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Author: Bill Stenross
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News in Brief: #USMNTfail, Amos Magee, Jeb’s Political Career, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: #USMNTfail, Amos Magee, Jeb’s Political Career, and MoreUS Men’s National Team loses first two games in World Cup qualifying, calls ratchet up for Klinsmann’s termination The US Men’s team match against Mexico started with off with a very positive gesture of players from both teams taking a picture together. For many members this week has been scary. We needed this win, but…
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News in Brief: New York Cosmos Win the Last NASL Cup Before the Apocalypse
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New York Cosmos Win the Last NASL Cup Before the ApocalypseNew York Cosmos win their third championship in four years And while the NASL looks to be shrinking next season to nine teams, assuming the best, it still was a pretty solid game. Enjoy the shootout below and baffle at the use of goalkeeper Jon Busch as the third shooter by NASL coach of the…
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NCAAs Feature a Number of Minnesota Teams and More – News In Brief for Thursday
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: NCAAs Feature a Number of Minnesota Teams and More – News In Brief for ThursdayGolden Gophers Open at Home Against North Carolina State on November 12th If you haven’t seen the report by Matt Privratsky, University of Minnesota will host first round NCAA tournament action against NC State. Game details: No. 4 Minnesota vs NC State Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium November 12, 7:00 p.m. Other Minnesota Women’s Teams Make…
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Touchline MN – News In Brief for Tuesday
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Touchline MN – News In Brief for TuesdayAmos Magee Could Be Returning to Minnesota United FC According to Jeff Carlisle at ESPNFC.com, former Minnesota Thunder coach Amos Magee could be leaving his position with DC United to join old friend Manny Lagos at Minnesota United FC. He’s had a lot of experience in player development at Portland and DC since leaving Minnesota…
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Touchline Minnesota: Friday News in Brief
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Touchline Minnesota: Friday News in BriefKicking off a new feature for the offseason, we’ll be tracking all the news about Minnesota soccer and beyond a couple times a week. Damion Lowe Back with the Seattle Sounders According to Lowe’s twitter account, he’s back practicing with the team that loaned him out, the Seattle Sounders, and seems much happier. He is…
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Minnesota United FC Bow Out in Final NASL with 1-0 Loss to New York Cosmos
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Bow Out in Final NASL with 1-0 Loss to New York CosmosSo Long and Thanks for all the Lake Monsters, Nessie… I won’t belabor the game. It was a typical 2016 Minnesota United FC game, with too little effort, too late, players playing out of position, and a defensive miscue that proved the difference. The first half was a tense affair, with Sammy Ndjock keeping New…
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Minnesota United FC beats FC Edmonton 3-1, Controls 4th Playoff Spot in NASL
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC beats FC Edmonton 3-1, Controls 4th Playoff Spot in NASLA temperate fall evening was met with one of Minnesota United FC’s best performances since the spring. An early goal off some miscommunication and a bad bounce from a free kick gave FC Edmonton the lead in the first half, but two goals from Christian Ramirez and a third by second half substitute Stefano Pinho…
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Opinion: Some NASL Teams Should Seriously Consider Moving to USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Some NASL Teams Should Seriously Consider Moving to USLThere once was a time when I was a diehard NASL fan. I supported the league and saw bright things ahead. The long term goal of competing with MLS for division one status seemed to be doable. Also, I still don’t like the move by the USL to become a hybrid independent/minor league, even though…
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Minnesota United FC Beat Rayo OKC on a Christian Ramirez Goal, 1-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Beat Rayo OKC on a Christian Ramirez Goal, 1-0On a nearly perfect meteorological autumn day in Blaine, Minnesota United FC found their first victory against a well-coached Rayo OKC side after three straight road draws. While the stands were relatively sparse due to the Labor Day weekend and the State Fair, the fans who were there were treated to a fantastic game by…
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Opinion: Minnesota (United) FC is Focused on Stadium/MLS, Not 2016 on Field Success
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Minnesota (United) FC is Focused on Stadium/MLS, Not 2016 on Field SuccessThis might be an unpopular opinion, but I’m going to say it anyway. Minnesota United’s on-field success in 2016 really isn’t that important.* There is a big asterisk in that opinion, but it’s true. Minnesota United FC, as an organization, is more concerned with getting a stadium deal done and moving to MLS in 2017…
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Soccering 102: A Look At Center Backs
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Soccering 102: A Look At Center BacksFor people getting into soccer, it can sometimes be hard to understand the lingo used in the game. Most people understand the basics of the game — eleven to a side, can’t use your hands, even offside is pretty well understood. But when soccer writers start using terms like false-nine, overlapping fullbacks, and sweeper-keeper, it…
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Game Diary: Minnesota United FC Home Against The Miami FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Game Diary: Minnesota United FC Home Against The Miami FCMinnesota drops an egg as they let in four goals against previously winless on the road The Miami FC. First Half Minute 2 Well, it’s been a great start for Minnesota, as they have a chance on goal quickly. Looks like it could be a great night for Minnesota. Minute 9 Well, that’s not what…
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Minnesota United FC Take and Then Lose the Lead in Added Time; Tie Rayo OKC 2-2
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Take and Then Lose the Lead in Added Time; Tie Rayo OKC 2-2After the game began with no goals in the first half, Minnesota United FC left Oklahoma City with a 2-2 draw thanks to a wild second half and added time. After Justin Davis equalized and Christian Ramirez gave Minnesota the lead in the 92nd minute, Rayo OKC’s Futty Danso scored at the death to leave…