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Author: Brian Quarstad
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FBI indicts 9 FIFA Officials, 5 Corporate Executives Including NASL Chairman Aaron Davidson
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: FBI indicts 9 FIFA Officials, 5 Corporate Executives Including NASL Chairman Aaron DavidsonThe Swiss Attorney General’s Office and the FBI announced early this morning that nine FIFA officials have been arrested, after raids in their five-star hotels…
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Q and A With Minnesota United Defender Justin Davis
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Q and A With Minnesota United Defender Justin DavisJustin Davis is Minnesota United’s 27-year-old left back who has become a fixture for the team. Born in Litchfield Park Arizona, Davis actually spent many…
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Important Week at State Capitol For Minnesota United Stadium Bill
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Important Week at State Capitol For Minnesota United Stadium BillThe week is shaping up to be an important one for the Minnesota United stadium tax bills that are currently making their way through committees…
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Minnesota: A Rich Soccer History
Continue Reading: Minnesota: A Rich Soccer HistoryNo one would argue that the names: Kicks, Strikers, Thunder, Stars and Minnesota United FC are synonymous with Minnesota soccer. These are all names of…
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Will Minnesota United Need An Enclosed Stadium Alternative When Moving to MLS?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Will Minnesota United Need An Enclosed Stadium Alternative When Moving to MLS?When Minnesota Vikings Spokesperson Lester Bagley was trying to sell the public and MLS on their enclosed stadium for a franchise in the Twin Cities,…
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Sense Of Community Drives Dr. Bill McGuire’s Passion for Soccer
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Sense Of Community Drives Dr. Bill McGuire’s Passion for SoccerTwo and a half years ago I sat down with Dr. Bill McGuire for the first time. We met at the Sea Change bar, which…
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Photos From MLS Press Conference For Minnesota United FC
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: Photos From MLS Press Conference For Minnesota United FCHere is a gallery of photos taken by Jeremy Olson – exclusively for Northern Pitch – of Major League Soccer’s press conference to announce Minnesota…
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Minnesotan Mukwelle Akale, Feeling at Home at Villarreal CF – Part II
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesotan Mukwelle Akale, Feeling at Home at Villarreal CF – Part IIThis is Part 2 of a 2-part profile of Minnesotan and US National Team player Mukwelle Akale. Part 1 can be found here. Mukwelle Akale’s…
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Minnesotan Mukwelle Akale, Feeling at Home at Villarreal CF – Part I
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesotan Mukwelle Akale, Feeling at Home at Villarreal CF – Part IThis is part 1 of a 2 part profile of Minnesotan and US National Team player, Mukwelle Akale. Part 2 can be read here. In…
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Minnesota United FC Set to be 23rd Major League Soccer Team
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Set to be 23rd Major League Soccer TeamA report from Sports Illustrated on Friday is stating that Minnesota United FC has secured an MLS expansion spot. Sources state that Minnesota United’s owner,…
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Minnesota United FC Appears Strong MLS Favorite With Outdoor Stadium Bid
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Appears Strong MLS Favorite With Outdoor Stadium BidMajor League Soccer appears to be determined to come to Minnesota. Northern Pitch has learned that the league has aligned itself with Minnesota United Football…