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With Jeremy Ebobisse’s goal handing #MNUFC a season-opening loss, #Loons remain haunted by the 2017 draft. And new quotes from ex-manager Adrian Heath add some different context on taking Abu Danladi. Follow-up story: www.twincities.com/2025/02/23/w...

Center backs front and center. Photo: #MNUFC captain Michael Boxall and newcomer Nicholas Romero on both sides of Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels at Target Center on Sunday. Minnesotan Chet Holmgren looks for a pass. Wolves star Anthony Edwards on court. Viking Justin Jefferson on baseline. Scene.

With Jeremy Ebobisse’s goal handing #MNUFC a season-opening loss, #Loons remain haunted by the 2017 draft. And new quotes from ex-manager Adrian Heath add some different context on taking Abu Danladi. Follow-up story: www.twincities.com/2025/02/23/w...

❌ #MNUFC missed scoring opportunities early and late end in 1-0 loss at #LAFC 🤔 Conflicting reasons shared on why Joseph Rosales left season opener 👍 Morris Duggan felt nerves this week but it didn’t show come game time. 3️⃣ Takeaways & Tidbits: www.twincities.com/2025/02/22/l...

Article from Fred Melo: #MNUFC owner Bill McGuire talks revised plans for Allianz Field area. www.twincities.com/2025/02/22/m...

❌ #MNUFC missed scoring opportunities early and late end in 1-0 loss at #LAFC 🤔 Conflicting reasons shared on why Joseph Rosales left season opener 👍 Morris Duggan felt nerves this week but it didn’t show come game time. 3️⃣ Takeaways & Tidbits: www.twincities.com/2025/02/22/l...

Clarification: #MNUFC coach Eric Ramsay pointed to muscle issues for left wing back Joseph Rosales coming off at halftime vs. #LAFC on Saturday. Ramsay did not mention tactics in answer on why he came off. Ramsay said Rosales was "50-50" to continue on in second half and decided to make change then.

ONE ROAD WOE. After being road warriors in 2024, #MNUFC gave up a late goal in 1-0 loss to #LAFC in #MLS season opener on Saturday. Quick recap: www.twincities.com/2025/02/22/l...

Notes on #MNUFC team news: Coach Eric Ramsay’s starting XI vs. #LAFC is as expected: 2 forwards Kelvin Yeboah, Tani Oluwaseyi; 3 mids Joaquin Pereyra, Hassani Dotson, Wil Trapp; 5 defenders Joseph Rosales, Morris Duggan, Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Bongi Hlongwane; goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.

Heads up: #MNUFC season opener against #LAFC on Saturday actually kicks off at 3:55 p.m., not the listed time of 3:30 — because this is how FOX operates. Plan accordingly

Note: #MNUFC forward Jordan Adebayo-Smith will head to another club on loan. Don’t know terms nor the exact destination for the 24-year-old. Context: After playing 246 minutes in MLS last season and spending time with #MNUFC2, Adebayo-Smith was not really involved in #Loons preseason this winter.

“It’s not one of those ‘F everybody” grudges. Ben Johnson said it isn’t personal, it’s just perspective when he routinely reminds #Gophers players they were picked last in Big Ten this season. Story: www.twincities.com/2025/02/21/a...

Radio spot: Setting up #MNUFC season opener and checking in on #Gophers men's basketball on WCCO at 6:05

#MNUFC match preview vs. #LAFC: Concacaf Champions Cup looms over LA; #Loons still "pretty raw" from #LAGalaxy playoff loss; Jefferson Diaz suspended for opener; projected starting XI; Morris Duggan tops scouting report; and *piping hot take* of a score prediction www.twincities.com/2025/02/21/m...

Note: #MNUFC2 said midfielder Babacar Niang has signed one-year MLS Next Pro contract through 2025, with club option for 2026. Context: Other #Loons draft picks -- Logan Dorsey, Kieran Chandler, Roman Torres -- might be in line for second-team deals. Niang was 78th pick out of Wake Forest in 2024.

Preview: Six talking points on #MNUFC in 2025: Coach Eric Ramsay stick around. 🧐 Joaquin Pereyra and increased goal contributions. ⚽️ Veteran #Loons vs. Father Time. ⏰ When will newcomers push starting XI? 👶 Does United have a legit strike-fear goal scorer? 😱 www.twincities.com/2025/02/21/s...

“I was crying. It was the worst feeling I’ve ever felt on the field.” When asked about Hassani Dotson’s trade request to #MNUFC, Wil Trapp told own want-away story from Columbus from more than five years ago. Trapp also shared views of Dotson’s actions. Repost: www.twincities.com/2025/02/19/l...

wonder how hockey fans can handle two competitions — the NHL and Four Nations — overlapping without their head exploding

watching USA vs. … Colombia — because I live in a soccer house

Anecdote: On the topic of sports figures linked to betting odds, a few years ago #Gophers’ Mo Ibrahim was not on list for running backs. I emailed why. Guy who sent it said it was oversight and then asked ME! what odds Mo should have. View: These things often aren't worth pixels they are printed on

Quote: #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay dispelled links to Swansea City's coaching vacancy. The Welshman said it has happened before and is a "logical conclusion" given his origins and how he started his career at that club: "Bit of smoke without fire there. Certainly nothing I've had on my radar."

Preview » How #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay is approaching tactics in Year 2. ⚽️ Two-forward formation 🤨 Pros/cons of new set-up 🔃 Increase possession 😤 “Elite” defensive character www.twincities.com/2025/02/20/l...

Anecdote: On the topic of sports figures linked to betting odds, a few years ago #Gophers’ Mo Ibrahim was not on list for running backs. I emailed why. Guy who sent it said it was oversight and then asked ME! what odds Mo should have. View: These things often aren't worth pixels they are printed on

Distraction❗️What distraction ⁉️ Story » #MNUFC midfielder Wil Trapp on what he’s seen from Hassani Dotson after his trade request in January. And Trapp shares his own interesting story on wanting away from Columbus Crew. www.twincities.com/2025/02/19/l...

Story » #Gophers’ resurgence — 6-3 in last nine games — helps takes some heat off head coach Ben Johnson’s seat. www.twincities.com/2025/02/19/g...

Check-in: Former #MNUFC defender and Woodbury native Brent Kallman has signed with Union Omaha, the 2024 USL League One champions. Context: Kallman, who was born in Omaha and played at Creighton, received 537 minutes for Nashville SC last season.

CALIFORNIA LOVE! #Gophers stake big comebacks to complete sweep the Big Ten's California teams with a 64-61 win at UCLA on Tuesday. The U knocked off USC over the weekend. Game story: www.twincities.com/2025/02/18/g...

Check-in: #MNUFC season-opening opponent, #LAFC, lost 2-1 to Colorado in Concacaf Champions League on Tuesday. After #Loons in #MLS match on Saturday, LA will need a win next Tuesday to stay alive in regional tournament. The CCC might become even more of a focus for them going into next week.

Notebook: #MNUFC has earned the respect of #MLS pundits going into 2025 season. Hard to believe #Loons home opener is less than two weeks away. Other items. www.twincities.com/2025/02/18/l...

Notes: #MNUFC center back Nicolas Romero watched training session Tuesday in Blaine; he is also going through medical exams. Center mid Owen Gene is in Canada for his work visa. Defender Kip Keller (hamstring) jogged on side during session; he was only other player not practicing with group.

Video: #MNUFC held 1 v 1 drill during training session in Blaine on Tuesday. In this clip, Sang Bin Jeong had the most impressive finish, DJ Taylor has consecutive blocks, Kelvin Yeboah was denied and Robin Lod had a crafty finish past Michael Boxall and Dayne St. Clair.

News brief: #Gophers added highly coveted Tennessee prep cornerback, Justin Hopkins, to its 2026 recruiting class. www.twincities.com/2025/02/17/g...

my sports weekend ⛷️ ❄️ 🌲

Notebook: #Loons’ new two-striker formation comes with a midfield logjam. Plus, ranking college players’ chances of making #MNUFC out of preseason, and many more items after second preseason friendly in Coachella tournament. www.twincities.com/2025/02/12/w...

Summary: #MNUFC lost 2-1 to #LAGalaxy in preseason friendly Wednesday. Tucker Lepley with a brace for #MLSCup champions. Anthony Markanich scored off a corner kick from Hassani Dotson. #Loons (1-1-0) have final preseason game Saturday vs. #NYCFC in Indio, Calif.

Update: New #MNUFC signing Hoyeon Jung makes his #Loons debut on Wednesday. The South Korean is in central midfield in friendly against #LAGalaxy in Coachella. He has "Hoyeon" on the back of his jersey along with No. 22.

Check-in: #MNUFC left wingback Joseph Rosales participated in drills during halftime of Wednesday's friendly, a good sign after feeling for his hamstring on Sunday. Hoyeon Jung also involved, which seems to indicate South Korean has received his work visa after trip to Canada.

Look-ahead: Logan Dorsey, brother of Griffin, appears to be frontrunner among #MNUFC draft picks to make the team in 2025. On top of starting friendly vs. #LAGalaxy, he was one of best in "beep" fitness test. Last week, Roman Torres and Babacar Niang were with #MNUFC2. Kieran Chandler also in group.

Post: #Gophers football players receiving scouting combine invitations, and it could be an indication of a bountiful #NFLDraft in April. www.twincities.com/2025/02/12/g...

News brief: #MNUFC signs 21-year-old French midfielder Owen Gene to a three-year contract. 📢 Eric Ramsay's assessment of him.💰 How much have #Loons spend on three player in primary transfer window? ⏰ Club leaders preach patience with all three new additions. www.twincities.com/2025/02/11/l...

Look-ahead: #MNUFC opponents for Leagues Cup were announced Tuesday. United will play three Mexican clubs in tournament. In Phase One, #Loons host Queretaro at Allianz Field on July 30; travel to Houston to play Club America on Aug. 2; and host Atletico de San Luis in St. Paul on Aug. 6.