Loons up for honors after first MLS win
Have Wonderwall stuck in your head and don't know why? Find out why we sing it after every win here: https://t.co/tw79jeFdMA#DCMN #MNUFC pic.twitter.com/tI6oblkYPJ
— Dark Clouds ☁????️???? #DCMN (@MNDarkClouds) April 3, 2017
Still daydreaming about Saturday evening’s win over Real Salt Lake (and maybe even humming the tune above)? Here are some goodies to savor as the sweet taste of victory lingers on your palate.
- Christian Ramirez and Adrian Heath were named to the MLS team of the week.
- Bobby Shuttleworth is up for MLS Save of the Week.
Gopher Soccer plays exhibition match
The University of Minnesota’s Women’s Soccer team continued their spring exhibition season on Saturday, falling 2-1 to the University of Kansas. The Gophers’ next home game is on April 15 against the University of Iowa at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium (and it’s free!).
Former Loon finishes game-winner
.@jcbanks11 scored the game-winning goal for @JaxArmadaFC.
Read up on #JAXvFCE and all the results from Week 2: https://t.co/N5nHFWgbMi pic.twitter.com/rn6QvH7xfH
— NASL (@naslofficial) April 2, 2017
Congratulations to former Loon J.C. Banks who scored the game winner for Jacksonville Armada FC over the weekend. The Armada featured two other familiar faces to Minnesota fans in Aaron Pitchkolan and Jack Blake.
NWSL CBA negotiations continue
Caveat w/ all CBA talks: be optimistic at your peril. But NWSL start and Gulati at table make this important moment. https://t.co/fZdM4euReW
— Andrew Das (@AndrewDasNYT) April 2, 2017
Some interesting news about the NWSL’s collective bargaining agreement negotiations in light of the upcoming USWNT friendlies against Russia and the impending start of the NWSL season.
Viejos Son Los Trapos release inaugural NPSL jerseys
https://twitter.com/VSLTFC/status/849085019461210116
The St. Paul-based club released its blue home and gray away shirts for the 2017 season. Both are available for sale via the club’s website.
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