Teammates celebrated a goal by Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17), second from left, late in the first half during a game this season.

Loons trade for FC Dallas defender Montgomery

Callum Montgomery, a 23-year-old Canadian center back, is a former North Carolina-Charlotte player.
Sports
1:10pm

Virus spike sees EPL games in London closed to fans again

London's six Premier League clubs won't be allowed supporters at games again after the British capital was placed under the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions due to a spike in cases.
Sports
10:50am

Gerard Houllier, former Liverpool coach, dies at 73

Gerard Houllier, a Frenchman who led English club Liverpool to three titles in one season following a disappointing spell as coach of France's national team, has died. He was 73.
Business
10:17am

Huawei invites Griezmann to talk after he cut ties

Chinese tech giant Huawei wants to talk to French soccer player Antoine Griezmann about its human rights record.
Sports
7:55am

2 Russians convicted of attack on man at Euro 2016 in France

Two Russians on Monday were convicted of permanently disabling a British soccer supporter in southern France during the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
Members of the Emerald City Supporters burn smoke devices as they take part in the traditional "March to the Match" before the Seattle Sounders face S
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December 13

Draws for Liverpool, Spurs cap tough weekend for EPL powers

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had just seen his team fall behind after getting outplayed in the opening 25 minutes by a supposed contender for relegation, and he'd had enough.
Sports
December 12
Columbus’ Jonathan Mensah carried the MLS Cup on stage after the Crew defeated the Seattle Sounders 3-0 for the MLS championship Saturday night.

Columbus Crew win 2nd MLS title, beating Seattle 3-0

No matter the absences from the lineup or the opponent, Caleb Porter implored the Columbus Crew to impose themselves.
Sports
December 12

Chelsea beaten by Everton; Manchester derby stalemate

The People's Club welcomed back its fans and Chelsea felt the full force.
Sports
December 12

No fans, no goals: United, City draw Manchester derby 0-0

Being shut out of the Manchester derby might not have seemed so bad for fans after all.
Loons
December 11
Loons keeper Dayne St. Clair stopped a shot during a playoff game in October.

Making a pitch: Loons begin to shape 2021 roster by offering contracts, negotiating deals

Minnesota United is discussing deals with Kevin Molino, Ozzie Alonso and Luis Amarilla while making contract decisions about others, including promising goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.
Loons
December 11

Investors give NWSL the financing it deserves to develop league

To write the history of women's sports in America is to write about leagues that have struggled to attract financial support. Now that the NWSL…
Sports
December 11

Sounders seeking 3rd title in 5 years facing Crew in MLS Cup

Having played in three of the previous four MLS Cup finals, the Seattle Sounders know what to expect on this stage.
Sports
December 11

Israelis welcome UAE ownership of controversial soccer club

Fans of an Israeli soccer club long associated with anti-Arab racism gathered on Friday in a show of support for an Emirati businessman's purchase of a stake in the organization, welcoming it as a sign of change even as a smaller number of fans protested the move.
Sports
December 10

Sigi Schmid's influence still felt in Columbus, Seattle

Before he moved on to the professional ranks, before he became a thorn in the side of the man he wanted to learn from, Caleb Porter was a highly successful college coach at Akron.
Nation
December 10

Hundreds of Chicago firefighters battle warehouse fire

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on Chicago's West Side that engulfed an auto parts warehouse.
Sports
December 10

Chiefs' offense keeps seeing red when it reaches red zone

The Kansas City Chiefs, with their star quarterback and seemingly endless playmakers around him, should rightfully feel good about their chances of scoring a touchdown whenever they get their hands on the ball.
Business
December 10

Griezmann ends partnership with Huawei, cites Uighurs

French soccer player Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying there are "strong suspicions" that the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the mostly Muslim minority Uighurs.
Loons
December 10
Aug. 11, 1976: Alan Merrick, captain of the Minnesota Kicks, hoisted his son, Adam, 4 years old, for a victory wave after the Kicks stomped the Los An

Reusse: Sorrow in Seattle? Minnesota soccer fans have been there

Seattle is the location where dreams of glory for Minnesota soccer fans become nightmares. The Loons loss wasn't the first chapter of disappointment.
Sports
December 10

Paolo Rossi, who led Italy to 1982 World Cup, dies at 64

Paolo Rossi, who led Italy to the 1982 World Cup title and later worked as a soccer commentator in his home country, has died. He was 64.
Sports
December 9

Mueller scores twice, US routs El Salvador 6-0 in exhibition

The U.S. soccer team ended a pandemic-shortened year with a blowout that raised confidence heading into a busy 2021 highlighted by the first eight World Cup qualifiers jammed into an 11-week span.
Sports
December 9

Extraordinary walk off highlights racism in European soccer

Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find European soccer remains infested with racism.