Robin Lod got kicked in the face Saturday night by Cincinnati's Kyle Smith who received a red card. The cleats caught Lods face dangerously close to his eye and was forced to leave the game.

A really good piece. This could be helpful to the US soccer structure of teams but anytime you include private equity you are more often than not inviting big trouble.

@johnspacemuller.com One you should make sure to include for MLS Daily from @wesburdine.bsky.social : substack.com/home/post/p-...

I can't believe this. @normcharlatan.bsky.social you're a Minnesota Legend, my man.

MNUFC has played two of the best teams in MLS with only three days between matches and dominated both. Unfortunately they lost both matches due to defensive mistakes and still desperately need a finisher who is quicker, faster and has a better first touch then anyone on our current squad.

Why do footballers fear Achilles tendon ruptures more than any other injury and why are they so hard to come back from? www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Just to give a sense of the insane scale of billions of dollars…MacKenzie Scott got about $38 billion after divorcing Bezos in 2019. She has become the world’s most generous philanthropist, giving away over $19 billion…and she’s currently wealthier than she started. Just. Tax. Them.

Der #FCSP hat erstmals den "Peace Prize" in den USA verliehen. Mit der Auszeichnung würdigen wir Menschen und Initiativen, die sich für Solidarität, Teilhabe und ein respektvolles Miteinander einsetzen. Erster Preisträger: Wes Burdine, Betreiber der "Black Hart of St. Paul" in Minnesota.

I think we as Loons fans had some expectations from some new players this year but the really pleasant surprise for me has been Kyle Duncan. He’s a smart player, reads the game really well, plays with a lot of passion, has a good motor and is very skilled and can score goals. Great pick up.

More from MNUFC coach Cam Knowles on their defensive shape.

Now that Duncan is fitting in well with MNUFC it’s enjoyable seeing him and Markanich pushing up the field to play a mid to high bloc. It adds so much more of a dynamic than our old wingback style with Ramsay.

Cam Knowels on Tues. USOC match. “Its a tight turnaround with a Tuesday kickoff, but we’ve got a good group of players…we’ll put out a strong team for that game…some guys that played tonight will have to turn around and play again, we see that as a really important competition"

NEW: MLS resumed play after the March intl window, marked by the rare emotional hit that accompanies long range goals (intended and otherwise). Plus: Son plays provider, Steffen's shift to forget, Yeboah the matchwinner, Farrington-Musa, Philly bad, and CHARA🟨👑. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Amazing article and graphics in the Strib on urban fox and coyotes in the Twin Cities. Highly recommended reading. www.startribune.com/its-foxes-ve...

James Rodriquez hospitalized! Some have speculated that it could have been rhabdomyolysis a serious, potentially fatal syndrome caused by rapid skeletal muscle breakdown. The Colombian Federation also put out a statement. No statements from MNUFC yet.

NEW: If you’re laboring to spin this, perhaps Mauricio Pochettino wanted to muddy the waters for World Cup foes. Almost certainly not. March camp begged far more questions than answers for the USMNT in its final pre-selection window. A brutal 180 minutes. Gulp. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

News brief from @andygreder.bsky.social: #MNUFC midfielder Julian Gressel will be sidelined for months, Michael Boxall & Peter Stroud remain out vs #LAGalaxy. James Rodriguez was absent Tuesday and other internationals will need some time to get back to Minnesota. www.twincities.com/2026/03/31/a...

From Julian Gressel's IG account. "9 years into my career without an injury that kept me out, the big toe finally got me..."

On this date in 1981, the MN Kicks defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in a trans-Atlantic friendly match played at Selhurst Park in London. Alan Willey and Ricardo Alonso scored for MN with Les Carter scored for Palace. PK shootouts where had in all TAF exhibitions. #mnsoccerhistory

Fantastic podcast!

Fascinating stuff. I knew about the early DFL but didn't know that the WW I driven MN Public Safety Commission and their unlimited power and demand for compliance, is what helped to drive the Democratic Farmer Labor party.

Construction just across the street at Allianz Field and destruction happening to the derelict CVS building at University and Snelling. Dozens were watching, taking photos and videos and happily talking to each other. A F-you CVS party if you will.

Nice updates from Andy and an interview with James Rodriguez. James has found MLS to be a “physical league where you run more than you play.”

I sort of figured he had lost someone close to him when he didn't report to early preseason. Also, Triantis won MLS Goal of the Week on Tuesday.

Well deserved 🚀 Nectarios Triantis earns AT&T Goal of the Matchday

"The pride we have." Feature » #MNUFC supporters are removing Target logos from their jerseys by the hundreds and replacing them with rebel loon insignias. The cause is not rooted in corporate boycott but rather a show of support for immigrants in the Twin Cities. www.twincities.com/2026/02/27/m...

Ramsay is a bright young talent but he knew going in it would be hard to right the ship at WBA with their roster. From what I've had heard, there was a disagreement in the sporting side of MNUFC front office in December. Soon after Ramsay left the team. I wish him luck - he's a good man.

Watched the MNUFC Austin highlights and immediately noticed a difference. It was longer than the 7 min pckg Apple has produced the last 2 years. This one is 10.5 min allowing more buildup plays & highlights and it's consistent around the league with times from 8-10 min. Big➕ youtu.be/u7xnhLwF8q0?...

Kept the faith 🙏 Scored the equalizer ⚽️ Follow-up notebook: #MNUFC forward Kelvin Yeboah relied on a Bible verse to set up his big goal in 2-2 draw with Austin FC; why Nico Romero was left out and why Troy Putt made #MLS debut. Plus, more items from season opener. www.twincities.com/2026/02/22/k...

Solidarity with Minnesota on the occasion of today’s match #AustinFC #MNUFC @losverdesatx.bsky.social @lamurgadeaustin.bsky.social

Preview: Four burning questions as #MNUFC starts its 10th #MLS season. What is new head coach Cameron Knowles' style? ⚽️ Can new players match high level set by departed ones? 📊 Will #Loons prove pundits’ lower expectations wrong? 🔮 How will James Rodriguez do? 🤷🏾‍♂️ www.twincities.com/2026/02/20/f...

Drone show night 1 was magical Be sure to stop by at 7 for round 2 tonight!

I received my first email this morning and it's really good. It reminds me of what @brucedunord.bsky.social used to do w/o ai at DuNord back in the mid 2000s

The @TheAthleticFC reports that Weder Bremen cancelled plans to play in the Twin Cities, and Detroit, in May because of ICE violence. "Playing in a city where there is unrest and people are being shot does not fit our values. That will not happen with us." www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

The @MNUFC drone light show at @allianzfield was pretty cool. There is another tonight at 8:30 and two more Friday night. Plenty of room to park. It’s directly in front of the stadium with hot chocolate, coffee and delicious goodies. Some folks got swag too.

U2 has released a new song today about Renee Good. It’s pretty powerful. American Obituary (Lyric Video) youtu.be/Y3ziTSYyook?

NEW: The 2026 season is the end of MLS as we’ve known it as the calendar flip looms. For three CSOs, it’s just another factor at play when building a hopeful contender. “Let’s have the flexibility so when the right guy presents itself, we can strike.” www.theguardian.com/football/202...

One of the greatest nights in Bodo/Glimt's history. They have beaten Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and now, last season's finalists Inter. Kjetil Knutsen's side become the first Norwegian club to win three consecutive European Cup/UEFA Champions League matches.

West Brom hosts Coventry on Saturday who are top of the table in the Championship. It’s a nearly impossible task but unless Eric Ramsay gets a positive outcome the chances of keeping his job seem slim. The Baggies have 3-draws and 4-losses under Ramsay. www.footballinsider247.com/west-brom-fo...

"I know how much he can give to the team.” Feature » Joaquin Pereyra and Tomas Chancalay were born in the same area in Argentina and were on its Under-20 national team together. Their partnership, and how it gels with James Rodriguez, will be integral for #MNUFC. www.twincities.com/2026/02/18/j...

We're opening early on Thursday for the US Women's Hockey Gold Medal Match at noon. VAMOS!

Two things can be true: Drive-throughs make walking trickier for disabled pedestrians and parents with small kids, while making food pick-up, banking and getting pharmacy meds a whole lot easier for both groups. The debate resumes Wednesday. www.twincities.com/2026/02/17/s...

Federal agents convinced an 11-year-old boy to open the door at 7:30 a.m. and then detained this Hmong grandma for 2 weeks in Texas. She shared a cell with 20 women. What did she do wrong? She has no idea, but ICE has returned repeatedly. She's still in hiding. www.twincities.com/2026/02/15/h...

History repeating itself in Phillips. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

NEW: Minnesota United CSO Khaled El-Ahmad on adding James Rodriguez to “evolve the culture,” a late-winter surprise in a “mentally tough” moment amidst Metro Surge. “This is the right place for him because of the community, how we stand up for each other.” www.theguardian.com/football/202...

There is a quote in here from MNUFC principal owner Bill McGuire saying he is skeptical of the new MLS summer to spring schedule and advantages of a summer transfer window. It also says the Loons sold 10% of the team last year valued at $650 million. www.sportico.com/valuations/t...

Interesting movement going on with some MNUFC fans who are removing the Target sponsor off their jerseys and replacing it with the “rebel loon” logo, the iconic symbol of the rebellion of the people here against ICE and the federal government’s oppression www.reddit.com/r/minnesotau...

Proud to have @pentzhomes.bsky.social partner with @mnaurorafc.bsky.social and supporting our immigrant and refugee neighbors. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

A little something I did last night. I had fun talking with Pieter Brown about what a winter schedule means for Minnesota, plus some talk about James Rodriguez, and Minnesota and Miami's new jerseys on @futbolmiamitv. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTHS...

I enjoyed editing and working with this archival footage of these interviews to publish them on the SASH YouTube page.