Andy Greder

twincities.comLoons on verge of elimination from MLS playoffsWith three regular-season games left, the Loons could be eliminated from the playoffs as soon as Wednesday.

#MNUFC preview vs. Kansas City #Loons on verge of elimination from #MLSCupPlayoffs race 🏃 United has many regrettable results to put their season on brink 😢 Sporting spends big money, gets instant-impact forward 💰 Plus, injury updates and prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/10/27/l...

Check-in: After a damaging scoreless draw at Houston last weekend, #MNUFC will be eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs with a loss to Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday or a #Loons draw vs. K.C. and a Real Salt Lake win at Austin FC, #MLS said on Tuesday.

twincities.comGophers hit game-winning field goal to capture Floyd of RosedaleMinnesota beat Iowa at home for the first time since 2014.

"The Bank was the best I've ever seen it." One of largest crowds ever at Huntington Bank Stadium, including 350 former players, were on hand to see the #Gophers beat Iowa for Floyd of Rosedale at home for the first time since 2014. Final game story: www.twincities.com/2026/10/24/g...

twincities.comWhat Gophers need to do to beat Iowa for Floyd of RosedaleMinnesota has lost the last five home rivalry games to Iowa.

#Gophers preview vs. Iowa Running games will be key in Floyd of Rosedale rivalry game, but Drake Lindsey might have more opportunities in air 🏈 The U attempts to possess 3 rivalry trophies for first time in nearly 50 years 🏆 Plus, injury report and prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/10/23/w...

Update: #MNUFC mid Wil Trapp is listed as out due to concussion protocol on Friday’s unavailability report for Houston match Saturday. Context: Trapp was spotted during open portion of Friday’s training session and Cameron Knowles didn’t mention Trapp when asked about players who will be sidelined

twincities.comMichael Boxall does not want end of Loons’ season to be his swan songMNUFC’s all-time leader in appearances is out of contract and end of 2026 season.

#MNUFC preview vs. Houston Captain Michael Boxall is out of contract at end of 2026 season; he does not want it to be his last with #Loons 🤝 Dynamo just clinched #MLS playoff spot; United needs every point for its outside chance 🫣 Plus, a prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/10/23/m...

twincities.comIs P.J. Fleck’s conservative approach on fourth down holding Gophers back?Minnesota’s lack of fourth-down conversion attempts has been one of nation’s lowest over five years.

Analysis » PJ Fleck ranks outside the top 110 in the nation in fourth-down conversion attempts over five years. His conservative nature hurt #Gophers’ comeback bid at Purdue and “going for it” in key moments Saturday might be crucial to beating Iowa. www.twincities.com/2026/10/23/i...

twincities.comIt’s a little tense at the Gophers’ football complex. Must be Iowa weekMinnesota is 1-8 against Iowa since P.J. Fleck became the Gophers’ head coach.

Story: Things are a little tense at the #Gophers' football complex. Must be Iowa week. www.twincities.com/2026/10/19/i...

twincities.comLoons ‘fantastic’ comeback produced first home time since AprilKelvin Yeboah scored again to extend his single-season club record to 17.

"Fantastic comeback." Down 2-0 at halftime, #MNUFC wins 3-2 over St. Louis to win at Allianz Field for the first time since April. Recap from @apnews.com and me: www.twincities.com/2026/10/17/l...

twincities.comKyan Evans shows what he can bring to Gophers in exhibition winThe senior transfer from North Carolina had four steals, seven assists in exhibition tune-up.

Kyan Evans shows off skills. New transfer point guard displayed his disruptiveness, pace and playmaking in #Gophers' 72-52 exhibition win over Omaha at The Barn on Thursday. Recap: www.twincities.com/2026/10/15/k...

twincities.comGophers coach Niko Medved rants about ‘chaos’ in NCAA eligibility rulesThe U coach called the rule rollout an ‘ambush’ that has led to ’embarrassing’ situations.

Article: #Gophers coach Niko Medved rants about "chaos" from the new NCAA eligibility rule, which has led to "embarrassing" situations across the country. www.twincities.com/2026/10/15/g...

twincities.comBizarre ending leaves Minnesota United with 2-2 daw at ColoradoMinnesota United tied Colorado Rapids and then went up a man during Wednesday’s second half, but what might look promising for this Loons outfit rarely ends well this season. Seven minutes after goin...

Bizarre Ending. #MNUFC had chances to win for the first time since August 22, but can't take advantage in a strange 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids on Wednesday. Recap: www.twincities.com/2026/10/14/b...

So Easy!? #MNUFC How many times have #Loons given up a simple goal only to give up another one and another one this season? Just a broken record for the club in 2026

twincities.comGophers’ P.J. Fleck and Niko Medved forming a unique friendship“There is nothing like being a head coach,” Medved said. “There are certain things that maybe you can talk about and discuss … that you know he would appreciate in a way that others maybe never would....

Story: #Gophers coaches PJ Fleck and Niko Medved have been forming a unique bond over last 18 months. www.twincities.com/2026/10/14/p...

twincities.comLoons coach Cameron Knowles responds to questions about job securitySince May, the Loons have managed only one win in their last 17 matches.

#MNUFC preview vs. Colorado Cameron Knowles addresses his job security amid #Loons painstaking stretch ⚽️ Wil Trapp on player buy-in 👊🏼 Cherrion Valerius provides some much-needed positivity ☝️ Plus, injury updates and prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/10/13/l...

twincities.comGophers wing Cade Tyson’s eligibility case brings ‘guarded optimism’Last year’s leading scorer for Minnesota has a court date set for Tuesday in Denver.

“Guarded optimism.” Article: The eligibility case involving Cade Tyson heads to federal court in Denver on Tuesday. Here are views from one of his legal representatives as well as #Gophers coach Niko Medved and players Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Nolen Anderson. www.twincities.com/2026/10/08/g...

twincities.comLoons give up late goal, settle for draw with DynamoMinnesota snapped a five-game pointless streak, but winless streak hits seven games.

Recap from @apnews.com and me: Kelvin Yeboah sets a club single-season scoring record, but #MNUFC give up another lead late in 2-2 draw with Houston and extend winless skid at home. www.twincities.com/2026/10/10/l...

twincities.comHow running back Fame Ijeboi left Minnesota for PurdueThe junior wanted to be a starter and Gophers held that spot for Darius Taylor.

Post » How running back Fame Ijeboi left #Gophers for Purdue — a transfer-portal decision that loomed large as Ijeboi rushed 31 times for 195 yards and three touchdowns in Boilermakers’ 41-13 win over Minnesota. www.twincities.com/2026/10/10/h...

twincities.comGophers preview at Purdue: Why Minnesota will win on SaturdayThe U has failed to build off momentum at critical junctures in recent seasons.

#Gophers preview vs. Purdue The U has a checkered recent history of seizing the moment when success leads to greater outside interest 👀 Boilermakers defense exposed by quality teams this year 🏈 RB Fame Ijeboi plays his old team 🤝 Plus, a prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/10/09/g...

twincities.comLoons CEO Christina Hennington’s decisions to go under microscopeAfter being hired in July, Hennington begins process to hire new sporting director.

#MNUFC preview vs. Houston How new CEO Christina Hennington is starting to put her fingerprints on #Loons 👋 Marcus Caldeira receives praise from #CanMNT coach Jesse Marsch 👏 Plus, unavailable list and prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/10/09/l...

twincities.comEx-Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair sounds off on exit from MinnesotaThe Canadian shared the “sour taste” he had over contract negotiations last winter.

DAYNE SOUNDS OFF. Story: After Dayne St. Clair heard the boos while playing for Canada at Allianz Field on Tuesday, the ex-#MNUFC goalie shared his own "sour taste" from the initial "lowball" contract offer from Khaled El-Ahmad last winter. DSC doesn't stop there. www.twincities.com/2026/10/06/e...

twincities.comInside the Gophers’ celebration after taking Little Brown Jug from MichiganThe party on the field lasted a half hour after the rivalry win.

A sorta-underground, flash party broke out after #Gophers won the Little Brown Jug over Michigan. Fans were pumped, Minnesota players reveled on their way to a VIP affair — while limping Wolverines provided a juxtaposition. A look-inside piece: www.twincities.com/2026/10/03/i...

News: #MNUFC forward Marcus Caldeira will be called up to the Canada men's national team for the friendly against #USMNT on Tuesday at Allianz Field, club said Monday. Context: Cool reward for the the Mississauga, Ontario native. He has five goals in 516 #MLS minutes this year.

twincities.comFew Minnesotans have played for U.S. soccer, but MNUFC touts a few new prospectsThe Loons have struggled in youth development, but a change in emphasis by former chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad might be starting to bear fruit.

Enterprise story » Few Minnesotans have played for #USMNT, but #MNUFC touts a few prospects who could wear red, white and blue in the future. A deeper look at #Loons’ youth academy as the U.S. gets ready to play Canada in St. Paul on Tuesday. www.twincities.com/2026/10/05/f...

twincities.comGophers beat Michigan to win Little Brown Jug at home for first time in nearly 50 yearsIn the 100th meeting for the Jug, Minnesota snapped a 49-year dry spell without winning it at home since 1977.

CHUG FROM THE JUG! For the first time in nearly 50 years, Minnesota beat Michigan at home for the Little Brown Jug, with a 20-14 victory. The U's thirst is quenched. Game story: www.twincities.com/2026/10/03/g...

twincities.comUrban Meyer, Matt Leinart see Gophers QB Drake Lindsey as an ‘NFL guy’FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show is filled with commentators qualified to talk about college quarterbacks with Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn and Matt Leinart on set. Meyer and Leinart spoke Friday wi...

Notebook: FOX analysts Matt Leinart and Urban Meyer see #Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey as an "NFL guy." Plus, Meyer recalls "tough-ass people" in Minnesota for record-cold game against Ohio State in 2014; Leinart picks the U to win Little Brown Jug. www.twincities.com/2026/10/02/u...

twincities.comFOX’s Big Noon Kickoff show will be at UMN on Saturday. Here’s what you should know about the fan-friendly event“We want to make the fans are part of the show,” said, FOX’s director of remote studio operations Rob Mikulicka. “So, all the elements that we have out there are geared towards the fans.”

Post » Seven things to know about FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show finally coming to Minnesota. “They REALLY wanted us here” 📢 Seven semi-trucks, roughly 170 workers 🚛 The “infomercial” element of the show 🎥 A first for #Gophers; Ohio State: 14 times ☝️ www.twincities.com/2026/10/02/f...

twincities.comGophers football: Chaos, hits and misses in the transfer portalAbout one-third of Minnesota’s new players have slid into big roles this season.

Analysis + Feature: With 1/3 of season done, how have #Gophers fared with newcomers in transfer portal? Coach PJ Fleck shares elements of the "chaos" last January; Aydan West and TJ Bush tell Pioneer Press why they picked Minnesota; and more elements. www.twincities.com/2026/10/01/g...

twincities.comGophers football: Center Ashton Beers is out for the seasonMinnesota is down two centers and a guard is questionable vs. Michigan.

News brief: #Gophers starting center Ashton Beers is OUT for season, source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social Wednesday. With Greg Johnson moving from guard to center, his replacement at guard, Jaden Ball, is questionable to play Michigan. Full unavailability report: www.twincities.com/2026/09/30/g...

so, we got another #USMNT plays in "Minneapolis" during the TNT broadcast of their match vs. Chile on Tuesday. with the Americans using a path to Allianz Field over last eight-ish years, you'd think it would be well know the stadium is actually in St. Paul, but here we are

twincities.comInside Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s ‘crazy’ moment after Washington winFleck smeared Maverick Baranowski’s blood on his own cheeks after the 27-24 victory.

Post: Why in the world did #Gophers coach PJ Fleck rub blood from one his players on his own face after the 27-24 road win over Washington on Saturday. “He’s crazy, man.” www.twincities.com/2026/09/27/i...

twincities.comGophers outlast Washington, win Big Ten opener 27-24Drake Lindsey passed for three first-half touchdowns and the Gophers led from start to finish for their first road win since 2024.

ROAD WIN IN OPENER. As 10-point underdog, #Gophers outlast Washington in a 27-24 win in Big Ten opener. Minnesota staked a nice lead, but had to hold on late. Drake Lindsey threw three touchdowns and the U defense contained Demond Williams. Game story: www.twincities.com/2026/09/27/g...

DEATH KNELL? #MNUFC The 14th-place #Loons desperately needed a win in Seattle on Saturday, but trail #Sounders 2-0 at half. Minnesota’s defense falters yet again, with Jordan Morris making run in behind to score and former United player Hassani Dotson scoring on a corner kick. Bleak times

twincities.comGophers’ odd couple: Joey Gerlach, A.J. Turner bond through serious injuryThe linebacker from Woodbury and the running back from Hampton, Va., became friends during grueling rehabs after knee surgeries.

AJ Turner shredded his knee and cried at Cal. Joey Gerlach injured his vs. Michigan State weeks later. What happened next for #Gophers in places like “The Pit” shows hoe powerful bonds are still possible across a college team in 2026. Repost of feature » www.twincities.com/2026/09/25/g...

twincities.comGophers preview at Washington: Can Minnesota win Big Ten opener as big underdog?This is the first meeting in the series since 1977.

#Gophers preview vs. Washington Updated with news that U center Ashton Beers is out vs. Huskies. 🤕 Can Minnesota pull off road win as a two-score underdog? 🔮 Huskies mobile QB Demond Williams poses problems. 🏈 Plus, a prediction for Big Ten opener: www.twincities.com/2026/09/25/g...

Report: #MNUFC midfielder Joaquin Pereyra (quad) ruled out vs. #Sounders on Saturday, per the club’s unavailability list Friday afternoon.

twincities.comLoons Joaquin Pereyra’s status in doubt going into key Seattle matchThe Loons have lost four in a row.

#MNUFC preview vs. Seattle #Loons playmaker Joaquin Pereyra misses Friday training session with knock 🤕 United’s most-troubling defensive issue ⚽️ Cherrion Valerius in mix to play vs. #Sounders ➕ Plus, a prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/09/25/l...

From saying "hey" to hugging. #Gophers teammates Joey Gerlach and AJ Turner went from acquaintances to companions after rehabbing their torn-up knees in last year. Now, they live vicariously through each other's success on the field. Exclusive feature: www.twincities.com/2026/09/25/g...

twincities.comGophers football: What does a Washington beat reporter think of Big Ten opener?Seattle Times writer Andy Yamashita shares intel on the Huskies’ start to the 2026 season.

What does a Huskies beat reporter think about #Gophers vs. Washington in Big Ten opener? "Defense ... has looked borderline elite" 💪 "Biggest questions appears ... in UW’s run game" ❓"Husky Stadium gets loud" 📢 First in new "Opposition Research" series: www.twincities.com/2026/09/24/g...

twincities.comGophers football fans to enjoy sailgating before Washington game. Here’s what that entailsThe road trip to Seattle comes with a unique pregame experience.

Thousands of #Gophers fans will travel to Seattle this weekend, with hundreds expected to sailgate on Lake Washington before the Big Ten opener against the Huskies on Saturday. Fans at home won’t be as lucky, with a kickoff at 10 p.m. Minnesota time. Story: www.twincities.com/2026/09/23/g...

22 Sept

Note: #MNUFC goalkeeper Kayne Rizvanovich and forward Darius Randell have bene called up for the #USYNT Under-20 side for friendlies against Brazil and Denmark in early October.

twincities.comGophers showed warning signs. P.J. Fleck addressed them head onMinnesota had a rough Sunday after Mississippi State loss, but flushed it before playing Akron.

21 Sept

"It drips away at the program." PJ Fleck saw warning signs in #Gophers after Mississippi State loss and addressed issues immediately. Then Minnesota produced a bounce-back win over Akron, showing a recipe for success in Big Ten play. Follow-up story: www.twincities.com/2026/09/20/g...

twincities.comMinnesota United chokes in 3-2 home loss to L.A. GalaxyLoons were 15 minutes away from singing “Wonderwall” at Allianz Field for the first time since April.

20 Sept

“When we struggle, it’s because we silo off individualized, versus coming close to each other, to help each other.” Captain Wil Trapp’s quote summarizing the defensive issues #MNUFC had in a 3-2 loss to #LAGalaxy on Saturday. Game story: www.twincities.com/2026/09/19/m...

twincities.comGophers throw, then run, their way to a 41-7 win over AkronMinnesota improves to 2-1 with final nonconference win.

19 Sept

By Air, Then By Land. #Gophers pass, then run, their way to a 41-7 blowout win over Akron on Saturday. Drake Lindsey throws three touchdown passes, then hands off to backup running backs for late success in final nonconference game. Game story: www.twincities.com/2026/09/19/g...

19 Sept

Notes on #MNUFC team news: Marcus Caldeira rejoins Kelvin Yeboah up top against #LAGalaxy on Saturday night. Tomas Chancalay drops to bench after starting vs. St. Louis. Morris Duggan slides into the back line, with Michael Boxall suspended due to yellow-card accumulation.

twincities.comGophers throw, then run, their way to a 41-7 win over AkronThe Gophers struggled to run the ball through two games to start the season and didn’t give it much of a college try for nearly three full quarters Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. With top tailb...

19 Sept

By Air, Then By Land. #Gophers pass, then run, their way to a 41-7 blowout win over Akron on Saturday. Drake Lindsey throws three touchdown passes, then hands off to successful backup running backs in the U’s final nonconference game. Game story: www.twincities.com/2026/09/19/g...

twincities.comLoons playoff odds to swing on ‘huge’ home match versus GalaxyThe Loons have struggled in St. Paul this season.

#MNUFC preview vs. #LAGalaxy A “big” six-point match for Western Conference playoff positioning ⬆️ New player en route to Minnesota ✈️ #Loons trying to return to its identity amid losing skid 🪞 Plus, unavailability updates and match prediction: www.twincities.com/2026/09/18/l...

News: #MNUFC right wingback Cherrion Valerius has had his visa approved and should be in Minnesota early next week, head coach Cameron Knowles said Friday. Goal is to have him on a flight this weekend, then in market for medical exams and training sessions.

Updates: #MNUFC center back Morris Duggan participated in the open portion of Friday's training session; he missed the St. Louis game with a "lower-extremity" issue. That's good news for #Loons with Michael Boxall out vs. Galaxy on Saturday due to yellow-card accumulation.