This is the final part of our interview with WPSL PRO Project Director Benno Nagel. The first three parts can be found here, here and here. Where does WPSL PRO fit as a place for player development? Nagel is ebullient.There's just so much territory that has not
After not participating in the 2024 US Open Cup, with the Twos taking their spot instead, the Loons first team returned to the USOC for the first time since 2023. With a massively rotated squad and bunch of Twos players brought in for the evening, the Loons made their return
After a 3-0 thrashing of Austin FC last weekend in Texas the Loons return to the US Open Cup after a one year absence from the competition. Last season the Loons were replaced by their MLS Next Pro side MNUFC2 in the 2024 competition after a dispute between MLS and
After an eight match winning streak, Minnesota United heads to Austin, TX on a three match winless skid, having only scored once in those three matches. Coming off last weekend's 3-1 home loss to Vancouver Whitecaps, Eric Ramsey said, "I still feel like we, as a consequence
This is part 3 of our interview with WPSL PRO Project Director Benno Nagel. Read part 1 here and part 2 here With no designs on Division 1 and amateurs at Division 4 level, Nagel explained to us how the new league is looking to empower athletes to advance. I
Minnesota United's eight match unbeaten run came to and on Sunday afternoon at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps. After a scoreless first half, where the Loons allowed no shots from the 'Caps, they gave up three goals by the 70th minute. A clean sheet loss at home
Fresh from the news that WPSL PRO will seek Division 2 sanctioning, Northern Lights Football has confirmed CBS Sports initial reporting that NWSL has approached US Soccer with their own D2 plans. While the tier (and market restrictions) are the same for both proposals, NWSL Division 2 will begin life
After two straight draws at home, Minnesota United finish up their quick two match home-stretch against Vancouver Whitecaps. The Loons have, outside of recent scoring efforts, have had one of their best ever season start and tied a club record for consecutive matches without a loss. A win or draw
Minnesota United and MNUFC2 have a combined total of four players on loan across four teams, in three different leagues. Two players are currently on loan in the USL Championship, one on loan in Poland, and one player in Costa Rica. Here's how all four of the players
The franchise entry fee for Division 2-hopefuls WPSL PRO is lower than anything else in the market. In part 2 of our interview with Project Director Benno Nagel, he explains the finances behind the league. (You can catch up with Part 1 here)That's really amazing. At the
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
