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Loons
Loons score early, but it's all downhill from there in 5-1 loss at Los Angeles FC
Hassani Dotson tallied an early goal for Minnesota United, but the Loons were then run over and fell 5-1 at LAFC in a loss that further damaged their playoff hopes.
Loons
Pukki could be the answer to Loons' long, fruitless striker search
The Loons have had a revolving door of players who were signed to score but came up empty too many times.
Sports
David Beckham reflects on his soccer career, mental health and meeting Posh Spice in Netflix doc
David Beckham delves back into the hateful treatment he received following his infamous 1998 World Cup red card — and its impact on him — in a new Netflix documentary series pegged to the 10th anniversary of his retirement.
Loons
Loons suffer another blown lead at home, settle for draw with San Jose
Saturday night's 1-1 result left the Loons in 11th place in the Western Conference, three points out of the final playoff spot — now just with three games to go, two of which are on the road.
Loons ties 1-1 with the San Jose Earthquakes
The Minnesota United played the San Jose Earthquakes at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Loons
Why Dotson is the Loons' best player of late
Dotson has bounced back from major knee surgery and looked comfortable at multiple positions.
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Injured Loons star Reynoso questionable for San Jose game
Emanuel Reynoso has a thigh injury and did not practice again Tuesday, but Loons coach Adrian Heath said Reynoso "feels better by the day."
Loons
Loons again give up too much after halftime, fall 2-1 to St. Louis City
After St. Louis City made a slew of second-half subs, the first-year expansion team went to work in beating the Loons.
Loons
Loons in crunch time with Reynoso 'day-to-day'
The Loons have fallen out of a playoff spot heading into Saturday night's home game against St. Louis City.
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Reeling Loons face pivotal game against best-in-the-West St. Louis
The Loons are winless in their last four and sit one point outside the playoffs.
Loons
Heath cites 'stupid decisions' as Loons collapse late in loss to Galaxy
Minnesota United dropped under the nine-team playoff line and into 10th place in the Western Conference with Wednesday night's 4-3 loss to the L.A. Galaxy.
Loons
Loons look to extend four-game unbeaten streak vs. L.A. Galaxy
The Loons, fighting to make the playoffs, travel to face the L.A. Galaxy, which sits in 13th place in the Western Conference.
Loons
Five difference makers in the Loons' MLS playoff push
The Loons have six regular-season games remaining, starting Wednesday at the L.A. Galaxy.
High Schools
Highland Park, Central soccer teams invited to Allianz Field for Saint Paul Cup
Via the Saint Paul Cup, those schools' boys and girls teams will be the latest prep programs to compete in the facility.
Loons
Loons lament missed call on SKC ahead of winning goal: 'Who didn't see it?'
To the dismay of Loons players, Gadi Kinda's goal in the 84th minute was the difference Saturday night at Allianz Field.
Loons
Loons return three players for matchup with Sporting Kansas City
The Loons' Teemu Pukki, Joseph Rosales and Sang Bin Jeong missed last Saturday's 1-1 draw with New England because they were on international duty
Loons
Loons find a defensive groove to bolster their stretch run
The Loons have surrendered just four goals combined over the past seven games, going 3-0-4 in that stretch entering Saturday's home game vs. Sporting Kansas City.
Loons
Watch how Minnesota United players 'de-stress' at practice: rescue puppies
The Loons received a visit Wednesday from Ruff Start Rescue out of Princeton, Minn. It was part of a promotion heading into Saturday's game against Sporting Kansas City.
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