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Author: Wes Burdine
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 17: SuperDraft Recap ft. Abu Danladi
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 17: SuperDraft Recap ft. Abu DanladiWes and Jeff were at the MLS SuperDraft and spoke with number one pick, Abu Danladi afterwards. Alex joins the show to recap all the week’s news. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Jeff Wes Alex
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Minnesota United Grab Abu Danladi in the MLS SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Grab Abu Danladi in the MLS SuperDraftLOS ANGELES — With the first pick of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, Minnesota United FC drafted Abu Danladi, an exciting, young forward who will look to feature in his first season. The Loons took Alec Ferrell and Thomas de Villardi with the 23rd and 42nd pick. There were signs that the Loons might trade their highly…
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Mystery and Anticipation Shroud the MLS SuperDraft for Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Mystery and Anticipation Shroud the MLS SuperDraft for Minnesota UnitedLOS ANGELES — An increasing air of uncertainty has descended over the Minnesota United camp as they prepare for one of the biggest choices of their nascent MLS existence. The Loons have the first pick in the MLS SuperDraft and have been widely expected to choose Duke forward Jeremy Ebobisse. But on the ground that certainty isn’t…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 16: SuperDraft Special w/ Jeremy Ebobisse & Jackson Yueill
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 16: SuperDraft Special w/ Jeremy Ebobisse & Jackson YueillIt’s MLS SuperDraft time!!!! Jeff and Wes prepare by interviewing two players who will be likely drafted early. First up is Jeremy Ebobisse, former Duke player, who looks to be the likely pick for Minnesota United. Second is Minnesota’s own Jackson Yueill. Both are remarkable characters and hot prospects. You can listen below or subscribe:…
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Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Finnish Midfielder Rasmus Schüller
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Finnish Midfielder Rasmus SchüllerFile it in the “From Left Field” bin! Swedish journalist Daniel Kristoffersson reports that Minnesota is in advanced talks with BK Häcken midfielder Rasmus Schüller. Kristoffersson writes that a transfer fee may be involved, since Schüller only arrived at the Swedish club in 2016. If so, it would be most likely that Minnesota would use Targeted Allocation…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 15: All is Quiet on the USSF Front, Rambarra, and Draft Preview
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 15: All is Quiet on the USSF Front, Rambarra, and Draft PreviewWes and Jeff look at the recent signings for Minnesota: Ramirez, Ibarra, and Demidov. They also preview the upcoming SuperDraft, talk about NASL’s suspended sentence, and take twitter questions. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Jeff Wes
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Kwarasey Injury Throws Brakes on Minnesota Signing
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Kwarasey Injury Throws Brakes on Minnesota SigningA few weeks ago, Ghanaian goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey visited Minnesota with eyes to signing a contract. However, the deal looks off after he suffered a back injury. Kwarasey, who played for the Portland Timbers before moving to Rosenborg in Norway, was in advanced talks with Minnesota United to become the Loons’ starting keeper in MLS. However,…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 14: Los Ticos and the Loons
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 14: Los Ticos and the LoonsWes is joined by Alex Schieferdecker and Edu Rosales to talk about the Costa Rican invasion of Minnesota United (ok, only two players and one rumored player). They also go through the good, the bad, and the weird of the world of soccer and dream about a sitcom involving Miguel Ibarra, Christian, Ramirez, and Johan…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 13: Interview with Eric Miller
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 13: Interview with Eric MillerIn 2016, Minnesotan Eric Miller transferred from the Montreal Impact to the Colorado Rapids and then the Rapids made a run for the Supporters’ Shield. Coincidence? We think not. Wes and Jeff have a special interview with Eric for the holidays to talk about his great season and career so far. You can listen below…
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Minnesota United to Face Atlanta for Home Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United to Face Atlanta for Home OpenerThe Loons will make their first home MLS appearance on March 12th at TCF Bank Stadium against Atlanta United. Minnesota will face their fellow expansion club Atlanta United in their first home match. The two clubs have taken two different approaches to expansion with Atlanta splashing cash on young South American talent while Minnesota has…
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Minnesota United Targets Ghanaian Keeper Kwarasey
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Targets Ghanaian Keeper KwaraseyThe same week Minnesota United were trading away keeper Jeff Attinella to the Portland Timbers, they had former Timbers keeper Adam Kwarasey visiting. The current Rosenborg keeper is in talks with Minnesota, but a deal has not yet been finalized. Kwarasey plays internationally for Ghana, but was born in Oslo, Norway. He came to MLS…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 12: Can You Compare ATL & MNUFC? Plus the Return of Rambarra?
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 12: Can You Compare ATL & MNUFC? Plus the Return of Rambarra?Jeff and Wes try to figure out what you can tell about the Atlanta and Minnesota squads that are still incomplete. Can they be compared? They also run down the news, including the potential return of Miguel Ibarra and the imminent return of Christian Ramirez. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher…
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Portland Timbers Interested in Minnesota United’s Attinella
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Portland Timbers Interested in Minnesota United’s AttinellaThe Loons came out of their Expansion Draft on Tuesday very pleased that they had three starters on their hands. The assumption was that goalkeeper Jeff Attinella was one of the three, but it seems Minnesota United are in talks with the Portland Timbers over the former Real Salt Lake keeper. The trade is by…