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Minnesota United FC Starts Strong, Beats Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 on the Road
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Starts Strong, Beats Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 on the RoadMinnesota United FC started their 2019 campaign and five game road trip strong, beating fellow Western Conference side Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2. Darwin Quintero converted a penalty and Francisco Calvo and Romario Ibarra added goals in the second half to give Minnesota the victory. The third year of the three year plan comes with high expectations.…
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LA Galaxy Beat Minnesota United FC in the Final Match at TCF Bank Stadium
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: LA Galaxy Beat Minnesota United FC in the Final Match at TCF Bank StadiumThe visiting LA Galaxy was able to beat Minnesota in their final match at TCF Bank Stadium 3-1. A goal by Angelo Rodriguez was not enough to make up for goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ole Kamara, and Roman Alessandrini. On a beautiful fall day, the fans came ready for a good game and a chance to…
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Minnesota United FC Routs Visiting Los Angeles FC 5-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Routs Visiting Los Angeles FC 5-1Three home matches, three wins. Minnesota United FC beat Los Angeles FC 5-1 off Rasmus Schüller’s first goal for the Loons, two goals for Christian Ramirez, and a goal each for Miguel Ibarra and Darwin Quintero. Lineup Minnesota has settled into a line up that Coach Adrian Heath appears comfortable with, with the familiar 5-3-2…
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Minnesota Outlasts Real Salt Lake 3-2, Starts Home Stand With Win
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Outlasts Real Salt Lake 3-2, Starts Home Stand With WinMinnesota United FC outlasted Real Salt Lake 3-2 at home thanks to goals by Ibson, Darwin Quintero, and Miguel Ibarra. The visitors staged a comeback with second half substitute Joao Plata scoring two, but fell short of stealing any points from the Loons. Lineup Minnesota again came out in their newer look 3-5-2 formation. Francisco…
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FC Dallas Burn Minnesota, Steal All Three Points in 1-0 Win
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: FC Dallas Burn Minnesota, Steal All Three Points in 1-0 WinOn an incredibly hot day, FC Dallas was the team that found a way to win against the home side Minnesota United. Roland Lamah scored the match’s only goal off a corner kick, giving FC Dallas the three points on the road. Lineups Minnesota has been struggling with the absence of Francisco Calvo in center back…
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Minnesota United FC Holds On, Draws 1-1 With Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Holds On, Draws 1-1 With Sporting Kansas CityMinnesota United managed to keep the score level against a superior Sporting Kansas City side. The visitors struck first with a Khiry Shelton header, but Darwin Quintero managed to level the score at 1-1. On a beautiful spring day in the northern state of Minnesota, the Loons faced a daunting task. Their form poor as…
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Minnesota United FC Posts First Shutout of the Season, Beat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 at Home
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Posts First Shutout of the Season, Beat Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 at HomeMinnesota United FC survived a red card and the onslaught of Vancouver Whitecaps’ offensive might to hold onto a 1-0 win over their Western Conference rivals. Miguel Ibarra had the only goal of the game. Three weeks after one of the biggest blizzards in Twin Cities history, Minnesota was treated to an absolutely beautiful spring…
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Minnesota United FC Comes From Behind, Bests Visiting Houston 2-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Comes From Behind, Bests Visiting Houston 2-1A beautiful spring day was nearly spoiled when Houston scored in the early going. Two goals by the Loons would be enough though, and Minnesota broke a four game losing streak and won at home 2-1. Minnesota’s lineup Even with a defense that has let in more than two goals a game, Coach Adrian Heath…
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Minnesota United FC Loses 4th Straight, Falls 3-1 Away to Seattle Sounders
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Loses 4th Straight, Falls 3-1 Away to Seattle SoundersA pleasant spring day was nearly spoiled for 90 minutes for Minnesota United FC fans as the Loons struggled to put together a coherent game plan, and lost 3-1 away to Seattle Sounders. A goal for Christian Ramirez brought the Loons to down by one, but two first half goals by Gustav Svensson and Will…
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New York Red Bulls Drop Three on Visiting Minnesota United FC, Win 3-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: New York Red Bulls Drop Three on Visiting Minnesota United FC, Win 3-0Minnesota United FC fell to a superior New York Red Bulls side 3-0 in New Jersey. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored two goals and Alex Muyl scored the other for the home side. There are those who follow MLS who wish the league would get rid of playing on international breaks. For me, it is more nuanced…
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Minnesota United Win Home Opener, Top Chicago Fire 2-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Win Home Opener, Top Chicago Fire 2-1Minnesota United FC topped visiting Chicago Fire 2-1 with goals from Ibson and Sam Nicholson. Minnesota found itself above .500 for the first time in team history. A brisk but pleasant day in Minnesota greeted the Loons for their first home game of the 2018 season. While there was still snow in the upper deck…
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Minnesota United FC Win 2-1 as Coach Adrian Heath Again Has Orlando City’s Number
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Win 2-1 as Coach Adrian Heath Again Has Orlando City’s NumberMinnesota United FC managed to get their first win in only their second game of the season, winning away 2-1 against Orlando City. Two goals from Ethan Finlay gave the full three points to Minnesota. Lineups Coach Adrian Heath, looking for his second win against his former side, sent out nearly the same side as…
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In a Clash of Uniteds, Minnesota Comes Out on Top 4-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: In a Clash of Uniteds, Minnesota Comes Out on Top 4-0Minnesota United FC beat fellow basement dweller D.C. United 4-0 in Minneapolis. Christian Ramirez started off the scoring in the seventh minute with Abu Danladi adding another goal to give Minnesota a two-goal lead entering half. After the break, it was an own goal by D.C. United and a goal at the death by Miguel…