News bits
Meg Ryan compares and contrasts the crowds (and other aspects) of Minnesota United and Atlanta United in the Star Tribune.
Andy Greder writes on some of the bigger games Minnesota United has played this season.
The Golden Gophers Women have had a fantastic season, led by coach Stefanie Golan and captain Tori Burnett.
Minnesota United FC’s front office was very pleased with attendance at the end of the season.
.@MNUFC attendance last 6 matches:
7/22 – 20,022
7/29 – 20,146
8/5 – 22,649
9/9 – 22,148
9/23 – 22,055
10/7 – 23,060THANK YOU MINNESOTA
— Eric Durkee (@durkeee) October 8, 2017
After Dallas FC played an ineligible player against Orlando, they were fined by the league.
#MLS fines FC Dallas 75k in GAM plus additional 25k for roster violation vs. Orlando City.
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) October 6, 2017
BUT Dallas FC are not taking the fine sitting down, and are pointing blame for the roster violation at the officials of the day.
Pat O’Brien, the Director of Grassroots Soccer for Ventura County Fusion, spoke with Steve Bernasconi of The Soccer Tour about the problems with Youth Soccer in the U.S.
Dakota Alliance FC had some youths training with Minnesota United FC
Some lucky @Dakota_Alliance kids at @MNUFC 1st team training #morethanaclub pic.twitter.com/VKU5uOY4mV
— Dakota Alliance SC (@Dakota_Alliance) October 6, 2017
The U.S. men’s national team improved its chances of qualifying for the World Cup with a 4-0 win over Panama on Saturday.
MLS weekend roundup
Colorado and Dallas drew 1-1 .
Minnesota United FC scored late to win a point from Sporting Kansas City in a 1-1 draw.
Vancouver fell 3-0 to New York Red Bulls.
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