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Get To Know The 2022 United States Men's World Cup Roster

Get To Know The 2022 United States Men’s World Cup Roster

Joshua Klopp, Vice President November 16, 2022

The four year hiatus of the most popular sporting event in the world is coming to an end. The 2022 World Cup will be played from November 20 to December 18 in the country of Qatar. The buildup to the world...

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USMNT Qualify for World Cup 2022

Austin Lentz, Contributor April 7, 2022

On Wednesday March 30, the United States men's national soccer team punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup, with a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica. The outcome of the final match was not ideal, as the USMNT...

The Knockout Stage of the UEFA Champions League is Underway

The Knockout Stage of the UEFA Champions League is Underway

Josh Klopp February 16, 2022

The knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League began with a splash as Paris Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe upset Real Madrid with a last-second stunner. His brilliant finish in the 94th minute of the...

Allianz Field to Host World Cup Qualifier in February 2022

Allianz Field to Host World Cup Qualifier in February 2022

Josh Klopp, Contributor December 30, 2021

On the morning of November 24, Minnesota United and U.S. Soccer announced that Allianz Field in St. Paul will host a United States Men's National Team (USMNT) World Cup Qualifier against Honduras on Wednesday,...

Minnesota United FC in the Mix as MLS Season Comes to a Close

Minnesota United FC in the Mix as MLS Season Comes to a Close

Josh Klopp October 27, 2021

The playoff picture is taking shape in Major League Soccer (MLS) as only 3 weeks remain until the playoffs begin on November 19. In the MLS, seven teams make the playoffs in each conference. Time is expiring...

Champions League 101

Champions League 101

Austin Lentz, Contributor October 27, 2021

“CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE” The UEFA Champions League is the most decorated and celebrated club football trophy in the entire world. Founded in 1955 as the “European Champion Clubs’...

Ted Lasso - Just Believe

Ted Lasso – Just Believe

Austin Lentz, Contributor October 13, 2021

Ted Lasso, an Apple TV+ exclusive, has been making waves ever since its inception. After winning an Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards, Ted Lasso has been put on the radar of everyone...

Summertime Madness in The English Premier League

Summertime Madness in The English Premier League

Josh Klopp October 6, 2021

The 2021 Summer Transfer Window in the English Premier League (EPL) had everything a soccer fan could want - storylines and drama from start to finish. Not only did we see the biggest transfer in EPL history,...

Premier League 101

Austin Lentz, Contributor September 15, 2021

Premier League mornings. Saturday morning you wake up ready to watch your Minnesota Golden Gophers Football team; However, there have been professional sporting events occurring across the pond...

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Soccer Super League: Super Success or Super Failure?

Sam Ferreira, Contributor April 21, 2021

The world of soccer was sent into a shock wave the other week when 12 of Europe’s biggest soccer clubs announced their separation from traditional soccer leagues to form their own Super League. The announcement...

The league running the COVID-19 soccer world

The league running the COVID-19 soccer world

Ethan Olson, Sports and Feature Editor April 19, 2020

As the United States continues to find deterrents to stop the spread of COVID-19, two things may have been overlooked by many, vodka and saunas. According to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, drinking...

The Loons excite in opening weekend win

The Loons excite in opening weekend win

Ethan Olson, Sports & Feature Editor March 6, 2020

With a mixture of pace and passion, Minnesota United opened their 2020 MLS campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over the Portland Timbers. United only needed 42% possession over the 90 minutes to put...

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