Star Tribune: Loons gear up for first round of MLS Cup Playoffs
It’s not entirely clear who the soccer version of Hank Williams Jr. would be, but in a different world, that person might be asking Minnesota United fans a question: are you ready for some fútbol?
The Loons will take on the Seattle Sounders in the first round of the MLS playoffs, and Games 1 and 2 are both set for Monday nights. Minnesota will play host to the Sounders at Allianz Field at 8 p.m. Oct. 27, with Game 2 set for 9:55 p.m. Nov. 3 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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Major League Soccer announced Thursday that Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair is one of three finalists for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award.
St. Clair finished the year as the top shot-stopper in the league, according to the advanced stats. American Soccer Analysis rated him as saving almost 10 goals above expected in 2025, the fourth-best season of any keeper in their database, which goes back to 2013.
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