Minnesota United FC launch a cultural liaison program
We launched our Cultural Liaison program today. Really excited about this initiative. #sports #innovation #diversity pic.twitter.com/gYcxJlWtFZ
— Sean Sittnick (@SeanMNUnited) January 9, 2017
These paid outreach positions are something many people who follow the team have been clamoring for (for a while). Great work, Sean!
Jamie Watson will be a part of the Broadcast, according to report
Something that seemed in the works for a while, Jamie Watson will be retiring from soccer and joining Minnesota United FC in a media and broadcast capacity, according to a report by Andy Greder in the Pioneer Press.
NASL is short on details, but promises changes
The NASL announced a “new direction,” which included an amicable breakup with Commissioner Bill Peterson, something FiftyFive.One reported in December.
NASL referred to their league as “strong.” Such an adjective is surprising as the league has gone from 12 to eight teams, two of which folded and have not paid their players and staff. In addition, the league will be running Jacksonville for at least the Spring Season to maintain eight teams. Not exactly the definition of strong.
Local NPSL teams announce tryouts
Minneapolis City’s tryout will be in March:
Play in front of the best supporters in #TheNorth
Sign up for our March 2 open tryout: https://t.co/Rl6OerrHjm pic.twitter.com/yTKOk9nXkh
— Minneapolis City SC (@mplscitysc) January 10, 2017
Rochester’s Med City FC will be announcing open tryouts this week:
Expect some announcements THIS WEEK regarding the Med City FC coaching staff and open tryout dates!
— Rochester FC Academy (@RFCMNAcademy) January 9, 2017
While VSLT is running a gofundme to help them raise money for their team.
https://twitter.com/VSLTFC/status/815322251826462720
Their tryouts will be January 17th – 19th.
Good luck to all the players going out for these teams!
News Bits
- I would love to get to do this; a pleasant meal with other fans before the match. Minnesota United FC, make this happen.
- Soony Saad is linked with Minnesota United FC, according to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press. The Lebanese international played with Sporting KC before plying his trade in Thailand.
- Gaby Kirchner had a great take on the sexist remark by Gabriel Batistuta as he announced the woman’s player of the year award at the FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony.
- USMNT player Emerson Hyndman will be joining Rangers FC.
- USL has announced their 2017 conferences. Besides the expansion and new sides, the only change is St. Louis FC, who will be moving back into the Eastern Conference.
- The 2017 MLS soccer ball has been leaked. It’s…patriotic.
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