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Author: Jeff Rueter
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Sources: NASL on Last Legs with USL Deal “99% Complete”
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Sources: NASL on Last Legs with USL Deal “99% Complete”FiftyFive.One has learned that a completed deal to make the USL the sole second-division league is 99 percent complete. The deal wouldn’t involve the NASL…
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10: NASL in Shambles, Comparing Uniteds, and a Mock Expansion Draft
Continue Reading: 10: NASL in Shambles, Comparing Uniteds, and a Mock Expansion DraftMore news comes out about the NASL’s future leaving it even further in doubt. Jeff, Jake, and Alex cover this while also looking at whether…
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Minnesota United signs Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas as First MLS Players
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United signs Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas as First MLS PlayersMinnesota United took another step toward their MLS debut on Thursday, announcing long-time NASL Loons Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas had signed contracts. Per club and…
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Adrian Heath Unveiled as Minnesota United’s First Head Coach
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Adrian Heath Unveiled as Minnesota United’s First Head CoachMinnesota United took a major step in their move to MLS by announcing Adrian Heath as their first head coach. Heath was unveiled at a…
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Minnesota Bound? Scoping out MLS Players for Re-Entry
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota Bound? Scoping out MLS Players for Re-EntryAs the majority of the MLS is already in the offseason, clubs are going through the process of accepting and declining their players’ contracts. This week,…
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The Expansion Draft Cometh: Forwards
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: ForwardsThis week, we’ll be taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of…
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FiftyFiveOne Podcast 8: Krautrock Klinsy Gets Canned & Minnesota United Hired Someone!
Continue Reading: FiftyFiveOne Podcast 8: Krautrock Klinsy Gets Canned & Minnesota United Hired Someone!Krautrock revival as Klinnsy gets canned, Pro/Rel goes infographic, and the Loons better love toffee and chocolate, because they’re getting a Heath. You can listen…
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Adrian Heath, Former Orlando City Head Coach, To Take Charge Of Minnesota
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Adrian Heath, Former Orlando City Head Coach, To Take Charge Of MinnesotaAdrian Heath, the former head coach of recent MLS expansion side Orlando City SC, has been offered the head coaching role with Minnesota United FC. Heath,…
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Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: The Case for Adrian Heath
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: The Case for Adrian HeathTwo weeks ago, I wrote a piece outlining why Cosmos manager Gio Savarese would be a strong candidate for the Minnesota United opening in the…
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Fiftyfive.One Podcast 7: Pks Are the Devil and Almost News in Minnesota
Continue Reading: Fiftyfive.One Podcast 7: Pks Are the Devil and Almost News in MinnesotaAlex Schieferdecker joins Wes and Jeff to look back at the NASL season and anticipate the upcoming expansion draft. They also talk USMNT losing to…
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Big Announcements Looming: Are Savarese, Magee, Soehn, and Rovde set for Minnesota?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Big Announcements Looming: Are Savarese, Magee, Soehn, and Rovde set for Minnesota?While Minnesota United hasn’t announced any coaches for their inaugural season yet, multiple sources have confirmed top targets for the club’s staff. Gio Savarese may…
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What’s a Goal Worth in MLS?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: What’s a Goal Worth in MLS?With Christian Ramirez’s future still in the balance, a debate has ensued over just how you value a striker in MLS who is a proven…
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With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez Negotiations
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez NegotiationsChristian Ramirez has been the poster-boy of Minnesota United since he scored in his debut for the club in 2014. As the club begins its…