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Doubles Done: NPSL North Matchweek Six Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Doubles Done: NPSL North Matchweek Six RecapWith a busy week ahead, the NPSL North’s weekend was full of action that had the potential for season-changing consequences. Minneapolis City and Duluth FC each completed doubles over Med City and Dakota Fusion respectively, VSLT pulled off another 1-0 win to continue holding a playoff spot, and the bottom two teams have nearly been…
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News in Brief: Peter Wilt, Matt Doyle, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Peter Wilt, Matt Doyle, and More…Peter Wilt Moves to Madison Peter Wilt, the man behind launching the Minnesota Thunder in 1994, is headed to Madison, Wisconsin. Wilt is starting his seventh team as a part of USL’s third division. In an in-depth interview with Madisonprosoccer.com, Wilt details his new project as well as the troubles he’s faced in the past.…
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MN Migration: Jome Sets up Nashville Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Jome Sets up Nashville OpenerIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury scores twice while Cropper makes progress. Ismalia Jome earned his first assist for Nashville SC in a 3-1 win over Penn FC. The former Loon played just shy of 60 minutes on the left side of the midfield. In the 36th minute…
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Matchday Fourteen and US Open Cup: Loons Hit Doldrums In Mid-Country Tour
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Fourteen and US Open Cup: Loons Hit Doldrums In Mid-Country TourMinnesota United traveled to Kansas City last weekend and the result was the same as it always is when the Loons play at Sporting Park—a horrifying beatdown. They then traveled to Cincinnati for the first time for the US Open Cup, and the result was the same as it always is when the Loons play…
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Minnesota United FC Beats FC Cincinnati in Penalties in U.S. Open Cup Action
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Beats FC Cincinnati in Penalties in U.S. Open Cup ActionIt seems odd to say that a win in penalty kicks after a nil-nil draw seemed preordained, but Minnesota United played a composed match away to FC Cincinatti. Bobby Shuttleworth had two saves during the penalty kicks to give Minnesota the win as they move on to the round of 16 in the 2018 US…
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#CINvMIN US Open Cup Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #CINvMIN US Open Cup Game ThreadWhen? – 6:30 p.m. CDT, Sunday, June 3 Where? – Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio How to Watch? ONLINE STREAM Social: Official Hashtag: #CINvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc FC Cincinnati – @FCCincinnati Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading: Glory, Defeat, and Pepper Spray, Minnesota in the US Open…
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Crows Make a Statement: NPSL North Matchweek Five Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Crows Make a Statement: NPSL North Matchweek Five RecapThe top of the NPSL North is as tight as ever with the teams in the upper half of the standings separated by three points or less and two of those teams having a game in hand each. Minneapolis City notched a big win over VSLT in the Green Line Derby, Duluth snatched all three…
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Glory, Defeat, and Pepper Spray: Minnesota in the U.S. Open Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Glory, Defeat, and Pepper Spray: Minnesota in the U.S. Open CupThe Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is entering its 106th season, proof of America’s rich soccer heritage. While the dominant teams of old — the Brooklyn Italians, Bethlehem Steel — are diminished or defunct today, their legend lives on. In the modern MLS era, the Open Cup is the tie that binds the teams at…
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Sporks Skewer Sloppy Loons
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Sporks Skewer Sloppy LoonsIt was another night at Children’s Mercy Park to forget for The Loons as they lost 4-1 to Sporting Kansas City. Goals from Daniel Salloi, Wan Kuzain, Cristian Lobato, and Diego Rubio sent Sporting back to the top of the Western Conference. A stunner from Tyrone Mears would only serve as consolation for Minnesota. Lineups…
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News in Brief: Lampson’s Philanthropy, Miguel’s Motor, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Lampson’s Philanthropy, Miguel’s Motor, and More…Keeper Matt Lampson visits hospitals While he hasn’t seen the field in some time, Lampson is having a big effect elsewhere. After surviving cancer years ago, Lampson created a foundation dedicated to helping young cancer patients. Lampson’s work is to be lauded. The Star Tribune tells us about Lampson’s efforts and the effects they have.…
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#SKCvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #SKCvMIN Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:30 p.m. CDT, Sunday, June 3 Where? – Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, KS How to Watch? Fox Sports How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official Hashtag: #SKCvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Sporting Kansas City – @SportingKC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading: Match Preview: Sporting…
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Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FCOf the many reputations Minnesota United might have, it should probably be most noted as the “yeah, but” team. It seems most losses are softened by a “yeah, but half the roster is injured” or “yeah, but they played on short rest” (such as the loss to Los Angeles FC). Many wins, meanwhile, are interrupted with a…
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Soccer Supporters are the Punks of the Sports World
Continue Reading: Soccer Supporters are the Punks of the Sports World“If the kids are united Then we’ll never be divided” -Sham 69 Nicholas Bisbee, co-founder of True North Elite, asked me a question on twitter about the similarities of the hardcore music scene and soccer supporters culture. Here’s the original question: Didn’t know you were a hardcore guy! Lived out in Boston and started a…