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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC’s Plan, World Cup Semifinals, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC’s Plan, World Cup Semifinals, and More…Minnesota United FC have a plan, and it is coming together Andy Greder at the Pioneer Press published a lengthy piece detailing Adrian Heath’s history and the plan for the future. Included is the note that Tuesday marks the opening of the transfer window. The first of those signings are coming, with both winger Romario…
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55.1 World Cup Daily (June 13th)
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: 55.1 World Cup Daily (June 13th)As part of our coverage of this summer’s FIFA Men’s World Cup, we’ll be providing these short daily videos. Each one will review what happened and preview what has yet to come. And just for our local audience, each preview will focus on those players who might figure in the future plans of Minnesota United…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United Training, FIFA World Cup Expanding, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United Training, FIFA World Cup Expanding, and MoreMinnesota United FC working smarter, not harder Efficiency is key, particularly when mother nature decides to dump over a foot of snow on you over the course of a weekend. Minnesota United FC uses technology to its benefit in training, using both GPS and health monitoring systems to determine which players are traveling the further…
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News in Brief: Toronto, Tigres, Silly Season, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Toronto, Tigres, Silly Season, and MoreThe MLS Cup has been won by Toronto FC over the Seattle Sounders. The 2-0 win came at the end of an exciting game with chances at both ends. Greg Vanney made a few decisions that played a big role in the win, including putting Michael Bradley at the base of a midfield diamond. Brian Schmetzer,…
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World Cup Nations Learn Group Fates for Russia
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: World Cup Nations Learn Group Fates for RussiaThe 32 World Cup-bound nations learned their fate for the 2018 tournament in Russia as the groups were drawn in a ceremony on Friday. After every World Cup draw, it has been customary to fight over which group can be dubbed the “Group of Death.” While there may not be just one difficult group, there…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Resume, Steel Arrives in St. Paul, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Resume, Steel Arrives in St. Paul, and MoreMLS Playoffs Update The first leg of the MLS Conference Semi-Finals concluded this Tuesday evening. In the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Crew drew at home against Supporters’ Shield winner Toronto FC in a scoreless draw. The second leg will be played in Toronto next week Wednesday, November 29. In the Western Conference, defending MLS Cup…
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News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and MoreMinnesota United news St. Paul City Council approved another $4 million dollars in funding for infrastructure around the Allianz Field site. The additional money will fund a Great Lawn park and a surrounding walkway, additional funds for a shared storm water district, three new city blocks, and changes to a few roadways. The agreement to…
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News in Brief: Deltas Take NASL Trophy, Cloud City From the Clouds, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Deltas Take NASL Trophy, Cloud City From the Clouds, and MoreNASL The San Francisco Deltas won the NASL Soccer Bowl in the team’s first—and what looks like only—season in the league. They defeated the New York Cosmos 2-0 on a first-half penalty by Tommy Heinemann and a second half stoppage time goal from Devon Sandoval. #SFDeltas score their second with the final kick of the…
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News in Brief: World Cup Qualifiers, Loons Honored, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: World Cup Qualifiers, Loons Honored, and MoreWorld Cup Qualifying reactions The United States men’s national team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after losing to Trinidad & Tobago in their final qualifying match. This is the first time the US has failed to qualify for the World Cup since 1986. The US won’t be the only…
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News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and MoreMinneapolis considered in next stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The United Bid Committee announced the 32 cities in North America that it is considering as official host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Minneapolis remains in consideration along with 24 other cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and four in…