MNUFC in MLS, the dream is reality
Minnesota United FC has its first MLS game in the books. For many, this is something they have dreamed about for years. While most fans joined the Dark Clouds, Wolf’s Head, True North Elite at watch parties or held intimate watch parties of their own in their living rooms, a substantial group of around 150 filled the visitors section in Portland and charmed the locals.
The Loons return home with a lot of memories of the historic night, but no points. The 5-1 drubbing by the Timbers is difficult to accept, but it’s the second time Minnesota has come home from Portland with that particular scoreline.
There are better outcomes in the future, but there is only one first MLS club goal. Fan-favorite Christian Ramirez has that honor — a dream come true for him.
Just add water… #PORvMIN | 2-1 | @Chris_Ramirez17 pic.twitter.com/OXN4F8reGe
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) March 4, 2017
If you’re already thinking ahead, Joe Bissen has 10 things you can watch for in this season’s home matches. And the Dark Clouds are already well on their way to bringing new fans up to speed with their academy. If you missed it, they’re hosting another one March 9.
First Dark Cloud Academy at @LakeMonsterBrew @MNDarkClouds 30 people success! pic.twitter.com/EYTM9PttJG
— Antifa Zellburg (@texaszeller) March 5, 2017
New rules in soccer
The International Football Association Board met to discuss matters such as changing the penalty shootout pattern (to an A-B-B-A, serpentine order), using video replays, and discipline for stopping a promising attack.
Meanwhile, U.S. Soccer was focused on matters important to it, resulting in a change of bylaws.
https://twitter.com/stuholden/status/838109929802063872
Wide world of soccer
- Duluth FC announced its tryouts for the upcoming season.
- Landon Donovan announced that he’s joining FS Investors, the group trying to bring MLS to San Diego.
- Christian Pulisic gets a goal for Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen.
- Rather than their names, Swedish women will have messages of empowerment on their national team shirts.
Today in awesome
The U-20 USMNT brought home the first U-20 CONCACAF championship for the U.S. On the way to that victory came this goal by Eryk Williamson:
GOAL United States, Eryk WILLIAMSON No. 7 | @ussoccer @Fesfut_SV #CU20CRC pic.twitter.com/V7FZ91ElSJ
— Concacaf Español (@ConcacafEspanol) March 4, 2017
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