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Minnesota United FC’s captain Francisco Calvo turned in a man-of-the-match performance, complete with a headed goal. Costa Rica drew Canada 1-1.
Congratulations to Costa Rica´s , @calvo05oficial the Man of the Match! #GCMOTM | @FEDEFUTBOL_CR vs. @CanadaSoccerEN #GoldCup2017 #CRC #CAN pic.twitter.com/PPxEcipqvF
— W Gold Cup (@GoldCup) July 12, 2017
In last night’s other matchup, Honduras and French Guiana played a match that, well, didn’t really matter. Florent Malouda took the field for French Guiana as an ineligible player, automatically handing Honduras the three points. #CONCACAF
Summer transfer flurry for MNUFC
Minnesota United has wasted no time getting busy this summer window, with Sam Nicholson already in training and Michael Boxall signing this morning.
● Signed ✅
● Sealed ✅
● Delivered ✅#MNUFC | @Boxall2 pic.twitter.com/qhki4aWrWl— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) July 12, 2017
News Bits
- Marius Rovde shares some of his philosophy in coaching goalkeepers with Jeff Rueter at FourFourTwo.
- With the Loons adding players this summer, Adrian Heath hopes to have more competition for places in the squad.
- The NPSL mothersite has a profile on VSLT’s player-owner Juan Fiz.
- Get to know MNUFC’s friendly opponent, Atlas FC.
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