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 19, 2024 ∞

I’ve gotten into the NBA playoffs a bit this year. I’m was very happy (and a little surprised?) to see the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets in game seven of their series! Let’s go Wolves! 🏀

May 18, 2024 ∞

Great night for Minnesota United FC v Portland Timbers! ⚽️

Fan in a Pukki 22 jersey waves a large MNUFC flag over a packed Allianz Field during a Minnesota United FC match. Minnesota United FC hosts Portland Timbers at Allianz Field, players mid-match on the pitch with a packed stadium crowd behind them.

Apr 23, 2024 ∞

Playoff basketball tonight with Timberwolves v Phoenix. Aggressive ball! 🏀 50-51 at the half.

Target Center packed with fans in white waving towels during a Timberwolves vs Suns NBA playoff game, score 0-0 at 13:43. NBA Playoffs game inside a packed arena as a Timberwolves player drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns defenders near the hoop.

Mar 4, 2024 ∞

My friend Jim and I had a great time watching the Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers tonight! 119 - 114 🏀

NBA tip-off at center court between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers in a packed arena. Minnesota Timberwolves player shooting a jumper during an NBA game at Target Center against the Portland Trail Blazers, packed crowd watching. Two men taking a selfie courtside at a Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers NBA game, players visible on the court behind them.

Jan 23, 2024 ∞

Let’s play hockey! My cousin Quinn joined us. Early lead with Minnesota Wild 2-0 over Washington Capitals. 🏒

Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals at Xcel Energy Center, scoreboard shows Wild leading 2-0, packed crowd watches live action on the ice.

Four people smiling for a selfie at a Minnesota Wild NHL game inside Xcel Energy Center

Jan 18, 2024 ∞

Excited to be at Timberwolves v Grizzlies game! 🏀

Target Center arena packed with fans as Minnesota Timberwolves players warm up on the court before tipoff against the Grizzlies.

Oct 7, 2023 ∞

Homecoming Battle: Carleton Knights vs. St. Olaf Oles! 🏈

Packed bleachers at Bob Sullivan Field during a college football game between Carleton and St. Olaf on a cloudy fall day.

St. Olaf fans packed into bleachers waving a black St. Olaf flag and holding gold pom-poms at a football game

Smiling fan wearing a gold black and white pom-pom wig at a packed outdoor football stadium with a yellow team flag flying behind him.

Oct 3, 2023 ∞

Scrambling to wrap up Tyler’s soccer game as a storm barrels in. Finished just in time. ⚽️⛈️

Soccer goal net in the foreground of a lit field at dusk, players visible midfield under a dark stormy sky

Doppler radar map of central Minnesota showing a large storm system moving toward the Minneapolis area

Sep 30, 2023 ∞

We went to our last MN United game of 2023 tonight. They drew a 1-1 tie versus San Jose with plenty of scoring opportunities. It was a little sad realizing we wont be back to Allianz Field until 2024! ⚽️

Fans cheering from the stands at Allianz Field during a night MLS soccer match with the scoreboard showing 1-0

Minnesota United FC players in black kits huddle on the pitch at Allianz Field with a packed crowd in the stands behind them.

Allianz Field soccer stadium at night with floodlit green pitch, packed stands, and a yellow goal net in the foreground

Sep 12, 2023 ∞

Ready to cheer for Team USA vs Oman! ⚽️🇺🇸