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Author: David Martin
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The Tailgate: Christian Ramirez Left Off Gold Cup Roster
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Christian Ramirez Left Off Gold Cup RosterThis week, we ask the fans: “Minnesota United striker Christian Ramirez was not included in USMNT coach Bruce Arena’s preliminary 40 man Gold Cup roster…
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Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FCA lot has changed since these teams last met at TCF Bank stadium a month ago. A lot has stayed the same, too. Sporting Kansas…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Eyeing Sam Nicholson
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Eyeing Sam NicholsonThis week, we ask the fans: “Scottish left winger Sam Nicholson has arrived in the Twin Cities and Minnesota United is rumored to be the…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Orlando City SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Orlando City SCIt may be best to ignore the standings when judging Saturday’s matchup between the Loons and the Lions. Neither of these clubs is the same…
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The Tailgate: Galaxy Blast United Turf as Worst in MLS
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Galaxy Blast United Turf as Worst in MLSThis week, we ask the fans: “Following the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 defeat of Minnesota United at TCF Bank Stadium, Jelle Van Damme labeled the turf…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles GalaxyNo May games can be considered crucial playoff games. However, Sunday’s matchup between the Loons and the Galaxy features two teams, tied on eleven points,…
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The Tailgate: Kevin Molino Bags a Brace
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Kevin Molino Bags a BraceThis week, we ask the fans: “Despite Minnesota taking a loss against Toronto, Kevin Molino was able to find his scoring boots and netted twice against…
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Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FCOne team has the best goal differential in MLS. One team has the worst goal differential in MLS. That’s the story at a glance. In reality, things are more…
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The Tailgate: NPSL North Kicks off This Week
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: NPSL North Kicks off This WeekThis week, we ask the fans: “The newly formed National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) North begins play this weekend, with teams from around the northern Midwest…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas CityMinnesota was outdone last week by a compact and organized defense that put high pressure on the ball to win back possession. This week, they…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Shutout Streak Snapped
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Shutout Streak SnappedThis week, we ask the fans: “Following a nightmare start to the season in which they allowed 18 goals in four games, Minnesota United posted…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose EarthquakesMirroring the story from last week, week nine presents two teams headed in opposite directions. Minnesota has now gone 2-2-2 in its last six, four…
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The Tailgate: Miguel Ibarra Scores His First MLS Goal
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Miguel Ibarra Scores His First MLS GoalThis week, we ask the fans: “After starting the season as a back up, Miguel Ibarra notched his first MLS goal while Minnesota earned its first MLS…