Northland Soccer Journal
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Covering MNUFC, MNUFC2, and more soccer throughout the North.
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Former Loon, Eric Dick and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds just won the #USLC title in penalties on the road against FC Tulsa. Dick made one save on four kicks in penalties.
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Former Loon, Eric Dick and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds just won the #USLC title in penalties on the road against FC Tulsa. Dick made one save on four kicks in penalties.
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
February footy, check. November footy, check. December playoffs? Also check.
The 2026 #MLS Schedule revealed and for #MNUFC fans, it’s gonna be a cold season.
The 2026 #MLS Schedule revealed and for #MNUFC fans, it’s gonna be a cold season.
Northland Soccer Journal | 2026 MLS Schedule revealed and for Loons fans, it's gonna be a cold season
After many years of waiting until mid-December to January for the full MLS schedule, the league gave out an early Christmas present announcing the
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November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Did Christmas just come early for us? Because it sure looks like it!
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
This morning I resigned from my longtime day job, which means I’m now full time with @northlandsoccer.com. This is an absolute dream that I can do it full time and it wouldn’t be possible without our readers and my spouse.
Keep watch for a new, improved, and larger NSJ coming early 2026!
Keep watch for a new, improved, and larger NSJ coming early 2026!
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Did Christmas just come early for us? Because it sure looks like it!
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Maybe we're biased here but #MNUFC 's original NASL Loon wing kit should be an easy #1 on this list.
Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century
As we approach the end of 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs worn by top clubs from around the world since the year 2000.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Maybe we're biased here but #MNUFC 's original NASL Loon wing kit should be an easy #1 on this list.
Last week #MLS announced a massive change, moving their calendar to a summer to spring format from the traditional North American spring to fall format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Northland Soccer Journal | Breakdown: Major League Soccer's calendar change, transition process, and it's impact
This past Thursday, to a lot of press coverage, and even some fanfare throughout the world, Major League soccer announced a change to the schedule.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last week #MLS announced a massive change, moving their calendar to a summer to spring format from the traditional North American spring to fall format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Breakdown: The upcoming #MLS calendar change, transition process, and it's impact on Next Pro, #USOC, and more
Northland Soccer Journal | Breakdown: Major League Soccer's calendar change, transition process, and it's impact
This past Thursday, to a lot of press coverage, and even some fanfare throughout the world, Major League soccer announced a change to the schedule.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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No extra #MLS Season Pass paywall starting for the 2026 season. Big win for the league and especially for the fans.
BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
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All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
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MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources
Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
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November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
No extra #MLS Season Pass paywall starting for the 2026 season. Big win for the league and especially for the fans.
The November international window is here and eight Loons have been called up to their respective national squads. Six of the players come from #MNUFC and two from #MNUFC2.
Northland Soccer Journal | Eight Loons called up for November International window
With the international window dead ahead callups have been announced for November's set of international matches, which sees eight Loons, six first team
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November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#MNUFC advanced past Seattle Sounders on Saturday evening to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. @walkingminnesota.com brings you a photo gallery of the Loons massive victory.
Northland Soccer Journal | Photo Gallery: Minnesota United Advance Past Seattle Sounders in 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
Minnesota United overcame a 2 goal deficit to beat Seattle Sounders and advance to the Western Semi-Final. Our photographers bring you a gallery from the Loons massive playoff win.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
#MNUFC advanced past Seattle Sounders on Saturday evening to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. @walkingminnesota.com brings you a photo gallery of the Loons massive victory.
With the first round complete, Eric Ramsay aims to keep fitness up and get #MNUFC back on track heading into the Semi-Finals against #SanDiegoFC
Northland Soccer Journal | With the first round complete, Eric Ramsay aims to keep fitness up and get his club back on track
After eight seasons of dread and almost certain defeat, Minnesota United can finally say they've exorcised their demons in the Seattle Sounders. Back in
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November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
With the first round complete, Eric Ramsay aims to keep fitness up and get #MNUFC back on track heading into the Semi-Finals against #SanDiegoFC
More Monday Night #MLSAfterDark on the horizon for #MNUFC as the Western Semi-Final in San Diego is set for Monday 24 November with a 9pm central kickoff.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
More Monday Night #MLSAfterDark on the horizon for #MNUFC as the Western Semi-Final in San Diego is set for Monday 24 November with a 9pm central kickoff.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
Western Semi-Finals decided! #MNUFC will travel to San Diego, CA for a Conference Semi-Final showdown with #SanDiegoFC on either 22 or 23 November.
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Western Semi-Finals decided! #MNUFC will travel to San Diego, CA for a Conference Semi-Final showdown with #SanDiegoFC on either 22 or 23 November.
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
But when will it be our turn?
November 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
But when will it be our turn?
Yesterday afternoon #MNUFC did what seemed impossible for many years, defeating the Sounders in the #MLSCupPlayoffs. Our recap of last night's huge win.
Northland Soccer Journal | Once again it takes penalties, but Minnesota drops Seattle to advance in the playoffs
In a match that absolutely nobody expected, Minnesota United came out on top in a crazy match followed by a crazier series of penalties. Two early goals
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November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Yesterday afternoon #MNUFC did what seemed impossible for many years, defeating the Sounders in the #MLSCupPlayoffs. Our recap of last night's huge win.
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Mess with the loon, expect the laser
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Mess with the loon, expect the laser
Match Recap: Once again it takes penalties, but #MNUFC drops #Sounders to advance in the playoffs
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Northland Soccer Journal | Once again it takes penalties, but Minnesota drops Seattle to advance in the playoffs
In a match that absolutely nobody expected, Minnesota United came out on top in a crazy match followed by a crazier series of penalties. Two early goals
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November 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Match Recap: Once again it takes penalties, but #MNUFC drops #Sounders to advance in the playoffs
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November 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Match 🧵 | #MINvSEA
It's do or die time in St. Paul. Win and you face San Diego or Portland in the second round. Lose and the season is over. Game three kicks off in 20 minutes and here are the lineups.
Two changes for #MNUFC (Yeboah to striker and Duggan to LCB) while #Sounders make no changes.
It's do or die time in St. Paul. Win and you face San Diego or Portland in the second round. Lose and the season is over. Game three kicks off in 20 minutes and here are the lineups.
Two changes for #MNUFC (Yeboah to striker and Duggan to LCB) while #Sounders make no changes.
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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#MNUFC has done the seemingly impossible twice (thrice) this season, but can the Loons get one more win over #Sounders?
Northland Soccer Journal | They've done it twice (thrice) this season, but can the Loons get one more win over Seattle?
It all comes down to a third match on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul as Minnesota United aims to get past the Seattle Sounders in the first round of the
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November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#MNUFC has done the seemingly impossible twice (thrice) this season, but can the Loons get one more win over #Sounders?
Northland Soccer Journal | They've done it twice (thrice) this season, but can the Loons get one more win over Seattle?
It all comes down to a third match on Saturday afternoon in St. Paul as Minnesota United aims to get past the Seattle Sounders in the first round of the
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November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Last Friday the MSHSL wrapped up its 2025 season with the annual State Soccer Finals. @northstarashle.bsky.social was there for all six matches and 13 hours of ⚽️
Northland Soccer Journal | 2025 MSHSL State Championship wrap up
Halloween, Championship Friday, and a ton of soccer all wrapped into one package. That was Friday from 8am to nearly 10pm in Minneapolis as the Minnesota
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November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Last Friday the MSHSL wrapped up its 2025 season with the annual State Soccer Finals. @northstarashle.bsky.social was there for all six matches and 13 hours of ⚽️
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A late first half burst was not enough for #MNUFC to close series in Seattle at a hostile Lumen Field. Loons will host #Sounders in Game 3 in St. Paul on Saturday afternoon.
Northland Soccer Journal | A late first half burst not enough for MNUFC to close series in Seattle
With a spot in the second round on the line for Minnesota, the Loons headed to Seattle for another showdown with the Sounders at Lumen Field. Three first
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November 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM
A late first half burst was not enough for #MNUFC to close series in Seattle at a hostile Lumen Field. Loons will host #Sounders in Game 3 in St. Paul on Saturday afternoon.
Northland Soccer Journal | A late first half burst not enough for MNUFC to close series in Seattle
With a spot in the second round on the line for Minnesota, the Loons headed to Seattle for another showdown with the Sounders at Lumen Field. Three first
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November 4, 2025 at 5:58 AM