The Match NK Celje vs. Shelbourne FC Competition: UEFA Conference League (League Phase - Matchday 6) Date: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 Kickoff: 2p.m. CST Venue: Stadion Z’dežele (Celje, Slovenia) How to watch in Minnesota This match will be streamed live on Paramount+. Since this is a 2 p.m. kickoff on a Thursday, the Paramount+ mobile app is a great way to keep an eye on the match if you are on the go.

The match AZ Alkmaar vs. Jagiellonia Białystok Competition: UEFA Conference League (League Phase - Matchday 6) Date: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 Kickoff: 2 p.m. CST Venue: AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar, Netherlands) How to watch in Minnesota This match will be streamed live on Paramount+. As this is the final matchday of the League Phase, multiple games kick off simultaneously. Paramount+ often runs a "Golazo Show" whip-around show if you want to track all the goals, but you can select this specific match feed to watch Aziel Jackson for the full 90 minutes.

It was a night of high drama at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá as Liga Deportiva Alajuelense and Deportivo Saprissa played out a frantic 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Apertura Final. In a match that lived up to its billing as the biggest rivalry in Central America, it was two names very familiar to Minnesota soccer fans who stole the headlines for the visitors.

It was a night of high tension and eventual heartbreak at the Atanasio Girardot as Independiente Medellín suffered a 1–0 defeat (1–0 on aggregate) to their fiercest rivals, Atlético Nacional, in the second leg of the 2025 Copa Colombia final. With the loss, "El Poderoso" missed out on the trophy and a guaranteed spot in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. Match recap…

The era of Dayne St. Clair in Minnesota has officially come to an end. Following weeks of negotiations after the conclusion of the 2025 season, Minnesota United FC and St. Clair both announced on social media today that the club will be parting ways with the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year as he enters free agency. View this post on Instagram…

Minnesota United has officially announced the signing of defender Britton Fischer from its MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, MNUFC2. The 21-year-old center-back has earned a one-year MLS contract through the 2026 season, with club options for 2027 and 2028. Read the MNUFC news release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota United FC (@mnufc) For Fischer, this moment is the culmination of three years of hard work within the club’s developmental pathway.

It was a tough afternoon for the Yellow Submarine as Villarreal was stunned 2–1 by second-division leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey Round of 32. Despite a late push, the defeat marks a premature exit for Villarreal from a competition that offered a major chance for silverware this season. Match recap Racing Santander proved why they are currently leading the Segunda División, catching Villarreal off guard early.

It was a day to forget for Levante UD as they were bounced from the Copa del Rey in a stunning 1–0 defeat to third-tier side Cultural Leonesa. Despite their status as favorites, the La Liga side struggled to find their rhythm in the cold northern air, leading to a disappointing exit in the Round of 32. Match recap The hosts took the lead early and never looked back.

The match Liga Deportiva Alajuelense vs. Deportivo Saprissa Competition: Costa Rican Primera División (Apertura Final) Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Kickoff: 8 p.m. CST Venue: Estadio Alejandro Mo…

The match Independiente Medellín (DIM) vs. Atlético Nacional Competition: Copa Colombia (Final) Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Kickoff: 7 p.m. CST Venue: Estadio Atanasio Girardot (Medellín, Colomb…

The Match Racing Santander vs. Villarreal CF Competition: Copa del Rey (Round of 32) Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Kickoff: noon CST Venue: Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander, Spain) How t…

The match Cultural Leonesa vs. Levante UD Competition: Copa del Rey (Round of 32) Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Kickoff: 11 a.m. CST Venue: Estadio Municipal Reino de León (León, Spain) How to wat…

Minnesota United FC announced a significant move to strengthen the midfield for the upcoming season, acquiring rising star Peter Stroud from Red Bull New York. The 23-year-old central midfielder joins the Loons in exchange for $475,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM), with RBNY retaining a sell-on percentage should Stroud be transferred outside of MLS in the future. Read the MNUFC news release…

In a move that stings just a little bit more than your average departure, the Seattle Sounders announced today that they have signed former Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson to a contract through the 2027 season. Read the Sounders FC news release View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seattle Sounders FC (@soundersfc) Homecoming for Hassani While seeing any Loon leave is tough, seeing a fan favorite head west to a conference rival—and his hometown club—brings a mix of sadness and understanding.

The schedule is out, and multiple former Loons could be involved in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Kevin Molino, now a winger (and team captain) with Defence Force F.C., and they’ll face Ph…

Former Loons goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas will be on the Vancouver Whitecaps FC roster next year. In its end-of-season roster update, the club announced it had exercised its option to keep Zendejas u…

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Eric Dick, former Loons goalkeeper, signs with Indy Eleven for the 2026 USL Championship season. Best of luck in Indy, Eric!