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    December 5, 2019
    A huge "tifo" or banner is unfurled by fans in the south stands, as Minnesota United FC held their home opener at Allianz Field in St. Paul Saturday, April 13. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Minnesota United’s 2020 home opener set for chilly mid-March in St. Paul
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota United will kick off its second season at Allianz Field on March 15, 2020, against the New York Red Bulls, the club announced...
    sports/soccerDecember 5, 2019 - 5:25pm
    December 2, 2019
    Minnesota United goalie Vito Mannone (1) celebrates after the game against FC Dallas July 13, 2019, at Allianz Field. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    United offers MLS-high goalkeeper salary to Vito Mannone
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota United has extended Vito Mannone a multi-year contract offer that would make him the highest-paid goalkeeper in MLS in...
    sports/soccerDecember 2, 2019 - 7:01pm
    November 21, 2019
    Minnesota United midfielder Miguel Ibarra (10) reacts to missing a shot in the second half in a July 2019 game against Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
    Loons decline contract option on Miguel Ibarra, but bring back Ethan Finlay, Kevin Molino
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota United declined to pick up the 2020 contract option on longtime Loon and fan favorite Miguel Ibarra on Thursday, Nov. 21,...
    sports/soccerNovember 21, 2019 - 5:04pm
    November 13, 2019
    Minnesota United forward Carlos Darwin Quintero (25) plays the ball while being pursued by San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Judson (93) during the first half at Avaya Stadium on Saturday, March 9. Darren Yamashita / USA TODAY Sports
    United trades Quintero to Houston Dynamo for Hairston, $600K
    BLAINE, Minn. — Minnesota United traded Darwin Quintero to the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and will receive Marlon Hairston and $600,000...
    sports/soccerNovember 13, 2019 - 5:27pm
    November 8, 2019
    Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero (25) plays the ball over Columbus Crew SC defender Josh Williams (3) during the first half at Allianz Field on Sunday, May 18. Brace Hemmelgarn / USA TODAY Sports
    Looking for offense, Minnesota United eyeing big changes to attack
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota United is poised to reconfigure its attack this offseason, changes that could include trading away its figurehead and...
    sports/soccerNovember 8, 2019 - 3:37pm
    October 31, 2019
    LA Galaxy forward Christian Pavon (10) and Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper (77) vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer first-round playoff match, Sunday, Oct. 20, in St. Paul. Andy Clayton-King / AP Photo
    Loons defender Chase Gasper called up to US men’s national team
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota United fullback Chase Gasper has received his first call-up to the U.S. men’s national team. Gasper, who finished fifth...
    sports/soccerOctober 31, 2019 - 5:39pm
    October 24, 2019
    Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) toss the ball into play against Orlando during the first half a MLS game at Allianz Field in St. Paul on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Loons’ Vito Mannone named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
    ST. PAUL -- The “amazing adventure” of Vito Mannone with Minnesota United now includes MLS goalkeeper of the year honors. Mannone beat out...
    sports/soccerOctober 24, 2019 - 6:23pm
    October 23, 2019
    LA Galaxy's Sebastian Lletget (17) kicks in a goal against Minnesota United goalie Vito Mannone (1) and Minnesota United defender Ike Opara (3) during the second half of the MLS first-round playoff soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 20, in St. Paul The Galaxy won 2-1. Andy Clayton-King / AP Photo
    United will need to make a deal to keep goalkeeper Vito Mannone in 2020
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota United has five of its six primary defenders under contract for next season, and the remaining one could be named MLS goalkeeper...
    sports/soccerOctober 23, 2019 - 5:49pm
    October 21, 2019
    LA Galaxy's Sebastian Lletget (17) kicks in a goal against Minnesota United goalie Vito Mannone (1) and Minnesota United defender Ike Opara (3) during the second half of the MLS first-round playoff soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 20, in St. Paul The Galaxy won 2-1. Andy Clayton-King / AP Photo
    Looking for more goals, United ready to drop Angelo Rodriguez
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota United’s top offseason priority became more glaring in Sunday’s MLS Cup playoff loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy. To...
    sports/soccerOctober 21, 2019 - 7:38pm
    October 20, 2019
    LA Galaxy forward Christian Pavon (10) and Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper (77) vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer first-round playoff match, Sunday, Oct. 20, in St. Paul. Andy Clayton-King / AP Photo
    Minnesota United falls 2-1 to Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS Cup playoffs
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota United’s distributed glowing wristbands to the nearly 20,000 fans inside Allianz Field for the club’s first MLS Cup...
    sports/soccerOctober 20, 2019 - 10:11pm
    October 18, 2019
    Fans chant and hold cup scarves in anticipation for the start of the game as Minnesota United FC took on FC Dallas on Saturday, July 13 at Allianz Field in St. Paul. Alex Kormann / Associated Press
    Minnesota United has steep backing with its Wonderwall fans
    ST. PAUL — When Minnesota United takes the pitch for the franchise's first match in the MLS playoffs, the Loons will have a stadium full of...
    sports/soccerOctober 18, 2019 - 12:10pm
    October 17, 2019
    Minnesota United defender Ike Opara chases after the ball in a game at Allianz Field in St. Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2019. (Jack Rodgers / St. Paul Pioneer Press)
    Loons’ Ike Opara named MLS Defender of the Year
    ST. PAUL -- For his work in redefining Minnesota United’s identity into a defensive-centric team, Loons center back Ike Opara was named MLS...
    sports/soccerOctober 17, 2019 - 5:46pm
    October 10, 2019
    Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin plays against Costa Rican club Saprissa in an international friendly match at TCF Bank Stadium on July 11, 2018. Martin publicly announced himself as gay in June 2018, making him the only openly gay menís professional athlete in the five major U.S. sports. Courtesy photo / Minnesota United
    United’s Collin Martin endorses presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg
    BLAINE, Minn. — Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin, the only publicly gay male athlete in major U.S. team sports, voiced his support...
    sports/soccerOctober 10, 2019 - 5:52pm
    October 6, 2019
    Sounders take 2nd in West with 1-0 win over Minnesota
    SEATTLE -- Roman Torres scored in the 29th minute and the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 1-0 on Sunday, Oct. 6, in the regular-season finale to finish second in the Western Conference. The Sounders (16-10-8) will host a first-round playoff game against FC Dallas. Minnesota...
    sports/soccerOctober 6, 2019 - 6:00pm
    October 3, 2019
    A worker puts the finishing touches on the northern facade of Allianz Field in St. Paul on Tuesday, April 10, 2019. Robb Jeffries / Forum News Service
    MLS Cup playoff scenarios for United to host a game in St. Paul
    ST. PAUL — There’s a lot on the line for Minnesota United on Sunday, Oct. 6. If they beat the Sounders in Seattle, the Loons secure MLS Cup...
    sports/soccerOctober 3, 2019 - 5:13pm
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