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Loons
Minnesota United has little room for error heading into Saturday's game at last-place San Jose
San Jose is coming off a 3-2 loss to the LA Galaxy and tied third-place Dallas 1-1 before that.
Sports
Gophers lose to Michigan in soccer at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
The Wolverines scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute.
Loons
Loons sign star Reynoso to three-year extension, with option for 2026
The time is right to lock up midfielder Emanuel Reynoso, said coach Adrian Heath, adding that he has the potential to be an MVP-caliber player in Major League Soccer.
Loons
Minnesota United clinging to final playoff spot with two games remaining
The Loons have players coming back from international play and from injury for Saturday's critical match at San Jose.
Randball
As Bally Sports app readies for Monday launch, does chaos loom?
It has been a volatile time for regional sports networks and cord-cutting fans who want to watch them. One solution arrives Monday for Minnesota fans and brings with it a new set of questions.
Loons
Playoff math, injury updates on Lod and Reynoso, Heath on the Queen
As an England native, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said he has been "incredibly proud" of the tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Variety
Minnesota's Aurora soccer team is a grassroots success story
Meet Andrea Yoch, the woman who helped bring the women's preprofessional soccer team to town.
Loons
Winless streak reaches five games for Loons with 4-1 loss at Sporting KC
Sporting KC scored first-half goals in the 31st, 41st and 45th minutes to take control.
Loons
Loons get Fragapane back for Saturday's game at Sporting KC
Despite likely missing the playoffs, Sporting KC has played well of late, and the Loons will be without Emanuel Reynoso.
Stage & Arts
Former UnitedHealth Group CEO Bill McGuire marries soccer and art
A 12-foot-tall bronze sculpture at Allianz Field offers fans another look into the meaning of soccer.
Loons
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Lod unlikely, Reynoso suspended for Loons' next clash vs. Sporting KC
Robin Lod is "looking doubtful" for Saturday's game, but he might travel during the two-week international break to play for Finland.
Loons
Loons draw with LAFC; star Reynoso suspended for next match
Minnesota United broke a string of three matches without scoring to take the lead before LAFC rallied and a yellow card knocked Emanuel Reynoso out of Saturday's game.
Gallery: Minnesota United ties LAFC at home
The Loons used Brent Kallman's first-half goal to tie Los Angeles FC 1-1 at Allianz Field on Tuesday night.
High Schools
This Twin Cities goalkeeper doubles as a goal-scorer for her No. 1 team
Chloe Sandness, the goalkeeper for Academy of Holy Angels, has scored twice for the Stars on free kicks, once from 50 yards out — and then from 70.
Minnesota United earns draw with LAFC; star midfielder Emanuel Reynoso suspended for next match
Minnesota United broke a string of three matches without scoring to take the lead before LAFC rallied and a yellow card knocked Emanuel Reynoso out of Saturday's game.
Loons
Minnesota United-LAFC game preview
The Loons try to break out of their three-game losing streak in which they have not scored a goal.
Loons
Minnesota United needs a turnaround against first-place LAFC
The Loons are coming off three consecutive shutout losses and face the top team in the Western Conference on Tuesday night at Allianz Field.
Loons
Loons fall 1-0 to Portland, shut out for third consecutive game
Minnesota United hasn't scored a goal since a 2-1 home victory over Houston on Aug. 27.
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