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.
Loons to face USL's Cincinnati team in U.S. Cup - but not at home
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The Loons won't be hosting the match-up, despite an error awarding them hosting rights.
Former Minnesota United player and Brooklyn Park native Ish Jome lands at Nashville SC
He recently trained with United back in early April.
United's new playmaker Quintero on the crowd and team chemistry
Darwin Quintero said the chemistry between him as the playmaker and wingers Miguel Ibarra and Alexi Gomez. as well as forward Christian Ramirez, is continuing to develop.
With Ibson out, Collin Martin steps into Minnesota United's midfield against Sporting Kansas City
The Brazilian has a thigh injury.
College players train with Minnesota United as a way to stay fit, be scouted
And other practice updates from Wednesday.
Miller assesses Loons defense after two games
Outside back Eric Miller came to the Loons fewer than two weeks ago in a trade and said in general he is happy with the team's efforts.
Minnesota United returns to full-strength lineup against San Jose
During the midweek game, the Loons missed several players who were either injured or resting.
Short a forward, Loons go with new formation against LAFC
All three of United's forwards are out with either injury or suspension, though Christian Ramirez did travel to the game.
How the Loons overcame Toye's rookie mistake to beat Vancouver
Forward Mason Toye left the game in the 50th minute after a red card.
Eric Miller debuts for Minnesota United against Vancouver
The outside back came to the Loons in a deadline-day trade earlier this week.
Minnesota United's Allianz Field is halfway there
According to project manager Greg Huber, the 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in the Midway area of St. Paul is just past 50 percent complete. The crew is still targeting a Feb. 22 completion date and is on track and on budget.
Loons acquire Woodbury's Miller from Colorado, trade Nicholson
The last-minute trade happened as the primary transfer window closed Tuesday.
United's Maximiano plays alongside a childhood hero in Ibson
Never in his wildest dreams would the new Loons midfielders have imagined the possibility that about a decade later, he'd be playing alongside a childhood hero.
Nicholson back in Loons starting lineup after Finlay's injury
Newly arrived Alexi Gomez could also make his debut Saturday against Houston as he is on the bench.
MLS commissioner: Allianz Field will 'undoubtedly' host big matches
Garber visited Minnesota United on Thursday and addressed many topics, including team captain Francisco Calvo's call for more respect for the Loons.
Don't call it a drought for Minnesota United's Christian Ramirez
The forward scored for the first time in 2018 this past weekend.
Ish Jome back training with Loons while searching for a new team
The 23-year-old has trialed with the New York Red Bulls as well as a team in Denmark.
Danladi eager to do more for Loons
"You always want to play another game and prove to yourself you can get better results," Minnesota United FC forward Abu Danladi said
Calvo and other Loons sound-off about respect after loss to Atlanta
The team is fighting to change the league perception about the Loons.
Loons regain Mears but still without Thiesson vs. Atlanta
The two outside backs dealt with injuries the past two weeks.