Minnesota United FC, nicknamed the Loons, is a Major League Soccer club based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team began play in MLS in 2017 after a successful stint in the lower divisions and now calls the beautiful Allianz Field its home. The club's colors are gray, sky blue, and black, with the loon featured prominently on the crest as a state symbol. After initial growing pains, Minnesota United established itself as a consistent playoff team in the Western Conference, reaching the conference finals in 2020. The team is known for a pragmatic and organized style of play, often built around a strong defensive structure and creative attacking players. The supporters' groups, particularly the Dark Clouds, bring a distinct Northern spirit to matches, with a tradition of chanting through all weather conditions. The Loons have successfully embedded themselves into the sporting fabric of the Twin Cities.