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Author: Wes Burdine
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Special Podcast Interview with University of Minnesota Coach Stefanie Golan
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: Special Podcast Interview with University of Minnesota Coach Stefanie GolanGophers head coach Stefanie Golan talks to Matt Privratsky for a special FiftyFive.One podcast about her journey to coaching, how she’s built a team culture in Minnesota, and which players have surprised her this season. The Gophers return home this week for two matches after sweeping Rutgers and Maryland on the road last weekend. FiftyFive.One…
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Minnesota United Tops Atlanta with Last Minute Stunner
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Tops Atlanta with Last Minute StunnerWhen the two expansion teams met at the beginning of the season, Atlanta thoroughly demolished Minnesota 6-1 for the Loons’ home opener. This time around, it was Minnesota who put Atlanta on ice as Kevin Molino scored a last gasp header to beat the 10-man Atlanta side. Starting lineups After the 2-1 loss to Houston…
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FiftyFive.One 2017 Reader Census
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One 2017 Reader CensusWhen FiftyFive.One decided to launch our inaugural Best Of Reader Poll, we wanted to use it as a chance to get to know some of our readers: where do you live? What kind of a fan are you? Are you Wenger in or out? 346 readers participated in the poll, which is a fraction of…
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2017 FiftyFive.One Best Of Reader Poll: Leisure Edition
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: 2017 FiftyFive.One Best Of Reader Poll: Leisure EditionSoccer fandom has never been just about the soccer. The 90 minutes of play bleed into all the other minutes of our week and our other passions can get caught up and mixed around with soccer. So, FiftyFive.One launched a Reader Poll this year. We wanted to hear from our readers to get a sense…
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2017 FiftyFive.One Best Of Reader Poll: Soccer Edition
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: 2017 FiftyFive.One Best Of Reader Poll: Soccer EditionIn the summer of 2017, we conducted the first FiftyFive.One Reader Poll. We wanted to hear from our readers and listeners to get a sense of who you are and what you like. Favorite Minnesota Soccer Icon Christian Ramirez Runner-up: Buzz Lagos Since he arrived in Minnesota in 2014, Christian Ramirez has been scoring goals…
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Loons Burn FC Dallas 4-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Burn FC Dallas 4-1Minty-fresh off an inspiring come-from-behind win in Montreal, Minnesota United met an FC Dallas team in an unprecedented slump in MLS on Saturday. The Loons again conceded early, but came from behind in an impressive and dominant 4-1 win. Starting lineups Adrian Heath chose to stick with the same starting XI that earned a late…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 53: Danladi Causes a Montreal Meltdown
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 53: Danladi Causes a Montreal MeltdownWes is joined by Rodrigo and Alex to talk about the NASL’s lawsuit against US Soccer, to not talk about Minnesota versus Vancouver, and then to beatify Danladi’s game-winner against Montreal. Also, twitter questions went culinary this week, so Rodrigo gives you Peruvian restaurant advice. Subscribe to this podcast. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us…
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Timberwolves’ Chris Wright to Take Minnesota United’s Helm
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Timberwolves’ Chris Wright to Take Minnesota United’s HelmThe 13-year veteran of the Minnesota Timberwolves is set to be announced as the new CEO of Minnesota United FC. The Star Tribune broke the news on Sunday and the Loons announced the appointment in a press conference Monday. Wright currently serves as the president of the NBA franchise, but will be returning to soccer,…
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Minnesota United Stuns Montreal Impact with Last Gasp Winner
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Stuns Montreal Impact with Last Gasp WinnerIt wasn’t quite a smash-and-grab, but Montreal Impact may have felt the wind leave its lungs as the Loons struck in the last minute of regulation to win on Saturday night. The Impact took the lead twice, but Minnesota responded each time and added the game winner for the cherry on top. Abu Danladi’s 89th-minute…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 52: A VAR Draw and the Best Soccer BBoy Crew
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 52: A VAR Draw and the Best Soccer BBoy CrewWes and Alex are joined by Curt Baker, who created the brand new soccer app Tap-in Guide. They all talk about the Minnesota United draw against Philadelphia Union, how dumb VAR is, and whether there are any U-13 Loons who play on the left. Then the pod comes up with the best soccer BBoy crew…
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U.S. Soccer’s Pyramid Is Falling Apart
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: U.S. Soccer’s Pyramid Is Falling ApartLast week, FiftyFive.One broke the news that the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) would not let NASL retain its division two status for 2018. It was just the latest in the lower division disasters in American soccer history. Wes Burdine argues that USSF has neglected its role by creating the illusion of a divisional pyramid and…
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US Soccer Federation Rejects NASL’s Division II Application
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Soccer Federation Rejects NASL’s Division II ApplicationThe USSF has rejected the NASL’s efforts to maintain its second division status, according to multiple sources. The seven-year-old league will likely have to drop down to the third division along with the brand new USL D-3 and National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). At the beginning of 2017, the USSF granted both the USL and…
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Interview With Dr. Bill McGuire: “It’s Not a Soft Start”
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: Interview With Dr. Bill McGuire: “It’s Not a Soft Start”Almost five years after he watched his first professional soccer match, Dr. Bill McGuire is finishing his first season as managing partner of Minnesota United FC in MLS. Dr. McGuire joins Wes in the studio to talk about that time for the FiftyFive.One Podcast. He reflects back on the decisions that led them to MLS…