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Covering MNUFC, MNUFC2, and more soccer throughout the North.
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Here's a link to a Google Form for interested speakers! Feel free to share to anyone who has an interest in speaking, we welcome all to talk (or joke) about their experience!
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Here's a link to a Google Form for interested speakers! Feel free to share to anyone who has an interest in speaking, we welcome all to talk (or joke) about their experience!
Northland Media's first ever event is on 15 January!! Thank you so much to @blackhartstp.com for hosting it!!
I've been waiting quite a while to share this, I'm hosting Growing Up Trans, A Variety show @blackhartstp.com on 15 January 2026!
If you want to speak at our first event (and/or later ones) email me at ashle @northlandsoccer.com, thanks to Northland Media for presenting and Black Hart for hosting!
If you want to speak at our first event (and/or later ones) email me at ashle @northlandsoccer.com, thanks to Northland Media for presenting and Black Hart for hosting!
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Northland Media's first ever event is on 15 January!! Thank you so much to @blackhartstp.com for hosting it!!
#MNUFC2 drops end of season roster update and just like the first team, three players are set to depart. #MNUFC
Northland Soccer Journal | Twosies announce end of season roster updates
With the best season in team history in the rear view mirror MNUFC2 announced their end of season roster updates this week. The Twoons finished 2025 with
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#USOC2026 qualifiers have dropped and #MNUFC along with 15 other MLS sides will compete in the tournament.
After two seasons of MLSNP affiliate clubs participating in the Cup, they will not take part in the 2026 tournament.
As independent clubs Carolina Core & Chattanooga FC will enter the USOC.
After two seasons of MLSNP affiliate clubs participating in the Cup, they will not take part in the 2026 tournament.
As independent clubs Carolina Core & Chattanooga FC will enter the USOC.
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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#MNUFC 's end of season roster update is out. Dayne St. Clair, Robin Lod, and Loïc Mesanvi are in negotiations to re-sign while Hassani Dotson is set to depart the club after a seven season stint in Black and Blue.
Northland Soccer Journal | Three players set to depart as MNUFC makes End of Season roster announcements
Just days after being knocked out of the playoffs by San Diego FC, the 2025 end of season roster update has been announced by Minnesota United. Three
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November 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
#MNUFC 's end of season roster update is out. Dayne St. Clair, Robin Lod, and Loïc Mesanvi are in negotiations to re-sign while Hassani Dotson is set to depart the club after a seven season stint in Black and Blue.
#MNUFC 's end of season roster update is out. Dayne St. Clair, Robin Lod, and Loïc Mesanvi are in negotiations to re-sign while Hassani Dotson is set to depart the club after a seven season stint in Black and Blue.
Northland Soccer Journal | Three players set to depart as MNUFC makes End of Season roster announcements
Just days after being knocked out of the playoffs by San Diego FC, the 2025 end of season roster update has been announced by Minnesota United. Three
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November 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
#MNUFC 's end of season roster update is out. Dayne St. Clair, Robin Lod, and Loïc Mesanvi are in negotiations to re-sign while Hassani Dotson is set to depart the club after a seven season stint in Black and Blue.
Last night #MNUFC dropped a tough one in San Diego to close their 2025 MLS Cup Playoff run. Our recap on the Loons 1-0 loss in SoCal
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons fail to capitalise on chances, fall short to San Diego in Western Semi-Final
Another Monday night match for Minnesota United as the Loons headed to San Diego for a spot in the Western Conference Final. A tough and physical first
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Last night #MNUFC dropped a tough one in San Diego to close their 2025 MLS Cup Playoff run. Our recap on the Loons 1-0 loss in SoCal
#MNUFC fail to capitalize on chances and fall short to San Diego in Western Semi-Final
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons fail to capitalise on chances, fall short to San Diego in Western Semi-Final
Another Monday night match for Minnesota United as the Loons headed to San Diego for a spot in the Western Conference Final. A tough and physical first
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November 25, 2025 at 5:22 AM
#MNUFC fail to capitalize on chances and fall short to San Diego in Western Semi-Final
Match 🧵 | #SDvMIN
#MNUFC ‘s Starting XI has a familiar feel, with two changes from last time out. With Rosales suspended, Markanich gets the start at LWB.
Carlos Harvey makes his return to the XI for the first time in three months. Diaz is available from the bench tonight.
#MNUFC ‘s Starting XI has a familiar feel, with two changes from last time out. With Rosales suspended, Markanich gets the start at LWB.
Carlos Harvey makes his return to the XI for the first time in three months. Diaz is available from the bench tonight.
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Match Preview: #MNUFC took down #SanDiegoFC in SoCal earlier this year, but now they need to do it again in the playoffs.
Northland Soccer Journal | Minnesota took down San Diego in SoCal earlier this year, now they need to do it again in the playoffs
After a two week break for international play, the MLS Cup Playoffs are back and the Loons head to San Diego for the final match of the quarter-finals,
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November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Match Preview: #MNUFC took down #SanDiegoFC in SoCal earlier this year, but now they need to do it again in the playoffs.
Former Loon, Eric Dick and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds just won the #USLC title in penalties on the road against FC Tulsa. Dick made one save on four kicks in penalties.
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Former Loon, Eric Dick and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds just won the #USLC title in penalties on the road against FC Tulsa. Dick made one save on four kicks in penalties.
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
#MNUFC | #OnceaLoonAlwaysaLoon
February footy, check. November footy, check. December playoffs? Also check.
The 2026 #MLS Schedule revealed and for #MNUFC fans, it’s gonna be a cold season.
The 2026 #MLS Schedule revealed and for #MNUFC fans, it’s gonna be a cold season.
Northland Soccer Journal | 2026 MLS Schedule revealed and for Loons fans, it's gonna be a cold season
After many years of waiting until mid-December to January for the full MLS schedule, the league gave out an early Christmas present announcing the
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November 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Did Christmas just come early for us? Because it sure looks like it!
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
This morning I resigned from my longtime day job, which means I’m now full time with @northlandsoccer.com. This is an absolute dream that I can do it full time and it wouldn’t be possible without our readers and my spouse.
Keep watch for a new, improved, and larger NSJ coming early 2026!
Keep watch for a new, improved, and larger NSJ coming early 2026!
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Did Christmas just come early for us? Because it sure looks like it!
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
Congrats to Ashle on being our first dedicated full time employee as we begin to celebrate 10 years of our soccer coverage in the Northland.
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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance and as we do every year we swap our colours to those of the trans flag in honour of those who we’ve lost.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Let’s all make sure to do everything we can to promote love & support of our trans friends and make sure they do not become another statistic.
Maybe we're biased here but #MNUFC 's original NASL Loon wing kit should be an easy #1 on this list.
Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century
As we approach the end of 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs worn by top clubs from around the world since the year 2000.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Maybe we're biased here but #MNUFC 's original NASL Loon wing kit should be an easy #1 on this list.
Last week #MLS announced a massive change, moving their calendar to a summer to spring format from the traditional North American spring to fall format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Northland Soccer Journal | Breakdown: Major League Soccer's calendar change, transition process, and it's impact
This past Thursday, to a lot of press coverage, and even some fanfare throughout the world, Major League soccer announced a change to the schedule.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last week #MLS announced a massive change, moving their calendar to a summer to spring format from the traditional North American spring to fall format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Here's how the transition process will go over the next 18 months, as the league moves, but not entirely, to a winter format.
Breakdown: The upcoming #MLS calendar change, transition process, and it's impact on Next Pro, #USOC, and more
Northland Soccer Journal | Breakdown: Major League Soccer's calendar change, transition process, and it's impact
This past Thursday, to a lot of press coverage, and even some fanfare throughout the world, Major League soccer announced a change to the schedule.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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No extra #MLS Season Pass paywall starting for the 2026 season. Big win for the league and especially for the fans.
BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
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All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
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MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources
Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
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November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
No extra #MLS Season Pass paywall starting for the 2026 season. Big win for the league and especially for the fans.
The November international window is here and eight Loons have been called up to their respective national squads. Six of the players come from #MNUFC and two from #MNUFC2.
Northland Soccer Journal | Eight Loons called up for November International window
With the international window dead ahead callups have been announced for November's set of international matches, which sees eight Loons, six first team
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November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
#MNUFC advanced past Seattle Sounders on Saturday evening to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. @walkingminnesota.com brings you a photo gallery of the Loons massive victory.
Northland Soccer Journal | Photo Gallery: Minnesota United Advance Past Seattle Sounders in 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
Minnesota United overcame a 2 goal deficit to beat Seattle Sounders and advance to the Western Semi-Final. Our photographers bring you a gallery from the Loons massive playoff win.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
#MNUFC advanced past Seattle Sounders on Saturday evening to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. @walkingminnesota.com brings you a photo gallery of the Loons massive victory.
With the first round complete, Eric Ramsay aims to keep fitness up and get #MNUFC back on track heading into the Semi-Finals against #SanDiegoFC
Northland Soccer Journal | With the first round complete, Eric Ramsay aims to keep fitness up and get his club back on track
After eight seasons of dread and almost certain defeat, Minnesota United can finally say they've exorcised their demons in the Seattle Sounders. Back in
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November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
With the first round complete, Eric Ramsay aims to keep fitness up and get #MNUFC back on track heading into the Semi-Finals against #SanDiegoFC
More Monday Night #MLSAfterDark on the horizon for #MNUFC as the Western Semi-Final in San Diego is set for Monday 24 November with a 9pm central kickoff.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
More Monday Night #MLSAfterDark on the horizon for #MNUFC as the Western Semi-Final in San Diego is set for Monday 24 November with a 9pm central kickoff.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
Admin is not ready for another one of those.
Western Semi-Finals decided! #MNUFC will travel to San Diego, CA for a Conference Semi-Final showdown with #SanDiegoFC on either 22 or 23 November.
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Western Semi-Finals decided! #MNUFC will travel to San Diego, CA for a Conference Semi-Final showdown with #SanDiegoFC on either 22 or 23 November.
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?
Now can someone tell me why San Diego is doing a knockoff SKOL chant?