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Author: Bill Stenross
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Snowpener, Part II: Minnesota United FC Expects Match Against Atlanta United to be Different From Last Season
Continue Reading: Snowpener, Part II: Minnesota United FC Expects Match Against Atlanta United to be Different From Last SeasonThe last time Atlanta United visited, the weather was 23 degrees with 3 inches of snow. This Saturday when Atlanta visits Minneapolis again the forecast…
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Minneapolis City SC Forced to Look Far Afield for a Place to Play, Will Play in Osseo
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minneapolis City SC Forced to Look Far Afield for a Place to Play, Will Play in OsseoMinneapolis City SC is on a “gap” year, and will play the 2018 NPSL season in Osseo. After a very successful second season for the…
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New York Red Bulls Drop Three on Visiting Minnesota United FC, Win 3-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: New York Red Bulls Drop Three on Visiting Minnesota United FC, Win 3-0Minnesota United FC fell to a superior New York Red Bulls side 3-0 in New Jersey. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored two goals and Alex Muyl scored…
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Minnesota United FC CEO Chris Wright Opens up About the Team, the Fans, and USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC CEO Chris Wright Opens up About the Team, the Fans, and USLChris Wright is a man with a plan. Or several plans, as the case may be for a club with numerous areas in need of…
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Minnesota United Win Home Opener, Top Chicago Fire 2-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Win Home Opener, Top Chicago Fire 2-1Minnesota United FC topped visiting Chicago Fire 2-1 with goals from Ibson and Sam Nicholson. Minnesota found itself above .500 for the first time in…
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Minnesota United FC Win 2-1 as Coach Adrian Heath Again Has Orlando City’s Number
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Win 2-1 as Coach Adrian Heath Again Has Orlando City’s NumberMinnesota United FC managed to get their first win in only their second game of the season, winning away 2-1 against Orlando City. Two goals…
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Minnesota United FC Rallies Late but Still Falls 3-2 to San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Rallies Late but Still Falls 3-2 to San Jose EarthquakesWhile there were echos of the issues that plagued Minnesota last year, the team fought hard and nearly got a result away at San Jose…
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The Sweet Spot: Saying Goodbye to Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Sweet Spot: Saying Goodbye to Justin Davis and Kevin VenegasWith the news that Justin Davis has moved to Nashville SC of the USL this week, I was reminded of something I’ve thought of often…
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Minnesota United FC Draw Sporting KC 1-1 in Gritty Last Home Match
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Draw Sporting KC 1-1 in Gritty Last Home MatchMinnesota United FC fought to earn a 1-1 draw against Sporting KC as both teams were missing a number of their top players due to…
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Minnesota United FC Unable to Beat Visiting Philadelphia, Settle on a VAR-Assisted 1-1 Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Unable to Beat Visiting Philadelphia, Settle on a VAR-Assisted 1-1 DrawIn a game where the biggest talking point will be a card that does not appear on the official boxscore, Minnesota United FC drew with…
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Big Question: Why Sign Forward Brandon Allen If He’s Not Getting Playing Time?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Big Question: Why Sign Forward Brandon Allen If He’s Not Getting Playing Time?The Big Question is a new series here at FiftyFive.One to look at a topic or idea within Minnesota soccer with a critical eye and…
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In a Clash of Uniteds, Minnesota Comes Out on Top 4-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: In a Clash of Uniteds, Minnesota Comes Out on Top 4-0Minnesota United FC beat fellow basement dweller D.C. United 4-0 in Minneapolis. Christian Ramirez started off the scoring in the seventh minute with Abu Danladi…
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A Weakened Minnesota United FC Side Can’t Unlock Houston Dynamo’s Defense in Scoreless Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: A Weakened Minnesota United FC Side Can’t Unlock Houston Dynamo’s Defense in Scoreless DrawMinnesota United FC spent the first half unable to unlock the visiting Houston Dynamo’s midfield press, then couldn’t put the ball in the back of…