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Author: Wes Burdine
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New Zealand Defender Michael Boxall “Very Likely” to Sign for Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: New Zealand Defender Michael Boxall “Very Likely” to Sign for Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United have turned their attention to former Vancouver Whitecaps defender, Michael Boxall. Recently released from the South African club SuperSport United, Boxall is looking to make a return to MLS with the Loons. Update: Minnesota United made this signing official. ???????? ???????? ????????#MNUFC signs New Zealand international defender @Boxall2. More » https://t.co/t4NyhhYnY9 pic.twitter.com/5v3UuV9LXh —…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 44: Gold Cup Begins
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 44: Gold Cup BeginsWes is joined by Edu Rosales to talk about the Gold Cup kicking off with a particular eye toward the US and Costa Rica. They also talk about the final week of the NPSL North coming up where things are tight as ever and where Duluth have become the villains. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send…
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US Men Begin Gold Cup in Torpid Draw With Panama
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Men Begin Gold Cup in Torpid Draw With PanamaAs the US Men look forward to the World Cup in Russia next year, they have a smaller trophy on their minds this year. The Gold Cup is a chance for players on the fringes of the national team to make a case for World Cup inclusion, while also adding to the trophy cabinet for…
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As Christian Ramirez Waits for U.S. Call, Colombia May Come Knocking
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: As Christian Ramirez Waits for U.S. Call, Colombia May Come KnockingWhen the U.S. men’s national team’s Gold Cup roster was announced, one conspicuous absence was Minnesota United’s striker, Christian Ramirez. But if the dual-citizen Ramirez doesn’t get called in by the Yanks, he could get a call-up from his parents’ home country of Colombia. Since joining MLS in the spring, Ramirez has been a prolific…
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Red Bulls’ Homegrown Brandon Allen Set for Loan to Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Red Bulls’ Homegrown Brandon Allen Set for Loan to Minnesota UnitedThe homegrown striker for the New York Red Bulls is set for a loan move to Minnesota United. The deal includes an option to purchase the player in the future. The Loons’ interest in Allen broke over the weekend, while discussions were already far-advanced. Minnesota United played last Tuesday without a full bench of substitutes…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 43: Two Losses, One Recap
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 43: Two Losses, One RecapIt’s a special for the Fourth of July: we’re recapping not one but TWO losses in a week. It was sort of an odd one: after getting demolished by NYCFC, a threadbare Loons were barely beaten at home by the Crew. Alex and Wes recap and bemoan. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at…
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Minnesotan Amber O’Connor Continues Rise Through Referee Ranks
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesotan Amber O’Connor Continues Rise Through Referee RanksOf the roughly 100 national referees in the U.S. Soccer Federation’s (USSF) program, 11 are women. When Bibiana Steinhaus draws the whistle to her lips at the start of next season’s Bundesliga, she will be the first woman to take charge in a major league. One Minnesota woman, Amber O’Connor, is making her own inroads into…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 42: Mineapolis City SC’s President Dan Hoedeman
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 42: Mineapolis City SC’s President Dan HoedemanWe’ve got a special episode talking all things NPSL North. Later this week we’ll have another pod recapping the NYCFC loss and Columbus Crew match for Minnesota United. But right now, Wes is joined by NPSL North editor for FiftyFive.One, Kyle Eliason, who breaks down the season as it draws to a close. The two…
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Minnesota United Interested in Red Bulls’ Brandon Allen
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Interested in Red Bulls’ Brandon AllenMinnesota United is looking to shore up its attacking depth and have made New York Red Bulls’ Brandon Allen one of its targets. Allen would be brought in on loan for the rest of the season. Kristian Dyer tweeted that the Red Bulls forward would be available on loan, but FiftyFive.One has confirmed with a…
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The Adventures of Doug Rugley, Football Manager. Episode Four: The Hawks, Triumphant
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Adventures of Doug Rugley, Football Manager. Episode Four: The Hawks, TriumphantThis is the story of one man’s valiant efforts to take the fledgling English side from the East part of Brighton, Whitehawk FC, up the English footballing pyramid in Football Manager 2017. This will not be pretty, but I will unflinchingly and bravely take the post and vow never to conveniently turn off my computer…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 41: Midseason Report Cards!
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 41: Midseason Report Cards!It’s the middle of Minnesota United FC’s first season and Wes, Jeff, and Alex have assembled to render their judgments. The grades were broken up positionally. Goalkeeping Alex: B+ Wes: B- Jeff: C+ Defense Alex: D Wes: D Jeff: D+ Midfield Alex: C Wes: C Jeff: C Forward Alex: B- Wes: A- Jeff: B- Coaching…
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Report: Scottish Winger Sam Nicholson Set to Sign With Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Report: Scottish Winger Sam Nicholson Set to Sign With Minnesota UnitedHeart of Midlothian winger Sam Nicholson is finally poised for a move to Minnesota United as Jeff Rueter reports he has made up his mind to make the MLS switch. When we last spoke, Nicholson had returned to Scotland after traveling to Minnesota and meeting with the club. There was reported interest from a bevy of…
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VAR Is a Solution in Search of a Problem
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: VAR Is a Solution in Search of a ProblemAs FIFA has rolled out Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the Confederations Cup this month, the debate has often centered around the larger role of technology at the center of the matches. The problem with VAR is not a problem of technology, but rather that it is a solution in search of a problem. Skynet…