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Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning Side
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning SideIn his fifth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s first MLS victory. The Loons were sharp against Real Salt Lake, putting…
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The Tailgate: Minnesota Earns Its First Win
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota Earns Its First WinThis week, we ask the fans: “Minnesota United FC celebrated its first MLS victory this weekend with a resounding 4-2 win over visiting Real Salt Lake….
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Two Things: Minnesota United vs Real Salt Lake
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Two Things: Minnesota United vs Real Salt LakeSay it loud for those in the back, the Loons have a win! After four weeks that felt like eternity, with every yahoo in the…
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True North Elite: Aggression, Intensity, and Telling Others to F— Off
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: True North Elite: Aggression, Intensity, and Telling Others to F— OffWhile much has been made of Minnesota United’s first supporters’ group, the Dark Clouds, True North Elite are an alternative supporters’ group with a harder edge….
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Despite the Flu, Christian Ramirez Continues to Prove He Belongs in MLS
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Despite the Flu, Christian Ramirez Continues to Prove He Belongs in MLSSlumped in a locker room chair, Christian Ramirez fielded questions from reporters. The Loons’ target forward was coming down quickly after the high of an…
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Rewind That: Lamentations From a Shorthanded Loons Loss
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Lamentations From a Shorthanded Loons LossIn his fourth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s defeat against New England Revolution. Four players were out on international…
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The Tailgate: NASL Spring Season Opens With Three Draws
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: NASL Spring Season Opens With Three DrawsThis week we ask the fans: “The 2017 NASL Spring Season opened with a slate of low scoring ties. What’s your take on the kickoff…
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Three Things: Minnesota United at New England Revolution
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Three Things: Minnesota United at New England RevolutionAlternate Headline: When Bad Things Happen to Good People Minnesota United FC has earned all the wrong superlatives after yet another shellacking, its third in…
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Thirteen Deities That Christian Pulisic Resembles
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Thirteen Deities That Christian Pulisic ResemblesOn Friday, the US men’s national team emerged from its panicky start to the last stage of World Cup qualifying with a bang. In the 6-0…
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Rewind That: Keeping Minnesota United’s Momentum Amidst Absences
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Keeping Minnesota United’s Momentum Amidst AbsencesIn his third installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at what went right in the Loons’ historic first positive MLS result. While the defense…
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Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota UnitedIt’s been difficult to establish a rhythm for the Loons. Heading into the international break, Minnesota United FC will carry a depleted roster from its…
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The WENGER OUT Heard ‘Round the World
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The WENGER OUT Heard ‘Round the WorldIt was a small sign, no more than 2-by-3 feet and hastily drawn up. Jake Wythers raised it over his head in the hard driven…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In History
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In HistoryThis week we ask the fans: “35,043 braved the coldest MLS match in history to witness Minnesota United’s historic home opener, which clocked in at…