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Loons
May 2, 2022
Minnesota United’s Bakaye Dibassy (12) and Kervin Arriaga (33) pursued Los Angeles FC’s Danny Musovski on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

Loons' Arriaga and Rosales provide 'really good stuff' in loss at LAFC

The two Honduran countrymen started together in the midfield for first time on Sunday night.
Loons
May 2, 2022
LAFC’s Carlos Vela went up the field with the ball with Minnesota United’s Oniel Fisher in pursuit Sunday night in Los Angeles.

'We made poor choices.' Heath laments Loons 2-0 loss to LAFC

The Loons' five-game unbeaten streak against LAFC ended in the 2-0 defeat, against an opponent to which they hadn't lost since Los Angeles' inaugural season in 2018.
Loons
May 2, 2022
Minnesota United's Abu Danladi (18) tried to control the ball against Seattle Sounders on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Allianz Field. (Courtesy of Minn

Starting 11 shake-up for late-night Loons

Abu Danladi and Bongokuhle Hlongwane's effectiveness as substitutions earned them starts against LAFC.
Loons
April 30, 2022
Minnesota United’s Joseph Rosales charged over Colorado’s Nicolas Mezquida on April 16. Rosales and Honduran countryman Kervin Arriaga will share

Hondurans Arriaga, Rosales man the Loons' midfield

Thanks to Injuries, absence and their own success, Kervin Arriaga and Joseph Rosales will be important players for the Loons against Los Angeles FC.
Loons
April 30, 2022
Minnesota United's Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) kicked the ball in the second half against the Chicago Fire during an MLS game on Saturday, April 23, 202

Loons vs. LAFC preview: Heath torn on whether to shake up front four

Minnesota United is 1-1-1 at Banc of California Stadium since 2018, when LAFC joined the MLS.
Loons
April 26, 2022
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath

Loons promote Diogo Pacheco after three-assist game

Loons coach Adrian Heath said MNUFC2 has been "invaluable to us" in expanding the team's depth.
Loons
April 24, 2022

MNUFC2 rolls on road

Former MLS SuperDraft first-round pick Justin McMaster scored the game's opening goal in the 22nd minute and its last one on a penalty kick in the 87th minute.
Loons
April 23, 2022
Goal scorer Kervin Arriaga celebrated with Minnesota United teammates Abu Danladi (18), Bakaye Dibassy (12) and Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) after Arriag

Late scoring explosion lifts Loons past Chicago Fire

Emanuel Reynoso found the bottom right corner of the net to put Minnesota United in front 1-0 in the 72nd minute and after Chicago went down to 10 players with a red card, the scoring gates opened.
Loons
April 23, 2022
Minnesota United FC midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) is tripped up by Austin FC forward Sebastian Driussi (7) during the second half of an MLS soccer ma

Dotson out for remainder of Loons season because of torn knee ligament

Hassani Dotson, a versatile starter, injured his right knee Friday and will undergo surgery in the coming days, the team said.
Loons
April 22, 2022

Gameday preview: Loons look for third consecutive win amid injuries

The Loons return to MLS action with a home game against the Chicago Fire.
Loons
April 22, 2022
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso had two assists in last week’s 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

Reynoso looks to heat up for Loons after a cool start

Emanuel Reynoso will look to build off his two-assist performance last week when Minnesota United plays host to Chicago on Saturday.
Inspired
April 22, 2022
A Dalton High School Catamounts player in action against Southeast Whitfield High. As on many occasions, the game ended in a tie.

'The Carpet Capital of the World' is now Soccer Town USA

Immigration and a white-and-black soccer ball have transformed this city in the Appalachian foothills of Georgia.
Music
April 21, 2022
Khalid last performed in the Twin Cities at Xcel Energy Center in 2019.

'Talk' singer Khalid to perform outdoor show in Minneapolis before August's soccer all-star game

MLS All-Star Concert will take place Aug. 8 in the Commons park outside U.S. Bank Stadium two nights before the game.
Loons
April 21, 2022
Helicopters hovered over the field before the 2021 MLS All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

MLS All-Star Game at Allianz Field will be rematch vs. Mexico's Liga MX

MLS announced the format Thursday for the Aug. 20 All-Star Game in St. Paul, as well as other events tied to the game.
Loons
April 21, 2022
Adrien Hunou

Playing up with the Loons, Hunou scores second goal in three days

He scored Sunday for the Loons' MNUFC2 reserve team and Wednesday in a U.S. Open Cup victory over Forward Madison FC.
Loons
April 20, 2022
Chase Gasper, right, has been a starter since his rookie season with the Loons.

Gasper 'better and stronger than ever' after month at treatment center

Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper spoke about anxiety, depression and addiction in his first public comments since entering the MLS' recovery program.
Loons
April 19, 2022

Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Forward Madison FC in U.S. Open Cup match

Loons will play a USL League One team in pro-am soccer tournament.
Loons
April 19, 2022
Loons goalkeeper Eric Dick

Loons goalkeeper finds himself at home in yet another new place

Backup goalkeeper Eric Dick is good at adapting to new environments, which is a good thing after moving among eight sides in the last four years.
Loons
April 17, 2022
Minnesota United forward Adrien Hunou poses for a portrait Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. ]

Hunou scores for MNUFC2 in 4-0 rout of Colorado

Several Minnesota United first-teamers saw action for the reserve team.
Loons
April 17, 2022
Loons score twice in two minutes to turn away Colorado Rapids

Loons score twice in two minutes to turn away Colorado Rapids

Robin Lod broke the 1-1 tie with a 77th-minute goal. Second-half sub Abu Danladi scored two minutes later.