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For the Loons, speed kills off a traditional offensive option
Three of the league's fastest players underline a reliance on individual counterattacking tactics.
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Loons aim to add Colombian CB Jefferson Díaz to roster
Minnesota United await approval from MLS, which also announced an easing of the league's roster restrictions that will allow flexibility for teams to add reinforcements.
Defending set pieces continues to be a problem for Loons
Giving up goals in the 90th and 91st minutes against D.C. United, both from set pieces, turned what looked like a certain win into perhaps the worst loss of a nine-game winless stretch.
Injured and locked-out fans file first lawsuits over Copa America stampede and melee
The first lawsuits have been filed in connection with last weekend's melees that broke out when fans without tickets forced their way into the Copa America soccer tournament final at Hard Rock Stadium, with one person citing serious injuries and some ticket holders saying they were denied entry.
South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player's alleged racist remark sparks outrage
The Korean Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA over an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan during a recent preseason match in Spain.
Israel clear to play in Olympic soccer tournament after FIFA postpones decision on possible ban
FIFA has postponed a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, clearing the way for the Israeli men's national team to play at the Paris Olympics.
Patrick Vieira leaves Strasbourg ahead of French season, becomes candidate for US job
Patrick Vieira left as coach of the French club Strasbourg on Thursday less than one month before the Ligue 1 season starts, making him a candidate to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. national team coach.
FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location
FIFA picked hospitality provider On Location to run its high-end billion-dollar program for the 2026 World Cup that will see 104 men's games in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Big impact for young Wolves; Loons, Lynx headed in opposite directions
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine checked in on Summer League action and Anthony Edwards. Plus Rand looked at the Lynx, Minnesota United and the top 100 pro athletes since 2000.
Defending set pieces continues to be a problem for Minnesota United
Analysis: Giving up goals in the 90th and 91st minutes against D.C. United on Wednesday, both from set pieces, turned what looked like a certain win into perhaps the worst loss of the Loon's now nine-game winless stretch.
Argentina tops FIFA men's rankings as government hits back at critics of team's racist France song
Argentina was confirmed as the world's No. 1 team in the FIFA men's rankings on Thursday, as the national government doubled down on defending the players who celebrated winning the Copa America by singing a racist song targeting No. 2-ranked France.
Loons give up two late goals, let D.C. United slip through their fingers
Teemu Pukki put Minnesota United ahead 2-1 with 10 minutes left, but D.C. United turned two set plays into goals in the 90th and 91st minutes to win 3-2.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is the youngest ever in MLS. He's just 14 years old
Fourteen-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in Major League Soccer history on Wednesday night — and probably the youngest to play in any of the biggest professional sports leagues in the world.
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist Willow Bay to become Angel City FC's new owners
Angel City FC announced Wednesday that Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of what the franchise calls the most valuable women's sports team in the world.
Lionel Messi asked to apologize for Argentina players' racist chant
Lionel Messi faced calls on Wednesday to apologize for racist chants made by Argentina's players after they won the Copa America.
Spanish court gives online racial abuser of soccer star Vinícius 8-month suspended sentence
Real Madrid said Wednesday that a Spanish court has given a suspended eight-month prison sentence to a person who racially insulted soccer stars Vinícius Júnior and Antonio Rudiger in the comments section of a popular Spanish sports news website.
US women's soccer team fights the heat, plays to a draw against Costa Rica in final Olympic tune-up
The U.S. women's soccer team played to a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in sweltering temperatures on Tuesday night in its final exhibition tune-up game before the Paris Olympics.
Loons reassemble their full roster and await even more
Minnesota United dealt with absences because of national competition but has Tani Oluwaseyi and Dayne St. Clair back in place and will add Samuel Shashoua when the transfer window opens.
French federation files complaint after 'racist and discriminatory remarks' by Argentina players
The French soccer federation pledged Tuesday to file a complaint with FIFA over ''racist and discriminatory remarks'' by Argentina players in post-match chants about France's team after their Copa America title win.
Gareth Southgate says it's 'time for change' and announces he will step down as England manager
After eight years, four major tournaments and two finals, Gareth Southgate announced he was stepping down as England manager on Tuesday, saying it was ''time for change.''