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Dang, he's good! Twosies sign Virginia standout defender Nick Dang.
His collegiate career was marked with 69 appearances, 68 starts, 10 goals, and a plethora of awards in both the A-Sun and ACC.
#MNUFC2 | #MNUFC
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His collegiate career was marked with 69 appearances, 68 starts, 10 goals, and a plethora of awards in both the A-Sun and ACC.
#MNUFC2 | #MNUFC
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Northland Soccer Journal | Dang, he's good! Twosies sign Virginia standout Nick Dang
With less than 30 days to go before opening up their season MNUFC2 is filling out their roster for the 2026. The Twoons have made multiple acquisitions
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February 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Dang, he's good! Twosies sign Virginia standout defender Nick Dang.
His collegiate career was marked with 69 appearances, 68 starts, 10 goals, and a plethora of awards in both the A-Sun and ACC.
#MNUFC2 | #MNUFC
northlandsoccer.com/2026/02/dang...
His collegiate career was marked with 69 appearances, 68 starts, 10 goals, and a plethora of awards in both the A-Sun and ACC.
#MNUFC2 | #MNUFC
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Twosies Newsies: #MNUFC2 signed defender Nick Dang to a one year contract with a club option for the 2027 season.
Dang played collegiately for the Virginia the past two seasons, preceded by two seasons at Lipscomb University. The 22 year old was selected by RSL in the 2025 SuperDraft #MNUFC
Dang played collegiately for the Virginia the past two seasons, preceded by two seasons at Lipscomb University. The 22 year old was selected by RSL in the 2025 SuperDraft #MNUFC
February 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Minnesota has just loaned Matúš Kmeť to FC DAC 1904 in the Slovakian top flight through June of this year. DAC has the option to purchase Kmeť following conclusion of the loan.
The Slovakian defender spent the 2025 season on loan with Polish side Górnik Zabrze. #MNUFC
The Slovakian defender spent the 2025 season on loan with Polish side Górnik Zabrze. #MNUFC
February 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Minnesota has just loaned Matúš Kmeť to FC DAC 1904 in the Slovakian top flight through June of this year. DAC has the option to purchase Kmeť following conclusion of the loan.
The Slovakian defender spent the 2025 season on loan with Polish side Górnik Zabrze. #MNUFC
The Slovakian defender spent the 2025 season on loan with Polish side Górnik Zabrze. #MNUFC
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🇨🇴💣 BREAKING: Minnesota United is in talks for a shock blockbuster move to sign Colombian star James Rodriguez, per sources.
Would easily be biggest star to play for Loons. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Would easily be biggest star to play for Loons. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
James Rodriguez, Minnesota United in talks over shocking deal: Sources
The Colombian star is a free agent after leaving Club León in Mexico
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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#MNUFC
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Calderia has great footwork and excellent positioning. Biggest question will be how it translates from NCAA to the speed of the pro game. If he can adapt to the speed and style, he's going to be a player to watch out for. #MNUFC
Loons sign 2024 MLS SuperDraft pick Marcus Caldeira to a one year deal with club options to keep him through 2028-29.
Caldeira was a standout forward with the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning a bevy of Sun Belt Conference awards in his four seasons in Morgantown. #MNUFC
Caldeira was a standout forward with the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning a bevy of Sun Belt Conference awards in his four seasons in Morgantown. #MNUFC
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons sign 2024 SuperDraft pick Caldeira to a one year deal
As Coachella winds closer the Loons are not done with transactions, most recently signing Marcus Caldeira from West Virginia University. Caldeira recently
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January 29, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Calderia has great footwork and excellent positioning. Biggest question will be how it translates from NCAA to the speed of the pro game. If he can adapt to the speed and style, he's going to be a player to watch out for. #MNUFC
Loons sign 2024 MLS SuperDraft pick Marcus Caldeira to a one year deal with club options to keep him through 2028-29.
Caldeira was a standout forward with the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning a bevy of Sun Belt Conference awards in his four seasons in Morgantown. #MNUFC
Caldeira was a standout forward with the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning a bevy of Sun Belt Conference awards in his four seasons in Morgantown. #MNUFC
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons sign 2024 SuperDraft pick Caldeira to a one year deal
As Coachella winds closer the Loons are not done with transactions, most recently signing Marcus Caldeira from West Virginia University. Caldeira recently
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January 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Loons sign 2024 MLS SuperDraft pick Marcus Caldeira to a one year deal with club options to keep him through 2028-29.
Caldeira was a standout forward with the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning a bevy of Sun Belt Conference awards in his four seasons in Morgantown. #MNUFC
Caldeira was a standout forward with the West Virginia Mountaineers, winning a bevy of Sun Belt Conference awards in his four seasons in Morgantown. #MNUFC
A few changes to the Heartland this year and who @mnaurorafc.bsky.social & @mplscitysc.bsky.social will see during the 2026 season!
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A few changes to the Heartland this year and who @mnaurorafc.bsky.social & @mplscitysc.bsky.social will see during the 2026 season!
There's been a lot of news in the past few weeks, so we made a handy dandy recap of the Loons news that's happened (so far) in the back half of January. #MNUFC
Northland Soccer Journal | Loons preseason begins and the changes keep on coming
It's been a news filled few weeks, both on and off the football pitch, in the Twin Cities. Minnesota has seen a drastic and unwanted swell in cold and ice
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January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM
There's been a lot of news in the past few weeks, so we made a handy dandy recap of the Loons news that's happened (so far) in the back half of January. #MNUFC
Twosies News(ies?) midfielder Babacar Niang has been loaned to #USLC side Louisville City for the 2026 season.
The 24 year old signed with the Twos ahead of the 2025 season with his deal expiring this year.
He made one appearance with the first team in 2025, in the USOC at LOU. #MNUFC2 | #MNUFC
The 24 year old signed with the Twos ahead of the 2025 season with his deal expiring this year.
He made one appearance with the first team in 2025, in the USOC at LOU. #MNUFC2 | #MNUFC
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Cliff notes version
- top flight continues English name trend going with USL Premier
- 2028 start date
- 1st and 2nd divisions using a national table, both planned for 20 clubs
- 3rd division contains everyone else playing in a more regional style
- no notes on # of clubs going up/down each season
- top flight continues English name trend going with USL Premier
- 2028 start date
- 1st and 2nd divisions using a national table, both planned for 20 clubs
- 3rd division contains everyone else playing in a more regional style
- no notes on # of clubs going up/down each season
January 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Cliff notes version
- top flight continues English name trend going with USL Premier
- 2028 start date
- 1st and 2nd divisions using a national table, both planned for 20 clubs
- 3rd division contains everyone else playing in a more regional style
- no notes on # of clubs going up/down each season
- top flight continues English name trend going with USL Premier
- 2028 start date
- 1st and 2nd divisions using a national table, both planned for 20 clubs
- 3rd division contains everyone else playing in a more regional style
- no notes on # of clubs going up/down each season
👀 well this sounds intriguing #MNUFC
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.
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
👀 well this sounds intriguing #MNUFC
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
#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
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
Former #MNUFC striker Tani Oluwaseyi just scored a Champions League goal for Villarreal, giving the Yellow Submarine a 1-0 lead against Ajax.
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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
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.
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
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 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
González’s contract runs through the end of the 29/30 season with a club option for 2030/31. #MNUFC
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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There’s still time for one more speaker to sign up, using the link below!
forms.gle/SdpY7mbg3AEt...
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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!
forms.gle/SdpY7mbg3AEt...
There’s still time for one more speaker to sign up, using the link below!
forms.gle/SdpY7mbg3AEt...
January 14, 2026 at 11:09 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!
forms.gle/SdpY7mbg3AEt...
There’s still time for one more speaker to sign up, using the link below!
forms.gle/SdpY7mbg3AEt...
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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
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
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
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
Training photos? Training photos 📸 courtesy @northstarashle.bsky.social #MNUFC
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Training photos? Training photos 📸 courtesy @northstarashle.bsky.social #MNUFC