Andy Greder
@andygreder.bsky.social
Sportswriter at St. Paul Pioneer Press on #Gophers and #MNUFC beats
Update: Fourth-seeded #MNUFC will play at top-seeded San Diego FC at 9 p.m. CT Monday, Nov. 24.
Context: #MLSCupPlayoffs schedules had said conference semifinals would be Nov. 22 or 23, so this particular matchup will be a shift from that.
Context: #MLSCupPlayoffs schedules had said conference semifinals would be Nov. 22 or 23, so this particular matchup will be a shift from that.
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Update: Fourth-seeded #MNUFC will play at top-seeded San Diego FC at 9 p.m. CT Monday, Nov. 24.
Context: #MLSCupPlayoffs schedules had said conference semifinals would be Nov. 22 or 23, so this particular matchup will be a shift from that.
Context: #MLSCupPlayoffs schedules had said conference semifinals would be Nov. 22 or 23, so this particular matchup will be a shift from that.
Look-ahead: #MNUFC heads to No. 1 seed San Diego FC for a Western Conference semifinal on Nov. 22 or 23. San Diego blew out Portland Timbers 4-0 to win that first-round series on Sunday.
Context: In September, #Loons snagged a 3-1 road win in SoCal; San Diego won 4-2 in St. Paul in June.
Context: In September, #Loons snagged a 3-1 road win in SoCal; San Diego won 4-2 in St. Paul in June.
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
November 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Instant Classic!
Game 3 of #MLSCupPlayoffs had six goals, one red card and 10 rounds of penalty kicks. #MNUFC overcame a two-goal deficit and going down to 10 men to beat Seattle in an unforgettable match.
Final game story + photo gallery: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/i...
Game 3 of #MLSCupPlayoffs had six goals, one red card and 10 rounds of penalty kicks. #MNUFC overcame a two-goal deficit and going down to 10 men to beat Seattle in an unforgettable match.
Final game story + photo gallery: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/i...
In bonkers Game 3, Loons outlast Seattle, move on in MLS Cup Playoffs
The Loons rallied from a two-goal deficit, while going down to 10 men, with three unanswered goals.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Instant Classic!
Game 3 of #MLSCupPlayoffs had six goals, one red card and 10 rounds of penalty kicks. #MNUFC overcame a two-goal deficit and going down to 10 men to beat Seattle in an unforgettable match.
Final game story + photo gallery: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/i...
Game 3 of #MLSCupPlayoffs had six goals, one red card and 10 rounds of penalty kicks. #MNUFC overcame a two-goal deficit and going down to 10 men to beat Seattle in an unforgettable match.
Final game story + photo gallery: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/i...
CRUISIN' ALONG.
#Gophers dominate from the opening tip in a 95-50 win over Alcorn State; it’s Minnesota’s largest margin of victory in nearly 50 years. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Cade Tyson and Chansey Willis lead way in the nonconference win.
Game story: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/m...
#Gophers dominate from the opening tip in a 95-50 win over Alcorn State; it’s Minnesota’s largest margin of victory in nearly 50 years. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Cade Tyson and Chansey Willis lead way in the nonconference win.
Game story: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/m...
Men’s basketball: Gophers blowout Alcorn State in 95-50 win
Point guard Chansey Willis, who was held scoreless in the opener, led the way in the first half with 11 points and four assists.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
CRUISIN' ALONG.
#Gophers dominate from the opening tip in a 95-50 win over Alcorn State; it’s Minnesota’s largest margin of victory in nearly 50 years. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Cade Tyson and Chansey Willis lead way in the nonconference win.
Game story: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/m...
#Gophers dominate from the opening tip in a 95-50 win over Alcorn State; it’s Minnesota’s largest margin of victory in nearly 50 years. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Cade Tyson and Chansey Willis lead way in the nonconference win.
Game story: www.twincities.com/2025/11/08/m...
News brief: #Gophers add coveted junior college safety MJ Graham to its 2026 recruiting class. Michigan State, Kansas State and others also wanted the Oklahoma City native.
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Gophers add coveted JUCO safety MJ Graham
The Gophers football program gained a commitment Friday from Michael “MJ” Graham, a sophomore safety from Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. He is the fifth pledge to Minnesota’s 2026 cl…
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November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
News brief: #Gophers add coveted junior college safety MJ Graham to its 2026 recruiting class. Michigan State, Kansas State and others also wanted the Oklahoma City native.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/07/g...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/07/g...
#MNUFC preview vs. Seattle:
#Loons have been hurt by #Sounders attacking its left flank and will look to shutdown that alley in Game 3 😤 Expect to see more of Kelvin Yeboah ⚽️ Why hasn't Dominik Fitz played at all in #MLSCupPlayoffs❓ Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/07/l...
#Loons have been hurt by #Sounders attacking its left flank and will look to shutdown that alley in Game 3 😤 Expect to see more of Kelvin Yeboah ⚽️ Why hasn't Dominik Fitz played at all in #MLSCupPlayoffs❓ Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/07/l...
Loons vs. Seattle: Keys to match, storylines and prediction
Minnesota United vs. Seattle Sounders What: MLS Cup Playoffs, Game 3 When: 3:14 p.m. Saturday Where: Allianz Field Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 35 degrees, mos…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#MNUFC preview vs. Seattle:
#Loons have been hurt by #Sounders attacking its left flank and will look to shutdown that alley in Game 3 😤 Expect to see more of Kelvin Yeboah ⚽️ Why hasn't Dominik Fitz played at all in #MLSCupPlayoffs❓ Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/07/l...
#Loons have been hurt by #Sounders attacking its left flank and will look to shutdown that alley in Game 3 😤 Expect to see more of Kelvin Yeboah ⚽️ Why hasn't Dominik Fitz played at all in #MLSCupPlayoffs❓ Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/07/l...
Updates: #MNUFC in good shape from a health standpoint going into Game 3 vs. #Sounders on Saturday. Defender Jefferson Diaz trained Friday after limping off in Game 2. Kelvin Yeboah is getting closer and Eric Ramsay said he will use striker more in decisive match at Allianz Field.
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Note: Cal Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin will call Game 3 of #MNUFC-#Sounders series on Apple TV on Saturday.
Context: It’s the first #Loons match for the pair since they called nearly every game for the club from 2017-22. They did a Chicago Fire home game earlier this year.
Context: It’s the first #Loons match for the pair since they called nearly every game for the club from 2017-22. They did a Chicago Fire home game earlier this year.
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Note: Cal Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin will call Game 3 of #MNUFC-#Sounders series on Apple TV on Saturday.
Context: It’s the first #Loons match for the pair since they called nearly every game for the club from 2017-22. They did a Chicago Fire home game earlier this year.
Context: It’s the first #Loons match for the pair since they called nearly every game for the club from 2017-22. They did a Chicago Fire home game earlier this year.
Analysis »
Why is PJ Fleck almost always mentioned in coaching vacancies?
A look at what he has (and hasn’t) done with #Gophers in nearly nine full seasons and a big-picture view on what is setting up to be turbulent coaching carousel this winter.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/06/w...
Why is PJ Fleck almost always mentioned in coaching vacancies?
A look at what he has (and hasn’t) done with #Gophers in nearly nine full seasons and a big-picture view on what is setting up to be turbulent coaching carousel this winter.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/06/w...
Why is P.J. Fleck always mentioned for coaching vacancies?
Fleck’s new contract revised down the buyout for him to leave — from $7 million to $5.5 million this year.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Analysis »
Why is PJ Fleck almost always mentioned in coaching vacancies?
A look at what he has (and hasn’t) done with #Gophers in nearly nine full seasons and a big-picture view on what is setting up to be turbulent coaching carousel this winter.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/06/w...
Why is PJ Fleck almost always mentioned in coaching vacancies?
A look at what he has (and hasn’t) done with #Gophers in nearly nine full seasons and a big-picture view on what is setting up to be turbulent coaching carousel this winter.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/06/w...
Post » How Niko Medved reflected on his “pretty cool” debut for #Gophers men’s basketball program.
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Coach Niko Medved reflects on ‘pretty cool’ debut with Gophers
Medved said a Day 1 emphasis is to have a high mark in assists to field goals made. On Monday, Minnesota had 25 assists on 30 makes.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Post » How Niko Medved reflected on his “pretty cool” debut for #Gophers men’s basketball program.
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SLOW START IN SEATTLE.
#MNUFC trailed #Sounders 3-0 after 41 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback in 4-2 loss in Game 2 of #MLSCupPlayoffs, forcing a make-or-break Game 3 on Saturday in St. Paul.
Recap: www.twincities.com/2025/11/03/l...
#MNUFC trailed #Sounders 3-0 after 41 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback in 4-2 loss in Game 2 of #MLSCupPlayoffs, forcing a make-or-break Game 3 on Saturday in St. Paul.
Recap: www.twincities.com/2025/11/03/l...
Loons’ slow start ends in Game 2 loss in Seattle
Minnesota United’s slow start Monday cost them Game 2 of their MLS Cup Playoff series. The Sounders rode three first-half goals and a late insurance goal to produce a 4-2 win at Lumen Field in Seat…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
SLOW START IN SEATTLE.
#MNUFC trailed #Sounders 3-0 after 41 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback in 4-2 loss in Game 2 of #MLSCupPlayoffs, forcing a make-or-break Game 3 on Saturday in St. Paul.
Recap: www.twincities.com/2025/11/03/l...
#MNUFC trailed #Sounders 3-0 after 41 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback in 4-2 loss in Game 2 of #MLSCupPlayoffs, forcing a make-or-break Game 3 on Saturday in St. Paul.
Recap: www.twincities.com/2025/11/03/l...
The #Gophers men's basketball team starts its season with new head coach Niko Medved on Monday night.
And to set it up for more success, AD Mark Coyle believes he's invested more revenue sharing money into the program.
Repost of enterprise piece »
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And to set it up for more success, AD Mark Coyle believes he's invested more revenue sharing money into the program.
Repost of enterprise piece »
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Frustrated by stagnation, Mark Coyle puts more money into Gophers men’s basketball
“Like our fans, I’m frustrated we haven’t had more success with our men’s basketball program,” UMN athletics director told the Pioneer Press.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The #Gophers men's basketball team starts its season with new head coach Niko Medved on Monday night.
And to set it up for more success, AD Mark Coyle believes he's invested more revenue sharing money into the program.
Repost of enterprise piece »
www.twincities.com/2025/10/31/g...
And to set it up for more success, AD Mark Coyle believes he's invested more revenue sharing money into the program.
Repost of enterprise piece »
www.twincities.com/2025/10/31/g...
News story: #MNUFC Dayne St. Clair named #MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
News delivered uniquely before flight to Seattle for #MLSCupPlayoffs 📢 What DSC recalls from previous United winner Vito Mannone's campaign in 2019 🧤 Dayne shares a contract update 🖊️
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News delivered uniquely before flight to Seattle for #MLSCupPlayoffs 📢 What DSC recalls from previous United winner Vito Mannone's campaign in 2019 🧤 Dayne shares a contract update 🖊️
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Loons’ Dayne St. Clair wins MLS goalkeeper of the year
Instead of a standard flight attendant, Minnesota United assistant coach Zarek Valentin was heard over the plane’s intercom system before the team’s flight to Seattle on Saturday. And instead of ro…
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November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
News story: #MNUFC Dayne St. Clair named #MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
News delivered uniquely before flight to Seattle for #MLSCupPlayoffs 📢 What DSC recalls from previous United winner Vito Mannone's campaign in 2019 🧤 Dayne shares a contract update 🖊️
www.twincities.com/2025/11/03/l...
News delivered uniquely before flight to Seattle for #MLSCupPlayoffs 📢 What DSC recalls from previous United winner Vito Mannone's campaign in 2019 🧤 Dayne shares a contract update 🖊️
www.twincities.com/2025/11/03/l...
Story: Nectar Triantis has made an immediate impact since joining #MNUFC in September 📈 A "destroyer" in midfield 🥊 A lofty comparison to a Premier League stalwart 👀 And his #Loons performances should put him on the radar of Greece's national team 🇬🇷
www.twincities.com/2025/11/02/n...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/02/n...
Nectar Triantis makes immediate impact for Minnesota United
During the summer transfer window, Minnesota United’s front office leaders needed to convince Nectar Triantis that coming to MLS was the right move in his budding career. The 22-year-old Australian…
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November 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Story: Nectar Triantis has made an immediate impact since joining #MNUFC in September 📈 A "destroyer" in midfield 🥊 A lofty comparison to a Premier League stalwart 👀 And his #Loons performances should put him on the radar of Greece's national team 🇬🇷
www.twincities.com/2025/11/02/n...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/02/n...
Update: #MNUFC does not list any players as out for Game 2 of #MLSCupPlayoffs vs. Seattle on Monday, and that includes #Loons center back/midfielder Carlos Harvey who has recovered from his knee injury will be available to play at Lumen Field, head coach Eric Ramsay said Sunday.
November 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Update: #MNUFC does not list any players as out for Game 2 of #MLSCupPlayoffs vs. Seattle on Monday, and that includes #Loons center back/midfielder Carlos Harvey who has recovered from his knee injury will be available to play at Lumen Field, head coach Eric Ramsay said Sunday.
A play call with special instructions.
#Gophers dial up a naked bootleg and Drake Lindsey pulls it off in a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Saturday.
Final game story + photo gallery:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/01/g...
#Gophers dial up a naked bootleg and Drake Lindsey pulls it off in a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Saturday.
Final game story + photo gallery:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/01/g...
Gophers escape with 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State
Michigan State seemed to represent a great hangover cure for the Gophers on Saturday.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A play call with special instructions.
#Gophers dial up a naked bootleg and Drake Lindsey pulls it off in a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Saturday.
Final game story + photo gallery:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/01/g...
#Gophers dial up a naked bootleg and Drake Lindsey pulls it off in a 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State on Saturday.
Final game story + photo gallery:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/01/g...
Update: #MNUFC prepares for #MLSCupPlayoffs Game 2 against Seattle during Thursday’s training session in Blaine. Only absence is Carlos Harvey (knee), who was rehabbing on the side. Sam Shashoua, Devin Padelford are back from loans. #Loons leave for Washington on Saturday, with game Monday.
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Update: #MNUFC prepares for #MLSCupPlayoffs Game 2 against Seattle during Thursday’s training session in Blaine. Only absence is Carlos Harvey (knee), who was rehabbing on the side. Sam Shashoua, Devin Padelford are back from loans. #Loons leave for Washington on Saturday, with game Monday.
“They scratch and claw.”
Story: #Gophers veteran defensive
tackles Deven Eastern and Jalen Logan-Redding are battling through multiple things in their final season at the U. www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/g...
Story: #Gophers veteran defensive
tackles Deven Eastern and Jalen Logan-Redding are battling through multiple things in their final season at the U. www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/g...
Gophers football: Deven Eastern, Jalen Logan-Redding gutting out final year
NFL prospects have seen their numbers slip, but inside defensive lineman earn high marks from teammates.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
“They scratch and claw.”
Story: #Gophers veteran defensive
tackles Deven Eastern and Jalen Logan-Redding are battling through multiple things in their final season at the U. www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/g...
Story: #Gophers veteran defensive
tackles Deven Eastern and Jalen Logan-Redding are battling through multiple things in their final season at the U. www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/g...
Post: How much money do new #MNUFC players make?
Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are among the #Loons’ top eight, per MLS PA data. But early returns on the field has Triantis outperforming Fitz, including in #MLSCupPlayoffs
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Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are among the #Loons’ top eight, per MLS PA data. But early returns on the field has Triantis outperforming Fitz, including in #MLSCupPlayoffs
www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/h...
How much money do new Minnesota United players make?
Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are the two highest earners.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Post: How much money do new #MNUFC players make?
Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are among the #Loons’ top eight, per MLS PA data. But early returns on the field has Triantis outperforming Fitz, including in #MLSCupPlayoffs
www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/h...
Dominik Fitz and Nectar Triantis are among the #Loons’ top eight, per MLS PA data. But early returns on the field has Triantis outperforming Fitz, including in #MLSCupPlayoffs
www.twincities.com/2025/10/29/h...
Eric Ramsay rarely comments on officiating, but #MNUFC head coach has now twice criticized calls by referee Alexis Da Silva. First in U.S. Open Cup semifinal; now it's #MLSCupPlayoffs, which won't sting as much given #Loons shootout win.
Follow-up story:
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Follow-up story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/28/n...
No-call in Loons playoff win draws criticism from Eric Ramsay
After MNFUC won Game 1 of their playoff series with Seattle, coach disregarded his habit of reviewing plays before issuing an opinion.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Eric Ramsay rarely comments on officiating, but #MNUFC head coach has now twice criticized calls by referee Alexis Da Silva. First in U.S. Open Cup semifinal; now it's #MLSCupPlayoffs, which won't sting as much given #Loons shootout win.
Follow-up story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/28/n...
Follow-up story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/28/n...
#Loons love PKs in #MLSCupPlayoffs
After a scoreless draw with #Sounders, #MNUFC beats Seattle 3-2 in penalty kicks to capture Game 1 of its first-round series on Monday. Dayne St. Clair made one save, while three scored for #Loons.
Initial game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/27/l...
After a scoreless draw with #Sounders, #MNUFC beats Seattle 3-2 in penalty kicks to capture Game 1 of its first-round series on Monday. Dayne St. Clair made one save, while three scored for #Loons.
Initial game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/27/l...
Loons beat Seattle in dramatic penalty kicks to win Game 1
Minnesota United loves penalty kicks in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The fourth-seeded Loons and fifth-seeded Sounders played to a scoreless draw in Game 1 of a MLS Cup Playoffs first-round series, but Mi…
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October 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
#Loons love PKs in #MLSCupPlayoffs
After a scoreless draw with #Sounders, #MNUFC beats Seattle 3-2 in penalty kicks to capture Game 1 of its first-round series on Monday. Dayne St. Clair made one save, while three scored for #Loons.
Initial game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/27/l...
After a scoreless draw with #Sounders, #MNUFC beats Seattle 3-2 in penalty kicks to capture Game 1 of its first-round series on Monday. Dayne St. Clair made one save, while three scored for #Loons.
Initial game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/10/27/l...
#MNUFC preview vs. Seattle:
#MLSCupPlayoffs begin in St. Paul on Monday night. #Loons have home-field advantage, but Sounders are considered favorites. Scouting report, form guide, top quote, recent matchups. Plus, a prediction.
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#MLSCupPlayoffs begin in St. Paul on Monday night. #Loons have home-field advantage, but Sounders are considered favorites. Scouting report, form guide, top quote, recent matchups. Plus, a prediction.
t.co/lDJLaH9WxN
https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/26/loons-vs-seattle-keys-to-the-match-storylines-and-prediction/
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October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#MNUFC preview vs. Seattle:
#MLSCupPlayoffs begin in St. Paul on Monday night. #Loons have home-field advantage, but Sounders are considered favorites. Scouting report, form guide, top quote, recent matchups. Plus, a prediction.
t.co/lDJLaH9WxN
#MLSCupPlayoffs begin in St. Paul on Monday night. #Loons have home-field advantage, but Sounders are considered favorites. Scouting report, form guide, top quote, recent matchups. Plus, a prediction.
t.co/lDJLaH9WxN
can’t believe San Diego FC stole the Minnesota Vikings’ Skol chant. how dare they
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
can’t believe San Diego FC stole the Minnesota Vikings’ Skol chant. how dare they
love these Portland kits
October 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
love these Portland kits