Dayne St. Clair and Tani Oluwaseyi appreciated Canada coach Jesse Marsch, a Wisconsin native, standing up for their country.
The 2025 MLS season gets going on Saturday with a full slate of 26 games, as teams kick off their 34-game regular seasons. On Sunday, MLS welcomes its 30th club as well, as expansion side San Diego FC host defending MLS Cup champions, the LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium.
Minnesota United fans kicked off the season at home with a win for the Loons 1-0 over CF Montreal on Saturday. Photojournalist Ellen Schmidt documented the game and the fans for MPR News.
Eric Ramsay​ now has his first full preseason as the Loons' manager under his belt. He hopes Saturday's match against Montreal is the start of a St. Paul advantage.