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Loons captain Trapp aiming for better discipline after yellow card streak
Coach Adrian Heath returned to his usual 4-2-3-1 lineup after two games of experimenting with a 4-3-3.
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Loons vs. Colorado preview: Battle of the 2-2-2 records
The Colorado Rapids have scored 15 of their 19 goals against the Loons in second halves.
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Metanire's hamstring setback could sideline him weeks longer
Coach Adrian Heath called Romain Metanire's inflammation "disappointing" on same day team welcomed back Chase Gasper after a month's absence.
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Built to score this season, Loons have just five goals in six games
Coach Adrian Heath had Minnesota United concentrate on finishing drills heading into Saturday's game vs. Colorado.
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St. Anthony: Soccer star Tony Sanneh's efforts show 'enlightened capitalism'
The Sanneh Foundation, run by the former soccer star from St. Paul, is spreading opportunity and success through sports, mentoring, nutrition and partnerships with St. Mary's University and others.
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Metanire's possible hamstring setback 'would be huge blow' for Loons
In his season debut Sunday, the Minnesota United defender "maybe tweaked his hamstring again," coach Adrian Heath said.
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Minnesota United protective of Trapp's early-game yellow cards
Wil Trapp has received a yellow card in the first ten minutes of three-straight games. Loons coach Adrian Heath cautions, "You don't have to do a lot to get a yellow card."
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Minnesota United falls 1-0 to Austin for second-straight loss
The Loons allowed a 58th-minute goal that held up, and after getting shut out they have now scored five goals in six games.
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Finlay's fire burns brighter facing former Loons teammates
Ethan Finlay, the former face of Minnesota United, reached a time for a change that took him to Texas to play for Austin FC.
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Preview: Minnesota United FC at Austin FC
The teams have matching records, and the Loons have a raft of players returning after injuries.
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Loons are fit for first time this season, Heath says
Romain Metanire, Franco Fragapane and Oniel Fisher are all healthy and ready to play Sunday at Austin FC.
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U.S. soccer's World Cup draw will be good for the game, Loons coach Heath says
Grouping with soccer power England to generate a large, enthusiastic audience, with match timed well on Thanksgiving weekend.
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MNUFC2 loses its home opener to Sporting Kansas City II 2-0 at snowy Allianz Field
Minnesota native Mataeo Bunbury scored his first professional goal in the second half for the visitors.
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Loons' comeback falls short in first loss of season, 2-1 to Seattle
Minnesota United returned from a two-week break as one of five unbeaten teams in MLS. The Loons had many opportunities but could only score on a late penalty kick.
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Unbeaten Loons' 'pragmatic' start has it chasing Western lead
Minnesota United's 2-0-2 start after 0-4 a season ago has set a tone heading into Saturday's game against Seattle.
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Minnesota United-Seattle preview: Dayne St. Clair to start in goal again
The undefeated Loons return to action after having last week off.
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Loons' Metanire unlikely to make season debut Saturday
Minnesota United starting right back Romain Metanire is not expected ready after a two-week schedule break because of a healing hamstring and turf toe.
Scurry has always inspired, but she needed help to live her dreams
Former Anoka High School star Briana Scurry is one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of American soccer, but that's only part of the successful story of her life.
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Emmings learns a bit as Loons' second team loses opener in NEXT Pro League
Keeper Fred Emmings, a senior at St. Paul Central, got chance to play in first pro soccer match
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