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One Night in Loonland: MNUFC Defeats SKC 2-1

One Night in Loonland: MNUFC Defeats SKC 2-1

Just Friends Minnesota versus Kansas City has been called the "Nicest Rivalry" in sports. Soccer fans Kat and LJ Panas moved to St. Paul from Kansas City and explained that while they have witnessed supporters of both clubs being friendly and nice at Black Hart before and after

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Match Preview: MNUFC vs SKC

Match Preview: MNUFC vs SKC

Following a 3-0 fortune in a first foray into Charlotte, Minnesota United FC face a familiar foe on Saturday night: Sporting Kansas City. In 2005 U.S. Open Cup, the 2nd-division Minnesota Thunder beat the Kansas City Wizards on their amazing run of upsets of MLS teams. Fast forward to

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Bug A Boo: MNUFC Suffer First Home Loss to Houston Dynamo

Bug A Boo: MNUFC Suffer First Home Loss to Houston Dynamo

On Saturday, April 13, Minnesota United FC faced the Houston Dynamo for the 21st time, including both MLS and the U.S. Open Cup. Both teams came into the match on three wins, separated only by 1 point in the Western Conference. Not surprisingly, the match was physical with Houston

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Match Preview: MNUFC vs Houston Dynamo

Match Preview: MNUFC vs Houston Dynamo

MNUFC Looks To Remain Undefeated at Home Minnesota United FC play Houston Dynamo this Saturday, April 13, 7:30 pm at Allianz Field. While they are undefeated at home, only one MLS home game was a victory; the other two were draws. One of those draws came off a late

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MNUFC vs LAFC: New Head Chef, Delicious Home Cooking

MNUFC vs LAFC: New Head Chef, Delicious Home Cooking

Next Level Chef This was the first week of Eric Ramsay leading training, and Saturday was his first MNUFC game on the sidelines. Michael Boxall spoke about the coach's leadership: "It’s tough to do what most coaches would do in six weeks in four days. So

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Match Preview: MNUFC vs. LAFC

Match Preview: MNUFC vs. LAFC

Welcome to the MLS Cup Finalist Jungle: MNUFC continues its home stand At the home opener, Minnesota United FC battled last year's MLS Cup winners Columbus Crew to a 1-1 draw. This Saturday at 7:30 pm they welcome last year's MLS Cup runners-up, Los Angeles

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Live Action over Animation: Loons Steal Three Points in Orlando

Live Action over Animation: Loons Steal Three Points in Orlando

Destination: McDuck Manor — or Inter&Co Stadium As I wrote last week, soccer is about old traditions and new traditions. In January of this year, the former Orlando City Stadium changed its name again after five years as timeshare-sponsored Exploria Stadium. Brazilian digital bank Inter&Co became Orlando

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MNUFC's Home Opener: A Soccer Wars Story

MNUFC's Home Opener: A Soccer Wars Story

Much of soccer or journalism or life is about celebrating tradition and starting new traditions. As I approached Allianz Field from the parking lot of the storefront formerly known as Apollo Locksmith, I stumbled into my first interview of the day: Northland Soccer photographer Tim McLaughlin. He was finishing some

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Freelancer Feasts on Allianz Field Food for Football Fans

Freelancer Feasts on Allianz Field Food for Football Fans

For those not familiar, I have previously for levity reviewed food offered by Deleware North in Allianz Field's premium seating areas. I love food, all kinds of food. So when Northland Soccer's Bridget McDowell said I could go the 2024 Media Tasting at Allianz Field this

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A Whole New World ... Sorta: A MNUFC 2024 Season Preview

A Whole New World ... Sorta: A MNUFC 2024 Season Preview

MNUFC Sporting Side Overhaul On Thursday, I sat in the National Sports Center (NSC) Sports Hall's Media Workspace for the first time. I am filled with excitement to help Northland Soccer Journal cover Minnesota United FC. MNUFC Public Relations Specialist Aaron Tomich lead me past an indoor space

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