It’s been an interesting week, with VAR being instituted in MLS for the first time, some Americans abroad starting their new seasons, as well as other tidbits. Welcome to the new week!
Goal of the day
Christian Pulisic’s takeaway and goal for Borussia Dortmund in preseason gets this week’s nod.
https://streamable.com/jw9gc
Minnesota news
Andy Greder wrote on how the University of Minnesota’s experience with the Vikings influenced their negotiations with MNUFC, requiring the Loons to display U of M field markings for several games.
The University of Minnesota women’s soccer team won its first game of 2017.
Meg Ryan at the Star Tribune interviewed Kyndra de St. Aubin about her role with MNUFC.
Andy Greder spoke with several Loons about their tattoos.
Three NPSL North Conference players —Martin Browne, Jr. (Minneapolis City), Kyle Farrar (Duluth FC), and Jade Johnson (FC Fargo) — were named to the NPSL Midwest Region Best XI.
The NPSL is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017 NPSL Regional Best XI awards.https://t.co/P3Qof6qvKd pic.twitter.com/fCOU7JapXT
— National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) (@NPSLSoccer) August 4, 2017
Johnson, who scored 17 goals in 13 games, drew further accolade and was named the Football Manager NPSL Player of the Year.
@DakotaFusionFC forward Jade Johnson is the @FootballManager Player of the Year! #Congrats pic.twitter.com/6XdteY3DaY
— ISNSoccer.com (@ISNOnline) August 5, 2017
Matthew Doyle broke down the defensive issues that have plagued MNUFC throughout the season.
Armchair Analyst: It feels like March all over again as a new pairing in central defense means old, Demidov-esque problems for @MNUFC pic.twitter.com/tWGYJ19vew
— Matthew Doyle (@MattDoyle76) August 6, 2017
News abroad
Digital Sports Media writes on how buying a player can bring new fans as well as new abilities.
The Dutch Women’s Soccer team won the Euros.
EUROPEES KAMPIOEN! pic.twitter.com/YZb3CfgxLa
— OranjeLeeuwinnen (@oranjevrouwen) August 6, 2017
…and the final featured an awesome atmosphere.
Just arrived at the stadium. Never seen anything like it at a women's game. Underpass to stadium has turned into a night club. #WEURO2017 pic.twitter.com/8b6DeulxZW
— Kieran Theivamanoharan (@KiersTheivam) August 6, 2017
Around MLS
Steve Brisendine looked at the first-ever use of VAR in MLS.
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