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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 is for 23 degrees with a chance of snow. For Minnesota United FC, the hope is that the similarities end there. For one thing, the starting XI is sure to…
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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 NPSL club at Augsburg University’s multi-use Edor Nelson Field in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis, the club was told during their year-end talks with the school that the field would…
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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 the other for the home side. There are those who follow MLS who wish the league would get rid of playing on international breaks. For me, it is more nuanced…
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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 improvement. Wright, the CEO of Minnesota United FC, joined the club last fall and has determined that there were definite areas of need for the team. During the home opener…
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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 team history. A brisk but pleasant day in Minnesota greeted the Loons for their first home game of the 2018 season. While there was still snow in the upper deck…
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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 from Ethan Finlay gave the full three points to Minnesota. Lineups Coach Adrian Heath, looking for his second win against his former side, sent out nearly the same side as…
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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 Earthquakes. Two late goals by Kevin Molino were not enough to match San Jose’s three. Lineup Minnesota United FC featured a starting XI that would look very familiar to last…
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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 in soccer: the sweet spot. By sweet spot, I’m referring to how tricky it is for a player to find just the right spot for them. Each player brings a…
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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 international call ups. Diego Rubio scored in the last minutes before the half, but Brent Kallman leveled the score in the second half. The final home game day started overcast…
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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 visiting Philadelphia 1-1. After a goal apiece by the Union’s C.J. Sapong and Minnesota’s Ethan Finlay, Minnesota thought it had a penalty in the second half with an Oguchi Onyewu…
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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 to promote discussion and debate. We want to hear from you with your thoughts on today’s question: “Why sign forward Brandon Allen if he’s not getting playing time?” Embed from…
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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 adding another goal to give Minnesota a two-goal lead entering half. After the break, it was an own goal by D.C. United and a goal at the death by Miguel…
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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 the net in the second half when they controlled the match. The match ended nil-nil, with neither side truly being able to lay claim to being the better team. The…