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Pride and Prejudice: A Minnesota United Stadium Story
Continue Reading: Pride and Prejudice: A Minnesota United Stadium StoryMinnesota United’s struggle to build a stadium took them through plots and proposals that would have made Jane Austen’s head spin. In preparation for Minnesota…
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Training Report: After NASL Transfer Window Shuts, MNUFC Injury Woes Start to Fade
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: After NASL Transfer Window Shuts, MNUFC Injury Woes Start to FadeSitting in the stands at the National Sports Center stadium last week, one could count Minnesota United’s fully-healthy field players on their two hands. The team has 25…
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Soccering 102: A Look At Center Backs
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Soccering 102: A Look At Center BacksFor people getting into soccer, it can sometimes be hard to understand the lingo used in the game. Most people understand the basics of the…
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Designated Report: Chivas USA
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Chivas USAJeff Rueter examines the history of the late Chivas USA’s Designated Players in his ongoing series. We’ll call this the Designated Report Halftime Show. I’ve…
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What the Hell is Happening?: The Loons Struggle on the Pitch
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: What the Hell is Happening?: The Loons Struggle on the PitchLast Saturday’s 4-0 drubbing at home to Miami FC may be the lowest point of the Minnesota United FC season. With injuries mounting and home…
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Designated Report: Real Salt Lake
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Real Salt LakeJeff Rueter examines the history of Real Salt Lake’s Designated Players in his ongoing series. Since their entrance into the league, Real Salt Lake have…
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US Bank Stadium Offers a Glimpse at the Future of Soccer in Minnesota
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: US Bank Stadium Offers a Glimpse at the Future of Soccer in MinnesotaFor some, US Bank Stadium opening this week offered their first glimpse at the brand new, billion dollar Vikings stadium. But opening as it did,…
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Minnesota United FC vs Puerto Rico FC: The Running Diary
Continue Reading: Minnesota United FC vs Puerto Rico FC: The Running Diary>> Match Preview << Today likely marks the one and only NSC-hosted match between MNUFC and PRFC. With the Loons poised to jump to MLS…
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Training Report: Wing Depth Gives Minnesota United Tactical Flexibility
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Wing Depth Gives Minnesota United Tactical FlexibilityAfter spending a major portion of the past couple of seasons with frequent lineup changes and alternating between playing one or two strikers, Craig ushered…
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Designated Report: Colorado Rapids
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Colorado RapidsJeff Rueter examines the history of the Colorado Rapids’ Designated Players in his ongoing series. As the final inaugural MLS member to step under the microscope,…
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Inside the Post-Howler War Room: How Minnesota United’s Social Media Spun a Disastrous Goalkeeping Error
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Inside the Post-Howler War Room: How Minnesota United’s Social Media Spun a Disastrous Goalkeeping ErrorWhen Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock let in a horrific own goal against EPL side AFC Bournemouth, it led to a maelstrom of activity for…
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Designated Report: Chicago Fire
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Chicago FireJeff Rueter examines the history of the Chicago Fire’s Designated Players in his ongoing series. With one of the largest markets in the United States,…