Minnesota United's bitter end in the MLS Cup Playoffs — a 6-2 thumping at the hands of eventual MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy — doesn't diminish how bright 2024 was for the Loons. MNUFC finished 10th out of 29 clubs in the MLS Supporters Shield standings and advanced to the final eight in the postseason. After missing the playoffs in 2023, it was an improvement for new Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad and first-year head coach Eric Ramsay ..read more

Minnesota United released its list of 12 players protected from the MLS expansion draft for San Diego FC on Wednesday. The Loons' players made unavailable: Kelvin Yeboah, Joseph Rosales, Dayne St. Clair, Hassani Dotson, Robin Lod, Tani Oluwaseyi, Joaquin Pereyra, Carlos Harvey, Bongi Hlongwane, Sang Bin Jeong, Michael Boxall and Jefferson Diaz. Devin Padelford is exempt as a homegrown player. ADVERTISEMENT Center back Micky Tapias was not included in either list as MNUFC is in the process of transferring him outside of MLS, the Pioneer Press learned Tuesday. MNUFC left available: Teemu Pukki ..read more

After a breakout season, Minnesota United announced Tuesday it has rewarded forward Tani Oluwaseyi with a contract extension through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028. Oluwaseyi earned $89,716 last season, according to the MLS Players' Association, and is in line for a significant pay raise in his new deal. He had eight goals and five primary assists in 1,084 minutes across 25 appearances this season, and his strong start to the year led to call-ups with the Canadian national team. ADVERTISEMENT “Tani has showed patience, a belief and desire to improve, making himself an important p ..read more

The temporary closure of Minnesota United's youth academy in 2020 continues to be felt. Two prospects who left the Loons' system when the club shut down operations during the pandemic have now signed homegrown contracts with Sporting Kansas City. KC announced Friday that two 16-year-olds — center back Ian James and goalkeeper Jack Kortkamp — have received MLS deals ..read more

One Knoxville SC has named their second permanent head coach in team history, tapping longtime Minnesota United assistant Ian Fuller to lead the club in their third professional season ..read more

After a breakout season, Minnesota United announced Tuesday it has rewarded forward Tani Oluwaseyi with a contract extension through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028. Oluwaseyi earned $89,716 last season, according to the MLS Players’ Association, and is in line for a significant pay raise in his new deal. He had eight goals and five primary assists in 1,084 minutes across 25 ..read more

Rhode Island FC announced its initial roster for 2025 on Monday. Here's what to know for the defending Eastern Conference champions ..read more

Major League Soccer today announced game times for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference Finals on Saturday, November 30. Both matches will air exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Orlando City SC advanced to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in club history with a 1-0 home win over Atlanta United. Orlando will host the New York Red Bulls at Inter&Co Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Red Bulls progressed to their fifth Conference Final since 2008 and first since 2018 after defeating rivals New York City FC, 2-0, on Saturday evening. Seattle Sounders FC needed extra time ..read more

Minnesota United FC on Wednesday announced a number of roster moves following their elimination from the MLS playoffs. The club picked up options for nine players who will stay on the roster in 2025: goalkeepers Alex Smir and Dayne St. Clair; defenders Morris Duggan, Anthony Markanich Jr. and Devin Padelford; midfielders Hassani Dotson, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Sam Sashoua; and forward Tani Oluwaseyi. The Loons declined contract options for goalkeeper Cint Irwin; defenders Hugo Bacharach and Derek Dodson; midfielders Moses Nyeman and Wil Trapp; and forward Patrick Weah. Midfielder Franco Fraga ..read more

Minnesota United has declined Wil Trapp's contract option for 2025, but the club is working to bring back the defensive midfielder on a new deal for next season. The decision on Trapp was part of MNUFC's end-of-season roster decisions shared Wednesday. During the summer transfer window, the Loons were pursuing a new defensive midfielder, but transfer fees and contracts with a few internationals didn't come to fruition before the window closed in August ..read more