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Loons advance on penalties in Leagues Cup victory over Toluca
The Loons played the final 23 minutes down a man after midfielder Hassani Dotson received his second yellow card of the game. They'll play Friday in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Minnesota United advances on penalties in Leagues Cup victory over Toluca
The Loons played the final 23 minutes down a man after midfielder Hassani Dotson received his second yellow card of the game. They'll play Friday in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
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Five teams to watch at the World Cup with the U.S. women eliminated
If you're tempted to tune out on the Women's World Cup after the elimination of the United States, hold on for a minute.
Loons
Skill, theatrics, trash talk. St. Clair uses them all to defend penalty kicks
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has disrupted shooters with hugs, taunts and touching the soccer ball before they kick — whatever it takes to interrupt a player's focus.
Loons
Hlongwane, Reynoso lead Loons into Leagues Cup round of 16
Minnesota United has scored nine goals in its three Leagues Cup games, led by Hlongwane's six tallies. They face Club Deportivo Toluca on Tuesday night.
Sports
Where does U.S. women's soccer go after worst World Cup ever?
A new coach, better tactics and the next generation of leaders could all be part of the path forward after a historically early exit.
Sports
Watch the controversial — but correct — call that ended the USA-Sweden match
U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher argued she had saved Lina Hurtig's penalty kick, but after a review by the Video Assist Referee, Sweden was awarded the winning goal.
Loons
Hlongwane puts on a show as Loons top Columbus, advance in Leagues Cup
Minnesota United's rising right-wing star stayed as hot as any player in the tournament — even Lionel Messi. He scored twice in an epic 4-3 shootout win.
Sports
Is World Cup proof U.S. is falling behind in women's soccer?
The U.S. has always counted on individual quality and a winning mentality to carry the team to titles. But that may no longer be enough.
Loons
Loons add Bristow to Leagues Cup roster for Columbus match
Fullback Ethan Bristow stands to get playing time against the Crew because of injuries and might even start.
Loons
When Boxall's absent, Loons recognize how fond they are of their defender
A player for Minnesota United since its first MLS season, Michael Boxall sat out two recent games and saw the evidence mount about how much the team misses him.
Loons
Gregus returns to Loons with midfielder Arriaga out for season
Kervin Arriaga has a meniscus tear in his right knee. His replacement is familiar, after 63 regular-season Loons appearances.
Sports
Inches from embarrassment, U.S. women advance in World Cup on tie
The Americans slipped through to the knockout round despite a listless 0-0 draw against Portugal — getting help from a Portugal player's shot that hit the goal post in the game's final minutes.
Loons
Loons to face Columbus Crew on Friday in Leagues Cup round of 32
Minnesota United learned what's next after Chicago faced Puebla on Monday night.
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Gallery: Minnesota United loses 3-2 to Chicago at Allianz Field
The Loons' Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored twice after a scoreless first half, but that wasn't enough against the Fire in a Leagues Cup match Thursday.
Loons
Despite Hlongwane's two second-half goals, Loons fall to Chicago
On a dark and stormy night at Allianz Field, Minnesota United couldn't overcome the Fire's second-half substitutions of Kei Kamara and Xherdan Shaqiri and their contributions in Chicago's 3-2 victory.
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Loons coach Heath sees MLS as 'viable alternative to Europe'
MLS' 8-6 record against Liga MX in the Leagues Cup underlines the improvement Adrian Heath has seen since he began coaching American soccer.
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Loons face former teammate Kemara, Chicago in Leagues Cup
The second of two group matches will pit the Loons against an MLS side coming off three straight wins.
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Playing one man short no problem for Loons in 4-0 Leagues Cup win
Emanuel Reynoso and Bongokuhle Hlongwane each scored two goals for Minnesota United, which played with only 10 men for most of the night after a red card for one of its key players.
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