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Jamie Thingelstad

Writer of the Weekly Thing. Blogger. Explorer of tech, the open web, AI, and a good escape room. Maybe a podcast? CTO of SPS Commerce, Board Member of MnTech, Former Board Member Minnestar. Minneapolis is home.

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.

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    International Champions Cup: Bayern v Milan

    Tyler and I are ready to cheer on FC Bayern! ⚽️🇩🇪🙌 Champions Cup Bayern v Milan!

    Child and adult holding a large FC Bayern München flag in stadium stands with the soccer pitch visible behind them

    We are all here cheering on FC Bayern! FCB v MIL 1-0 at halftime! ⚽️ #ICC2019

    Family of four smiling in stadium seats at a soccer match, one holding a soft pretzel on a paper plate
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    Got my iPhone background prepared for our Kansas City trip for the Bayern v AC Milan game. ⚽️

    FC Bayern Munich phone wallpaper showing five players in red jerseys celebrating, with the club crest at the bottom.
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    Minnesota United v FC Dallas

    One of my favorite things walking into Allianz Field is the awesome UNITED fixture. WE ARE UNITED! NEVER DIVIDED! WE ARE UNITED! ⚽️

    Large white UNITED sculpture letters outside Allianz Field stadium on a sunny day, with two people standing beside them

    Minnesota United v FC Dallas tonight! ⚽️ Go United!

    Soccer match at Allianz Field with players in red and gray kits on the pitch before a packed crowd, Bell Bank signage visible above

    Great first half Minnesota United! ⚽️ 0-0

    Family of four posing in the stands at Allianz Field during a Minnesota United FC soccer match, field and packed stadium visible behind them.

    Successful Minnesota United wall! ⚽️ 0-0

    Soccer players in red and dark uniforms contest a free kick at Allianz Field during sunset before a packed crowd.

    Mannone blocking a VAR-ruled penalty kick against the United in stoppage time to save the game tonight! Stunning! Awesome! Beautiful! 🙌⚽️🎉

    Players in red and dark gray jerseys contest a free kick near the goal at Allianz Field under a sunset sky before a packed crowd.

    Minnesota United got a major win over FC Dallas in the most amazing stoppage time I’ve ever seen! 1-0 ⚽️ Wonderwall! 🎶

    Minnesota United players walk the pitch at Allianz Field as blue smoke flares fill the air and fans celebrate a 1-0 win
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    What an awesome win by USA over Netherlands to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup! 2-0! ⚽️🎉🙌 So great!

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    Minnesota United v FC Cincinnati

    Arrived late to the Minnesota United v FC Cincinnati match but what a first half! 4-0! ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🙌

    Soccer match at Allianz Field with players on the pitch, a goalkeeper in green near the goal, and a packed crowd of fans in the stands.

    Wow is it hot and sunny for soccer! Beer required. 🍺⚽️

    Hand holding a can of Surly Xtra-Citra Pale Ale at a sunny soccer stadium with the pitch and packed stands visible behind it

    Minnesota United goes ahead 6-1 against FC Cincinnati! 😁 ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

    Fan raises fist celebrating as Minnesota United players and a packed Allianz Field crowd look on during an MLS match

    Cue Wonderwall! Great performance Minnesota United! 7-1! ⚽️🙌💥

    Man in plaid shirt and Minnesota United cap giving thumbs up with two kids and a woman at a sunny outdoor soccer stadium
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    Great performance by USA 🇺🇸 over Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 winning 6-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup. Some great combinations from US team. ⚽️🙌

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    CONCACAF Gold Cup

    Tyler and I are super excited for tonight’s CONCACAF Gold Cup matches at Allianz Field! ⚽️🏆 Panama v. Trinidad playing now!

    Man and child wearing an FC Bayern Munich jersey taking a selfie in front of Allianz Field stadium Crowded stands at Allianz Field with players on the pitch during the Panama v Trinidad and Tobago match, score 4-0 at 11:59.

    Ready for the USA v Guyana CONCACAF Gold Cup Match! ⚽️🏆

    Packed crowd at Allianz Field soccer stadium at sunset, players in red and white warming up on the pitch below

    Tyler and I are READY TO CHEER for Team USA v Guyana CONCACAF Gold Cup! ⚽️🏆

    Man and child holding a red United States soccer scarf in stadium seats with the Allianz Field pitch visible behind them

    Time to water the grass at Allianz Field. 💦🌱⚽️

    Sprinklers watering the green pitch at Allianz Field during halftime, with a packed crowd of fans filling the stands under stadium lights.

    GOAL!!! USA takes 1-0 lead v Guyana! 🇺🇸🇬🇾 CONCACAF Gold Cup 🏆⚽️

    Packed crowd at Allianz Field celebrating a USA goal against Guyana, scoreboard showing USA 1 GUY 0 at 28 minutes.
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    Great night for some Minnesota Twins baseball! ⚾️

    Target Field during a Minnesota Twins game with fans filling the stands and the Minneapolis skyline visible beyond the outfield.

    Great night of baseball with #TeamSPS Tech Managers! ⚾️💯

    Large group of coworkers smiling and posing in stadium seats at a Minnesota Twins baseball game

    Our #TeamSPS members from Ukraine and Australia getting in the Twins spirit! ⚾️🤩

    Group of fans cheering at a Minnesota Twins baseball game holding red and blue foam fingers in stadium seats
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    +7 minutes of stoppage time added to the Minnesota United v Colorado game. Wow! Maybe Minnesota United can make something happen with that much time. ⚽️

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    Minnesota United v Houston Dynamos

    Kickoff for Minnesota United v Houston Dynamos! ⚽️👏

    Soccer players in black and white kits line up for kickoff at Allianz Field with a packed crowd and scoreboard showing 0-0

    Minnesota United celebrating goal against Houston! 1-0

    Minnesota United players in white celebrate a goal on the pitch at Allianz Field before a packed crowd with Houston Dynamo players in orange nearby

    Darwin Quintero getting a concussion check! All good! 👍

    Minnesota United player number 25 being interviewed on the sideline at halftime with score 1-0 on the scoreboard

    Ground crew out giving Allianz Field some TLC! 🌱😍

    Sprinklers water the pitch at Allianz Field during halftime, with a packed stadium and Bell Bank signage in the background.

    Beautiful Game! ⚽️

    Packed Allianz Field crowd waves scarves as a referee in yellow stands on the pitch during a night match

    Cue WONDERWALL! Loons win 1-0! 🙌🎶⚽️

    Fan holds up an Allianz Field scarf pitchside as players and referees walk the field at a packed Allianz Field at dusk. Fans wave scarves and blue smoke flares fill the stands at Allianz Field during a Minnesota United FC soccer match at night.
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