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Thank you, Dayne: Loons part ways with MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
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…
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…
Thank you, Dayne: Loons part ways with MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
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…
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December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Thank you, Dayne: Loons part ways with MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
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…
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…
From MNUFC2 to the big stage: Britton Fischer signs MLS contract
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…
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…
From MNUFC2 to the big stage: Britton Fischer signs MLS contract
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
From MNUFC2 to the big stage: Britton Fischer signs MLS contract
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…
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…
Upset in Santander: Oluwaseyi’s Villarreal falls to Racing in Copa del Rey
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…
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…
Upset in Santander: Oluwaseyi’s Villarreal falls to Racing in Copa del Rey
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Upset in Santander: Oluwaseyi’s Villarreal falls to Racing in Copa del Rey
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…
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…
Cup heartbreak in León: Arriaga’s Levante eliminated by Cultural Leonesa
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…
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…
Cup heartbreak in León: Arriaga’s Levante eliminated by Cultural Leonesa
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Cup heartbreak in León: Arriaga’s Levante eliminated by Cultural Leonesa
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…
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…
Alejandro Bran has a chance to lift a trophy tonight!
Alejandro Bran and Alajuelense host Saprissa for the Clásico Nacional Final
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…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Alejandro Bran has a chance to lift a trophy tonight!
Mender García has a chance to lift a trophy tonight!
Mender García and Medellín face fierce rival in Copa Colombia Final
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…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Mender García has a chance to lift a trophy tonight!
Tani Oluwaseyi plays in a Copa del Rey round of 32 match today!
Tani Oluwaseyi and Villarreal visit Racing Santander for cup clash
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…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Tani Oluwaseyi plays in a Copa del Rey round of 32 match today!
Kervin Arriaga plays in a Copa del Rey round of 32 match today!
Kervin Arriaga and Levante face tricky Copa del Rey test
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…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Kervin Arriaga plays in a Copa del Rey round of 32 match today!
MNUFC acquires rising midfielder Peter Stroud in trade with RBNY
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…
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…
MNUFC acquires rising midfielder Peter Stroud in trade with RBNY
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…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
MNUFC acquires rising midfielder Peter Stroud in trade with RBNY
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…
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…
Dotson signs with Seattle Sounders
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…
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…
Dotson signs with Seattle Sounders
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.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Dotson signs with Seattle Sounders
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…
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…
So far, we’ve identified two former Loons who are on the rosters of teams playing in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Who did we miss?
Molino, Zendejas in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup
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…
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December 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
So far, we’ve identified two former Loons who are on the rosters of teams playing in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Who did we miss?
The Whitecaps have yet to sign starting goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka this offseason. But, they are keeping former Loon Adrian Zendejas on their roster.
Whitecaps exercise option on Adrian Zendejas
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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December 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Whitecaps have yet to sign starting goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka this offseason. But, they are keeping former Loon Adrian Zendejas on their roster.
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Once A Loon
Keeping tabs on Minnesota United FC alumni
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December 13, 2025 at 6:39 AM
We just finished adding content to all 200+ pages of our new Loons fan website!
Enjoy: oncealoon.com
#mnufc #coyl #oncealoonalwaysaloon
Enjoy: oncealoon.com
#mnufc #coyl #oncealoonalwaysaloon
Welcome to Minnesota, Peter! Once a Loon, always a Loon!
News brief: #MNUFC trade for midfielder Peter Stroud from New York Red Bulls, per @tombogert.bsky.social. #Loons get an option to help centrally, with Hassani Dotson hitting free agency.
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Loons trade for midfielder Peter Stroud from New York Red Bulls, per report
Minnesota United has made its first move of the offseason. The Loons have traded with New York Red Bulls for central midfielder Peter Stroud, the Athletic reported Wednesday. MNUFC will give Red Bu…
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December 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Welcome to Minnesota, Peter! Once a Loon, always a Loon!
Fresh off his finals MVP performance in the 2025 USL Championship title game last month, Eric Dick has now signed with Indy Eleven for the 2026 season. Good luck, Eric! Once a Loon, always a Loon!
Eric Dick Joins Indy Eleven for 2026 USL Championship
Eric Dick, former Loons goalkeeper, signs with Indy Eleven for the 2026 USL Championship season. Best of luck in Indy, Eric!
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December 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Fresh off his finals MVP performance in the 2025 USL Championship title game last month, Eric Dick has now signed with Indy Eleven for the 2026 season. Good luck, Eric! Once a Loon, always a Loon!