For the second consecutive week, Minnesota United FC left the stadium with a single point and a scoreless draw. The Loons looked threatening and had more than their fair share of chances, even closing out with a 1.6 xG to just 0.7 for FC Dallas. This leaves the
Minnesota United keeps their 2025 season rolling on 19-April with an evening clash at home against FC Dallas. The Loons come into this weekend's match rolling on a seven match unbeaten streak, sitting 4–1–3 (15 points) through eight matches. One of the best defensive teams in
Having spent its embryonic phases identifying as a league which was going to apply for Division 3 sanctioning, WPSL PRO announced this week that it was revising that aim and instead targeting Division 2. The move is anchored by an announcement that Cleveland Sports Group will be a founding member,
Des Moines Menace 1-2 Union Omaha The Menace again fielded a star-studded line-up, as they welcomed Union down I-80 to Des Moines but the current pros of Omaha strolled out to a comfortable 2-0 lead. A slick piece of passing and a wicked cross from the right was blasted home
Having proven that they can beat a team of developmental professionals from an MLS club and still facing the recruitment battle that amateur sides all face in the Cup's early rounds, Des Moines Menace now play a second division 3 professional side in Union Omaha. The Owls are
After two straight disappointing results, where Minnesota United gave up leads and ended with a single point each time, the Loons look to rebound this week against Real Salt Lake. Coming in to matchday six with a 2-1-2 (W-L-D) record and eight points, the start to the 2025 season has
Minnesota United hosted their second match of 2025 in a rare Saturday afternoon showing in St. Paul. The visitors were all time leading scorer (MLS & NASL) Christian Ramirez and the LA Galaxy. The Loons entered Saturday's match with a 2-1-1 (W-L-D) record on the campaign while the
Forward Madison 5-1 Duluth FC Forward Madison finished with a fistful of goals and a comfortable score-line but the course of the match may have been very different had Duluth FC’s Alex Mihov not raised his hands into the face of Nico Brown for a straight red card in
Last weekend Minnesota United started off hot with a 2–0 lead at the half. After taking a 3–0 lead in the second half, the match looked like a clear and away three points. But then in spectacular Minnesota fashion the Loons gave up three straight goals to the
Sporting Kansas City II 1-2 Des Moines Menace Des Moines Menace brought an experience-laden squad to the maelstrom of Swope Park, with a 15-year age gap between the two squads' average ages. https://bsky.app/profile/lightsfootball.com/post/3lkrbga62vc2n https://bsky.app/profile/lightsfootball.com/post/3lkrbpzls2s2n However,
A jam-packed mid-week schedule sees the return of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after the conclusion of qualifying. With US Soccer deciding that every tie would feature an amateur club and a pro side, the Des Moines Menace of USL League Two faces Sporting Kansas City II of MLS
Three matches into the 2025 season and the Loons have made the most of it. Minnesota United sit at 2-1-0 with six points. Both wins were 1–0 clean sheet victories over Montréal and San Jose. MNUFC have heavily relied on their defence in the opening three clashes, holding 35%
The Twosies are back for their fourth season in MLS Next Pro this week, beginning with their traditional season opening road swing before their home opener on the 2nd of May. As of Thursday evening, just nine players are signed to MLS Next Pro contracts out of a maximum 35
After a season opening loss in Southern California, Minnesota United returned to the state last weekend for a Northern California showdown with Bruce Arena's new look San Jose Earthquakes. The Loons flew high with a 1-0 win on the back of a Kelvin Yeboah goal to secure they&
Minnesota United FC continued their 2025 season on Saturday the 8th of March with a showdown in the Bay Area against San Jose Earthquakes. The high flying 2-0 Quakes were the staff favourite to take the win, after having scored six goals in their previous two matches. The Loons on
Through the first two matches, Minnesota United is on the right track to start the 2025 campaign. Following a one goal loss to LAFC to open the season the Loons rebounded last weekend with a one goal victory over Montréal. MNUFC's defensive effort has been stellar to start
