Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC is a Major League SoccerMLSMajor League Soccer (MLS) is a top-flight professional soccer league comprising clubs in the United States and Canada. Play began in 1996, and the league has 30 clubs divided between Eastern and Western Conferences in 2026.Open the full entry club based at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Key facts
2010NSC Minnesota Stars formed
The club traces its history to NSC Minnesota Stars, formed in 2010. Initially operated by the National Sports Center, the team subsequently came under North American Soccer League (NASL) ownership.[1]
2011NASL championship
Minnesota Stars won the 2011 NASL championship.[1]
2012Return to NASL final
Minnesota Stars returned to the NASL final in 2012, and Bill McGuire subsequently acquired the club.[1]
March 2013Minnesota United FC name adopted
On March 5, 2013, Minnesota Stars unveiled the Minnesota United FC name and a bird-based crest. The name expressed the aim of bringing together supporters from Minnesota’s diverse communities.[2]
2014NASL regular-season title
In 2014, Minnesota United won the Woosnam Cup for the NASL’s best regular-season record.[3]
March 2015MLS franchise awarded
On March 25, 2015, MLS awarded a Minnesota expansion franchise to an investment group led by Bill McGuire, initially targeting a 2018 debut.[3]
August 2016MLS debut set for 2017
On August 19, 2016, MLS and the club confirmed a 2017 debut while retaining the Minnesota United name and identity. TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis would serve as the temporary home until the new Saint Paul stadium was ready.[4]
2017First MLS season
In its first MLS season, the team earned 36 points, scored 47 goals, conceded 70, and missed the playoffs.[5]
April 2019Allianz Field opens
On April 13, 2019, Minnesota drew 3–3 with New York City FCNew York City Football ClubNew York City FC (NYCFC) is a Major League Soccer club representing New York City. Awarded its franchise in 2013, it began MLS play in 2015 and won the 2021 MLS Cup.Open the full entry in the first match at Allianz Field, following two MLS seasons at TCF Bank Stadium.[6]
August 2019U.S. Open Cup runners-up
On August 27, 2019, Minnesota United lost the U.S. Open Cup final 2–1 to Atlanta United. Robin Lod scored for Minnesota in the 47th minute.[7]
December 2020Western Conference final
In the 2020 Western Conference final, goals from Emanuel Reynoso and Bakaye Dibassy gave Minnesota a 2–0 lead. Seattle SoundersSeattle Sounders FCSeattle Sounders FC is an MLS professional soccer club in Seattle, Washington, with Lumen Field as its regular home venue.Open the full entry then scored three unanswered goals to eliminate the Loons 3–2.[8]
October 2023Adrian Heath departs
On October 6, 2023, the club parted ways with head coach Adrian Heath and appointed Sean McAuley on an interim basis. Heath had led the team since before its MLS debut and reached four MLS postseasons.[9]
February 2024Eric Ramsay appointed
On February 26, 2024, the club appointed Eric Ramsay as its second permanent head coach of the MLS era. He had been a first-team coach at Manchester United.[10]
2025Record regular-season points
In 2025, Minnesota earned a club-record 58 MLS regular-season points with 16 wins, 10 losses and eight draws, then defeated Seattle in two playoff penalty shootouts.[5]
January 2026Coaching transition
2026Saint Paul home and development pathway
In 2026, Minnesota United plays at Allianz Field in Saint Paul’s Midway neighborhood and trains at the National Sports Center in Blaine. Its development pathway also includes MNUFC 2 in MLS NEXT Pro and an MLS NEXT academy.[13]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Minnesota United FC: Official website: https://www.mnufc.com/ (opens in a new window).[14]
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