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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New York Red Bulls
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New York Red BullsMinnesota enters game three of a five-game home stand with one point to show for its hometown advantage. As duct taped and hot glued lineups have miraculously held opponents to one goal in the last two games, the cost has been on the offensive side, with the Loons unable to pick the lock once over…
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Five Things I Want to See Against Atlas FC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Five Things I Want to See Against Atlas FCWhether you love to see new teams, see them as a cynical cash grab, or just fear for your favorite player’s life, it is officially MLS international friendly season. This year Minnesota United renews its friendly Mexican rivalry as it takes on Atlas FC. Friendlies offer a chance for the teams to not only earn…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SCLike not a few MLS teams, Minnesota is Jekyll and Hyde depending on whether they are at home or on the road. Tuesday evening the Loons adopt their Dr. Jekyll form as they return home to face the Columbus Crew. United needs three points to keep pace in the competitive race for the final playoff…
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Match Preview: New York City FC vs. Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: New York City FC vs. Minnesota UnitedLike Bob Dylan, their Minnesotan spiritual forebear, United will head to New York City this week in search of that impossible dream. For the Loons, that dream is a road win against one of the league’s best teams. New York sit tied for third in the Supporters’ Shield race and has lost only once this…
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Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FCBoth teams have likely been looking forward to this game as a chance to break out of their respective nasty slumps. Real Salt Lake has lost its last three matches by scores of 5-1, 6-2, and 4-1 while Minnesota has been blanked 3-0 and 4-0 in two consecutive games against Sporting Kansas City. It should…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Orlando City SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Orlando City SCIt may be best to ignore the standings when judging Saturday’s matchup between the Loons and the Lions. Neither of these clubs is the same team that earned its overall record. For Minnesota United, there may never have been so many positive vibes about a team third from last in the combined table; they severely…
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News in Brief: Stadium Tax Provision Included, Heath Avoids Suspension, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Stadium Tax Provision Included, Heath Avoids Suspension, and MoreMNUFC stadium provision included in tax bill It’s not over yet, but the deal struck by legislative leaders and Governor Dayton includes Minnesota United FC’s requested property tax exemption. Stay tuned as the special session wraps up. Tax exemption for the @MNUFC soccer stadium in Saint Paul is included in the final #mnleg tax bill.…
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Two Things: Minnesota United at Toronto FC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Two Things: Minnesota United at Toronto FCHow to assess Minnesota’s 2-3 loss to Toronto FC last weekend? It’s easy to make some excuses for the Reds. They were on the back-end of a three-game week, and had to make three injury substitutions (with a few other players struggling). They were there for the taking, and the Loons couldn’t do it. But…
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Minnesota United Put in Complete Performance in 2-0 Win Against Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Put in Complete Performance in 2-0 Win Against Sporting Kansas CityMinnesota United bounced back from last week’s loss with a 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City. Goals in the first half from Abu Danladi and Christian Ramirez led the Loons to victory. With the result, Minnesota improves to 3-5-2 and Sporting Kansas City fell to 5-3-2. It was a beautiful day in Minnesota, the sun was…
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News in Brief: Hobbs Awarded, Greenspan on ESPN3, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hobbs Awarded, Greenspan on ESPN3, and MoreTarah Hobbs wins achievement award Proud of @THobbs_00! She inspired all through her perseverance during difficult times and was honored at last night's Golden Goldys. pic.twitter.com/viV3nhTr4g — Minnesota Soccer (@GopherSoccer) May 2, 2017 Congratulations to the University of Minnesota’s Tarah Hobbs, who received the Richard “Pinky” McNamara Student-Athlete Achievement Award. Hobbs had a standout 2016,…
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Three Things: Minnesota United vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Three Things: Minnesota United vs. San Jose EarthquakesMinnesota’s match on Saturday against San Jose was a critical early season game. It came at the middle of a three-game homestand with progressively more difficult opponents. The Sunday before, the Loons eeked past a floundering Colorado team. Next Sunday, they will face Sporting Kansas City, who look like one of the league’s elite in…
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Minnesota Lose Game and Shutout Streak to San Jose
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Lose Game and Shutout Streak to San JoseMinnesota United gave up a 54th minute game winning goal to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday evening, stopping their shutout streak at 192 minutes. The loss brings the Loons to a 2-5-2 record. San Jose, who had come into the game with no goals in their last two games, pushed their record to 3-3-3.…
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News in Brief: New Loons Join Team Rapidly, USWNT and USSF Reach Deal, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New Loons Join Team Rapidly, USWNT and USSF Reach Deal, and MoreNew Loons jump right in Sam Cronin and Marc Burch have arrived in Minnesota and joined Minnesota United FC in practice. The two former Colorado Rapids players were part of a deal late last week with Colorado. Both Burch and Cronin bring a lot of MLS experience with them, including being a key part of…