Samantha Solberg’s alarm went off as the sun came up on August 26, 2017.
It was an early wake-up call for the Dark Clouds member and other supporters in neighborhoods around the Twin Cities headed to Chicago for the Loons’ twelfth road game of the season. Despite the long drive that lay ahead and the team’s lack of road success up to that point, the 250-plus fans traveling by bus were ready to rock and roll, spirits high.
“The Minnesota United supporters are truly my community,” said Solberg, the Dark Clouds’ Secretary. “Being able to support the team with them is such a special and important party of my life.