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Sports
Bayer Leverkusen wins first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign
It's ''Neverkusen'' no more.
Sports
Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool
With a certain inevitability, Manchester City is suddenly in charge of the Premier League title race.
Sports
All to play for in Champions League quarterfinals as Mbappe looks to rekindle form for PSG
Eighteen goals. Talking points aplenty. And, crucially, all four matchups still very much alive.
Loons
Analysis: Goal-line technology might have helped Minnesota United
A couple of close calls vs. Houston were determined not to be Loons goals, but MLS lacks the technology that could make it much easier to determine if a shot crossed the line.
Loons
Goal in 77th minute sends Houston Dynamo to victory over Minnesota United
Sebastian Kowalczyk's long-range strike assured the visitors walked out with a 2-1 victory Saturday night at Allianz Field.
Sports
Ryan Reynolds celebrates 'ride of our lives' as Wrexham gains promotion to English 3rd division
The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham.
Loons
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Loons
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
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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- Bayer Leverkusen's record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League
- Iraq qualifies for Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament with win over Indonesia at U23 Asian Cup
- Tim Howard, last in line of top American goalkeepers, enters U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame
- Champions League is being expanded, but Italy and Germany will benefit over England next season
- Soccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports court
- Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg
- PSG defender Lucas Hernández injured in Champions League semifinal first leg at Dortmund
- Mbappé leads full-strength PSG at Dortmund in Champions League semifinal
- Retired U.S. soccer star Carli Lloyd announces she and her husband are expecting baby in October
- Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to expand stadium capacity to 55,000
