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Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Finnish Midfielder Rasmus Schüller
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Finnish Midfielder Rasmus SchüllerFile it in the “From Left Field” bin! Swedish journalist Daniel Kristoffersson reports that Minnesota is in advanced talks with BK Häcken midfielder Rasmus Schüller. Kristoffersson…
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Bill Peterson Out, Leaving Many Unanswered Questions for NASL
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Bill Peterson Out, Leaving Many Unanswered Questions for NASLThis week, the NASL announced they had parted ways with former commissioner Bill Peterson. Peterson had taken over from David Downs at the end of…
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Five Players with Minnesota Ties Eligible for NWSL Draft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Five Players with Minnesota Ties Eligible for NWSL DraftAt the NCAA convention this Thursday, ten teams will select 40 players in the 2017 NWSL Draft. Five of the 164 eligible players looking to…
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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 —…
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New Legislative Session Means Restart on United’s Soccer Stadium Tax Bill
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: New Legislative Session Means Restart on United’s Soccer Stadium Tax BillDespite Minnesota United’s soccer stadium tax exemption bill being passed by both House and Senate in last year’s session, the provision will have to do…
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Details Emerge for Minnesota United Development Reserve Team; Academy to Launch in Fall
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Details Emerge for Minnesota United Development Reserve Team; Academy to Launch in FallFiftyFive.One has learned that Minnesota United will start their Development Academy (DA) program in fall of 2017 with the U-13 and U-14 age groups. A…
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Minnesota United Plans for State of the Art MLS Training Facility
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Plans for State of the Art MLS Training FacilityPlans are underway to upgrade the National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine, Minn., as Minnesota United adapts its training facility for MLS. Team spokesperson Eric…
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News in Brief: D2/D2 Sanctioning, Kyndra de St. Aubin MNUFC’s New Color Commentator, MLS Combine Day One, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: D2/D2 Sanctioning, Kyndra de St. Aubin MNUFC’s New Color Commentator, MLS Combine Day One, and MoreUSSF delivers long-awaited decision on sanctioning On Friday, when word started spreading that USSF would have a decision that day on D2 and D3 sanctioning,…
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Breaking: USSF Awards Provisional Division II Status to both NASL, USL
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Breaking: USSF Awards Provisional Division II Status to both NASL, USLIn a landmark decision, the United States Soccer Federation has come to a verdict on the future of their lower divisions. The Federation will award…
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Minnesota United Close to Landing Vadim Demidov
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Close to Landing Vadim DemidovThe rumor mill keeps on churning for Minnesota United. The expansion side has added many crucial parts in the last two weeks. Now, they’re close…
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Kwarasey Injury Throws Brakes on Minnesota Signing
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Kwarasey Injury Throws Brakes on Minnesota SigningA few weeks ago, Ghanaian goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey visited Minnesota with eyes to signing a contract. However, the deal looks off after he suffered a back…
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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…
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Dynamic Duo Return to Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Dynamic Duo Return to Minnesota UnitedGOLDEN VALLEY, MINN. – Minnesota United announced the return of two of their most popular players. Former roommates and once young upstarts, Christian Ramirez and…