Tarah Hobbs wins achievement award

Proud of @THobbs_00! She inspired all through her perseverance during difficult times and was honored at last night's Golden Goldys. pic.twitter.com/viV3nhTr4g

— Minnesota Soccer (@GopherSoccer) May 2, 2017

Congratulations to the University of Minnesota’s Tarah Hobbs, who received the Richard “Pinky” McNamara Student-Athlete Achievement Award. Hobbs had a standout 2016, and was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team after setting the program record for shutouts with 28. Further congratulations to Rashida Beal who was selected as one of the University’s “Top 5” in women’s athletics.

Greenspan’s Riverhounds featured

#USL Match Preview – #PGHvTOR@PghRiverhounds & @TorontoFCII look to build on positive results in Game Of The Weekhttps://t.co/sVFrOWaTiC pic.twitter.com/0QhRXLe51F

— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) May 2, 2017

Minnesota United FC loanee Joe Greenspan and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds will be featured as part of the USL Game of the Week . Before the match, read up on Joe’s experience in USL and his partnership with Jamal Jack.

Eric Perkins sits down with Adrian Heath

Yo, Adrian! Tonight at 10 on @kare11, @PerkatPlay & @MNUFC's Adrian Heath have a candid conversation over burgers & beers at @redcow_mn. pic.twitter.com/oZfRESqbM8

— Brandon McCauley (@bpmccauley) May 2, 2017

Catch a bit of Eric Perkins’ conversation with MNUFC manager Adrian Heath as they discuss the Loons’ start in MLS.

News bits

• Andy Greder provides an update on the Loons’ approach to the end of the primary transfer window. There’s also news on progress towards their new stadium.
• Megan Ryan reports that Abu Danladi is drawing ever-closer to cracking the Loons’ starting 11.

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