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Loons Put Together Strong Second Half, Outlasts Colorado 1-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Put Together Strong Second Half, Outlasts Colorado 1-0Are we witnessing the return of the Dark Knight? Getting his first start at home Sunday, Miguel Ibarra made the most of the opportunity as a fan favorite. His header in the 72nd minute propelled Minnesota United FC to its second win of the season behind another strong second half from the team. In the previous…
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Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning Side
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning SideIn his fifth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s first MLS victory. The Loons were sharp against Real Salt Lake, putting the reeling team from Utah in their rearview mirrors. Still, Minnesota has two fresh faces with serious MLS experience joining their ranks. How do they fit into the picture? At…
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News in Brief: Loons up for Honors, Gopher Exhibition, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons up for Honors, Gopher Exhibition, and MoreLoons up for honors after first MLS win Still daydreaming about Saturday evening’s win over Real Salt Lake (and maybe even humming the tune above)? Here are some goodies to savor as the sweet taste of victory lingers on your palate. Christian Ramirez and Adrian Heath were named to the MLS team of the week.…
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Despite the Flu, Christian Ramirez Continues to Prove He Belongs in MLS
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Despite the Flu, Christian Ramirez Continues to Prove He Belongs in MLSSlumped in a locker room chair, Christian Ramirez fielded questions from reporters. The Loons’ target forward was coming down quickly after the high of an emphatic 4-2 victory over Real Salt Lake — the team’s first MLS win. Despite having the flu, not sleeping much on Friday night, and then “throwing up from both areas of…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Trialist News and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Trialist News and MoreAbdoulaye Diallo joins MNUFC as trialist #MNUFC welcomes trialist Abdoulaye Diallo, a 24-year-old center back from Senegal who most recently played for Jelgava in Latvia. — Andy Greder (@andygreder) March 28, 2017 Looking to shore things up at the back, Minnesota United FC has invited center back Abdoulaye Diallo to join as a trialist. Diallo…
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Match Preview: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FCIt was not perfectly clear at the time, but we now know that Minnesota United FC opened its MLS journey against juggernaut offenses. The Loons looked foolish against Portland and Atlanta, but those teams have since made other not-too-shabby teams like Chicago and Houston look pretty poor as well. Against Colorado, Minnesota performed much better…
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Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota UnitedIt’s been difficult to establish a rhythm for the Loons. Heading into the international break, Minnesota United FC will carry a depleted roster from its draw against Colorado. The Loons will miss five of their starters for this weekend’s game against the Revs due to call-ups and a suspension. However, Collen Warner has become a…
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Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FCOstensibly, a game preview exists to show readers a glimpse of what they may see when the game unfolds. Minnesota’s first two performances have made that extremely difficult. In truth, it is a major challenge to predict what Adrian Heath and the Loons will do to staunch the bleeding. The solutions aren’t obvious and, even if…
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Adrian Heath’s Loons Look to Rebound in Home Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Adrian Heath’s Loons Look to Rebound in Home OpenerA 5-1 loss was far from how Adrian Heath and Minnesota United FC wanted to open their season. With fellow expansion side Atlanta United visiting for the home opener Sunday, the Loons hope to get their first points of the season, while Atlanta will attempt the same. When any team loses a game by four goals,…
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Training Report: Justin Davis Reacts to MLS Debut
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Justin Davis Reacts to MLS DebutWoodbury, Minn. — The result hardly came up roses for Minnesota United in its inaugural MLS match this past weekend. Portland ended up beating the expansion side 5-1. However, Justin Davis was able to make his MLS debut in the Rose City. There’s a different level of confidence around Justin Davis than there had been at…
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Home-Field Advantage? Adapting to TCF Bank Stadium’s Pitch
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Home-Field Advantage? Adapting to TCF Bank Stadium’s PitchSunday marks the first MLS home match for Minnesota United FC and the second time soccer has been played at TCF Bank Stadium. The University of Minnesota football stadium clearly isn’t built for soccer, but the newly-installed turf (sans yard lines) will serve the Loons well as a temporary home. But how will the pitch size affect the…
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News in Brief: Batman and Superman in MLS, Thiesson-Watch, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Batman and Superman in MLS, Thiesson-Watch, and MoreOld pals, and now, MLS teammates "Not many people get to say their best friend is on the same professional club team." #MNUFC https://t.co/Evrj6SIfC8 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 8, 2017 MLS released a video interview of Christian Ramirez and Miguel Ibarra, with insights into their past and future with Minnesota United FC. Plus,…
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News in Brief: Minnesota Announces Its Local Broadcast Partner and Much More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota Announces Its Local Broadcast Partner and Much MoreMinnesota United FC confirms My29 will be local broadcast partner It’s great news for those people in the metro area as any non-nationally broadcast game will be on over-the-air channel My29. In addition to being shown on TV, the broadcast will be simulcast on 1500 ESPN. For long time fans, this was probably the most exciting piece of…