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Loons midfielder Dotson relishes parenthood as his knee recovers
Dotson, now 25, was lost to a season-ending ACL injury in late April but plans to be full-go by January.
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Loons at Portland: Minnesota United hoping to bust slump amid injury troubles
Emanuel Reynoso is questionable and Franco Fragapane is serving a two-game suspension as the Loons face Western Conference rival Portland.
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Orlando City beats Sacramento Republic 3-0 for U.S. Open Cup title
Facundo Torres broke through with a goal in the 75th minute, then converted on a penalty to give Orlando City its first-ever trophy with a 3-0 victory over Sacramento Republic in the U.S. Open Cup final.
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Slumping Minnesota United needs to defend better, coach Heath says
The Loons have lost their past two games by identical 3-0 scores.
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Minnesota United suffers second consecutive 3-0 loss
The Loons played FC Dallas to a scoreless draw in the first half, but the floodgates opened on them early in the second.
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Reynoso leaves Loons game early with swollen ankle
Minnesota United star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso was subbed off in the 62nd minute.
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Loons have too much at stake Saturday to let Salt Lake loss linger
The Loons are clinging to third place in the Western Conference with six games remaining, starting with FC Dallas on Saturday at Allianz Field.
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Loons, FC Dallas fighting for prime playoff position in MLS' Western Conference
After beating FC Dallas away for the first time in May, the Loons could sweep them for the first time with a home win on Saturday.
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Reusse: Which Minnesota teams will see postseason success?
Patrick Reusse uses a lens of both optimism and objectivity in viewing local teams' chances of reaching their goals.
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Minnesota United lineup changes apparent in 3-0 loss at Real Salt Lake
With star playmaker Emanuel Reynoso home to rest and five other starting 11 adjustments made by coach Adrian Heath, the Loons were shut out for the first time since a 1-0 home loss to New York City FC on May 28.
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Loons turn to veteran Brent Kallman to step up
Bakaye Dibassy's season-ending injury has thrust Kallman into the starting lineup at center back, and he looks to uphold coach Adrian Heath's faith in him.
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Minnesota United at Real Salt Lake preview
The Loons, in third place in MLS' Western Conference, play at sixth-place Real Salt Lake on Wednesday and host fourth-place FC Dallas on Saturday.
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Key Loons defender Dibassy out for season, likely will miss start of 2023
Bakaye Dibassy ruptured his right quadricep muscle in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Houston.
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Loons' Dibassy suffers possibly serious leg injury
Minnesota United center back Bakaye Dibassy went down in the seventh minute Saturday against Houston, and coach Adrian Heath said "it doesn't look good."
Photos: Minnesota United beats Houston Dynamo 2-1
The Minnesota United FC faced the Houston Dynamo FC for an MLS game at Allianz Field in St. Paul on Saturday, August 27, 2022.
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Souhan: Reynoso, in more ways than one, leading the Loons' surge
Emanuel Reynoso has added scoring to his already-excellent passing
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Trailing until late, Loons rally with two goals to defeat Houston
Minnesota United's Luis Amarilla scored the winning goal in the 84th minute with a powerful right-foot volley off right back Alan Benitez's cross
Two late goals lift Minnesota United over Houston 2-1
Minnesota United's Luis Amarilla scored the winning goal in the 84th minute with a powerful right-foot volley off right back Alan Benitez's cross
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Loons newcomer finds a fit in Adrian Heath's system
Acquired from Paraguay's first division, Alan Benitez has played in five games for the Loons and started the past three. There's a reason he has fit in so quickly.
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Minnesota United vs. Houston preview: Loons look to continue strong play
The fourth-place Loons have lost only once in their past 10 games as they face the 13th-place Dynamo.
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