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Allianz Field surface to be relaid ahead of potential Minnesota United playoff game

Drainage problem killed portions of MUFC’s original root system, prompting officials to replace it during a brief gap before the playoffs

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Minnesota United FC aims for pair of firsts in 2019

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 […]

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Minnesota United declines 9 contract options amid roster update

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota United FC announced the departure of 13 players minutes after MLS’ Option Exercise Deadline passed at 1 p.m. ET this afternoon. Keepers Matt Lampson and Alex Kapp; defenders March Burch, Jérôme Thiesson and Bertrand Owundi Eko’o; midfielders Ibson, Fernando Bob and Collen Warner; and forward Frantz Pangop each had had their 2019 […]

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Three things from Minnesota United’s season-finale defeat in Columbus

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A number of times during a frustrating 2018 season, members of Minnesota United FC’s brass spoke about the improvement the club had made from its MLS debut a year prior. But due to the 12 games leading up to its season finale — during which MNUFC earned just eight points — the […]