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How Far Behind Atlanta is MNUFC Anyway?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: How Far Behind Atlanta is MNUFC Anyway?On August 19th, 2016 Minnesota United FC became forever tied to Atlanta United FC. After an eight-hundred-and-fifty-six-day wait, Atlanta finally had their expansion partner. The two clubs have been and will continue to be compared in terms of their on- and off-field performance. Since Minnesota’s own MLS announcement, a prevailing narrative has emerged regarding the…
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10: NASL in Shambles, Comparing Uniteds, and a Mock Expansion Draft
Continue Reading: 10: NASL in Shambles, Comparing Uniteds, and a Mock Expansion DraftMore news comes out about the NASL’s future leaving it even further in doubt. Jeff, Jake, and Alex cover this while also looking at whether it’s time to worry about Minnesota United’s preparedness. Plus: 55.1’s mock expansion draft. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on…
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Opinion: Unimaginative Club Identities are the New Scourge of US Soccer
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Unimaginative Club Identities are the New Scourge of US SoccerThe most frequent question about the professional soccer team that plays in Cary, NC, is famously: “what the hell is a RailHawk?” It’s a good question, because there is in fact no such thing as a RailHawk. But at the very least, the name is unique and local. After ten years of use, it is also what…
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Kallman Seeks a New Challenge in Washington
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Kallman Seeks a New Challenge in WashingtonKassey Kallman joined the Boston Breakers after winning the 2013 NWSL championship as a rookie with FC Kansas City. Two disappointing seasons followed and at the end of the 2016 season it was announced that Kallman would be leaving the Breakers and joining the Washington Spirit. Kassey Kallman was traded to Boston after she helped FC…
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Minnesota Bound? Scoping out MLS Players for Re-Entry
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota Bound? Scoping out MLS Players for Re-EntryAs the majority of the MLS is already in the offseason, clubs are going through the process of accepting and declining their players’ contracts. This week, many clubs made major announcements about players who are staying and those who will move on. How will that affect Minnesota United’s roster building? In October, Manny Lagos partook in…
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Kuplic Helps Keep Tommies Alive in Playoffs with 1.25 Goals Per Game
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Kuplic Helps Keep Tommies Alive in Playoffs with 1.25 Goals Per GameThis year St Thomas has progressed further than ever before in the NCAA DIII Championship. They passed the Round of Eight this past Saturday with a comeback in overtime. Many of their goals are coming from an unexpected source. In his five seasons as the head coach of the University of St Thomas’s men’s soccer team, Jon…
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The Expansion Draft Cometh: Forwards
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: ForwardsThis week, we’ll be taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of players left unprotected by the other twenty teams in the league. Atlanta will also get five selections, and they have the first pick. We will be looking at the draft…
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How to Avoid Politics at Thanksgiving: a 55.1 Guide
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: How to Avoid Politics at Thanksgiving: a 55.1 GuideWith Thanksgiving coming and perhaps the most divisive election since the 1860s in the rearview mirror, we at 55.1 want to provide a handy guide on how to avoid discussion of said election. Rather than tips like “cover your ears and run screaming from the room” or “drink yourself into a two-day stupor,” we’d like…
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The Expansion Draft Cometh: Midfielders
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: MidfieldersContinuing on last week, we’re taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of players left unprotected by the other twenty teams in the league. Atlanta will also get five selections and has the first pick. We’ll be looking at the draft position by…
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FiftyFiveOne Podcast 8: Krautrock Klinsy Gets Canned & Minnesota United Hired Someone!
Continue Reading: FiftyFiveOne Podcast 8: Krautrock Klinsy Gets Canned & Minnesota United Hired Someone!Krautrock revival as Klinnsy gets canned, Pro/Rel goes infographic, and the Loons better love toffee and chocolate, because they’re getting a Heath. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Wes Jeff Jake
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Gross Negligence: Strikers’ Financial Struggles Deepen While NASL, USSF, and Media Look On
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Gross Negligence: Strikers’ Financial Struggles Deepen While NASL, USSF, and Media Look OnAt the beginning of the summer, FiftyFive.One broke the news that the Fort Lauderdale Strikers were in financial dire straits: paychecks were late, health insurance lapsed, and vendors were going unpaid. The enthusiasm of a new ownership—complete with minority owner Ronaldo—coming in to build the storied club to new heights had begun to dim. After…
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The Expansion Draft Cometh: Goalkeepers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: GoalkeepersThis week and the next, we’ll be taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of players left unprotected by the other twenty teams in the league. Atlanta will also get five selections, and they have the first pick. We will be looking…
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A Legend Returns: Amos Magee Joins Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: A Legend Returns: Amos Magee Joins Minnesota UnitedWhen Amos Magee was last involved with professional soccer in Minnesota, he resigned after a poor first half of the season as head coach with the Minnesota Thunder. Eight years later, he returns as the Director of Player Personnel, looking to build the roster for a brand new MLS expansion team with Minnesota United. Magee…