Star Tribune: The tension between the Leagues Cup and the U.S. Open Cup, plus notes
Two stories today, ahead of MNUFC's game at Seattle.

The tension between the Leagues Cup and U.S. Open Cup
Friday night, Minnesota United kicks off the Leagues Cup by going on the road against the Seattle Sounders. It’s a team the Loons played a month ago, in a city they have already visited this season, in a game that doesn’t count in the MLS standings.
In a related story, when you try to explain the Leagues Cup to an uninitiated fan, one question always seems to follow: Why?
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MNUFC Notebook
Minnesota United have yet to officially sign any exciting young players in this year’s transfer window — but they have made a move to lock up one they already have.
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