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News in Brief: Minnesota United win, Matt Doyle Returns, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United win, Matt Doyle Returns, and More…Minnesota United Win Opener Minnesota United FC played its first match of the season away to the Vancouver Whitecaps and defeated the Canadians 3-2. Francisco Calvo, Darwin Quintero, and Romario Ibarra were the goalscorers, with Quintero setting up Calvo and Ibarra while netting a penalty kick himself. New signing Vito Mannone earned the win on…
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Minnesota United FC Starts Strong, Beats Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 on the Road
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Starts Strong, Beats Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 on the RoadMinnesota United FC started their 2019 campaign and five game road trip strong, beating fellow Western Conference side Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2. Darwin Quintero converted a penalty and Francisco Calvo and Romario Ibarra added goals in the second half to give Minnesota the victory. The third year of the three year plan comes with high expectations.…
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Matchday One: Offseason Upgrades Shine In Opening Win In Vancouver
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday One: Offseason Upgrades Shine In Opening Win In VancouverAre the Loons good? Yes, I know it’s only week one. Yes, I know Vancouver are a team who are so thoroughly rebuilding that they more resemble an expansion side than this year’s actual expansion side. But on a Saturday afternoon in the Rain City, Minnesota United did something I haven’t seen in over three…
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VANvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: VANvMIN Open Game ThreadKey Info When? – 5:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, March 2 Where? – BC Place, Vancouver, BC How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? SKOR North Social Official Hashtag: #VANvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Vancouver Whitecaps – @WhitecapsFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Reads Support local…
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Here Comes Year Three
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Here Comes Year ThreeMinnesota United begin their third season in MLS this afternoon against the Vancouver Whitecaps. A busy preseason and a long offseason have led to this moment, but in some ways the team has been building towards it for over two years. After a rocky first MLS season and a lost second, here at last is…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Stadia, USMNT U-20’s, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Stadia, USMNT U-20’s, and More…Allianz Field Allianz field is complete and getting introduced to a traditional Minnesota Winter. It is also the latest in a long line of stadia to bear the Allianz name. With only one week till the season opener and a little over a month till Allianz sees its first action, preparations will be in overdrive…
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News in Brief: Loons Abroad, MLS Transfers, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Abroad, MLS Transfers, and More…Minnesota United Friendlies and Paperwork While most of the Loons continue the preseason, goalkeeper Vito Mannone is overseas working on his immigration paperwork. Adrian Heath hopes Mannone will be back by the week’s end, but isn’t sure he will be. The problem with the keeper’s paperwork is unclear. Also of note is that Chase Gaspar…
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After Productive Offseason, Loons Look Set For 2019, But Not Beyond
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: After Productive Offseason, Loons Look Set For 2019, But Not BeyondA couple months ago, after Minnesota United announced their roster cuts, I surveyed the wreckage of two years of a “soft open” approach to team building. The team’s roster had massive holes, especially in midfield and defense. Although the club did not move as swiftly and confidently as I expected, they have made five big…
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News in Brief: Loons, Snow Kits, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons, Snow Kits, and More…Loons Unveil Kit and Keeper Minnesota United had a busy few days. Filling the need for another senior goalkeeper, the Loons signed former Arsenal, Sunderland, and most recently Reading keeper Vito Mannone. Reading is facing relegation from the Championship in England. The Loons are currently in Arizona training and working to integrate newcomers Ozzie Alonso…
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Preseason Match Two: Minnesota and Houston Slump To Two-Hour 0-0 Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match Two: Minnesota and Houston Slump To Two-Hour 0-0 DrawMinnesota United wrapped up their preseason slate in the desert on Wednesday, running out almost the entire roster in 120 minutes against the Houston Dynamo. Despite the additional time and the match-up of two teams not known for defense, the evening passed without a single goal scored for either side. In essence, it was a classic…
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HOUvMIN Open Preseason Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: HOUvMIN Open Preseason Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, February 6 Where? – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, AZ How to Watch? Live Stream How to Listen? No radio broadcast Social: Official Hashtag: #HOUvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Houston Dynamo – @HoustonDynamo Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-game Reads: For Minnesota…
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Preseason Match One: Loons and Phoenix Muddle Around, Settle For 0-0 Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match One: Loons and Phoenix Muddle Around, Settle For 0-0 DrawTechnically the Loons have already kicked off their preseason, winning a 9-2 scrimmage against incoming USL League One squad FC Tucson. But Saturday’s match against Phoenix felt far more like the season kickoff. There was a stream. There was Cal Williams. There was a stronger opponent—USL Championship runners up Phoenix Rising. At last, a long…
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#PHXvMIN Open Preseason Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #PHXvMIN Open Preseason Game ThreadWhen? – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, February 2 Where? – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, AZ How to Watch? Live Stream How to Listen? No radio broadcast Social: Official Hashtag: #PHXvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Phoenix Rising FC – @PHXRisingFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday