Andy Greder
@andygreder.bsky.social
Sportswriter at St. Paul Pioneer Press on #Gophers and #MNUFC beats
not a big deal but still kinda hung up on Sky Sports’ Eric Ramsay report calling ‘em “Minnesota FC” 🫠
January 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
not a big deal but still kinda hung up on Sky Sports’ Eric Ramsay report calling ‘em “Minnesota FC” 🫠
Check-in: Minnesota Duluth transfer tight end Luke Dehnicke -- a Division II All-American in 2025 -- committed to Northwestern on Thursday.
Context: The Andover, Minn., native had Iowa State as a finalists, along with Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech. #Gophers showed some interest early.
Context: The Andover, Minn., native had Iowa State as a finalists, along with Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech. #Gophers showed some interest early.
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Check-in: Minnesota Duluth transfer tight end Luke Dehnicke -- a Division II All-American in 2025 -- committed to Northwestern on Thursday.
Context: The Andover, Minn., native had Iowa State as a finalists, along with Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech. #Gophers showed some interest early.
Context: The Andover, Minn., native had Iowa State as a finalists, along with Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech. #Gophers showed some interest early.
Confirmed: #MNUFC assistant Cam Knowles considered a “frontrunner” to be #Loons next head coach, per @pioneerpress.bsky.social source. @tombogert.bsky.social first.
Notes: Fellow United asst. Dennis Lawrence expected to join Ramsay at West Brom. Knowles led United before Ramsay arrived in 2024.
Notes: Fellow United asst. Dennis Lawrence expected to join Ramsay at West Brom. Knowles led United before Ramsay arrived in 2024.
January 8, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Confirmed: #MNUFC assistant Cam Knowles considered a “frontrunner” to be #Loons next head coach, per @pioneerpress.bsky.social source. @tombogert.bsky.social first.
Notes: Fellow United asst. Dennis Lawrence expected to join Ramsay at West Brom. Knowles led United before Ramsay arrived in 2024.
Notes: Fellow United asst. Dennis Lawrence expected to join Ramsay at West Brom. Knowles led United before Ramsay arrived in 2024.
Summary: #MNUFC has lost its head coach and a host pieces from the team that set a club record of 58 points in #MLS last season:
❌ Eric Ramsay ➡️ West Brom
❌ Tani Oluwaseyi ➡️ Villarreal
❌ Dayne St. Clair ➡️ Miami
❌ Robin Lod ➡️ Chicago
❌ Joseph Rosales ➡️ Austin
❌ Hassani Dotson ➡️ Seattle
❌ Eric Ramsay ➡️ West Brom
❌ Tani Oluwaseyi ➡️ Villarreal
❌ Dayne St. Clair ➡️ Miami
❌ Robin Lod ➡️ Chicago
❌ Joseph Rosales ➡️ Austin
❌ Hassani Dotson ➡️ Seattle
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
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After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
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Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay to take West Brom job
This is the second credible connection between Ramsay and another club since the calendar turned last week.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
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After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
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News story: #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay is "in talks" with West Bromwich Albion to become their new manager, per Sky Sports on Thursday. Meanwhile, #Loons are set to report to training camp this weekend.
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Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay “in talks” with West Brom
One week after Eric Ramsay was connected to the opening at French club Strasbourg, the current Minnesota United head coach has been linked to the vacancy at West Bromwich Albion. Sky Sports reporte…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
News story: #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay is "in talks" with West Bromwich Albion to become their new manager, per Sky Sports on Thursday. Meanwhile, #Loons are set to report to training camp this weekend.
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View: #MNUFC's Eric Ramsay again linked to West Brom’s opening, but it’s not that appealing of a job, certainly less than Strasbourg. Ramsay is creative in career moves, and Championship is a meat grinder. WBA sacked Ryan Mason early in tenure and are near relegation zone. Not upgrade from #Loons.
January 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Look-ahead: #MNUFC players will report to preseason in Blaine on Saturday, with first training session Monday. #Loons head in Irvine, Calif., from Jan. 15-24, are back in Minn., from Jan. 25-Feb. 2 and at Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio, Calif., for three #MLS friendlies on Feb. 7, 11, 14.
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
UPSET A RIVAL!
#Gophers hold off a late rally and beat No. 19 #Hawkeyes, 70-67, at Williams Arena on Tuesday. Niko Medved is 2-0 at home against ranked Big Ten teams to start his tenure at the U.
Recap:
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#Gophers hold off a late rally and beat No. 19 #Hawkeyes, 70-67, at Williams Arena on Tuesday. Niko Medved is 2-0 at home against ranked Big Ten teams to start his tenure at the U.
Recap:
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Gophers hold off late rally and upset No. 19 Iowa
After knocking off No. 22-ranked Indiana 73-64 in the Big Ten opener on Dec. 3, Minnesota took down 19th-ranked Iowa 70-67 at home on Tuesday.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
UPSET A RIVAL!
#Gophers hold off a late rally and beat No. 19 #Hawkeyes, 70-67, at Williams Arena on Tuesday. Niko Medved is 2-0 at home against ranked Big Ten teams to start his tenure at the U.
Recap:
www.twincities.com/2026/01/06/g...
#Gophers hold off a late rally and beat No. 19 #Hawkeyes, 70-67, at Williams Arena on Tuesday. Niko Medved is 2-0 at home against ranked Big Ten teams to start his tenure at the U.
Recap:
www.twincities.com/2026/01/06/g...
Article: With the #Gophers sitting at nine incoming transfers for 2026, which ones in this first batch could make immediate impact next fall?
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Which new Gophers transfers could make immediate impact next fall?
Gophers have been working to fill needs at receiver and along both lines.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Article: With the #Gophers sitting at nine incoming transfers for 2026, which ones in this first batch could make immediate impact next fall?
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News brief: #Gophers add a big receiver out of the transfer portal: former four-star recruit and 6-foot-3 target Perry Thompson from Auburn.
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Gophers add big Auburn receiver Perry Thompson through portal
A composite four-star recruit out of Foley, Ala., Thompson was a top 30 receiver in the transfer portal class, according to On3.com.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
News brief: #Gophers add a big receiver out of the transfer portal: former four-star recruit and 6-foot-3 target Perry Thompson from Auburn.
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Story » When the #Gophers win a road game, it's snack time.
New head coach Niko Medved brings over a tradition that might be considered corny, but also comes with friendly ribbing and team building.
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New head coach Niko Medved brings over a tradition that might be considered corny, but also comes with friendly ribbing and team building.
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When Gophers men’s basketball wins a road game, it’s snack time
Head coach Niko Medved knows the tradition might be considered a little corny, perhaps something out of an elementary school, but he has kept it alive with the Gophers men’s basketball team this se…
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January 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Story » When the #Gophers win a road game, it's snack time.
New head coach Niko Medved brings over a tradition that might be considered corny, but also comes with friendly ribbing and team building.
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New head coach Niko Medved brings over a tradition that might be considered corny, but also comes with friendly ribbing and team building.
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Update: The connection between Eric Ramsay and Strasbourg have been legitimate, but the #MNUFC head coach will not be going to the French club, per Daily Telegraph’s Matt Law on Monday.
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Update: The connection between Eric Ramsay and Strasbourg have been legitimate, but the #MNUFC head coach will not be going to the French club, per Daily Telegraph’s Matt Law on Monday.
Second-Half Surge.
#Gophers finish strong to earn its first win away from Minnesota this season, 84-78, over Northwestern in the restart of Big Ten play on Saturday.
Recap:
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#Gophers finish strong to earn its first win away from Minnesota this season, 84-78, over Northwestern in the restart of Big Ten play on Saturday.
Recap:
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Men’s basketball: Gophers second-half surge leads to 84-78 win at Northwestern
The Gophers’ second-half surge and last-minute survival at Northwestern on Saturday led to the U’s first win away from Minnesota this season.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Second-Half Surge.
#Gophers finish strong to earn its first win away from Minnesota this season, 84-78, over Northwestern in the restart of Big Ten play on Saturday.
Recap:
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#Gophers finish strong to earn its first win away from Minnesota this season, 84-78, over Northwestern in the restart of Big Ten play on Saturday.
Recap:
www.twincities.com/2026/01/03/m...
Notebook: Huge challenge for shorthanded #Gophers men's basketball team: 18 straight Big Ten games; injured center Robert Vaihola will pursue medical redshirt to play next season; the U will throw multiple defenders at Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli on Saturday.
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Huge challenge for short-handed Gophers men’s basketball: 18 straight Big Ten games
First-year Gophers men’s basketball coach Niko Medved and his team are embarking on a grueling stretch of 18 consecutive Big Ten games to finish the regular season.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Notebook: Huge challenge for shorthanded #Gophers men's basketball team: 18 straight Big Ten games; injured center Robert Vaihola will pursue medical redshirt to play next season; the U will throw multiple defenders at Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli on Saturday.
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News story: #Gophers to hire Isaac Fruechte as receivers coach and Mo Ibrahim as running backs coach, a source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social Friday.
The U is also bringing in Daniel Da Prato as special teams coach, Travis Moore as assistant defensive line coach.
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The U is also bringing in Daniel Da Prato as special teams coach, Travis Moore as assistant defensive line coach.
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Gophers plan to hire Isaac Fruechte and Mo Ibrahim as assistant coaches
The Gophers football program will not retain longtime receivers coach Matt Simon for next season and is in the process of replacing him with Isaac Fruechte, a source told the Pioneer Press on Frida…
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January 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
News story: #Gophers to hire Isaac Fruechte as receivers coach and Mo Ibrahim as running backs coach, a source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social Friday.
The U is also bringing in Daniel Da Prato as special teams coach, Travis Moore as assistant defensive line coach.
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The U is also bringing in Daniel Da Prato as special teams coach, Travis Moore as assistant defensive line coach.
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Final news story: #Gophers safety Koi Perich will enter the transfer portal. If the to-be junior from Esko leaves Minnesota, he would be the biggest loss from the current roster going into 2026 season.
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Gophers football: Koi Perich will hit the transfer portal
Minnesota could find out Friday when the NCAA opens the portal for two weeks through Jan. 16.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Final news story: #Gophers safety Koi Perich will enter the transfer portal. If the to-be junior from Esko leaves Minnesota, he would be the biggest loss from the current roster going into 2026 season.
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Confirmed: #MNUFC looking for a loan destination for South Korean mid Hoyeon Jung in 2026, a source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social on Thursday. Suwon Samsung is furthest-along option, but not only one
Context: Jung appeared in a few #MLS and #MNUFC2 games in 2025, but tore ACL in right knee in July
Context: Jung appeared in a few #MLS and #MNUFC2 games in 2025, but tore ACL in right knee in July
January 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Confirmed: #MNUFC looking for a loan destination for South Korean mid Hoyeon Jung in 2026, a source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social on Thursday. Suwon Samsung is furthest-along option, but not only one
Context: Jung appeared in a few #MLS and #MNUFC2 games in 2025, but tore ACL in right knee in July
Context: Jung appeared in a few #MLS and #MNUFC2 games in 2025, but tore ACL in right knee in July
so, uh, Happy New Year? 🍾 just shared a few links to stories about guys who might be leaving your favorite teams 😬 [ducks]
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
so, uh, Happy New Year? 🍾 just shared a few links to stories about guys who might be leaving your favorite teams 😬 [ducks]
Updated news story: A detailed look at #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay being linked to a potential opening at Strasbourg in France’s Ligue 1.
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Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay linked to French job
Ramsay has been mentioned for a possible opening at Strasbourg, a club in the France’s Ligue 1.
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January 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Updated news story: A detailed look at #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay being linked to a potential opening at Strasbourg in France’s Ligue 1.
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🔥 Burning Question❓
Post: Will Koi Perich return to the #Gophers for his junior year in 2026 or will the Esko product hit the transfer portal?
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Post: Will Koi Perich return to the #Gophers for his junior year in 2026 or will the Esko product hit the transfer portal?
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Will Koi Perich return to Gophers or hit the transfer portal?
Minnesota could find out Friday when the NCAA opens the portal for two weeks through Jan. 16.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
🔥 Burning Question❓
Post: Will Koi Perich return to the #Gophers for his junior year in 2026 or will the Esko product hit the transfer portal?
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Post: Will Koi Perich return to the #Gophers for his junior year in 2026 or will the Esko product hit the transfer portal?
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Initial news story: #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay linked to potential opening at Strasbourg in France's Ligue 1, per @theguardian.com on Thursday.
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Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay linked to French job
Minnesota United fans won’t be ringing in the New Year with this development: Loons head coach Eric Ramsay is “under consideration” for another coaching job, according to The Guardian on Thur…
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January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Initial news story: #MNUFC head coach Eric Ramsay linked to potential opening at Strasbourg in France's Ligue 1, per @theguardian.com on Thursday.
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Analysis »
How the #Gophers will approach the upcoming transfer portal 🧐 The U turned to Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild on how to best navigate their own salary cap 💰 Last year’s transfer crop had too many misses ❌ A few positions of need this year ✅
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How the #Gophers will approach the upcoming transfer portal 🧐 The U turned to Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild on how to best navigate their own salary cap 💰 Last year’s transfer crop had too many misses ❌ A few positions of need this year ✅
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How Gophers football plans to attack transfer portal next week
Minnesota could use help in the trenches and in the receiving core.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Analysis »
How the #Gophers will approach the upcoming transfer portal 🧐 The U turned to Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild on how to best navigate their own salary cap 💰 Last year’s transfer crop had too many misses ❌ A few positions of need this year ✅
www.twincities.com/2025/12/27/h...
How the #Gophers will approach the upcoming transfer portal 🧐 The U turned to Vikings, Timberwolves and Wild on how to best navigate their own salary cap 💰 Last year’s transfer crop had too many misses ❌ A few positions of need this year ✅
www.twincities.com/2025/12/27/h...
Final news story: Former #MNUFC linchpin Robin Lod has signed as a free agent with Chicago. The veteran took a longer deal from Fire than was offered from #Loons, sources tell @pioneerpress.bsky.social. United also trade for forward Tomas Chancalay from New England
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Minnesota United: Robin Lod signs with Chicago Fire
Minnesota United’s MLS-era leading goal scorer is headed to Chicago.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Final news story: Former #MNUFC linchpin Robin Lod has signed as a free agent with Chicago. The veteran took a longer deal from Fire than was offered from #Loons, sources tell @pioneerpress.bsky.social. United also trade for forward Tomas Chancalay from New England
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