Jamie Thingelstad

Sports

I’m a Minnesota sports fan and it shows: match‑day diaries from Allianz Field and Target Center, trips to see Messi play, and reflections on hockey, football and more. Photos, weather notes and final scores capture each outing.

We took Tammy’s Mom to her first MN United game! It looked like we might get to see a win and sing Wonderwall but alas, the Loons did not hold the lead.

Selfie of a man in a cap and scarf with three women seated in a crowded stadium, fans in light blue MNUFC jerseys behind.

We got to watch the US Men’s National Team take on Canada tonight in an international friendly. USMNT won 1-0. There was an impressive amount of fireworks to go with the game and the stands were completely full with long lines to get into Allianz Field. Great to see so much enthusiasm for soccer!

Players in white and black kits spread across a lit soccer pitch near midfield, with full stands and a ribbon board behind. Fans in the lower stands wave red flags at night while the stadium video board shows a US goal graphic. Red fireworks burst above the stadium roof as players walk the field and fans below wave red flags. Four people in soccer scarves, two men, a teen, and a young man, pose for a selfie in the stands holding red USA flags.