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News in Brief: Ashlyn Harris, Ethan Finlay, and the Return of the Premier League
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Ashlyn Harris, Ethan Finlay, and the Return of the Premier LeagueToday’s must-read is a piece in the Orlando Sentinel about the Pride’s keeper Ashlyn Harris, who has an incredible story to tell about her struggle with…
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News in Brief: Women’s Euros, U.S. Open Cup, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Women’s Euros, U.S. Open Cup, and MoreIt’s been an interesting week, with VAR being instituted in MLS for the first time, some Americans abroad starting their new seasons, as well as…
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United Collapse in 4-0 Loss to Seattle Sounders at Home
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: United Collapse in 4-0 Loss to Seattle Sounders at HomeOn a soggy night in Minneapolis, the Seattle Sounders put 4 past Bobby Shuttleworth in a dominating performance. Two goals from Dempsey and a goal…
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News in Brief: Loons Bag a win, Gio bags a brace, and more
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Bag a win, Gio bags a brace, and moreWe’re trying something new this week, particularly for Mondays. We’ll break down the news into sub-sections, big league news, Minnesota-specific news, game recaps around the…
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Minnesota United Falls Flat in 3-1 Loss to New York City FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Falls Flat in 3-1 Loss to New York City FCAfter taking an early lead off a goalkeeper error, Minnesota United FC was resigned to defeat on goals from Alexander Callens, Jack Harrison, and David…
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Minnesota United Down Portland Timbers 3-2 in Dominant Fashion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Down Portland Timbers 3-2 in Dominant FashionComing off two straight league losses, Minnesota United FC returned home looking to turn around its run of bad form. After a physical game that…
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Loons Overwhelmed by Real Salt Lake in 1-0 Loss
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Overwhelmed by Real Salt Lake in 1-0 LossMinnesota United fell 1-0 to Real Salt Lake in a one-sided match featuring a goal from Yura Movsisian and an incredible performance from Bobby Shuttleworth. After…
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Minnesota United FC Comes Back to Draw Houston Dynamo
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Comes Back to Draw Houston DynamoDespite conceding two first-half goals and making two first-half substitutions, Minnesota United FC battled to a 2-2 draw against the Houston Dynamo. Goals came from…
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Adrian Heath’s Loons Look to Rebound in Home Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Adrian Heath’s Loons Look to Rebound in Home OpenerA 5-1 loss was far from how Adrian Heath and Minnesota United FC wanted to open their season. With fellow expansion side Atlanta United visiting…
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MLS SuperDraft: Adrian Heath Fielding Calls, but Ebobisse Awaits
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MLS SuperDraft: Adrian Heath Fielding Calls, but Ebobisse AwaitsWith the MLS SuperDraft looming, eyes turn to Minnesota, which selects first overall. Suitors are lining up to trade for the top pick, but the probability…
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How to Avoid Politics at Thanksgiving: a 55.1 Guide
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: How to Avoid Politics at Thanksgiving: a 55.1 GuideWith Thanksgiving coming and perhaps the most divisive election since the 1860s in the rearview mirror, we at 55.1 want to provide a handy guide…
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Jake Smothers and Stillwater Reflect on Success, Look Forward to Future
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Jake Smothers and Stillwater Reflect on Success, Look Forward to FutureStillwater High School’s boys soccer comes into the Minnesota state soccer tournament that kicks off this week on a remarkable run. Ahead of the tournament,…
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Minnesota State Soccer Tournament Set to Kick Off
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota State Soccer Tournament Set to Kick OffThe Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced seedings today for the State Tournament, set to begin this week. There are two classes, A and…