The Loons were in a freefall, but 33-year-old coach Eric Ramsay pushed all the right buttons on the way to Sunday’s MLS Western Conference semifinal vs. LA Galaxy.
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Analysis: Loons employees heckled team to help prepare for penalty shootout
Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay got creative to help his players get ready for Game 1 against Real Salt Lake. His team delivered.
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Analysis: Loons playoff series has penalty kicks written all over it
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