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The “Losers”: Minnesota Lets 14 Players Ride off Into the Sunset
Continue Reading: The “Losers”: Minnesota Lets 14 Players Ride off Into the SunsetMinnesota United FC announced on Monday the players whose contracts had been extended with Minnesota for the 2019 season and also shared the names of the players whose time with Minnesota had come to end. Fourteen players have been confirmed by the team to be leaving. Woodbury native Eric Miller is currently in contract negotiations…
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News in Brief: FC Dallas Coach, USL to Madison, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: FC Dallas Coach, USL to Madison, and More…American Soccer Happenings With the break in the postseason and several MLS players on international duty, news around the league is scant. Still, with Tata Martino officially out, there are still moves being made. Oscar Pareja of FC Dallas is reportedly leaving MLS to take over Club Tijuana. Madison Wisconsin, rumored to be a possible…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Continue, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Continue, and More…MLS Playoffs The MLS Playoffs roll on, with the conference championship teams set. The next matches are two weeks away on the 25th of November. New York Red Bulls will face off against Atlanta and Portland will take on Sporting KC. News Bits MLS announced this season’s Best XI Former Loons Danny Cruz is in…
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Minneapolis City Announces Off-Season Changes, Including New Coaches for NPSL and U-23 Sides
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Announces Off-Season Changes, Including New Coaches for NPSL and U-23 SidesWith the MLS season off-season upon us, it’s Minneapolis City, a club that has been off for more than three months, that is making moves first. The NPSL side has made a number of announcements this week, including new coaches for their NPSL and U-23 sides, as well as a new U-19 side to begin…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Disappointment, MLS Playoffs, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Disappointment, MLS Playoffs, and More…Minnesota United fails in second season After a disappointing first season, Minnesota United FC failed to impress or improve in its sophomore effort. Fans are discontent with the lack of progress, and excitement over the opening of Allianz field will carry the team only so far. While the ultimate cause of the problems remains mired…
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Matchdays Thirty Three and Thirty Four: Loons Stagger Across Finish Line
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Thirty Three and Thirty Four: Loons Stagger Across Finish LineThe 2018 Minnesota United FC season is at last over. On one hand, hallelujah. It’s been a miserable season for the Loons, who took as many steps backward as they took forward. The offseason begins now, and hope springs eternal. There’s always next year. On the other hand, it’s a bummer. When you look forward…
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News in Brief: MLS Decision Day, Another Loons Loss, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Decision Day, Another Loons Loss, and More…MLS decision day MLS Decision Day is done, and there are some great stories. New York Red Bulls sealed the Supporters’ Shield, but LA Galaxy and several others collapsed to ruin their postseason hopes. The fireworks included full video of two Philly players arguing at halftime. In addition, Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez was officially awarded…
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Match Recap: Loons Season Ends in Familiar Fashion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Recap: Loons Season Ends in Familiar FashionA brace from captain Francisco Calvo was not enough for the Loons to earn a point on the road. Gyasi Zardes scored his first MLS hattrick to launch the Crew past Minnesota and into the playoffs. Lineups Minnesota made one change in the starting lineup with Colin Martin replacing Collen Warner in the midfield. The…
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#CLBvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #CLBvMIN Open Game ThreadWhen? – 33:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, October 28 Where? – Mapfre Stadium, Columbus, OH How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official Hashtag: #CLBvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Columbus Crew – @ColumbusCrewSC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading: Match Preview:…
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Loons Look to Future
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Look to FutureWhat next? That has to be the question Minnesota United fans, players, and staff are asking after a second season of missing out on the playoffs, and not gathering too many points. Not only that, but many view the team as having no identity. It’s one thing to lose, but another to lose week after…
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United Fans React to Final Match at TCF
Continue Reading: United Fans React to Final Match at TCFStraight across the field from the Dark Clouds supporters’ section, the Loony Bin let visiting LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic know that Minnesota fans weren’t filling the stadium for him. “Hey, Zlatan. We’re not here for you! Hey, Zlatan. We’re not here for you!” The cheer came strong and steady each time the forward got…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United Leaves TCF, MLS Playoffs, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United Leaves TCF, MLS Playoffs, and More…Minnesota United Closes TCF with a Whimper, then Several Bangs Minnesota United FC has hardly had what most would consider a stellar season. One standout has been DP signing Darwin Quintero. Alas, Not even the star signing could save Minnesota’s final home stand. After an embarrassing loss last week, United closed out its season at…
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LA Galaxy Beat Minnesota United FC in the Final Match at TCF Bank Stadium
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: LA Galaxy Beat Minnesota United FC in the Final Match at TCF Bank StadiumThe visiting LA Galaxy was able to beat Minnesota in their final match at TCF Bank Stadium 3-1. A goal by Angelo Rodriguez was not enough to make up for goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ole Kamara, and Roman Alessandrini. On a beautiful fall day, the fans came ready for a good game and a chance to…