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.

May 4, 2019 ∞

Minnesota United v Seattle Sounders

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Packed soccer stadium with players lined up on the pitch for pre-match ceremony, large light blue flag stretched across the center circle.

Seconds before Minnesota United GOAL! 1-0

Soccer players in green and gray jerseys cluster near the goal mouth at Allianz Field as a packed crowd looks on.

Apr 13, 2019 ∞

MN United Home Opener

So excited to be here, right now, for the Minnesota United home opener in the gorgeous Allianz Field! ⚽️🖤🙌

Soccer match at Allianz Field with bundled fans in foreground, players and a referee on the pitch, and a packed stadium under overcast skies.

Family selfie from Minnesota United historic home opener in Allianz Field! 3-2 at halftime. ⚽️🙌😎

Family of four in winter gear and blue-and-black scarves smiling at camera in crowded outdoor soccer stadium stands

They water the grass at halftime at Allianz Field. 💦⚽️

Allianz Field soccer pitch at halftime with sprinklers running, staff in yellow jackets standing pitchside, and fans filling the stands

VAR serves justice for Minnesota United! ⚽️ 3-2 still.

Packed MLS stadium with a referee in yellow, security staff, and spectators in winter gear beside a Referee Review Area sign on the sideline.

Want. To. Hear. Wonderwall. ⚽️ C’mon United! 3-3

Hard fought MNUFC match against NYCFC. Ended in a 3-3 draw. Fabulous experience at Allianz Field for home opener!

Soccer match at Allianz Field with a packed stadium, scoreboard showing 3-3 at 90:00, stats boards, and a referee on the pitch

Apr 6, 2019 ∞

Las Vegas Lights v San Antonio FC

Taking in some Texas Soccer watching San Antonio FC v Las Vegas Lights. San Antonio leading 1-0! ⚽️

Soccer match in progress on a brightly lit stadium pitch at dusk, with players in dark and light kits and a packed grandstand opposite.

Soccer match in progress at Toyota Field in San Antonio, shot from the corner flag with players spread across a bright green pitch

Scoreboard at Toyota Field flashing GOAL as red smoke rises from the supporter section during a soccer match

Mar 9, 2019 ∞

Tyler and I are cheering on FC Bayern vs Wolfsburg! ⚽️

Mar 4, 2019 ∞

Minnesota Wild v Nashville Predators

Time for some Minnesota Wild Hockey! 🏒

Olympic Gold medalist Lindsey Vonn dropped the game puck at tonight’s Wild game! 😎

Minnesota Wild v Nashville Predators tonight! 🏒

Tyler had a game puck land (softly) right in his lap at tonight’s Wild game! 🥳🏒

We got to see some 3-3 OT hockey along with a shootout! Only way it could have been better would have been for a Wild win! 🏒 Great game though!

Feb 25, 2019 ∞

Timberwolves v Kings

Fun to be courtside watching the Timberwolves warmup. 🏀

Players in navy and white uniforms warming up on a hardwood NBA court before a game, with US Bank Arena scoreboard and Budweiser signage visible.

Basketball teams always have impressive pregame experiences. 🏀 🔈

NBA arena filled with fans bathed in blue light during pregame introductions, with a large jumbotron showing a player in an Okogie jersey holding a basketball

Timberwolves v Kings jump ball! 🏀

Jump ball at center court inside Target Center with players from two NBA teams jumping for possession as fans fill the arena.

Feb 16, 2019 ∞

A giant snow pile is a pretty good thing to play soccer with. ❄️⚽️

Feb 9, 2019 ∞

Checking out the Life Time Sport at Winter Park. Super cool pick-up soccer for the kids! ⚽️

Feb 4, 2019 ∞

Longest punt in Super Bowl history! I guess that is something for the Rams. Super Bowl LIII 🤷‍♂️🏈

Dec 12, 2018 ∞

Minnesota Wild v Montreal Canadiens

Minnesota Wild v Montreal Canadiens! 🏒

Hockey time with Amy Patton Amy Patton, Ian Redlin and Paul Birkbeck Paul Birkbeck! 🏒

Wild take 2-0 lead over Montreal! 🏒

Wild win! 7-1! 🏒