Minnesota United FC and North Star Sports and Entertainment Network are excited today to announce a new partnership. Replays of the last two games of the regular season will bring Minnesota United fans across the state together to catch the thrilling conclusion to the Loons’ regular season campaign.
The Loons played Sporting Kansas City on Saturday October 4th, and will compete against LA Galaxy on Saturday, October 18th, live exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The replay of the MNUFC vs. Kansas City game will air on Wednesday, October 8th, followed by the Minnesota vs. LA game on Wednesday, October 22nd on the North Star Sports and Entertainment Network. NSSEN is available over-the-air on channel 47.2 in Rochester, channel 7.3 in Mankato, and channel 6.3 in Duluth, also known as My 9 Network. Cable viewers can check with their local providers for channel availability.
“KTTC knows how much pride Minnesota has in their professional sports teams, and we are excited that fans can now see one of their favorite sports played by one of their favorite teams, the Loons!” said Stephanie Hedrick, General Manager of KTTC and North Star Sports and Entertainment Network. “North Star Sports and Entertainment Network is proud to provide Minnesota sports fans with access to professional-level sports teams and is looking forward to fostering a strong partnership with Minnesota United FC.”
“We are truly excited to partner with KTTC and North Star Sports and Entertainment to showcase the team’s final regular season games across different markets in Minnesota,” said MNUFC Chief Marketing Officer John Guagliano. “Our fans are passionate and spread throughout the state and the Upper Midwest, and we’re thrilled to provide them the opportunity to follow the team’s final two matches ahead of what we hope will be an exciting postseason run, laying the groundwork for a lasting relationship.”
North Star Sports and Entertainment Network launched on July 4th, 2025, in Rochester, Mankato, and Duluth, Minnesota, offering viewers locally produced sports content from around the state, including Minnesota United FC. This season, the Loons boast a 16-7-10 (W-L-D) record heading into the final game of the regular season and have had an incredible performance throughout the year. Minnesota United will learn its Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One, Best-of-3 Series opponent and schedule in the days following the regular-season finale on Oct. 18.
About North Star Sports and Entertainment Network:
North Star Sports and Entertainment Network is a locally produced sports network owned by Gray Media, featuring regional sports organizations from around the Midwest.
About Minnesota United FC:
Professional soccer has been a part of Minnesota for over four decades, and since 2013, Minnesota United FC has been at the forefront of growing the game at all levels. MNUFC currently competes in three different levels established by Major League Soccer: Minnesota United FC (MLS), MNUFC2 (MLS NEXT Pro) and the MNUFC Academy (MLS NEXT). Allianz Field – constructed in 2019 in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota – is the home to Minnesota United games, and the club trains at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. The 2025 season is MNUFC’s
