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The Tailgate: United Begins Preseason in Arizona
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Begins Preseason in ArizonaThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United began its preseason in Arizona this week as the club slowly builds toward a full opening day roster. What is your take on Minnesota kicking off its season?” “Arizona? Our guys better have their work papers in pristine order.” Brianna Beliocek, Milkperson . . . “As long…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 18: Minnesota United Roster Taking Shape Before Preseason
Continue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 18: Minnesota United Roster Taking Shape Before PreseasonWith Minnesota United en route to Arizona for the preseason, Jeff and Alex discuss the state of the roster, plus a look at a couple young Americans, as well as answering your Twitter questions. Music credit to Big Quarters and www.bensound.com. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at…
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Finally Under Contract, Collen Warner Looks to “Stamp His Authority” on Minnesota
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Finally Under Contract, Collen Warner Looks to “Stamp His Authority” on MinnesotaIt’s hard to believe that the Expansion Draft was over a month ago already. With the offseason transactions coming hot and heavy lately, Minnesota United finalized the last acquisition from December’s draft. Now under contract, Collen Warner is ready to make an impact on the Loons. When Collen Warner was selected by Minnesota United, it…
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In His Own Words: Jamie Watson’s Open Letter on Retirement
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: In His Own Words: Jamie Watson’s Open Letter on RetirementEditor’s note: On Tuesday afternoon, Minnesota United FC confirmed a trio of rumors about its television broadcast team. The club announced Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin as its play-by-play commentator and color commentator, respectively. The announcement of the broadcast crew’s third member hit a little closer to home. United named former midfielder Jamie Watson — who had…
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From Ipswich to Philadelphia: The Aaron Jones Story
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: From Ipswich to Philadelphia: The Aaron Jones StoryAt times, it is risky to turn a single player into a case study for the bigger picture. That bigger picture includes the importance of the college game, the amount of weight to place on the MLS Combine, and young European footballers developing in the United States. Nonetheless, one player — Aaron Jones — occupies a…
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The Tailgate: USSF Announces D2 For NASL And USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: USSF Announces D2 For NASL And USLThis week we ask the fans: “USSF announced on Friday that it would grant provisional Division Two status to both NASL and USL for the 2017 season, following an offseason of turmoil in which NASL seemed close to collapse. What’s your take?” “So, this is like the time I ‘provisionally’ had my license after my DUI?” Venn…
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Minnesotan Evan Panken Hoping to Impress at MLS Combine
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesotan Evan Panken Hoping to Impress at MLS CombineJackson Yueill isn’t the only Minnesotan entering the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Edina native Evan Panken wrapped up his fifth year at Notre Dame in November and is now looking forward to the next step in his career. Hopefully, it’ll be signing an MLS contract. Panken has been invited to the MLS adidas Combine held Jan.…
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Sportsology: Where Science Meets Sports
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Sportsology: Where Science Meets SportsA new exhibit at the Science Museum challenges visitors to learn about the science of bodies in motion. A big change is happening at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Starting today, you’ll see a whole lot of running, throwing, kicking, balancing, jumping, and spinning going on across from the dinosaurs on the third floor. It’s…
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The Trading Floor: How Minnesota United Could Land Ebobisse and Yueill
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Trading Floor: How Minnesota United Could Land Ebobisse and YueillAs the centerpiece of their Expansion Priority Draft haul, Minnesota United will have the first selection in the SuperDraft. However, there are two prospects in Jeremy Ebobisse and Minnesotan Jackson Yueill that make a lot of sense for the Loons. What would it take for them to trade back into the fray for a shot…
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The Tailgate: The Potential Return Of Christian Ramirez
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: The Potential Return Of Christian RamirezIn our new weekly feature, we ask fans around the grill for their opinions on the latest Minnesota soccer news. This week we ask the fans: “Current rumors suggest the Loons could be on the cusp of signing Christian Ramirez to an MLS contract. What’s your take?” “I can’t quite think of a way…
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FiftyFive.One Best of 2016: Award Winners
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Best of 2016: Award WinnersAs 2016 comes to a close, FiftyFive.One is honoring Minnesota’s best soccer players. Last week, we released the shortlist of nominees across six categories. Readers voted for their favorites, and now it is time to announce the winners. Gopher Player of the Year: Simone Kolander Gopher forward and co-captain Simone Kolander was a true leader on…
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Opinion: Calvo Signing Shows Minnesota United’s Ambitions
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Calvo Signing Shows Minnesota United’s AmbitionsIt had nearly become impossible to point to a “Minnesota United brand of football” without a marquee transaction. The Loons’ signing of Costa Rican defender Francisco Calvo is one of the first steps to defining what that brand of football might look like. Throughout the first month of the MLS offseason, newly-instated Minnesota United seemed cautious…
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FiftyFive.One Best of 2016: Young Female Player U-23
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Best of 2016: Young Female Player U-23As 2016 comes to a close, FiftyFive.One is honoring the best Minnesota soccer players. This week, we’ll release the shortlist of nominees across six categories. Readers can vote for their favorites with the winners announced next week. The pool of worthy nominees for our Young Female U-23 Player of the Year award is the deepest of…