The Teemu Pukki era with the Loons has ended with fond memories from 2023, but not so much from 2024.
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Man United boss Ruben Amorim thinks this might be the worst team in the club’s history
Ruben Amorim delivered a withering assessment of his Manchester United team after its latest loss, admitting it might be the ‘’worst’' side in the club’s storied history.
January 19, 2025
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Minnesota United, amid a frigid training camp, prepares to separate from its highest-paid player
A transfer of striker Teemu Pukki to a Finnish power is on the verge of completion and would free up valuable roster positions.
January 18, 2025
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Loons will play international friendly against Bundesliga’s Holstein Kiel
The exhibition match is set for July 7 at Allianz Field during the middle of Minnesota United’s MLS season.
January 17, 2025
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Minnesota United signs stalwart Trapp with a top striker maybe next
The MLS offseason goes quickly, but the Loons are a much more stable operation than at this time last year.
January 9, 2025
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Messi and Inter Miami to face Minnesota United on May 10 at Allianz Field
The Loons announced their 2025 schedule on Thursday, and one highlight is their first chance to face Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
December 19, 2024
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Minnesota United selects Kipp Keller in MLS Re-Entry Draft
The center back was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft.
December 13, 2024
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How can the Loons compete with the best in the West? Continuity, for starters.
By the time LA Galaxy hoisted the MLS Cup, it was clear to Minnesota’s new regime how far the Loons need to go.
December 11, 2024
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Analysis: The Loons' first moves of the offseason keep roster largely intact
The Loons picked up their 2025 options on Dayne St. Clair, Tani Oluwaseyi, Hassani Dotson and Bongokuhle Hlongwane -- each a candidate for a contract extension.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
November 27, 2024
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Analysis: Despite ‘sour taste’ from season-ending loss, Loons accomplished much
Said coach Eric Ramsay about his first season with Minnesota United: “I know when the dust settles, we’ll look back with a real sense of satisfaction."
AuthoredJon Marthaler
November 25, 2024
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Minnesota United’s season ends in Western Conference semifinals with 6-2 loss to Galaxy
The Loons had given up two goals in their previous seven matches, but the high-powered Galaxy scored three in each half against them.
November 25, 2024
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Analysis: Minnesota United’s rookie coach Ramsay leads team back from the abyss
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.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
November 23, 2024
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Neal: Loons will have no trouble walking into LA and making Galaxy fans cry
Despite being tormented by the Galaxy over the years, this version of the Loons has a chance to return to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2020.
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIINovember 23, 2024