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Loons
May 17, 2022
Minnesota United forward Adrien Hunou is earning $2,687,702 in guaranteed compensation.

Little-played Hunou tops Loons salary list at $2.68 million

The Minnesota United forward, who is scoreless this season, makes more than twice as much as star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso.
Loons
May 17, 2022
Minnesota United midfielder Emanuel Reynoso took a shot against LA Galaxy during the Loons’ 3-0 victory in September 2021.

Gameday preview: Loons face LA Galaxy, look to end losing streak

The Loons have lost three in a row for the first time since early in the 2021 season.
Loons
May 16, 2022
Allianz Field showed signs of wear when the Loons played Nashville in their home opener on March 5.

Stitched pitch: Minnesota United installing new playing surface

The GrassMax hybrid stitch system that is currently being installed will reinforce the natural grass with synthetic fibers.
Loons
May 15, 2022
Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei, left, had help from two defenders in thwarting a Loons attack in the second half of the Sounders’ 3-1 victory over M

Minnesota United continues futility in Seattle with 3-1 loss to Sounders

Robin Lod scored in the 34th minute, but the Loons allowed three goals in the second half and extended their losing streak to seven games when on the road against the Sounders.
Loons
May 14, 2022
Minnesota United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) dribbles in front of Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, left, and midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro

Sounders' all-around success a blueprint for MLS and Loons

The Seattle Sounders are a formidable opponent for teams in and out of the MLS, something Loons coach Adrian Heath finds inspiring.
Loons
May 14, 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

Gameday preview: Loons looking to build on midweek victory

Despite missing out on a day of rest, the Loons hope momentum can see them through a tough away trip to the CCL winners.
Loons
May 13, 2022
Emanuel Reynoso (10) celebrated with teammates Joseph Rosales (8), Kervin Arriaga (33), Robin Lod (17) and Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) after breaking a

Reynoso's goal lifts Loons over Colorado, into round of 16 of U.S. Open Cup

With Minnesota United down to 10 men and the team's finishing prowess seemingly washed away by Wednesday's storm, Emanuel Reynoso took matters into his own hands.
Sports
May 12, 2022
Fans took shelter under an awning as a tornado warning came up during the Minnesota United-Colorado Rapids game.

Were you at the Twins or Loons game Wednesday? Here are ticket updates

The policies are different depending on which game you were attending. Your options and more information are here.
Loons
May 12, 2022
Allianz Field flooded during a storm on Wednesday. The game, tied 1-1 in the 18th minute, was suspended until Thursday.

Storm shuts down United's U.S. Open Cup match, will resume today

The night started with two quick goals in Minnesota United's U.S. Open Cup match with Colorado Rapids at Allianz Field. It ended with a game abandoned at Allianz Lake.
Loons
May 11, 2022
Everton’s Vitaliy Mykolenko, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Leicester City in a Premier League match Sunday.

Loons to play Premier League's famed Everton at Allianz in July

Formed in 1878, Everton Football Club was has competed in England's top division for a record 118 seasons. Loons coach Adrian Heath played there for six seasons.
Loons
May 11, 2022
Everton’s Demarai Gray, left, challenged for the ball with Leicester’s Youri Tielemans during the English Premier League match Sunday.

Soccer summer at Allianz Field gets bigger with Everton-Loons friendly

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath scored 94 goals in his eight years as a player at Everton. One of those goals lives forever.
Loons
May 10, 2022
Colorado Rapids defender Lalas Abubakar, left, tackled Loons midfielder Franco Fragapane during an April 16 MLS match at Allianz Field, won 3-1 by the

Gameday preview: Loons face Colorado in U.S. Open Cup

Minnesota United will use a mixture of starters and backups, coach Adrian Heath said, in its round of 32 matchup.
Loons
May 7, 2022
Minnesota United’s Bongokuhle Hlongwane worked against the FC Cincinnati defense on Saturday night at Allianz Field.

Loons give up stoppage time goal, lose 1-0 to FC Cincinnati

Brandon Vazquez scored a tap-in goal as Cincinnati won its third straight game for the first time in club history.
Loons
May 7, 2022
Adrien Hunou, shown in an October 2021 game, started at striker for Minnesota United on Saturday against Cincinnati FC.

Trapp returns to Loons' starting lineup; Amarilla, Lod are out

Adrien Hunou started at striker against FC Cincinnati as the Minnesota United attack took on a different look.
Loons
May 6, 2022
Minnesota United’s Kemar Lawrence has six goals and 10 assists in 148 career MLS matches.

Loons' Lawrence shows why he's started his whole career

Veteran defender Kemar Lawrence's place with Minnesota United now is defined after Wednesday's trade sent Chase Gasper to the LA Galaxy.
Loons
May 6, 2022
Robin Lod, who leads Minnesota United with three goals this season, was ill Friday but is expected to play Saturday against Cincinnati.

Loons vs. Cincinnati preview: Lod, Amarilla expected to be ready to play

The two attackers missed training Friday, but coach Adrian Heath said he expected them to be available for Saturday's game.
Loons
May 5, 2022
Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper, back, competed against Sporting Kansas City on Sept. 13, 2020.

Heath calls Loons decision to trade Gasper the 'right thing to do'

The Loons and L.A. Galaxy struck a deal a year in the making on Wednesday.
Loons
May 5, 2022
Chase Gasper was Minnesota United’s starting left back for most of his first three MLS seasons.

Loons trade left back Gasper to LA Galaxy for 2023 salary cap money

Chase Gasper, 26, hasn't played yet this season because of a concussion sustained in preseason and a month he spent in the league's treatment program.
Randball
May 5, 2022
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair reacts after making multiple saves in a row during a win in April.

Given opportunity, Loons' St. Clair has been best goalkeeper in MLS

The Loons keeper has the best save percentage and is among the league leaders in goals allowed per 90 minutes.
Loons
May 3, 2022
Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson faced Nashville SC on March 5 and then injured himself in practice last Friday.

Loons plan no moves as transfer window closes

Teams have called, but Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath doesn't "think anything will be happening."