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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado RapidsWhether it’s been beautiful, terrifying, exciting, or can’t-look-away ugly, Minnesota United FC has been must-watch soccer so far this year. Now the Loons return home with their best shot at three points all year. They’ll face the Colorado Rapids, one of only two teams lower than United in the MLS standings. Minnesota already stole a…
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The Tailgate: Superman Off To A Hot Start
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Superman Off To A Hot StartThis week, we ask the fans: “Christian Ramirez now sits on five goals only seven games into his MLS career, good enough for second in the Golden Boot race despite not taking any penalties this year. What do you make of Superman’s great start in MLS?” “Right, but still, their NASL guys like Ramirez…
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Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FCMinnesota returns to Texas on Saturday to face a Houston team which has earned every home point this season. The Dynamo attack is led by league goals leader Erick “Cubo” Torres and a potent cast of offensive support. However, Houston is also ranked near the bottom of the league in terms of goals allowed. It…
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The Tailgate: Newcomers Make Debut In United’s Latest Loss
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Newcomers Make Debut In United’s Latest LossThis week, we ask the fans: “Defensive players Sam Cronin and Marc Burch made their debuts for Minnesota United in its 2-0 loss on the road to FC Dallas. What did you think of the Loons’ latest defensive reinforcements?” “If you look at the Opta charts, you can see Cronin had touches all over…
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Match Preview: FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United FCBoth teams enter the weekend putting very different games in their respective rear view mirrors. For Minnesota, the elation (and relief) of an all-around victory and two key defensive signings has the team feeling confident and out to prove that last weekend was no fluke. In Dallas, hearts weigh heavy after an emotional injury time loss to…
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The Tailgate: Minnesota Earns Its First Win
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota Earns Its First WinThis week, we ask the fans: “Minnesota United FC celebrated its first MLS victory this weekend with a resounding 4-2 win over visiting Real Salt Lake. What’s your take on United’s first win?” “If that’s what Ramirez plays like when he’s spent the week latched to a toilet, he’s going to love this Golden Boot…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt LakeAdrian Heath said this week that the coming match against Real Salt Lake is “probably the most important game in this club’s history.” It is not. However, it is a crucial test. Minnesota will be able to return to the lineup (if Heath chooses to do so) that earned a solid road point against Colorado two…
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The Tailgate: NASL Spring Season Opens With Three Draws
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: NASL Spring Season Opens With Three DrawsThis week we ask the fans: “The 2017 NASL Spring Season opened with a slate of low scoring ties. What’s your take on the kickoff of the league’s new season?” “Sure there were a lot of ties this weekend, but FC Edmonton doesn’t start until next week. That’s when the real magic begins.” Gip…
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Match Preview: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FCIt was not perfectly clear at the time, but we now know that Minnesota United FC opened its MLS journey against juggernaut offenses. The Loons looked foolish against Portland and Atlanta, but those teams have since made other not-too-shabby teams like Chicago and Houston look pretty poor as well. Against Colorado, Minnesota performed much better…
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Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FCOstensibly, a game preview exists to show readers a glimpse of what they may see when the game unfolds. Minnesota’s first two performances have made that extremely difficult. In truth, it is a major challenge to predict what Adrian Heath and the Loons will do to staunch the bleeding. The solutions aren’t obvious and, even if…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In History
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In HistoryThis week we ask the fans: “35,043 braved the coldest MLS match in history to witness Minnesota United’s historic home opener, which clocked in at 19 degrees at the time of kickoff. What’s your take on Minnesota’s record breaking afternoon?” “Is that really the record you wanted to ask about?” Rene Blythe, Seamstress for…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Atlanta United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Atlanta United FCNo amount of teeth gnashing about the inappropriateness of comparing one expansion team to another is going to stop it. For better or worse, this weekend’s matchup will be a de facto assessment of who won the expansion game. Not only will the two Uniteds be measured by on-field performance, but by attendance numbers, game day…
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The Tailgate: Minnesota United Loses Its MLS Debut 5-1
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota United Loses Its MLS Debut 5-1This week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United began its MLS journey in inauspicious fashion with a 5-1 loss to the Portland Timbers — the worst loss by a team playing its first league game in MLS history. What is your take on United’s poor opener?” “Awkward, embarrassed, tearful, Bob Ross in the background……