to the playoffs for a third consecutive season.
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Gameday preview: Minnesota United at LA Galaxy
The Loons will look to lock up a playoff berth by themselves.
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Loons will call upon versatile Dotson with playoffs at stake
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath plans to call young midfielder "to the fore" with yellow-card suspended Ozzie Alonso out on Sunday's Decision Day.
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Minnesota United path to the MLS playoffs: What needs to happen?
A look at the scenarios that would allow the Loons to reach the playoffs after Sunday's final regular-season game.
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Portland ends Loons hopes for first-round home playoff berth
The Timbers defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1 and clinched fourth place in the Western Conference.
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Sporting KC defender suspended for 'serious foul play' on Loons' Reynoso
The MLS Disciplinary Committee ruled Tuesday that a yellow-card given to Amadou Dia in Sunday's 86th minute should have been a red card.
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Alonso draws another yellow card, will miss Loons season finale
Two yellow cards issued in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City left Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath puzzled.
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