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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 the reeling team from Utah in their rearview mirrors. Still, Minnesota has two fresh faces with serious MLS experience joining their ranks. How do they fit into the picture? At…
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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. What’s your take on United’s first win?” “If that’s what Ramirez plays like when he’s spent the week latched to a toilet, he’s going to love this Golden Boot…
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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 American soccer mediasphere piling on, Minnesota United thumped Real Salt Lake 4-2 on Saturday night. For one week, the condescending ‘good for yous’ will feel like high praise, because in…
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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. A much harder edge. Supporters groups may not be for everyone, and True North Elite, for better or worse, seem to thrive on not being for everyone and actually enjoying getting in…
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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 emphatic 4-2 victory over Real Salt Lake — the team’s first MLS win. Despite having the flu, not sleeping much on Friday night, and then “throwing up from both areas of…
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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 duty. Another was on a red card suspension. What did the fresh faces show against the Revolution? Last week, I wrote about trying to “keep the momentum” after the club’s…
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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 of the league’s new season?” “Sure there were a lot of ties this weekend, but FC Edmonton doesn’t start until next week. That’s when the real magic begins.” Gip…
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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 four games, this time at the hands of lowly New England. The Loons’ attack remains respectable, but it’s the defense where things have repeatedly fallen apart. It’s pointless to rehash the abject…
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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 drubbing of Honduras, the young Christian Pulisic was electric, some might even say divine. “Young Messiah,” as he is known to no one yet, but hopefully will be soon, also…
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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 improved, half of the back line is out for next week’s match. So how can Minnesota United stay on track? To the #FreeIbarra camp that was upset when my mock…
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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 draw against Colorado. The Loons will miss five of their starters for this weekend’s game against the Revs due to call-ups and a suspension. However, Collen Warner has become a…
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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 snow as Minnesota United FC took on Atlanta United. “WENGER OUT!” it said, complete with a pasted on photo of Arsène Wenger, a man – quite notably – not involved…
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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 19 degrees at the time of kickoff. What’s your take on Minnesota’s record breaking afternoon?” “Is that really the record you wanted to ask about?” Rene Blythe, Seamstress for…