[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”495″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Monday, Minnesota United FC officially opened Allianz Field with what it called a scarf-raising ceremony. Among those invited to speak at the event were MLS commissioner Don Garber, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan, St. Paul mayor […]
Author: Kyle Eliason
First-half goals from Jonathan dos Santos and Chris Pontius gave the LA Galaxy a 2-0 halftime lead. During the break, Minnesota United FC assistant coach Mark Watson told his team bluntly that their performance wasn’t good enough, and that being on the wrong end of a 2-0 score after 45 minutes rarely produces a victory. […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United FC signed Lawrence Olum on Friday. The Kenyan international will be familiar to longtime soccer fans in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, having played for the Minnesota Thunder in 2009. “It’s a nice story to have another player that’s worked with Adrian for many years, as well as played […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”482″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Darwin Quintero scored and assisted for the second consecutive week, and for the second consecutive week Minnesota United FC took all three points. This time, it was the San Jose Earthquakes dropping points to the visiting Loons. In a game that was level at […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”475″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Minnesota United FC opened its 2019 campaign with a victory over Vancouver Whitecaps. And while it was the Caps that opened scoring, the Loons regrouped and answered with three goals of their own. That proved enough of a cushion to see off a late […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United FC has reached Year 3 of its self-described three-year plan on the heels of a pair of losing campaigns underscored by defensive futility. Late last season, CEO Chris Wright sat for multiple interviews immediately following his pronouncement that sporting director Manny Lagos and head coach Adrian Heath received “passing […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United FC announced the completion of construction on its new home, Allianz Field. The stadium’s architectural design firm, Populous, and construction company, M. A. Mortenson, handed over keys to MNUFC Wednesday afternoon. In contrast to recent MLS venues, such as Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and D.C.’s Audi Field, the Loons’ new ground is […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”457″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Bloomington, Minn. — Minnesota United released its 2019 away kit in front of a crowd of fans that filled the Mall of America’s rotunda Sunday afternoon. At one point, just prior to the event, a chant of “M-N-U-F-C” echoed through the concourses of the […]
Minnesota United finalized a loan agreement for Vito Mannone, acquiring the services of the 30-year-old goalkeeper for the 2019 MLS season. Mannone is currently under contract with English Championship side Reading Football Club. the Royals will be covering part of his salary, but Minnesota still needed to use Targeted Allocation Money to complete the transaction. Mannone […]
Minnesota United FC has re-signed defender Eric Miller, though terms of Miller’s new contract were not immediately released. The club previously made a point to mention that it was in negotiations with Miller last November, when updating its official roster following MLS’ Option Exercise Deadline. A five-year MLS veteran, Miller has made 108 league appearances across […]