Why Minnesota’s Faith in J.J. McCarthy Finally Paid Off in Detroit

DETROIT — Say this much about J.J. McCarthy: the kid doesn’t just play football. He lives it, breathes it, and, when healthy, can change the entire mood of a franchise starving for identity. Seven weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain — and less than a year...

Heartbreak in Denver, But a Promising Future for Minnesota United 2

For years, Minnesota United 2 has been the experiment — the bridge meant to connect the academy and the first team, the missing link in the Loons’ long-term vision. Built to give young players real minutes and real opportunities, the MLS NEXT Pro side was designed to...

The Vikings Are at an Inflection Point

The Minnesota Vikings are teetering on the edge of something — maybe a reset, maybe a reckoning. The vibes that once fueled optimism around Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s “competitive rebuild” are slowly fading after the brutal 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  The...

Wolves Rising: The Pressure, Promise, and Players Who’ll Define Minnesota’s Season

Let’s make no mistake about it — these Minnesota Timberwolves are good. Like, “one of the favorites in the West” kind of good. After back-to-back Western Conference playoff berths and a run that put the league on notice, the Wolves enter this season not as underdogs...

Held Together by Talent, Duct Tape and Coaching: The Vikings’ Miraculous 3–2 Start”

At 3–2, the Minnesota Vikings could easily be 1–4, or worse, 0–5. They’ve been playing football on a knife’s edge — flying across continents, losing half their starters, and winning games with a patchwork lineup that looks more like a preseason depth chart than a...

Wentz, Rodgers lead Vikings in blowout win over Bengals

MINNEAPOLIS -- In a game defined by backups, the Minnesota Vikings made a resounding statement. Without star rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (high ankle sprain) and facing a Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals squad, the Vikings delivered a dominant 48-10 victory at...

Lynx deliver a statement win in Game 1 after WNBA Awards snubs

MINNEAPOLIS -- For the Minnesota Lynx, Sunday's playoff opener was more than just a game. It was a chance to prove a point. Just hours after the WNBA announced its regular season awards, the Lynx, fueled by frustration and a burning desire for a fifth championship,...

Loons Can’t Overcome Injuries and Exhaustion, Fall to Chicago Fire

After a grueling 120-minute U.S. Open Cup semifinal loss to Austin FC on Wednesday, the Minnesota Loons trotted out a heavily rotated squad Saturday night. Compounding the fatigue, the Loons are also navigating a flurry of significant injuries. Coach Eric Ramsay...

Dijonai Carrington Out for Game 1 with Left Foot Injury

Minneapolis, MN - The Minnesota Lynx will be without a key piece of their bench rotation as they begin their second-round playoff series. Guard Dijonai Carrington has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 1 against the Phoenix Mercury due to a left foot injury. The news...

The ‘Cuz Maybe’ Campaign: Minnesota United Leans Into Hope on the Road to History

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The sound is unmistakable. Following every Minnesota United victory at Allianz Field, the stadium fills with the chorus of a single song: Oasis' "Wonderwall." It's a postgame tradition that gives every fan and player a moment to revel in the euphoria...
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