MLS Minnesota United FC

MNUFC Announce 2020 Major League Soccer Schedule

Published on December 19, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release


GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Major League Soccer today announced the full 2020 regular season schedule for all 26 clubs. After a successful first season at Allianz Field in 2019, the 2020 campaign will mark the Loons' second season in the soccer-specific stadium, kicking off on Sunday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. CT vs. New York Red Bulls, presented by Star Tribune.

Minnesota United will start the 2020 season with a two-game road trip, beginning Sunday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. against Portland Timbers followed by a trip to California to face San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, March 7. The Loons then kick off a four-game home stand starting with the home opener on March 15.

On August 9, MNUFC will play fellow 2017 expansion side Atlanta United at Allianz Field for the first time in a game broadcast on ABC - another first for Minnesota United. The Loons will host 2019 MLS Cup Champions Seattle Sounders in a nationally televised match-up on August 16. For the first time in the club's MLS history the Loons are hosting Decision Day, October 4, against the Houston Dynamo, a match-up that will bring former Loons Darwin Quintero and Christian Ramirez back to Allianz Field for the first time.

The club will face both 2020 expansion teams this season, first traveling to South Florida to face Inter Miami on Saturday, May 16 then hosting Nashville FC on Saturday, June 13 in their annual Pride Game at Allianz Field, presented by Target. The Loons will also travel to Nissan Stadium for the first time for an August 1 match-up against Nashville.

Additionally, the Loons' first international friendly of the 2020 season will be on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. This game will be the 18th game of the season ticket package and the opponent will be announced at a later date.

All regular season, non-nationally televised games will be broadcast on FOX Sports North.

GM DATE OPPONENT VENUE TIME (CT) THEME DAY

1 Sunday, Mar. 1 (FS1) Portland Timbers Providence Park 6:30 p.m.

2 Saturday, Mar. 7 San Jose Earthquakes Avaya Stadium 7:00 p.m.

3 Sunday, Mar. 15 (FS1) New York Red Bulls Allianz Field 6:00 p.m. Home Opener presented by Star Tribune

4 Saturday, Mar. 21 (TVA) Montreal Impact Allianz Field 2:00 p.m.

5 Saturday, Apr. 4 San Jose Earthquakes Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

6 Saturday, Apr. 11 LA Galaxy Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

7 Wednesday, Apr. 15 Houston Dynamo BBVA Stadium 7:30 p.m.

8 Saturday, Apr. 18 FC Dallas Allianz Field 7:00 p.m. Earth Day Celebration presented by MN Lottery

9 Saturday, Apr. 25 Sporting Kansas City Children's Mercy Park 7:30 p.m.

10 Wednesday, Apr. 29 Columbus Crew MAPFRE Stadium 6:00 p.m.

11 Saturday, May 2 Colorado Rapids Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

12 Saturday, May 9 Orlando City SC Exploria Stadium 6:30 p.m.

13 Wednesday, May 13 Real Salt Lake Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

14 Saturday, May 16 Inter Miami Fort Lauderdale Stadium 7:00 p.m.

15 Saturday, May 23 Portland Timbers Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

* Wednesday, May 27 TBD Allianz Field 7:00 p.m. International Friendly

16 Sunday, May 31 (FS1) LA Galaxy Dignity Health Sports Park 9:00 p.m.

17 Saturday, June 13 Nashville FC Allianz Field 7:00 p.m. Pride presented by Target

18 Wednesday, June 17 LAFC Banc of California Stadium 9:30 p.m.

19 Saturday, June 20 FC Dallas Toyota Stadium 7:30 p.m.

20 Saturday, June 27 DC United Audi Field 7:00 p.m.

21 Wednesday, July 1 (TSN) Vancouver Whitecaps Allianz Field 8:00 p.m. Salute to Freedom presented by Xcel Energy

22 Sunday, July 5 (FS1) Seattle Sounders CenturyLink Field 8:00 p.m.

23 Sunday, July 12 (ESPN) LAFC Allianz Field 5:00 p.m.

24 Saturday, July 18 Sporting Kansas City Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

25 Saturday, July 25 Real Salt Lake Rio Tinto Stadium 9:00 p.m.

26 Saturday, Aug. 1 Nashville FC Nissan Stadium 7:00 p.m.

27 Sunday, Aug. 9 (ABC) Atlanta United Allianz Field 2:00 p.m.

28 Sunday, Aug. 16 (FS1) Seattle Sounders Allianz Field 6:00 p.m.

29 Saturday, Aug. 22 Chicago Fire FC Allianz Field 7:00 p.m.

30 Saturday, Aug. 29 Colorado Rapids Dick's Sporting Goods Park 8:00 p.m.

31 Sunday, Sept. 13 (TSN) Vancouver Whitecaps BC Place 8:00 p.m.

32 Saturday, Sept. 19 New England Revolution Allianz Field 7:00 p.m. Kick Childhood Cancer

33 Saturday, Sept. 26 FC Cincinnati Nippert Stadium 6:30 p.m.

34 Sunday, Oct. 4 Houston Dynamo Allianz Field 3:30 p.m. Fan Appreciation presented by Element

Season ticket members and members of the Itasca Society will always receive the first chance at Minnesota United presales, but you can gain immediate access to presales by joining The Preserve season ticket waiting list. Preserve members receive early access to single game and group tickets, specialty merchandise sales and other perks, and get the first chance at purchasing season tickets when available, all for just $25.

Get another shot at an MNUFC presale by adding your email to one of the Minnesota United newsletters. Choose from receiving ticket deals or merchandise deals in your inbox, every news story published weekly on mnufc.com or anything in between. The MNUFC newsletter lists receive every presale before tickets are available to the general public.

Visit mnufc.com/preserve for more info on The Preserve and mnufc.com/newsletter for more info on subscribing to the newsletter.

Home Opener Presale dates:

Jan. 8, 10 a.m. - Itasca Society

Jan. 8, noon - Season Ticket Members

Jan. 9, 10 a.m. - Preserve

Jan. 10, 10 a.m. - Newsletter List

Jan. 10, 2 p.m. - General On-Sale

Games 2-8 + 5.27 International Friendly presale dates:

Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - Itasca Society

Jan. 15, noon - Season Ticket Members

Jan. 16, 10 a.m. - Preserve

Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - Newsletter List

Jan. 17, 2 p.m. - General On-Sale

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