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March 26, 2015 8:41 AM

Major League Soccer not so major in global soccer marketplace

Major League Soccer is coming to the Twin Cities. The league made it official Wednesday when they announced that an expansion franchise had been awarded to Minneapolis.

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March 26, 2015 7:11 AM

Fair weather fans? MLS officials think Minnesotans will warm to game

Minnesotans may be cheering the news now that outdoor soccer is coming to Minneapolis. But will they do the same in November? Backers say yes.

by Tim Nelson

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March 25, 2015 10:44 AM

Major League Soccer team coming to Minneapolis

The franchise was awarded to investors led by Bill McGuire, who owns a minor league soccer team.

by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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March 25, 2015 7:09 AM

Family sues youth football association alleging lack of accommodation for deaf sons

The association says a special drum helped opposing teams react faster, so the group stopped allowing it.

by Riham Feshir

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March 24, 2015 11:41 AM

Football? Soccer? 10 things to know about 'the beautiful game'

Are you ready for some football? Major League Soccer is headed to Minnesota.

by Nancy Yang

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March 23, 2015 6:00 PM

Photos: Metrodome seats find a home among the Rebels

Some of the Metrodome's old seats are getting a second life at a high school in southern Minnesota.

by Jackson Forderer

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March 23, 2015 12:46 PM

Source: B. Todd Jones to oversee NFL conduct

Jones, the former U.S. attorney for Minnesota, has been tapped by the NFL to be the league's special counsel for conduct.

by MPR News Staff

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March 23, 2015 10:41 AM

Major League Soccer ready to unveil Mpls. franchise plans

Leaders of the nation's top soccer league and investors led by ex-UnitedHealth CEO Bill McGuire are expected on Wednesday to detail plans for a Twin Cities team.

by MPR News Staff