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Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: The Case for Adrian Heath
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: The Case for Adrian HeathTwo weeks ago, I wrote a piece outlining why Cosmos manager Gio Savarese would be a strong candidate for the Minnesota United opening in the…
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Minnesota United and Dark Clouds Working on Gameday Rules at TCF
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United and Dark Clouds Working on Gameday Rules at TCFRecently, Minnesota United released a new website complete with a TCF Bank Stadium gameday guide for fans. At least for the time being, supporters can…
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Fiftyfive.One Podcast 7: Pks Are the Devil and Almost News in Minnesota
Continue Reading: Fiftyfive.One Podcast 7: Pks Are the Devil and Almost News in MinnesotaAlex Schieferdecker joins Wes and Jeff to look back at the NASL season and anticipate the upcoming expansion draft. They also talk USMNT losing to…
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What’s a Goal Worth in MLS?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: What’s a Goal Worth in MLS?With Christian Ramirez’s future still in the balance, a debate has ensued over just how you value a striker in MLS who is a proven…
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The Yanks Are Coming: What Does It Mean to Cheer on Team America?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Yanks Are Coming: What Does It Mean to Cheer on Team America?This has been a remarkable week in the United States and it is an understatement to say that people have felt the results of the…
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With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez Negotiations
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez NegotiationsChristian Ramirez has been the poster-boy of Minnesota United since he scored in his debut for the club in 2014. As the club begins its…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 6: US vs Mexico, Maple Syrup Derby, & MLS News
Continue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 6: US vs Mexico, Maple Syrup Derby, & MLS NewsJeff and Wes are joined by American Outlaws MSP member Abe Opoti to talk about the upcoming US v Mexico match in Columbus. They also…
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Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: the Case for Giovanni Savarese
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: the Case for Giovanni SavareseThis past Saturday, Minnesota United closed its lower-division chapter in poetic fashion: a gritty 1-0 defeat to the New York Cosmos. In a way, it…
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Designated Report: New York City FC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: New York City FCJeff Rueter examines the history of New York City’s Designated Players in the final chapter of his ongoing series. At last: the finish line. In…
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“Mitch Says No”: Former Loon Stops Shots, Wins USL Goalkeeper of the Year
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: “Mitch Says No”: Former Loon Stops Shots, Wins USL Goalkeeper of the YearBy any measure, FC Cincinnati’s season was one of the biggest successes in North American soccer in 2016. As a debut club, FCC averaged over…
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Will Minnesota United FC Be the Worst Team in the History of MLS?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Will Minnesota United FC Be the Worst Team in the History of MLS?Why fret yourself over the frustrations and disappointments of the current Loons season when you could start panicking about 2017? An off-handed comment from Sports…
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Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden Ball
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden BallOn Tuesday, the NASL released their ten-man shortlist for the Golden Ball. The trophy is the league’s MVP award, given to the player voted on…
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Designated Report: Orlando City SC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Orlando City SCJeff Rueter examines the history of Orlando City’s Designated Players in his ongoing series. Before Cincinnati and Sacramento stole the hearts of lower-division fans across…