Soccer

Complete coverage of Minnesota United, Minnesota Aurora, the MLS and World Cup soccer. Latest scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Sports
April 18

PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success

Tabitha Chawinga wasn't always a prolific scorer. The Paris Saint-Germain star played goalkeeper in rural Malawi as a young girl.
Sports
April 18

The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver

The tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large.
Sports
April 18

Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress

Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.
Sports
April 17

Vinícius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinals match against Man City

Vinícius Junior was taken off injured in the Champions League quarterfinals second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Sports
April 17

Real Madrid beats Man City 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City's brief hold on the Champions League.
Sports
April 17

Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Joshua Kimmich's header powered Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
Sports
April 16

Dortmund digs deep to beat Atlético 4-2 and reach Champions League semifinals with 5-4 aggregate win

Marcel Sabitzer scored late and set up two goals to send Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League semifinals with a helter-skelter 4-2 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.
Sports
April 16

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Playing with an extra man for more than an hour, Paris Saint-Germain rallied against Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals.
Sports
April 15

Vegas, US tour and more signings: Wrexham has plenty of fun and work ahead after latest promotion

Wrexham and its Hollywood owners are halfway to the promised land.
Sports
April 14

Bayer Leverkusen wins first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

It's ''Neverkusen'' no more.
Sports
April 14
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool,

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
April 14

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
April 13
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod heads the ball in front of a Houston Dynamo counterpart Saturday night during the Loons' 2-1 home loss.

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
April 13
Houston defender Micael celebrates his first-half goal against Minnesota United with teammate Latif Blessing on Saturday night in St. Paul.

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.
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.