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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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    Feb 28 and 20 °F in Minnesota — let’s play soccer! Go United! Home opener. ⚽️

    Three fans in winter gear pose for a selfie outside Allianz Field, home of Minnesota United FC, on a cold gray day.Bundled-up fans watching a Minnesota United FC home opener at Allianz Field on a cold overcast day, referee in neon yellow on the pitch.Three bundled-up fans wearing Minnesota United scarves sit in a packed outdoor stadium on a cold winter day.

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    At our very first Minnesota Gophers basketball game in the Barn Lofts! 🏀

    Williams Arena packed with fans in maroon and gold watching a Minnesota Gophers basketball game from upper level seats.
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    I’ve always thought it would be amazing to go to a World Cup match and with the 2026 FIFA World Cup being in North America it is time! Tammy did the research and Tyler and I will be at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6th watching W81 v W82 in the Round of 16! ⚽️

    Promotional graphic for World Cup 2026 Round of 16 featuring a gold metallic soccer ball and colorful zigzag shapes
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    Bummer that the United’s season comes to an end tonight with a loss in San Diego but they played hard and it was a 1 goal game. Next year! ⚽️

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    Tyler is ready for tomorrow’s United game! ⚽️

    Minnesota United FC gear laid on a rug including a dark Adidas jersey, Inaugural Season 2017 scarf, cream Mitchell and Ness hoodie, and white cap
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    Disappointing 3-0 loss for MN United to Chicago Fire tonight. So many fouls. So many yellow cards. Nothing happening for the Loons at all tonight. Horrible game for end of season with playoffs clinched. ⚽️

    Minnesota United FC vs Chicago Fire at Allianz Field, players in light blue and red jerseys competing near midfield with a referee in yellow watching nearby.
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    Go Loons! ⚽️

    Large metallic bird sculpture with spread wings lit at night, surrounded by visitors, with Allianz Field glowing blue in background.Large silver metallic apple sculpture covered in stacked tile pieces with a pointed stem, lit up at night outdoors.

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    Great night for MN United v Portland Timbers at Allianz Field with my brother Isaiah. ⚽️

    Packed Allianz Field stadium before kickoff, players lined up on the pitch while a large flag is unfolded on the fieldPortland Timbers players in dark blue kits walking across the pitch at Allianz Field before kickoff, photographers visible in foreground.MN United FC versus Portland Timbers soccer match at a packed Allianz Field, viewed from behind the goal in the lower stands.Two men smiling for a selfie in stadium seats at a soccer match, surrounded by fans, one wearing an IndieWeb is Punk shirt.

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    Perfect night for soccer game. United v Sounders! ⚽️

    Four people posing for a selfie outdoors in front of a large UNITED sign and Allianz Field stadium on a sunny evening.
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    Dark Clouds. Go United! ⚽️

    Large white UNITED letters sculpture outside a stadium under dramatic dark storm clouds, with people sitting inside the letters
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