Minnesota United Loons and Soccer News

Loons

April 9

Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi (14) has been making an impact off the bench.

Minnesota United analysis: Depth concerns balanced by 'Tani Time' hype

Four things to know: Referee's impact, Joseph Rosales' suspension, new look under Eric Ramsay and "Tani Time."

Loons

April 9

Minnesota United star Emanuel Reynoso, left, has played in only one of the team's six MLS matches this season.

Reynoso absent from Loons again, future with team uncertain

For the third time in less than two seasons, star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso is unexpectedly away from the team. Management issued a terse statement about his absence.

Loons

April 8

Minnesota Aurora FC hires Colette Montgomery as coach, sporting director

Colette Montgomery replaces Nicole Lukic as sporting director and coach for Minnesota Aurora FC.

Loons

April 7

Minnesota United forward Teemu Pukki (22) pounces on the counterattack with Real Salt Lake center back Justen Glad (15) in pursuit Saturday night at A

Oluwaseyi's late goal lifts Loons to 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

Tani Oluwaseyi's goal Saturday night was the Loons' fifth this season that came in the 87th minute or later.

Loons

April 5

Robin Lod, left, and Teemu Pukki are veteran players from Finland who have formed a bond on and off the field. (AP and Star Tribune photos)

Loons' Finns have a strong connection on and off the field

Whether it's home-cooked dinners or assisting on each other's goals, the bond between Teemu Pukki and Robin Lod has gotten stronger in Minnesota.

Loons

April 2

Michigan Stars midfielder Hunter Olson scored an insurance goal, bending a shot past veteran Minnesota United goalkeeper Clint Irwin, seen vs. Real Sa

Michigan Stars send MNUFC2 home from U.S. Open Cup in shutout

Outplayed much of Tuesday night, the Michigan Stars turned one of their few true chances into the only goal they would need when Sacko Konate scored during MNUFC's 2-0 defeat.

Loons

March 31

Forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane, pictured during a game March 16, and Minnesota United suffered their first MLS loss of the season Saturday, falling 2-0

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.

Loons

March 29

Minnesota United players celebrate the team's March 16 victory against Los Angeles FC.

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.

Loons

March 20

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.

Loons

March 19

Minnesota United's new coach, Eric Ramsay, celebrates his first victory last Saturday at Allianz Field.

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.

Loons

March 16

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

March 16

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.

Loons

March 15

Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay, left, and chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad are both multilingual.

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.

Loons

March 13

Eric Ramsay, left, is introduced as the new head coach of Minnesota United FC alongside chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad at Allianz Field on Wedne

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.

Loons

March 11

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.

Loons

March 9