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I Called a Random Swede to Talk About Soccer
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: I Called a Random Swede to Talk About SoccerFiftyFive.One’s Wes Burdine calls a random Swede to talk about the Euros, but not unlike your average Minnesotan, the conversation eventually turns to hockey. “Hello?”…
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TC Jacks Promotes LGBT Equality Through Soccer
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: TC Jacks Promotes LGBT Equality Through SoccerOver the last nine years, the TC Jacks, a LGBT soccer club, have seen tremendous growth in the Twin Cities. Starting out with only a…
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From Minnesota to Quito With Love
Continue Reading: From Minnesota to Quito With LoveIt is finally summer for teachers and students alike. And while the last days of the school year are often filled with tears, goodbyes, and…
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Designated Report: Sporting Kansas City
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Sporting Kansas CityAfter only three Designated Reports, it’s clear that there isn’t a universal blueprint to using DP slots. DC United drifts toward signing aging attackers and…
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The Minnesota Thunder were US Open Cup Giant Killers in 2005
Continue Reading: The Minnesota Thunder were US Open Cup Giant Killers in 2005Originally published at ussoccer.com June 29, 2015. In 2005, the Minnesota Thunder were U.S. Open Cup Giant Killers and it was no fluke either. Led…
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After a Whirlwind, Richie Ryan Turning Miami FC Into a Contender
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: After a Whirlwind, Richie Ryan Turning Miami FC Into a ContenderThere was never any reason for Richie Ryan to become a villain. The captain of the NASL’s 2015 Cinderella story, Ottawa Fury, Ryan was one…
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Designated Report: Columbus Crew
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Columbus CrewThe Columbus Crew are able to focus their DP slots on veteran attackers due to their ability to build a team on a budget. Having…
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Conflicted Allegiances: A Costa Rican Fan from Minnesota Travels to Chicago
Continue Reading: Conflicted Allegiances: A Costa Rican Fan from Minnesota Travels to ChicagoWhen Edù Rosales learned that the US Men’s National Team would be playing a Copa America match in Chicago, he started making plans to travel…
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Designated Report: FC Dallas
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: FC DallasLast week, we kicked off our look at DP signings over the years by starting in our nation’s capitol. DC United has a history of…
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Having Trained Across Europe, Jack Blake Looks To Make Minnesota His Home
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Having Trained Across Europe, Jack Blake Looks To Make Minnesota His HomeLast week, Minnesota United locked down Scottish youth international Jack Blake to a deal with an option for 2017. While the midfielder hasn’t seen much…
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Why Do We Hate the Good Refs So Much?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Why Do We Hate the Good Refs So Much?Before I start, I think I need to qualify my participation in this site. I serve as the Director of Referee Instruction for the Minnesota…
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EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Plans for Supporters Section in Minnesota’s New Stadium
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Plans for Supporters Section in Minnesota’s New StadiumEarlier this week, FiftyFive.One confirmed new details on Minnesota United FC’s stadium. Since publishing that information, we have been granted an exclusive first look at…