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.

Jul 14, 2019 ∞

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! ⚽️

Minnesota United v FC Dallas tonight! ⚽️ Go United!

Great first half Minnesota United! ⚽️ 0-0

Successful Minnesota United wall! ⚽️ 0-0

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

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

Jul 7, 2019 ∞

What an awesome win by USA over Netherlands to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup! 2-0! ⚽️🎉🙌 So great!

Jun 29, 2019 ∞

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

Jun 23, 2019 ∞

Great performance by USA 🇺🇸 over Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 winning 6-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup. Some great combinations from US team. ⚽️🙌

Jun 18, 2019 ∞

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.

Jun 11, 2019 ∞

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

Jun 9, 2019 ∞

+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. ⚽️

May 26, 2019 ∞