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Wolves Week 2 review: Everybody's hurt
In week two of the Wolves season, the team went from "short-handed" to "having some difficulty fielding a team," a situation that led to at least one disappointing loss.
Timberwolves week 1: A good week for the optimists
Led by J.J. Barea and Greg Stiemsma - yes, you read that right - the Timberwolves are 3-1 after a week of play.
IMS interviews McGuire, son-in-law Nick Rogers
Soccer expert Brian Quarstad of Inside Minnesota Soccer sat down with new Stars owner Bill McGuire, as well as his son-in-law Adrian Rogers (who will have a role in running the team), to discuss the team and soccer in general.
Star Tribune interviews new Stars owner McGuire
David La Vaque of the Star Tribune interviewed former UnitedHealth CEO William McGuire, who will be announced
Report: UHG ex-CEO McGuire is new Stars owner
According to a report from Brian Quarstad, former United Health Group CEO Bill McGuire is the new owner of the Minnesota Stars.
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Stars find owners, will return in 2013
The Minnesota Stars have found local owners, reportedly in a group led by former United Health Group CEO Bill McGuire, thus ending the threat of contraction.
Stars find owners, to return in 2013
The Minnesota Stars have found local owners, thus ending the threat of contraction, and will play in the revamped NASL in 2013.
Heartbreak for Stars in championship shootout loss
The Minnesota Stars lost the NASL championship in the most heartbreaking manner imaginable - on penalties - as the Tampa Bay Rowdies took home the 2012 title.
Stars have 2-0 championship lead - but are wary
Minnesota has a 2-0 lead going into the second leg of the NASL championship, but still has plenty to be concerned about Saturday night in Tampa Bay.
Is this the end of pro soccer in Minnesota?
Saturday, the Minnesota Stars could win the NASL championship for the second year in a row - but depending on a league vote, they could be playing their final match, either way.