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Covering MNUFC, MNUFC2, and more soccer throughout the North.

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Confirmed: #MNUFC interested in signing Dutch right back Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda in Eredivisie, a source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social on Thursday. Joost Blaauwhof had first.

Context: #Loons are in the market for new right back and can fill need with this 6-foot-4, 20-year-old prospect.
January 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Twosies schedule is here!!! 28 matches, 14 at home (1 in STP) and no World Cup break for Next Pro.

#MNUFC2 will play six straight on the road before playing their home opener at Allianz Field on 26 April against North Texas.
After two seasons The Town FC is once again known as Quakes II

#MNUFC
January 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Loons have THE MOST GAM available in all of #MLS. Giving Minnesota even more room to work with as they build up the roster ahead of the season start. Don't be surprised if we see more incoming transfers in the next four weeks. #MNUFC
MLS announces offseason GAM count for all 30 clubs

GAM is a valuable tool for MLS roster building. Can acquire players/assets, but most used to buy down non-DP salary cap hits to fit under roster rules
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Former #MNUFC striker Tani Oluwaseyi just scored a Champions League goal for Villarreal, giving the Yellow Submarine a 1-0 lead against Ajax.
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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In solidarity with the General Strike @northlandsoccer.com will be dark on Friday and our staff has been informed not to do anything work related.
January 20, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Loons make a splash in the transfer market snapping up 21 year old winger Mauricio González from Columbian top flight side Deportes Tolima.

González’s contract runs through the end of the 29/30 season with a club option for 2030/31. #MNUFC
January 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Loons sign Twosies keeper Kayne Rizvanovich to a homegrown contract through 2027 (w/ club options for ‘28 & ‘29) #MNUFC

The Illinois native was the primary goalkeeper for #MNUFC2 ‘s playoff run during the 2025 season.
January 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Intra-club promotion continues for the Loons as former Loon player and current Twosies assistant Fanendo Adi has been promoted to #MNUFC2 head coach! #MNUFC
January 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Today’s the Day!!!! We can’t wait to see y’all’s over @blackhartstp.com tonight for our FIRST Growing Up Trans event!!

It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!

P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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I may have been holding cards a little to close to my chest, but yes we have drag too! Oh and also sign up!
We’re just one day away from our very first Growing Up Trans event @blackhartstp.com! And performing tomorrow we have everyone’s favourite auntie Rustina Nuttz!

There’s still time for one more speaker to sign up, using the link below!

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January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
We’re just one day away from our very first Growing Up Trans event @blackhartstp.com! And performing tomorrow we have everyone’s favourite auntie Rustina Nuttz!

There’s still time for one more speaker to sign up, using the link below!

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January 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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In case our position wasn’t abundantly clear:

If you stand with ICE, you don’t stand with us.

If you want to help, here’s a great list of resources: linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid
January 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Training photos? Training photos 📸 courtesy @northstarashle.bsky.social #MNUFC
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
We’re here at Allianz and we’ll have all the details for you #MNUFC
January 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Loons bring on former Austin FC manager Josh Wolff on as a first team assistant. Wolff was an assistant for Houston Dynamo during the 2025 season. #MNUFC
January 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Loons will have a press conference this afternoon to introduce Cameron Knowles as the newest manager for the club. #MNUFC
January 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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With the 2026 MLS season just over a month away, we've put together a list of outlets covering the league and all 30 teams. Check them out for all the news and info you'll need this season!
Where to find MLS coverege?
A list of outlets covering Major League Soccer
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Cameron Knowles appointed as newest permanent manager of #MNUFC, following Eric Ramsay's departure to West Brom
Northland Soccer Journal | Cameron Knowles appointed as newest permanent MNUFC manager
Just one day after Eric Ramsay's departure from Minnesota, former MNUFC2 head coach Cameron Knowles has been named as Minnesota United's newest manager.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Cameron Knowles has officially been appointed as first team manager for #MNUFC. This comes just one day after Eric Ramsay’s departure.

Knowles has spent almost 15 years with MLS clubs and has been with the Loons since 2021. As interim manager in 2024 he went 2-0-1 (W-L-D) before Ramsay’s arrival.
January 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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“Minnesota United is currently in the final stages of selecting its next head coach and will have more to share in the coming days.”

Per #MNUFC ‘s press release on Ramsay’s departure
#MNUFC officially announces manager Eric Ramsay and assistant Dennis Lawrence’s departure from the club. The two will take over EFL Championship side West Bromwich Albion
January 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
#MNUFC officially announces manager Eric Ramsay and assistant Dennis Lawrence’s departure from the club. The two will take over EFL Championship side West Bromwich Albion
January 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Loons News: Even more massive change on the horizon for Minnesota United as first team manager Eric Ramsay is expected to take up the position at West Brom and Twos manager Jeremy Hall heads to USYNT to coach the U18 men. #MNUFC #MNUFC2
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons News: Even more massive change on the horizon for Minnesota United
The Loons had a busy holiday season and even more changes are coming for the club as they prepare to open preseason training in the next week. First
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Loons News: Even more massive change on the horizon for Minnesota United as first team manager Eric Ramsay is expected to take up the position at West Brom and Twos manager Jeremy Hall heads to USYNT to coach the U18 men. #MNUFC #MNUFC2
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons News: Even more massive change on the horizon for Minnesota United
The Loons had a busy holiday season and even more changes are coming for the club as they prepare to open preseason training in the next week. First
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Congrats to Eric on the new position but this is rough for a rebuilding #MNUFC side.

The question now is who do the Loons bring in as his replacement?

Louisville City manager and former Loon Danny Cruz is an option and was considered for the job when Minnesota ultimately went with Ramsay.
Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.

After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
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Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay to take West Brom job
This is the second credible connection between Ramsay and another club since the calendar turned last week.
www.twincities.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM