MLS has dropped 2026 GAM number and the Loons have a lot
MNUFC has a ton of GAM on hand, but the numbers tell a different story
News
Cameron Knowles appointed as newest permanent MNUFC manager
Just one day after Eric Ramsay's departure from Minnesota, former MNUFC2 head coach Cameron Knowles has been named as Minnesota United's newest manager. Knowles is the third permanent MLS manager of the Loons and the fifth overall in Minnesota United's 16 year history. The
Loons News: Even more massive change on the horizon for Minnesota United
The Loons had a busy holiday season and even more changes are coming for the club as they prepare to open preseason training in the next week. First reported by Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press, Eric Ramsay is expected to leave Minnesota United and head to EFL Championship side
Three players set to depart as MNUFC makes End of Season roster announcements
Just days after being knocked out of the playoffs by San Diego FC, the 2025 end of season roster update has been announced by Minnesota United. Three players will be leaving the club, three more are in negotiations for 2026 and beyond, and the club exercised contract options on an
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The North no longer, WPSL does the hokey-pokey
The clubs and structure for the 2025 WPSL season have been announced. With the departure of Sioux Falls City and Dakota Fusion (at least for now), the WPSL has taken the opportunity to reorganize (what was) the Northern Conference. The Northern Conference has steadily grown while remaining an outlier until
2021 US Open Cup canceled, full 2022 USOC planned
The US Soccer Federation has announced that the 2021 US Open Cup will not take place in any form. There had been many suggestions as to a limited tournament for this year but instead, they have pumped the brakes on this year's Cup and will go from 0-100
2021 USL League Two Playoff Format Announced
Tuesday afternoon USL League Two announced it's 2021 Playoff format. This year there will be a total of 26 clubs, more than the typical 16 teams of the past, qualifying for the USL League Two Playoffs. This will consist of 8 teams from each the Central, Eastern, and
NISA Independent Cup Schedule Announced
This morning the National Independent Soccer Association announced the schedule for most games for the 2021 NISA Independent Cup. A few weeks ago NISA announced the field for the Independent Cup as well as it's format. The tournament has a round robin format and each side will play
NISA's Chicago House AC pays groundbreaking solidarity payment
Six years after US Soccer and MLS went to court to defend their right not to pay amateur or youth clubs after their players are signed by professional clubs, Chicago House AC has decided to do things differently. The incoming NISA club announced today that it has paid a solidarity
The W League is back
Today, in a move which had been suggested by The Athletic, USL announced a new women's amateur league with an old name. The new USL W League was unveiled with a Selection Sunday-style stream, together with 8 founding members and a strong trend of organizations whose men'
What is the Unity Cup? - A Q and A with MapleBrook's Jean-Yves Viardin
The 2021 Unity Cup : MapleBrook 58ers and Friends vs Joy Athletic Club takes place at Maple Grove High School Stadium at 5pm. Admission is free. Q: What is the Unity Cup? A: Joy Athletic is coached by a friend of mine and I'm very familiar with the organization
Midweek Madness, Recap 5/24-27, 2021
USL League Two Monday: St. Louis Scott Gallagher 2 vs FC Wichita 0: After two defeats League Two newcomers SLSG gained their first win of the season on Monday. In the 31st minute St. Louis scored their first of the night from a PK by Jack Lynn. Lynn sent the
Illinois State Cup Begins
The Illinois State Soccer Association's Open Cup begins play this week. In 2021 the Tony Dallas Cup will feature a total of 14 sides will competing for the trophy. The tournament begins tonight with two matches featuring a few Midwest Premier League clubs. Edgewater Castle will travel to
NISA Independent Cup and field announced
Yesterday morning the National Independent Soccer Association announced the 2021 edition of the Independent Cup.This year with a much larger field than in 2020, which albeit was hampered by most clubs not playing due to COVID-19. The 2020 tournament saw a total of 15 clubs split out across four
Midweek Madness, Where to Watch 5/24-27, 2021
USL League Two Monday: St. Louis Scott Gallagher vs FC Wichita: 7 PM - World Wide Technology Soccer Park, Fenton, MO - MyCujoo Tuesday: Kings Hammer vs Flint City Bucks: 6 PM - Corcoran Field, Cincinnati, OH - YouTube Toledo Villa vs Oakland County FC: 6 PM - Pat Hotmer