After a two week break for international play, the MLS Cup Playoffs are back and the Loons head to San Diego for the final match of the quarter-finals, with a spot in the Western Conference Final up for grabs. In their two previous meetings the away side has come away
After many years of waiting until mid-December to January for the full MLS schedule, the league gave out an early Christmas present announcing the schedule ahead of Thanksgiving. For Minnesota United this upcoming season will be a special one as "The team that nobody wanted" celebrate 10 years
This past Thursday, to a lot of press coverage, and even some fanfare throughout the world, Major League soccer announced a change to the schedule. Something that had long been rumoured and also feared by many fans, especially in northern climates like Minnesota. Come the end of 2027, MLS will
With the international window dead ahead callups have been announced for November's set of international matches, which sees eight Loons, six first team and two Twosies, heading out to represent their countries. Summer acquisition Nectarios Triantis makes his debut for the Greek senior national team when they face
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After eight seasons of dread and almost certain defeat, Minnesota United can finally say they've exorcised their demons in the Seattle Sounders. Back in June of this year, MNUFC finally snatched their long awaited first ever win in Seattle, WA. Then in mid-August, the Loons did scored their
In a match that absolutely nobody expected, Minnesota United came out on top in a crazy match followed by a crazier series of penalties. Two early goals from Seattle looked to be the death knell early, but the Loons struck back before the end of the half. Then in the
It all comes down to a third match on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul as Minnesota United aims to get past the Seattle Sounders in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Sounders have long been the achilles heel to Minnesota United FC with the Loons only managing
Halloween, Championship Friday, and a ton of soccer all wrapped into one package. That was Friday from 8am to nearly 10pm in Minneapolis as the Minnesota State High School League put a bow on the 2025 soccer season. 80 minute matches, 20 minute extra time, that's split in
With a spot in the second round on the line for Minnesota, the Loons headed to Seattle for another showdown with the Sounders at Lumen Field. Three first half goals later and it looked like Seattle secured the win before the half. Two stoppage time goals and all of the
The Minnesota State High School League's annual state soccer tournament hits Championship Friday tomorrow and as we expand our coverage heading into 2026, we'll be covering the finals for the first time ever. All six championship matches, three boys and three girls title games, will be
"From referees, we’re always looking for consistency, and we felt like there was a lack of consistency throughout the game because it’s hard as a player, because you don’t know what’s a foul and what’s not, and you’re trying to waver the line,
With 24 shots combined between the two sides, neither Minnesota United or Seattle Sounders were able to put a goal on the board in regulation, sending the match to penalties. Ultimately the Loons came out on top in the shootout after making three penalties while Seattle missed three of their
After a rough end to the 2025 regular season, Minnesota United begins their playoff campaign with some Monday Night Footy against arguably the toughest team they could draw, the Seattle Sounders. At 1-3-1 (W-L-D) in their last five matches across all competitions, only three wins in nine seasons against Seattle,
Last weekend Minnesota United capped off their best regular season finish since joining MLS, albeit on a down note. Coming into the match with 58 points, the Loons had a chance to break 60 points for the first time in club history and finish as high as second place in
Last weekend Minnesota United hosted their first match since the tragic shooting at Annunciation School & Church in Minneapolis on 27 August. The Loons went on to draw the match with the visiting Portland Timbers and due to other results secured a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. For many
