Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC entered Major League Soccer as an expansion side in 2017, but the club’s roots stretch back to 2010 when it was founded as Minnesota Stars FC in the lower-division NASL. The Loons, named for the state bird, quickly forged an identity built on resilience and a passionate, growing fanbase. Allianz Field in St. Paul, opened in 2019, became the club’s fortress — a compact, loud venue where the supporters’ group, the Dark Clouds, drives an atmosphere that intimidates visiting ...