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Author: Bill Stenross
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News In Brief: Vicentini Leaving, Edwards Suing Strikers, Draft Roundup and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News In Brief: Vicentini Leaving, Edwards Suing Strikers, Draft Roundup and MoreBill Edwards’ suit moves forward against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers and more NASL news From Empire of Soccer: “Edwards alleges that an oral agreement was agreed upon to send the Strikers an emergency $80,000 in order for the team to be able to host its Sept. 3 match against the New York Cosmos. MSP sent…
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A Deep Look at Minnesota’s 2017 MLS Schedule
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: A Deep Look at Minnesota’s 2017 MLS ScheduleLooking ahead at Minnesota United’s inaugural MLS schedule, the writers at FiftyFive.One break down all the important details: the best away games, the best home games, and how many games international players might be missing. By the numbers 1 — New “rival” according to MLS: Chicago (Aug. 26 Rivalry Week match) 3 — Games against Houston and Sporting…
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News in Brief: Coach Heath’s Speaking Tour, Rashida Beal Picked by FC Kansas City, Draft Notes and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Coach Heath’s Speaking Tour, Rashida Beal Picked by FC Kansas City, Draft Notes and MoreCoach Heath on a speaking tour Adrian Heath went on a speaking tour, having a very illuminating conversation on Extratime radio. For Minnesota United FC fans, the most interesting piece was how he is expecting his team to play. He also appeared on the ESPNFC show The Boot Room. Adrian Heath is rather frank, admitting that Minnesota is…
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News in Brief: Announcer Chris Lidholm Not Returning, U-16 Rule Change on the Horizon, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Announcer Chris Lidholm Not Returning, U-16 Rule Change on the Horizon, and MoreLongtime Minnesota soccer announcer Chris Lidholm is not returning for 2017 https://twitter.com/chrislidholm/status/818905106246758402 According to Lidholm’s tweet on Tuesday, he will not be returning for another year announcing for Minnesota United FC. His voice has been synonymous with Minnesota soccer for so long, it’ll be strange watching a United broadcast next year and not hear his…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Launch a Cultural Liaison Program, Jamie Watson Joins the Broadcast Team, and Lots More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Launch a Cultural Liaison Program, Jamie Watson Joins the Broadcast Team, and Lots MoreMinnesota United FC launch a cultural liaison program We launched our Cultural Liaison program today. Really excited about this initiative. #sports #innovation #diversity pic.twitter.com/gYcxJlWtFZ — Sean Sittnick (@SeanMNUnited) January 9, 2017 These paid outreach positions are something many people who follow the team have been clamoring for (for a while). Great work, Sean! Jamie Watson…
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News in Brief: USMNT January Camp Announced, NASL/USL Decision Today, WNY Flash moving to NC, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: USMNT January Camp Announced, NASL/USL Decision Today, WNY Flash moving to NC, and MoreUSMNT January camp roster announced, #Rambarra left off Here’s the list in full: GOALKEEPERS: David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes), Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Luis Robles (New York Red Bulls) DEFENDERS: DaMarcus Beasley (Unattached), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Greg Garza (Atlanta…
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News in Brief: Ibarra Update , Minneapolis City to Augsburg, Danny Cruz Leaving, and PLA Expansion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Ibarra Update , Minneapolis City to Augsburg, Danny Cruz Leaving, and PLA ExpansionAccording to ESPN’s Julio Saucedo, Miguel Ibarra is set to rejoin Minnesota United FC this Thursday or Friday Crece la información de que @Migue10Ibarra llegaría a Minnesota United, sería anunciado entre jueves y viernes — Julio Saucedo ®️ (@JULIO_SAUCEDO) January 3, 2017 As FiftyFiveOne reported, we knew that Miguel Ibarra was back in town. What…
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News in Brief: Calvo and Venegas Called up by Costa Rica, #TheNorth Taking Shape, Wherefore Art Thou NASL, News Bits and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Calvo and Venegas Called up by Costa Rica, #TheNorth Taking Shape, Wherefore Art Thou NASL, News Bits and MoreMNUFC’s Francisco Calvo and Johan Venegas called up to #LaSele Feliz y agradecido con Dios otro llamado a #lasele ????????#uncaf pic.twitter.com/VSzmP3fWlJ — Francisco Calvo (@calvo05oficial) January 3, 2017 Fully one-fourth of Minnesota United FC’s current roster has been called up to the Costa Rican squad for the Copa Centroamericana 2017, taking place in Panama from…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Headed to AZ, Greg Jordan Leaves, US Soccer Punts USL/NASL Decision
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Headed to AZ, Greg Jordan Leaves, US Soccer Punts USL/NASL DecisionA quick recap of all the Minnesota United news this week Minnesota United FC will open the season March 3 in Portland and at home against Atlanta United March 12, and looks close to signing Miguel Ibarra after trading Attinella to Portland for his rights. Minnesota United FC heading to Arizona for preseason As announced…
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News in Brief: Atlanta, Juninho, Venegas, and MLS Expansion Targets
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Atlanta, Juninho, Venegas, and MLS Expansion TargetsAccording to MLSsoccer.com and Grant Wahl, Atlanta is Winning the Offseason Sam Stejskal had some very complimentary things to say about Atlanta’s approach to team building by paying big dollars for young designated players. “It’s still very, very early, but it’s hard not to be impressed by the way Atlanta have started. With their emphasis on young…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Updates, US Soccer Punts, Tampa Bay Rowdies to MLS?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Updates, US Soccer Punts, Tampa Bay Rowdies to MLS?Minnesota United FC announces stadium ground breaking It's coming… #MNUFC pic.twitter.com/4d87yzdANN — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) December 6, 2016 There will be an event on December 12 with MLS bigwigs in town for a groundbreaking on the new stadium, but the real question for the Loons’ fans is: What will the nickname of the stadium…
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News in Brief: Epic Series in Canada Results Toronto – Seattle; NASL Problems
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Epic Series in Canada Results Toronto – Seattle; NASL ProblemsToronto beats Montreal 7-5 on aggregate, Seattle bests Colorado 3-1 in their series The Toronto – Montreal series was something special, highlighting the passionate fans of the two sides and some of very enjoyable soccer. While Montreal wasn’t able to continue their magical run in the playoffs, Toronto hosting the MLS Cup on December 10…
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News in Brief: New USMNT Coach, Update on Brovsky, Gophers’ Beal Named Academic All-American
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New USMNT Coach, Update on Brovsky, Gophers’ Beal Named Academic All-AmericanKlinsmann out, Bruce in! Answering the prayers of the US Soccer Twitterverse, Klinsmann was removed from his position as coach of the USMNT. In his place steps the Bruce. I know everyone is throwing my name, Bruce, around as a replacement for Klinsmann, but they haven't me asked yet. My bag is packed though. —…