USL2: May (and early June) in the Heartland
The first month of League Two play has wrapped up and here is your monthly rundown on the Heartland of USL2.
Ashle Paige
Born and raised in "Greater" Minnesota, but now live in and love Minneapolis. Executive Director of Northland Media. Love cats, women's soccer, oh and I also cover MNUFC.
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USLW: May (and some of June) in the Heartland
Here is how has the season gone so far for the USLW teams in the Heartland Division
Aurora wins sixth match of the season in tight contest with RKC
On a hot humid June evening Minnesota Aurora took their sixth win of the season after defeating RKC Third Coast 1-0
Aurora hosts RKC Third Coast for 2026 Pride Match
Aurora finishes off a quick two match homestand with a Pride Night match against RKC Third Coast
Aurora blasts Rally Madison after 5 second half goals
Two braces and another clean sheet led Aurora past Rally on Thursday night in Eagan
Anthony Markanich selected to MLS All Star First XI
The American defender is the eight Loons player to be named to the MLS All Star team
After a three match away swing, Aurora is back home
With a third of the season down, Aurora is 4–0. Now they return home for another two match weekend
Aurora moves to 3-0 after tough win in Rockford
Aurora only scored a single goal in their first match against the Raptors, but one goal was all they needed for a win
Aurora starts Illinois swing with first meeting against Rockford Raptors
Minnesota Aurora continues a three match away swing a double match week in Illinois, starting with new side Rockford Raptors
Aurora downs Rally 2–0 in first meeting
After a 6-0 win on Thursday, Aurora continued their winning ways with a 2-0 away win in Madison, WI on Saturday night.
Loons steal a point against RSL in final match before the break
MNUFC has finished the first "half" of the 2026 season and in the final match, defeated
Aurora meets Rally for the first time in Madison
Two clubs with opposite starts to the 2026 season meet for the first time ever.
Loons close out first "half" of season with home match against Real Salt Lake
The Utah side comes to Minnesota for the final match before the summer break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Aurora dominates at home in 2026 season opener
Aurora opens the season with a crushing clean sheet victory as they dominate Rochester FC 6–0
Aurora dominates Salvo SC in pre-season finale
After a tight first half, Aurora scored four unanswered to smash WPSL opponent Salvo SC 5–1.
Loons drop points on the road in New England
MNUFC was unable to overcome a slow paced Revs offence to gain points away from home.