Schüller a fit for MNUFC?

From late last night… #MNUTD closing in on midfielder Rasmus Schuller: https://t.co/fIdachF3GB

— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) January 11, 2017

We know a bit more about MNUFC’s pursuit of Rasmus Schüller, including a rumored transfer fee of $750,000. Read our assessment of Schüller and check out what Football Manager thinks of the Loons’ central midfield target.

The midfielder got 65 minutes in Finland’s 1-0 win over Morocco on January 9th and looks to be in the mix for minutes this Friday as his national team takes on Slovenia at 8 a.m. from Abu Dhabi. There’s no American television coverage of the match.

Minneapolis City ‘Hot & Ready’ for 2017

ICYMI @littlecaesars are #MplsCity supporters!

Read more and find which metro stores are on board: https://t.co/Ryxx3Ct115 pic.twitter.com/hlcd3TAaB1

— Minneapolis City SC (@mplscitysc) January 12, 2017

Minneapolis City has announced a new sponsor leading up to their 2017 season. How good is Little Caesar at keepy-uppy? Time will tell.

A look at the last five No. 1 picks

Sidebar: With United picking first, here's a look at how the previous five top picks in MLS SuperDraft fared. #MNUFC https://t.co/floeuMKWxb

— Andy Greder (@andygreder) January 11, 2017

Andy Greder walks us through past No. 1 picks in the MLS SuperDraft, while we took our own look at what the Loons may do with their first pick on Friday.

News bits

• The Star Tribune has more on Chris Lidholm’s run as MNUFC play-by-play commentator coming to a close.
• MNUFC is welcoming applications from season ticket holders to be part of the Itasca Society Advisory Council.