Joshua Gatt to sign with Minnesota United FC
According to Megan Ryan at Star Tribune, Joshua Gatt will join Minnesota United. The 25-year-old winger has been slowed by injuries the past few years, but at one time was receiving call-ups to the USMNT. There is some discussion that Loons coach Adrian Heath should try the Michigan native at right back.
Minnesota United takes on Portland Timbers 7:00 p.m. CST Sunday night
Minnesota will be taking on the Portland Timbers in preseason action today. To get ready for United’s second broadcast preseason game, read a recap of the Loons’ tilt against the ‘Couv and then Wes Burdine’s analysis of the tactical choices in that game. We’ll have a link to the broadcast right here once Portland or Minnesota publishes it.
News bits
- The Dark Clouds have brought back the Charity Card Club. You can pledge to donate to a local charity for each red and yellow card Loons players earn.
- You can still pick up 2016 Inaria Loons jerseys straight from the manufacturer.
- Hat tip to Bruce DuNord for this article about Sporting Kansas City’s academy, as Minnesota is looking to copy SKC’s approach to team-building.
- The Tony Sanneh Foundation has received a $600,000 grant from the Ottor Bremer Trust.
- USMNT veteran DaMarcus Beasley signed a contract extension with Houston Dynamo for the 2017 season.
- USL PDL announced its 2017 conference alignments. Des Moines Menace will be opening their season on May 20 against WSA Winnipeg.
- USWNT player and FIFA Women’s Player of the Year Carli Lloyd looks to be joining Manchester City Women.
- San Antonio FC has agreed to be a feeder club of a feeder club, inking a deal with Manchester City-owned New York City FC.
Highlights from Thursday’s match
Check out the highlights from Thursday’s preseason match against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Today in awesome
Jamie Watson and Nick Rodgers taking the polar plunge.
Downtown polar plunge #PolarPlunge @PK_MNUFC and @MNUFC president pic.twitter.com/MWKSVEEUUr
— Jeremy Olson (@digital_gopher) February 9, 2017
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