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Minnesota United falls 2-0 at Philadelphia for first loss of the season
The Loons dropped to 3-1-1 after appearing to score an equalizer in the 82nd minute, but forward Tani Oluwaseyi was called offside.
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Can Minnesota United keep pace as one of the best in MLS?
The Loons are back from their international break but won't have star Emanuel Reynoso for Saturday's match at Philadelphia.
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Loons win friendly vs. St Patrick's; reserve team wins in U.S. Open Cup
The MNUFC2 reserve team wins in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup while the Minnesota United first team tops St. Patrick's Athletic in friendly at home.
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Loons send two teams into action across the Midwest on Wednesday
MNUFC2 opens the U.S. Open Cup in Chicago, while the first team plays a friendly against St. Patrick's, from suburban Dublin.
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Ramsay makes debut, celebrates his 'Wonderwall' moment
Newly hired Eric Ramsay had a successful coaching debut with the Loons, who are undefeated through four games.
Sports
FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women's World Cup year
FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino's base salary 33% last year to lift his total pay package to more than 4.13 million Swiss francs ($4.67 million), soccer's governing body said in its financial report.
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Multilingual Ramsay connects with new Loons team in their own words
Eric Ramsay can speak English, French and Spanish and he's conversant in a few more. It's helped the new Loons coach get off to a quick start in team bonding.
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Stars aligned for Ramsay to become new Loons coach
Eric Ramsay said he spent the time between being hired and meeting the players learning everything he could about Minnesota United.
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Minnesota United keeps Knowles as assistant coach under Ramsay
After starting the season 2-0-1 with Cameron Knowles as interim coach, the Loons rewarded him Monday with an assistant position on new coach Eric Ramsay's staff.
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Loons top Orlando 3-2 with Hlongwane's stoppage-time goal
Making his season debut, Bongokuhle Hlongwane entered as a substitute and sent the Loons home winners with a goal in the 96th minute.
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Minnesota United's Emanuel Reynoso to miss third game in a row to start season
Loons interim coach Cameron Knowles said the star midfielder won't play at Orlando on Saturday but should be back next week.
Sports
Minnesota Aurora's Lukic to depart at the end of March
The team's sporting director and coach has accepted a position with U.S. Soccer.
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USWNT to play Korea Republic at Allianz Field on June 4
This will be the third trip to Minnesota for the U.S. Women's National soccer team, and the first to feature their new head coach Emma Hayes.
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'God be with the ball.' Stoppage time goal gives Loons a draw
Tani Oluwaseyi's whirling shot in the 94th minute of Minnesota United's home opener pushed the Loons to a 1-1 draw with Columbus.
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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?
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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.
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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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