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High Schools
24 who shined bright: Meet the 2023 All-Metro girls soccer teams
The season played out and coaches weighed in, leading to this list of the top two dozen girls high school players in the metro.
High Schools
Girls soccer Metro Player of the Year: Notes on her wrist reveal what drives her
The 2023 winner scored 37 goals for an undefeated team and stood tallest at the biggest moments.
High Schools
Boys soccer Metro Player of the Year: Stadium fence didn't have a chance
The 2023 winner also was unswayed by defenders, producing 28 goals and 13 assists his senior season.
Sports
French league game at Marseille postponed after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso injured in team bus attack
Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered a head injury as the team bus came under attack from fans throwing projectiles, forcing the postponement of the French league soccer game at Marseille on Sunday.
Sports
Jagger watches Barcelona wear Stones logo in 'clasico' but Beatles fan Bellingham gets Madrid winner
Barcelona aligned with the Rolling Stones for Saturday's "clasico" soccer game against Real Madrid when Mick Jagger showed up to see the home team wear special jerseys featuring the iconic logo of his legendary rock group before a Beatles fan had the last laugh.
Loons
Minnesota United roster analysis: Decisions about players must be made
The Loons will have a new coach, and likely a new general manager, tasked with deciding which of Heath's acquisitions remain in the team's plans.
Loons
No Heath, no playoffs: Where do the Loons go next?
For the first time in its MLS tenure, the team will look for a new coach and general manager on top of the usual offseason roster shuffling.
Loons
Loons' season, MLS playoff streak end with 3-1 loss to Sporting KC
Michael Boxall scored the Loons' lone goal on a free-kick header — not near enough for a team that needed to win to reach the playoffs.
Loons
MLS playoff pairings
There will be 18 teams in the expanded MLS playoffs, but Minnesota United isn't one of them.
Loons
Loons vs. Sporting Kansas City preview: Both teams fighting for playoffs berth
Jerry Zgoda's analysis: An 0-7 regular-season record at Children's Mercy Park doesn't bode well for the Loons.
Loons
Reynoso's Loons future is still bright despite Heath firing
In his first session with reporters since Adrian Heath was fired, Emanuel Reynoso spoke positively Friday about his future with the Loons.
Loons
Eight-month MLS season has come down to one game for Loons
Minnesota United can advance to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the fifth straight year, but they need a win at Kansas City and help from another team.
Loons
What are Minnesota United's playoff chances, and how can they get in?
The Loons enter their final regular-season game — Saturday night at Sporting Kansas City — needing a win and help from other teams to make the MLS postseason.
Loons
Loons get healthier, still cling to slim playoff hope
Midfielder Joseph Rosales could play the regular-season finale if his hamstring recovers in time, interim coach Sean McAuley said.
Loons
Loons rebound in a big way, beating LA Galaxy 5-2 in McAuley's debut
Playing for the first time since Adrian Heath was fired, Teemu Pukki scored four times to keep the Loons' MLS playoff hopes alive.
Loons
Heath out as Minnesota United coach amid late-season freefall
The Loons fired Adrian Heath, the only head coach they have ever had as an MLS team, and replaced him with assistant Sean McAuley for the regular season's final two games.
Loons
Minnesota United home game not on Apple TV due to Allianz Field strike
Allianz Field in-house gameday staff picketed outside and struck seeking their first collectively bargained contract.
Loons
Loons' inability to score at home helped doom Heath
Soccer insider: The Loons have created plenty of scoring chances at Allianz Field but cash in at a historically low rate.
Randball
Gradually, then suddenly: Heath's firing takes same path as local peers
Adrian Heath, the Loons' only manager since their move to Major League Soccer in 2017, was fired Friday. Here's how his firing followed the path of Glen Mason, Brad Childress, Mike Yeo and others.
Sports
Twins vs. Astros ALDS preview and the downfall of Minnesota United
Phil Miller joins the Daily Delivery podcast to preview the Twins series with the Astros, then Michael Rand talks about the Loons frustrating play.
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