Minnesota United prepares for anniversary match against Atlanta United
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
SoccerMinnesota United hosts Atlanta United on Saturday at Allianz Field for their 10-year anniversary in MLS. The match is significant as both clubs entered the league in 2017, and a few former players will be honored before the game. Currently, Minnesota has not won in their last eight MLS matches, while Atlanta recently ended their own winless streak. Weather conditions for the match are expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature of 77 degrees. Fans will receive a commemorative poster as part of the anniversary celebrations.
- •Kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
- •Minnesota United is winless in eight MLS matches.
- •Atlanta United recently ended a seven-match winless streak.
- •Former players and coach Adrian Heath will be honored pre-game.
- •15,000 fans will receive a commemorative poster at the match.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Dud on decade day: Atlanta spoils Loons’ 10-year anniversary match
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Loons to celebrate decade in MLS with Atlanta United rematch
"Nearly 40 former Minnesota soccer players were present at Allianz Field on Wednesday as the Loons celebrated 50 years of the sport in the state and 10 years within MLS. The current Minnesota United team did not meet the moment, falling 2-1 to Atlanta United, the expansion cousin to MNUFC in 2017. Last-place Atlanta (5-3-12, 18 points) ruined another special occasion for MNUFC. They first ...
"Minnesota United vs. Atlanta United When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 77 degrees, partly cloudy, 10 mph south wind What: The Loons host their 10-year anniversary match against Atlanta United; the clubs shared entry into MLS in 2017. A handful of former Minnesota players and old coach Adrian Heath will be honored before the match. ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:39 AMDud on decade day: Atlanta spoils Loons’ 10-year anniversary match
Nearly 40 former Minnesota soccer players were present at Allianz Field on Wednesday as the Loons celebrated 50 years of the sport in the state and 10 years within MLS. The current Minnesota United team did not meet the moment, falling 2-1 to Atlanta United, the expansion cousin to MNUFC in 2017. Last-place Atlanta (5-3-12, 18 points) ruined another special occasion for MNUFC. They first ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:49 PMLoons to celebrate decade in MLS with Atlanta United rematch
Minnesota United vs. Atlanta United When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 77 degrees, partly cloudy, 10 mph south wind What: The Loons host their 10-year anniversary match against Atlanta United; the clubs shared entry into MLS in 2017. A handful of former Minnesota players and old coach Adrian Heath will be honored before the match. ...
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