Newcomer Hansen proves to be physically, mentally ready for Loons debut
Niko Hansen scored in first game after six-week layoff.
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They'll take it: Opportunistic goal gives Loons a 1-1 draw at Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath's two-fisted punch attempt at a save hit Niko Hansen at the left post and bounced back into the open goal for the Loons' lone goal.
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Hansen scores trying goal in Minnesota's 1-1 draw with RSL
Niko Hansen scored his first goal of the season to help Minnesota United tie Real Salt Lake 1-1 on Saturday night.
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Loons attacker Hunou makes his MLS debut
The Loons' other recently signed attacker, Franco Fragapane, missed Saturday's game because of paperwork issues.
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Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
As Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta cradled the European Cup before thrusting it into the air to the backdrop of fireworks, Pep Guardiola and his distraught Manchester City players stood way behind the winner's rostrum and looked on in anguish.
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Jet setters: US starts grueling stretch Sunday at Swiss
American soccer players will be piling up air miles -- all in preparation for unprecedented travel.
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Pulisic 1st American man to feature in CL final
Christian Pulisic has become the first American man to play in a Champions League final.
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Pride swells for Loons' national team players, but MLS break cuts both ways
Pride swells when playing abroad, but at least two Loons players could miss substantial MLS time.
Business
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago.
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Reynoso, Finlay both listed out for Saturday's Loons game
Emanuel Reynoso worked individually on a sore left knee during the week in training. Coach Adrian Heath called him "virtually there" but also said the team would be cautious with a three-week schedule break
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Nike says it ended deal with Neymar amid assault allegations
Nike has confirmed it ended its sponsorship agreement with Neymar after he refused to collaborate in an investigation into an accusation that he sexually assaulted a female employee from the company years ago.
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Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final
Looming over Liberdade Square, the giant European Cup replica that supporters of Chelsea and Manchester City crane their necks to photograph is a reminder of the prize being sought in Saturday's Champions League final.
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Talking points ahead of the Champions League final
Manchester City and Chelsea meet in an all-English Champions League final in Porto on Saturday. Here are some of the talking points in the match:
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Newly acquired Hunou, Fragapane likely to debut Saturday for Loons
Adrien Hunou and Franco Fragapane, sought by the Loons for weeks, worked out with the team this week and impressed their new coach and teammates.
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Swiss bank Julius Baer to pay nearly $80M in FIFA case
The Swiss bank Julius Baer agreed to pay nearly $80 million in fines and penalties for its role in illegal payments involving FIFA and the South American governing body CONMEBOL.
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Zidane quits again as Madrid coach after winless season
Zinedine Zidane is stepping down as Real Madrid coach, again.
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Rashford faces racist abuse on social media after final loss
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said Thursday he faced "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media after his team's loss on penalties to Villarreal in the Europa League final.
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Minnesota United FC visits Real Salt Lake after 2 straight shutout wins
Minnesota United FC (2-4-0) vs. Real Salt Lake (2-1-2)
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Shorthanded Myanmar in Japan for World Cup soccer qualifiers
Missing up to 10 players who are boycotting the World Cup qualifier against Japan on Friday has ratcheted up the degree of difficulty for Myanmar against Asia's top-ranked team.
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Rebel Super League clubs won't accept UEFA 'coercion'
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus strongly criticized UEFA on Wednesday for opening disciplinary cases against them over their roles in trying to launch a European Super League, saying they won't accept being pressured by the European soccer body.
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FIFA survey: 70% of women's soccer clubs operate at a loss
A comprehensive survey of women's soccer has found that 70% of women's soccer clubs internationally operate at a loss.
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- Hansen scores trying goal in Minnesota's 1-1 draw with RSL
- Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
- Jet setters: US starts grueling stretch Sunday at Swiss
- Pulisic 1st American man to feature in CL final
- In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases
- Nike says it ended deal with Neymar amid assault allegations
- Wealth prevails as Chelsea, Man City contest European final
- Talking points ahead of the Champions League final
- Swiss bank Julius Baer to pay nearly $80M in FIFA case
- Zidane quits again as Madrid coach after winless season
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