Gopher Women’s Soccer Team set to start season

The Gophers were predicted to finish sixth in the Big Ten this season, and the squad has to replace most of its goalscoring from last season. Led by five seniors, the Gophers will look to make history by finishing in the top three of the Big Ten for the third consecutive year.

Loons stumble while doubts over Ramirez sale continue

The Loons did themselves no favors on the PR front with a deserved 2-0 loss on Saturday night. Recent DP signing Angelo Rodriguez struggled to connect his passes, and United’s attack looked generally toothless. Meanwhile, Jon Marthaler voiced questions (echoed by many fans) over Christian Ramirez’s sale for ESPN 1500.

Jeff Rueter also conducted an interview with Miguel Ibarra, delving into the winger’s past, present, and future.

 

Music-Watch

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— Jason Weintraub (@HomeSweetSoccer) August 18, 2018

 

News Bits

Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez has tied the single-season scoring record for MLS.

Bobby Warshaw reflects on Wayne Rooney and the rest of MLS

 

MLS Weekend Roundup

Seattle Sounders rout LA Galaxy 5-0

New York City FC fall 2-0 to Philadelphia Union

Late goal rescues 2-2 draw for New York Red Bulls vs Vancouver

Montreal score in stoppage time to win 2-1 over Chicago

Sporting KC win 3-0 over Portland Timbres

Two stoppage time goals see Real Salt Lake win 2-1 over Houston Dynamo

San Jose and Toronto draw 1-1

FC Dallas wins 2-0 over Minnesota

Atlanta United wins 3-1 over Columbus

Early and late goals see D.C. United 2-0 over New England

LAFC win 2-0 over Colorado