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  • News in Brief: Open Cup Action, Bobby’s Bruises, and More

    Jake Rueter

    May 9, 2017
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    News in Brief: Open Cup Action, Bobby’s Bruises, and More

    Des Moines Menace begin U.S. Open Cup play

    Preview: Menace opens 2017 with Open Cup home action tomorrow — https://t.co/ZaS6ngX32P pic.twitter.com/jK0jmkPXWR

    — Des Moines Menace (@MenaceSoccer94) May 9, 2017

    Neighbor to the south Des Moines Menace begin its 2017 U.S. Open Cup campaign tonight at 7:30 p.m. against AFC Cleveland. A live stream is available for the match. Tonight’s winner will advance to face FC Cincinnati.

    Bobby Shuttleworth carries on

    #TheLegendofBobby pic.twitter.com/EbItNUkWso

    — Eric Durkee (@durkeee) May 9, 2017

    It’s hard to put words to a photo like this, but we’ll just say that Minnesota United’s Bobby Shuttleworth gave it all for the team last Sunday. Join us in wishing Bobby a speedy recovery!

    MLS season is one-quarter complete

    Armchair Analyst: We're officially 1/4 of the way through the @MLS season. Time to take stock w/ Best XI, MVP & morehttps://t.co/8srlRoaK1T

    — Matthew Doyle (@MattDoyle76) May 9, 2017

    Spoiler alert: despite being the Worst Team in MLS History™, Minnesota United has a player featured in this article.

    News bits

    • Former Loon Matt Van Oekel is up for MLSSoccer.com’s Save of the Week.
    • Tab Ramos has named the US U-20 Men’s national team for the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
    • Andy Greder surveys the national media taking notice of Minnesota United’s recent form, with other news.
    • Megan Ryan has more details on Bobby’s condition and prognosis for the weekend in addition to a few videos from yesterday’s training session.

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    Bobby Shuttleworth, Des Moines Menace, Matt VanOkel, Minnesota United FC, MLS, USMNT
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    One response to “News in Brief: Open Cup Action, Bobby’s Bruises, and More”

    1. Scherbs Avatar
      Scherbs
      May 10, 2017

      What’s the deal with Demidov? Is he still here training with the team?

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