Pushing for a playoff spot, the Loons enter Saturday’s home match against Colorado with newcomer Kelvin Yeboah quickly establishing himself.
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Kelvin Yeboah scored again for the Loons, his fifth goal in as many games since joining the team in August.
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Once Darius Randell convinced his mom to let him try out, he joined the Loons’ academy and now has a contract with MNUFC2, where he’s one of the top prospects.
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Analysis: Minnesota United’s struggles at home continue
After Wednesday’s 2-1 loss, the Loons have a losing record at Allianz Field (5-6-4). Since June 8, they have one win, one draw and five losses in St. Paul.
September 19, 2024
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Minnesota United falls into early hole in 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati
Kelvin Yeboah converted a penalty in the second half, but the Loons couldn’t get any closer.
September 19, 2024
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Analysis: Minnesota United aims to narrow player development gap.
The Loons have built-in disadvantages because of Minnesota’s weather, but their new regime has placed a clear priority on building from within after ranking last in MLS.
September 17, 2024
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Loons begin busy stretch with 3-1 victory at St. Louis
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored in the first half, Kelvin Yeboah added another after halftime and the Loons benefited from an own goal for their sixth road victory of 2024.
September 15, 2024
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Analysis: Loons set to begin season-defining stretch of six games in 22 days
Minnesota United is clinging to the Western Conference’s final playoff spot, entering Saturday’s game at St. Louis City.
September 14, 2024
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Analysis: How will Minnesota United use new designated player Joaquín Pereyra?
Joaquín Pereyra, 25, hails from Argentina but will have a different role than his countryman Emanuel Reynoso had when he was with the Loons.
September 6, 2024
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Analysis: Loons' Hlongwane again shows his ability to create offense
The South African forward scored twice at San Jose on Saturday night, giving him nine goals in MLS play on the season.
September 2, 2024
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Minnesota United score a rare road victory, beating last-place Earthquakes 2-1
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored both goals for the Loons, who hadn’t won on the road in nearly four months and had barely won anywhere all summer.
September 1, 2024
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Analysis: Minnesota United’s strikers are important, but for coach Eric Ramsay, it all comes back to defense
Kelvin Yeboah gives the Loons another forward to go with Tani Oluwaseyi and Teemu Pukki — key players, all — but success will still depend on players around them.
August 31, 2024
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Analysis: Set pieces still befuddle Minnesota United. Here’s what Ramsay is doing about it.
Corner kicks and their aftermath too often wind up with the ball in the back of the Loons’ net.
August 28, 2024