Loons called up for international duty
Four national teams have called up Loons for the upcoming international window. Defender Michael Boxall has been called up by New Zealand. He will face Solomon Islands in World Cup Qualifying matches. Jermaine Taylor will join Jamaica for a friendly match against Canada. Kevin Molino has been called up by Trinidad and Tobago for matches against Honduras and Panama. Finally, Fransisco Calvo and Johan Venegas have been called up by Costa Rica. The Ticos will face the USMNT and Mexico during this break.
New keeper goes out on loan
Minnesota’s new keeper, Alex Kapp, is heading out to Pittsburgh Riverhounds, where Joe Greenspan spent some time on loan earlier in the season.
#MNUFC keeper Alex Kapp is on loan to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL. The recently signed third-choice keeper is already in PA.
— Megan Ryan (@theothermegryan) August 30, 2017
Preparing for the international break
If you’re needing a primer for the upcoming international break, Minnesota-based Tap-In Guide has you covered. They break down essential matches and give some previews of the biggest matches.
Brian Straus from Sports Illustrated looks forward to the USMNT’s match up on Friday with a look at Michael Bradley.
News bits
- Abu Danladi was named to the MLS TOTW.
- Sam Stejskal of FourFourTwo explores how the way Minnesota has approached their first season could affect other expansion sides.
- Kartik Krishnaiyer has reported that the Fort Lauderdale Strikers have filed for bankruptcy.
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