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Minnesota United addresses Khaled El-Ahmad's exit ahead of San Jose match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:32 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

Minnesota United faces the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. CT. The Loons recently experienced a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United, extending their winless streak to nine matches. Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad is departing to become Sporting Director at Austin FC, with Hank Stebbins set to take over his duties. Head coach Cameron Knowles emphasized the team's focus on preparing for the upcoming match against San Jose, where both teams are struggling for victories. Incoming striker Maurice Malone is expected to join the team soon, subject to immigration paperwork.

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By the Numbers

•Match against San Jose Earthquakes is set for Saturday at 9:30 p.m. CT.
•Minnesota United's record is currently 6-7-7 with 25 points.
•Khaled El-Ahmad is moving to Austin FC as Sporting Director.
•Hank Stebbins will step into the Chief Soccer Officer role.
•Maurice Malone's arrival is pending immigration paperwork completion.

Latest Updates

6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Loons coach Cameron Knowles on exit of Khaled El-Ahmad: ‘We keep moving on’

What they're saying

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Minnesota United at San Jose Earthquakes When: 9:30 p.m. CT Saturday Where: PayPal Park, San Jose, Calif. Stream: Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 73 degrees, clear skies, 12 mph south wind Form: MNUFC (6-7-7, 25 points) had its winless streak extend to nine matches with a 2-1 loss to last-place Atlanta United on Wednesday. San Jose (10-7-3, 33 points) is winless in five with a 1-0 loss ...
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