The United Beat
Megan Ryan covers Minnesota United FC and Major League Soccer for the Star Tribune. Previously, she reported on that other kind of football at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Penn State) and the Dallas Morning News (Friday Night Lights). She’s a University of Minnesota grad and a native of the state. Follow @theothermegryan on Twitter. Email Megan to talk about soccer.
Minnesota United prepares for another back-to-back meeting
The Loons lost 4-0 to the Seattle Sounders on Aug. 5 and face them again Sunday.
Left-back Marc Burch nearing full strength for Minnesota United
The defender has been recovering since June 20 from bilateral sports hernia surgery.
Goalkeeper Kapp ready to 'make everyone better' at Minnesota United
The 22-year-old rookie signed on as the Loons' third-choice goalkeeper a week ago.
Winger Finlay 'reinvigorated' with Minnesota United
The recent addition from the Columbus Crew trained with the Loons for the first time Monday at the National Sports Center.
Duluth native Finlay set to come home to Minnesota United
The Duluth-born Finlay has played for the Columbus Crew SC since he was drafted in 2012.
Loons roster shake-up continues, Schuller loaned to Finnish team
Poor performance initially dropped Rasmus Schuller from the lineup and injuries thwarted his return, The team also announced the signing of Ethan Finley from the Columbus Crew.
Minnesota United adds Kapp to its goalkeeper contingent
The 22-year-old has been training with the team for the past several weeks.
Minnesota United adds Alex Kapp to its goalkeeper contingent
The 22-year-old has been training with the team for the past several weeks.
Minnesota United heaps praise on sell-out crowd
United drew 22,649 fans on Saturday, the most since the March 12 home opener has 35,043.
Ramirez misses first United match this season
The leading scorer injured his hamstring in the previous match and did not recover in time to start.
Midfielder Cronin hoping Loons can field a more consistent lineup
Cronin played his 250th Major League Soccer match this past Saturday in the 4-0 victory against D.C. United.
Loons to 'err on the side of caution' with Ramirez injury
The Loons' leading scorer tweaked his hamstring this past Saturday and might not play for the first time all season this coming weekend against the Seattle Sounders FC.
United shut out of MLS All-Star Game; three players considered
Ibson, Christian Ramirez and Kevin Molino were all possibilities as representatives for the Loons at Wednesday's match.
United's Ramirez plays it safe with injury concern
The forward left the 4-0 victory against D.C. United on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium late in the first half.
Team captain Calvo back starting for United
The center-back hasn't played since June 29 as he was on national team duty with Costa Rica at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Taylor hopes Gold Cup success will mean more playing time with Loons
Center-back Jermaine Taylor started and played all 90 minutes of every match in Jamaica's tournament run, including a 2-1 loss in the final to the U.S. on Wednesday.
Alvbage has no bitterness toward Loons after being let go
Earlier this week, Minnesota United declined the option to extend the goalkeeper's loan, which ran out Sunday.
Team captain Francisco Calvo back with Minnesota United
The center-back trained for the first time with the Loons since leaving for the Gold Cup on June 30.
Goalkeeper Alvbage no longer on United's official roster
After John Alvbage started the first two matches for the Loons this season, Bobby Shuttleworth stepped into the starting role and never relinquished it.
Heath impressed with United's first-time starters
Midfielder Collin Martin, winger Sam Nicholson and defender Michael Boxall all made their starting debuts for the Loons on Saturday.