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Author: David Martin
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Match Preview: Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FCJust about everything starts here. The Major League Soccer season officially kicks off with this match, Portland begins its quest to reclaim its crown, and Minnesota United FC launches into a long-awaited future that has finally become the present. The eyes of an entire league and its fans will be on this nationally televised moment out…
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The Tailgate: Minnesota United Unveils 2017 Kits
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota United Unveils 2017 KitsThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United revealed its 2017 kits, including a gray primary kit with a blue sash and a white second kit with blue trim. What is your take on Minnesota’s new vestments?” “I like the loon and the target, but I think there should be a dog laughing at the…
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Minnesota Women’s Soccer League Gives All Women a Chance to Play the Game
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota Women’s Soccer League Gives All Women a Chance to Play the GameWhile much of the writing dedicated to covering American soccer has been devoted to watching the shifting landscape of its leagues, the stability and instability of the pyramid, and the teams that jockey for optimal position within that pyramid, there is a league in Minnesota that has been humming consistently and growing exponentially since it…
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The Tailgate: United Opens Preseason With Four Draws
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Opens Preseason With Four DrawsThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United has begun its MLS journey with four consecutive draws. What is your take on the Loons’ open to the year and their competitiveness moving forward?” “I see that the Chicago Fire rivalry is coming along nicely.” Byron Blegstic, Shallow Fryer … “When Grant Wahl said…
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The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open CupThis week we ask the fans: “Minneapolis City SC was disqualified from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after changing leagues in the offseason. What is your take on City’s disqualification?” “This is what makes the Open Cup so thrilling. Any team, on any given night, can be screwed by the USSF, just like…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Lands Kevin Molino
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Lands Kevin MolinoThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United surprised many by acquiring talented forward Kevin Molino from Orlando City, trading a record amount of TAM and GAM to secure the player. What do you think about United’s latest addition?” “Is he a right winger? He’s not? Ok, so no right wingers then, ever? Got…
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The Tailgate: United Begins Preseason in Arizona
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Begins Preseason in ArizonaThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United began its preseason in Arizona this week as the club slowly builds toward a full opening day roster. What is your take on Minnesota kicking off its season?” “Arizona? Our guys better have their work papers in pristine order.” Brianna Beliocek, Milkperson . . . “As long…
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The Tailgate: United Nabs Danladi in MLS SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Nabs Danladi in MLS SuperDraftThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United selected forward Abu Danladi from UCLA with the first overall pick of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. What’s your take on Minnesota’s pick?” “I’ve been excited about this guy since the first time I saw him walking up to the podium at the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.” Clem Dyson, Promotional…
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The Tailgate: USSF Announces D2 For NASL And USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: USSF Announces D2 For NASL And USLThis week we ask the fans: “USSF announced on Friday that it would grant provisional Division Two status to both NASL and USL for the 2017 season, following an offseason of turmoil in which NASL seemed close to collapse. What’s your take?” “So, this is like the time I ‘provisionally’ had my license after my DUI?” Venn…
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The Tailgate: The Potential Return Of Christian Ramirez
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: The Potential Return Of Christian RamirezIn our new weekly feature, we ask fans around the grill for their opinions on the latest Minnesota soccer news. This week we ask the fans: “Current rumors suggest the Loons could be on the cusp of signing Christian Ramirez to an MLS contract. What’s your take?” “I can’t quite think of a way…
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Don Garber Delivers ‘State Of The League’ Address
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Don Garber Delivers ‘State Of The League’ AddressIf you watched MLS Cup and quickly erased your memory of the last three days to put its ineptitude out of your mind, you will have forgotten the details of MLS Commissioner Don Garber’s annual State of the League address, which was delivered Friday afternoon. This speech, issued before MLS Cup each year, gives the…