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New Loons jump right in Sam Cronin and Marc Burch have arrived in Minnesota and joined Minnesota United FC in practice. The two former Colorado Rapids players were part of a deal late last week with Colorado. Both Burch and Cronin bring a lot of MLS experience with them, including being a key part of…
Calvano moving on Former Loon Tiago Calvano made a public farewell to Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon via Instagram. Calvano joined Minnesota United FC in 2014 on a four-year contract. The center back had 25 starts that year and solidified his role in the back line. While he charmed fans off the pitch, he was known…
MNUFC in MLS, the dream is reality Minnesota United FC has its first MLS game in the books. For many, this is something they have dreamed about for years. While most fans joined the Dark Clouds, Wolf’s Head, True North Elite at watch parties or held intimate watch parties of their own in their living rooms,…
Gophers Soccer announced a five-game spring exhibition schedule yesterday. The slate includes three matches at home and two matches against fellow Big Ten teams. The Gophers will face off against Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin, Iowa State, and South Dakota State between March 25 and April 22. The short pre-season gives the team and coaches a chance…
Soccer fans Surly about pregame One of the biggest disappointments in the offseason for many was learning that tailgating would not be allowed on the U of M campus before Minnesota United games. Surly has come up with a plan to fill that void. While you’ll need to leave your mini grills at home, the…
MNUFC kits revealed The biggest news of the weekend was the big reveal of what Minnesota United players will be wearing on the pitch this year. A large crowd gathered at the Machine Shop in Minneapolis to see the lineup of players sporting the home, away, and keeper kits. There won’t be a third kit…
Even Steven Minnesota United remains undefeated in preseason. The team also remains winless. For more, read our recap of the 3-3 draw with Real Salt Lake Wednesday night. This year’s showing in the Portland tournament is much improved over last year: three draws compared to being outscored 11:1 in three losses. The Loons will wrap…