MLS 24 Under 24 shortlist released
The mlssoccer.com 24 Under 24 began Monday and will culminate on Thursday, Sept. 28th. On Sunday the 50-player shortlist was released. Most notably, Abu Danladi was left off the list despite scoring seven goals this season with the majority of them coming in sub appearances. However, Minnesota native Jackson Yueill did make the shortlist.
Loon accolades
For their stupendous play in the match against FC Dallas this past weekend Christian Ramirez and Bobby Shuttleworth have earned spots on the MLS Team of The Week. Ramirez is in the starting lineup after knocking in his 13th goal of the season and also providing two assists. Shuttleworth made the bench after making some great saves during the game, none bigger than his penalty save on Mauro Díaz.
Miguel Ibarra is up for Goal of the Week for his volley against Dallas. Vote for him here.
News bits
- 31-year-old Brian Clarhaut became the newest American manager to take his talents overseas, becoming the head coach of Swedish 1st division side Nyköpings BIS.
- The Minnesota United Development Academy has brought in Joe Burger as the Youth Programs Technical Coordinator.
- A documentary produced by Minnesota United has been accepted into the Twin Cities Film Festival. “From The North: Fairbault Boys Soccer” will be shown at the Twin Cities Film Festival on Saturday, October 28th at 10:15 A.M.
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