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Reusse: With new pressing tactics, Loons fans could be in for a fun season
Minnesota United's home opener featured a Liverpool-style, high-intensity press that left even Patrick Reusse begrudgingly entertained.
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Minnesota United vs. Columbus preview: Home opener features MLS Cup champs
It's set to be a mix of new and old at Allianz Field, with former Minnesota United mainstay Christian Ramirez playing for the Crew and young Loons eyeing more playing time.
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Youngest Loons firmly in the mix for Saturday's home opener
The Loons return to Allianz Field to play defending champs Columbus after getting key late-game production from four up-and-comers at Austin.
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Loons' new soccer boss discusses Ramsay hiring and more
In Khaled El-Ahmad's first media availability since joining the Loons, the sporting director laid out his vision for the team's tactics, youth movement and ... Olive Garden?
Loons
Loons' Reynoso, Hlongwane doubtful for home opener vs. Columbus
The Loons will face defending MLS champion Columbus on Saturday at Allianz Field without Bongokuhle Hlongwane and likely without Emanuel Reynoso.
Loons
Minnesota United officially announce Eric Ramsay as coach
The Loons made a formal announcement days after the former Manchester United assistant signed a contract to join the MLS team.
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Loons open MLS season with thrilling 2-1 victory in Austin
The Loons, playing without a permanent head coach, dominated the first half, then held on fiercely at the end.
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Loons begin new season Saturday after big changes at the top
New sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad hired Eric Ramsay as head coach, but interim coach Cameron Knowles will lead the team in the opener at Austin.
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Five Minnesota United players to watch in 2024
The Loons have a mix of young and old looking to bounce back from last year's 10-13-11 finish, along with some new faces.
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New Loons coach Ramsay signs contract, making his hiring official
After firing Adrian Heath late last season, the Loons replaced him with Manchester United assistant coach Eric Ramsay.
Loons
Injured Reynoso to miss Minnesota United's season opener Saturday
The Loons open their season without their best player after a knee injury kept him out of preseason friendlies.
Sports
Lionel Messi gets an assist, Inter Miami opens MLS season with 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake
Lionel Messi had two Real Salt Lake defenders on either side of him, two more a few yards in front of him. He quickly tapped the ball away from them all with his left foot, to a spot where only teammate Robert Taylor could reach.
Loons
Ten things to know about Minnesota United's leading coaching candidate
Eric Ramsay, an assistant coach for Manchester United, is a former pro soccer player from Wales who has worked his way through the coaching ranks.
Loons
Five MLS story lines: Messi's return, Columbus Crew's title defense, etc.
The new MLS season kicks off Wednesday, with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami facing Real Salt Lake. Minnesota United opens Saturday.
Loons
Minnesota United expected to hire youngest coach in MLS
The Loons have targeted Manchester United assistant coach Eric Ramsay, 32, to become the second head coach in its history, according to multiple media reports in the U.S. and England.
Loons
Loons wrap up preseason with scoreless draw vs. Charlotte
The Loons went 1-1-1 in three games at the Coachella Valley Invitational and now prepare to begin the regular season Saturday at Austin.
Sports
Minnesota Aurora announces their new regular season schedule
The Aurora went undefeated in regular season play for their first two seasons and open a new campaign on the road, May 23.
Gophers
Gophers gymnastics team edged by Michigan for first loss of season
Also: The Gophers softball team rallied for a walk-off victory over Santa Barbara.
Sports
Haaland and De Bruyne back in tandem as City keeps the pressure on Liverpool in EPL title race
Watch out, Premier League. The competition's most lethal attacking combination is back in tandem.
Gophers
Mahomes' fiancee part of NWSL expansion team ownership in KC
The National Women's Soccer League is returning to Kansas City after an ownership group led by local businesspeople that includes the fiancee of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was awarded an expansion franchise Monday.
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