Loons coach Eric Ramsay and players know it’s early, but the team started playing like this by the end of last season.
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In the CONCACAF Nations League Finals last weekend in Los Angeles, the U.S. lost to Panama and Canada, again. Not only did the U.S. fail, nobody was in the stands to see it.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
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Analysis: Loons' scoring leader shows again the right spot matters as much as the right shot
In a draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday, Kelvin Yeboah scored with a simple and familiar ploy: “He’s in the right position at the right time.”
AuthoredJon Marthaler
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Minnesota United endures a draw with LA Galaxy that was moments from being a victory
The Loons, reminiscent of a week previous, gave up a goal in the 90th minute after taking a lead in the 87th.
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Loons take analytics much more seriously than the numbers would have you believe
The Loons' statistical department has ranked toward the bottom of MLS, but they’re catching up fast.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
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Podcast: Ex-Gophers dominate tourney; A conversation with Minnesota United’s Eric Ramsay
Host Michael Rand starts with the dominance of Pharrel Payne (Texas A&M) and Elijah Hawkins (Texas Tech) on the first day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Minnesota United soccer manager Eric Ramsay joins the show
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Analysis: Thousands of tickets remain for Messi's scheduled visit to Minnesota in May. Why?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are slated to play the Loons on May 10, but fans are proceeding cautiously in case the star attraction doesn’t play.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
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Analysis: Loons are unreserved about their frustration after reserves preside over flop at KC
Commonly calm, manager Eric Ramsay was among the angry after Minnesota United gave up three goals once changes were made.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
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Minnesota United turns a comfortable lead into a regrettable draw at Sporting Kansas City
The Loons, a team working to establish a defensive reputation, scored the first three goals and gave up the last three.
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Here’s a twist: Sporting KC might want to follow Minnesota United’s lead this time
The Loons have gradually rebuilt since the firing of coach Adrian Heath, while Sporting KC sputters under respected coach Peter Vermes.
AuthoredJon Marthaler
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Loons midfielder Dotson addresses trade demand publicly for first time
“It’s a business, you know?” Minnesota United’s Hassani Dotson said Tuesday. “So if it’s business on their end, I’m just here to play soccer.”
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