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Loons
Minnesota United CEO Ballard says GM El-Ahmad will be worth the wait
Loons General Manager Khaled El-Ahmad is under contract with an English club through next summer, which could affect the timeline for the hiring of a new head coach.
Gophers
Former Gophers runner Lawrence sets world record in 50-mile race
Charlie Lawrence's pending world mark came at the Tunnel Hill 50-mile in Illinois.
Loons
Minnesota United returning to Coachella Valley Invitational in February
The Loons will play exhibition games in California, as they did last preseason in MLS' version of spring training.
Loons
Loons hire Khaled El-Ahmad from England as chief soccer officer
The Loons filled their vacant general manager's post with Khaled El-Ahmad, who had been CEO and Sporting Director for Barnsley in England's League One.
Loons
Quickest offseason in sports: 11 dates to know for Minnesota United
The Loons are in a holding pattern now, preparing to hire a new general manager and a new coach. But once things get moving, a lot will happen fast.
Sports
Messi's Ballon d'Or will be celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition vs. NYCFC on Nov. 10
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play an exhibition match on Nov. 10 to celebrate him winning his eighth Ballon d'Or.
High Schools
Pine Island/Zumbrota-Mazeppa, SPA reach 1A boys soccer final
The title game won't include top seed St. Cloud Cathedral, which suffered its first loss of 2023.
High Schools
Goal in 99th minute sends top seed Orono to Class 2A boys soccer final
The Spartans defeated DeLaSalle when Lisle Cherwien scored during the second overtime.
High Schools
Path to 3A boys soccer final goes to OT for Wayzata, Maple Grove
Wayzata defeated Woodbury on a penalty kick, and Maple Grove turned back Park of Cottage Grove with a rally and overtime finish.
High Schools
St. Paul Academy takes out the top seed in Class 1A girls soccer semifinals
Sawyer Bollinger Danielson scored three second-half goals, propelling the Spartans past Providence Academy.
High Schools
Holy Angels and Benilde-St. Margaret's roll into Class 2A girls soccer final
The Stars surged away from Totino-Grace in the semifinals, and the Red Knights routed Winona.
High Schools
The Class 3A girls soccer final looks like this: Perfect vs. nearly perfect
Edina defeated Andover in a semifinal and remains undefeated. Wayzata topped Maple Grove and has one loss — to Edina.
Holy Angels, Benilde-St. Margaret's reach Class 2A girls soccer final
The Stars surged away from Totino-Grace in the semifinals, and the Red Knights routed Winona.
High Schools
24 who stood out: Meet the 2023 All-Metro boys soccer teams
After considering the regular season and hearing from coaches, we present the metro's top two dozen players.
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.
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- Colombia draws Brazil 1-1 and will play Panama in quarterfinals while Seleção face Uruguay
- Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up a Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands
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- Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years
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