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News in Brief: Calvo Scores, MNUFC Adds Depth, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Calvo Scores, MNUFC Adds Depth, and MoreGold Cup-date Minnesota United FC’s captain Francisco Calvo turned in a man-of-the-match performance, complete with a headed goal. Costa Rica drew Canada 1-1. Congratulations to Costa Rica´s , @calvo05oficial the Man of the Match! #GCMOTM | @FEDEFUTBOL_CR vs. @CanadaSoccerEN #GoldCup2017 #CRC #CAN pic.twitter.com/PPxEcipqvF — W Gold Cup (@GoldCup) July 12, 2017 In last night’s other…
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Minnesota United Falls Flat in 3-1 Loss to New York City FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Falls Flat in 3-1 Loss to New York City FCAfter taking an early lead off a goalkeeper error, Minnesota United FC was resigned to defeat on goals from Alexander Callens, Jack Harrison, and David Villa. Minnesota was weak in attack and committed too many defensive errors in its sixth away loss of the season. On a warm night in the Big Apple, Minnesota United…
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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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News in Brief: U.S. Open Cup, Rowdies Rising, Hmong Freedom Celebration, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: U.S. Open Cup, Rowdies Rising, Hmong Freedom Celebration, and MoreU.S. Open Cup round of 16 kicks off Complete #USOC2017 bracket (updated after @FCDallas' 3-1 win over #Rapids96) >> https://t.co/rJcAwHgCGk pic.twitter.com/lpi5XqKmtw — TheCup.us (@usopencup) June 28, 2017 The U.S. Open Cup entered the round of 16 last night, with FC Dallas winning 3-1 against Colorado Rapids at home. The remaining seven matches take place tonight,…
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Post-Mortem: Minnesota United Bombs out of U.S. Open Cup
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Post-Mortem: Minnesota United Bombs out of U.S. Open CupMinnesota United’s U.S. Open Cup run ended before it even started. Facing off against MLS rival Sporting Kansas City, the Loons conceded twice just before halftime and never came back. What does that tell us about what’s coming up? In some ways, Minnesota United’s 4-0 loss last night was easily foreseeable. Once the U.S. Open…
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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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News in Brief: Minnesota United’s First Unified Team and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United’s First Unified Team and MoreMinnesota United announce unified team with Special Olympics In a press release Monday, Minnesota United FC and Special Olympics MN announced the creation of the first official Minnesota United Unified Team. Eleven athletes were selected to play two matches against Houston Dynamo’s Unified Team. The first match will take place at TCF Bank Stadium on July 19.…
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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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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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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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Jeb Brovsky Set to Train with Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Jeb Brovsky Set to Train with Minnesota UnitedAfter a six-month recovery period, MLS veteran Jeb Brovsky has been cleared to resume soccer-related activity. FiftyFive.One has learned that he’ll begin training with Minnesota United FC this coming week. Brovsky suffered a torn ACL on October 22 in a non-contact injury. He was just nearing the finish line of his 2016 campaign — his…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose EarthquakesMirroring the story from last week, week nine presents two teams headed in opposite directions. Minnesota has now gone 2-2-2 in its last six, four of which were on the road, and is coming off its first clean sheet since joining MLS. San Jose began the year very fast but has regressed toward the mean…