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Loons erupt for 4-1 win over Portland
Reynoso scored twice and Hlongwane had a goal and an assist in the second half.
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Souhan: From winning games to drawing fans, Aurora keep exceeding expectations
Another sellout and victory sends them into the USL W playoffs undefeated for the second straight season.
Minnesota United signs St. Louis Park grad to MLS deal
Emmanuel Iwe, a 22-year-old midfielder, is the first MNUFC2 player to sign a first-team deal with the Loons.
Loons' Dibassy could make first start against Portland
The defender played 45 minutes off the bench Wednesday, but coach Adrian Heath said he doesn't want "to give him too much too soon."
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial in racism probe
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has been summoned to stand trial in December as part of an investigation into racism allegations at his former club Nice, a prosecutor said Friday.
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
The anti-discrimination ''One Love'' captain's armband denied to teams at the men's World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women's World Cup next month, but in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities.
Minnesota Aurora stay undefeated with 4-0 victory over Green Bay
Minnesota scene: The Heartland Division champions finish the regular season vs. Chicago City on Saturday at TCO Stadium.
Allianz Field to host U.S. men's national soccer team for a third time
The USMNT will face Oman in an international friendly in St. Paul on Sept. 12.
Haiti's soccer team hopes to keep inspiring fans in its historic debut at the Women's World Cup
They don't have any sponsors, their training center closed because of gang violence and some of their biggest fans can't afford a TV. Haiti's soccer team earned a place at the Women's World Cup despite all those obstacles, and remains undeterred.
Modric again faces perjury charge in native Croatia
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric and former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren were again charged in Croatia on Thursday with allegedly giving false testimony about financial deals they had with a former Dinamo Zagreb director who has been sentenced for embezzlement and tax fraud in a multi-million-dollar case.
Berhalter's return as U.S. coach will be exhibitions against Uzbekistan and Oman
Gregg Berhalter's first matches in his return as United States men's national team coach will be exhibitions against Uzbekistan on Sept. 9 at St. Louis and Oman three days later at St. Paul, Minnesota.
Taika Waititi's soccer pic 'Next Goal Wins' set for Toronto Film Festival premiere
Taika Waititi's soccer comedy '' Next Goal Wins '' will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall, organizers said Wednesday.
France's highest administrative court says the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matches
France's highest administrative court said Thursday the country's soccer federation is entitled to ban headscarves in competitions even though the measure can limit freedom of expression.
With Kerr and her Matildas on home soil, Australia has high expectations for Women's World Cup
Sam Kerr's Matildas will have more than 80,000 fans in the stadium and much of Australia watching when they get their Women's World Cup campaign started against Ireland, making it the hottest sports ticket Down Under at a time usually dominated by men playing rugby league or Aussie rules.
Football Ferns have a hard act to follow at home in New Zealand in the Women's World Cup
New Zealand's youthful Football Ferns face an almost impossible mission as co-hosts of the Women's World Cup — ranked 26th in the world and without a win in its last 10 matches.
Ferreira's hat trick leads U.S. over St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup
Jesús Ferreira scored his second international hat trick, Djordje Mihailovic had two goals and the 13th-ranked United States overwhelmed No. 139 St. Kitts and Nevis 6-0 on Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Loons battle the elements, rally to beat FC Kaiserslautern
From smoky air to lightning delays, Minnesota United had its hands full in the international friendly.
Gallery: Minnesota United beats FC Kaiserslautern 2-1
Minnesota United defeated FC Kaiserslautern 2-1 at Allianz Field on Wednesday.
Sinead Farrelly is named to Ireland's roster for the Women's World Cup
Sinead Farrelly, who came forward with misconduct allegations that sparked a reckoning in U.S. soccer, has been named to Ireland's team for the Women's World Cup.
Lionel Messi's title in Qatar set to inspire Argentina at Women's World Cup
Argentina's team will draw inspiration from Lionel Messi's achievement in Qatar in its quest to advance to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup for the first time.