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Matchday Thirty: The Results Don’t Matter, But The Loons Are Still Putting On A Show At Home
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Thirty: The Results Don’t Matter, But The Loons Are Still Putting On A Show At HomeFor the second straight week at home, the Loons pulled in another three points. The club now sits with 36 points on the season, as many as they achieved last year. With four games to go, including two final matches at TCF Bank Stadium, the nightmare scenario of no year-on-year improvement will likely not come…
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News in Brief: Minnesotans Abroad, Minnesotans in Recovery, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesotans Abroad, Minnesotans in Recovery, and More…Minnesotans Abroad Youngster Mukwelle Akale was promoted to Villareal B this season, and he has had a great week. He had a goal last week and then a brace on Sunday. Akale recently signed a new contract with the team in May. Tony Sanneh spoke on a recent podcast with Grant Wahl about his experience…
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#MINvNYC Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvNYC Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 29 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvNYC Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc New York City FC – @NYCFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday …
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News in Brief: MNUFC Staff Grades, 2019 U.S. Open Cup Draw, KJ Branded profile and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Staff Grades, 2019 U.S. Open Cup Draw, KJ Branded profile and MoreMNUFC CEO Chris Wright gives passing grade to Lagos and Heath As the 2018 MLS season draws to a close for the non-playoff bound MNUFC, Minnesota United CEO Chris Wright assessed the work of president Manny Lagos and coach Adrian Heath. Despite 20-34-9 record in nearly two seasons of MLS play, CEO Wright has stated…
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Matchdays Twenty-Nine: Back At Home, Loons Return To Better Form
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Twenty-Nine: Back At Home, Loons Return To Better FormLike turning a light switch on, Minnesota United played at home for the first time in a month on Saturday, and suddenly looked like a relatively competent team. On the back of three first half goals, the Loons set the Timbers on ice. But a second half to forget saw the visitors rally back with…
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News in Brief: Loons Win, MLS in FIFA, and More….
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Win, MLS in FIFA, and More….Minnesota United Cap Winless Streak at 60 Days It took nearly two months, but Minnesota United FC won on Saturday over the Portland Timbres. Two goals for recent signing Romario Ibarra and a corner kick goal from Michael Boxall saw the Loons over the visitors from Portland, but the evening was far from perfect for…
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Minnesota United Jumps Out to Early Lead, Holds on For a 3-2 Victory Over Portland Timbers
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Jumps Out to Early Lead, Holds on For a 3-2 Victory Over Portland TimbersMinnesota used a 3-0 lead after the first half to outlast visiting Portland Timbers 3-2 inroute to their first victory in nearly two months. Lineup The Boys #MINvPOR | #ScarvesUpMN pic.twitter.com/oYMnrJ9Vtq — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) September 22, 2018 For Minnesota’s last two matches, young defender Wyatt Omsberg had acquitted himself well, but with Eric…
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#MINvPOR Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvPOR Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 22 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvPOR Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Portland Timbers FC – @TimbersFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers FCThe Loons will return to the relatively safe harbor of TCF Bank Stadium for the first time in seven weeks on Saturday, aiming to salvage a bit of pride and assess its options for 2018. The club will have most of its preferred options available and will be playing a tough Portland Timbers side. With…
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News in Brief: Midway Development, MNUFC Partners With New Ad Agency, Women’s World Cup Improvements, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Midway Development, MNUFC Partners With New Ad Agency, Women’s World Cup Improvements, and MoreMidway development lags behind Allianz Field With the Loons’ new home nearing completion, attention now turns to the related development of the surrounding Midway neighborhood, which will include residential, business, and other entertainment options. MNUFC owner Bill McGuire spoke recently about the current and lasting impact of Allianz Field and the related development. MNUFC partners…
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Quick DC Double Cancels Out Angelo’s First MLS Goal
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Quick DC Double Cancels Out Angelo’s First MLS GoalA weight lifted off of Ángelo Rodríguez’s shoulders as he scored his first goal for Minnesota United. Two DC United goals in four minutes by Ulises Segura and Darren Mattocks, however, continued Minnesota’s poor form away from home. Starting lineup Suspensions to Michael Boxall and Francisco Calvo, along with Rasmus Schüller away on international duty,…
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Matchdays Twenty-Seven and-Twenty Eight: Loons’ Long National Road Trip Nightmare Is Over
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Twenty-Seven and-Twenty Eight: Loons’ Long National Road Trip Nightmare Is OverIt’s easy to forget that Minnesota started their recent stretch of seven games, six of which were on the road, riding high on a crest of optimism. They had just pulled off an incredible week with nine points in three home games, and the playoff line was in touching distance. That was nearly two months…
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#RSLvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #RSLvMIN Open Game ThreadWhen? – 8:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 15 Where? – Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, UT How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official Hashtag: #RSLvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Real Salt Lake – @RealSaltLake Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading:…