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Match Recap: A Collapse of Minnesota Proportions

Match Recap: A Collapse of Minnesota Proportions

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

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US Open Cup First Round Review - Sporting Kansas City II pay the penalty against Des Moines Menace

US Open Cup First Round Review - Sporting Kansas City II pay the penalty against Des Moines Menace

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,

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US Open Cup First Round Preview

US Open Cup First Round Preview

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

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MNUFC2 Season Preview, 2025

MNUFC2 Season Preview, 2025

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

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Fan Reactions | Matchday 3: SJ vs MNUFC

Fan Reactions | Matchday 3: SJ vs MNUFC

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&

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Match Preview: MNUFC vs  CF Montréal

Match Preview: MNUFC vs CF Montréal

Minnesota and Montréal enter this week early in the season with identical 0-1 records after suffering one goal losses the previous weekend. MNUFC dropped their season opener to Los Angeles FC, after a late goal from the black and gold. While the former Impact fell 3-2 away to Atlanta United

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Fan Reactions | Matchday 1: LAFC vs MNUFC

Fan Reactions | Matchday 1: LAFC vs MNUFC

Minnesota United's season opener last weekend against Los Angeles FC didn't get off to the start the Loons were hoping for. More than a few shots off the post and or crossbar and a late LAFC winner disappointed the Minnesota faithful. https://bsky.app/profile/hpbear149den.

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2025 Season Opener: Loons drop points after late LAFC goal

2025 Season Opener: Loons drop points after late LAFC goal

Minnesota United opened their ninth season in Major League Soccer with a trip [back] to sunny Southern California for a clash with Los Angeles FC. The Loons returned to California, where they were based for most of their first preseason under Eric Ramsay. That return ended in an unflattering fashion

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USL W League continues to build in the Northland

USL W League continues to build in the Northland

The USL W League continues its expansion in the Northland, although a merger keeps the net number of teams the same as last year in the Heartland division of the Central Conference. Chicago Dutch Lions struggled badly last season, accumulating a 3-0-9 record, which somehow was not the worst in

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