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Loons
Loons ride MLS popularity wave, crediting 'Messi effect'
Messi's performance in the Leagues Cup for Inter Miami has electrified MLS since the last time Minnesota United played a league home game.
Loons
Loons preview: Hlongwane's status a game-day decision
Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Minnesota United's leading goal scorer, has an injured knee and his status is in doubt for Sunday's game against Seattle.
Sports
In praise of Twins, Lynx; a visit with Minnesota United's Adrian Heath
On Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand notes two of the best wins of the season for the Twins and Lynx. And he is joined by Loons manager Adrian Heath for a wide-ranging soccer discussion.
Loons
Minnesota United gets good news on Hlongwane's knee injury
Bongokuhle Hlongwane, who has scored 15 goals across all competitions for Minnesota United this season, had an MRI that showed no damage.
Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar's trip to World Cup funded by Qatar government, disclosure shows
Omar, an outspoken human rights advocate, took the trip funded by the country that has been widely criticized for human rights abuses.
Loons
Gregus scores in Minnesota United return, Loons beat NYCFC 2-0
Gregus replaced an injured Hlongwane and scored shortly after halftime.
Loons
Loons hope to use Leagues Cup as springboard to MLS playoffs
After reaching the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, Minnesota United returns to MLS action Sunday night at New York City FC.
Loons
Hlongwane leads Loons back into MLS play vs. New York City
Minnesota United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane has 15 goals this season, the most in club history.
Loons
Ján Gregus gives Minnesota United a familiar face to bolster the midfield
Minnesota United acquired Jan Gregus from Nashville SC, then lost to that team in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. Greguš couldn't play in that game but can return for the Loons on Sunday at New York City FC.
Loons
Loons have no answer after red card, fall to Nashville in Leagues Cup
Minnesota United's Leagues Cup run ended Friday with a resounding 5-0 quarterfinal loss at Nashville.
Loons
Minnesota United finds best form in pressure-packed Leagues Cup
Next up for the Loons is a Leagues Cup quarterfinal Friday at Nashville for a spot in the final four of the 47-team tournament.
Loons
Loons face fellow MLS club Nashville in Leagues Cup
Both teams reached the round of 16 by defeating a Liga MX team on penalty kicks.
Sports
Women's World Cup: Where to watch, scores, schedule, latest news
The Women's World Cup runs from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. Here's where you can get all the information to keep up with the competition.
Loons
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.
Sports
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.
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