Golden Gopher Review, Week 2
Gophers only match last week was their second Border Battle of the season as they faced NDSU in Fargo.
Ashle Paige
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Loons acquire Maurice Malone from SK Sturm Graz
26 year old German forward Maurice Malone joins Minnesota United following playing three of the last four seasons in the Austrian Bundesliga
Tommie Men's Soccer opens season with tough loss and gritty draw
St. Thomas men's soccer opened their 2026 season this past week, with a pair of games against Detroit Mercy and Green Bay.
Loons win feels "F***ing Great" says Knowles
Minnesota United routed San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday on the back of five goals and a solid defensive performance.
Bonanza of goals leads Loons to a 5–1 win over Earthquakes
Kelvin Yeboah put up a brace in four minutes as just two of five goals the Loons scored in NorCal
Loons head to San Jose for the second time in 2026
MNUFC heads to NorCal to face a struggling San Jose side in a must win match for the Loons if they hope to make the playoffs.
Training Tidbits: Couple of knocks and Khaled El-Ahmad
Khaled El-Ahmad is leaving the North Star State for the Lone Star State and a few players have picked up some knocks
Loons get the better chances, but can't capitalise against Atlanta
MNUFC put up 2.00 xG against Atlanta United, but only scored a single goal on Wednesday night
Chances a plenty for MNUFC, but one goal was not enough
A struggling Atlanta United squad played the spoiler in St. Paul on Wednesday night, taking a big three points back to the Peach State
Loons host Atlanta in 10 year in MLS anniversary match
Tonight is a special night for supporters, the club, and even for some reporters
Training Tidbits: 10 year MLS anniversary match
MNUFC is set to celebrate their team of the decade tomorrow against Atlanta United, here's the highlights from the last pre-match training session.
Golden Gopher Review, Week 1
Minnesota Gopher soccer is officially back for the 2026 season and the Maroon and Gold have started off the season hot. A blowout season opening win followed by forcing a draw with a top twenty team has been a great start for a team that failed to make the Big
Mingo Monday: One week, two matches, and four points
Madison's two matches went very well for the 'Mingos last week and manager Matt Glaeser won Coach of the Month
Minnesota Soccer Mailbag: College soccer is here!
There was a lot of news in Minnesota soccer this past week and even more events coming up next week.
Loons attack needs work, but four goals in two matches is a start
Minnesota United haven't been consistent in scoring this season, but four goals in two matches is a good start for the Loons.
Gophers dominate second half, to force draw with #19 Georgia
Minnesota pulled back from down 1–0 at the break to force a 1–1 draw with #19 Georgia