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News in Brief: New CEO, NASL Files Lawsuit, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New CEO, NASL Files Lawsuit, and MoreMinnesota United announces new CEO Chris Wright Minnesota Timberwolves president, Chris Wright, has been named as CEO of Minnesota United this week. Wright worked with the local NBA team for the past 26 years, including helping launching the Minnesota Lynx WNBA team in 1999. Wright was born and raised in England and played goalkeeper at Hull…
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News in Brief: Sunil’s Challenger, Englishmen in the US, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Sunil’s Challenger, Englishmen in the US, and MoreSteve Gans to run for U.S. Soccer Federation presidency Boston area attorney Steve Gans intends to run against Sunil Gulati for President of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). Gulati has not yet indicated his intentions to run again for a fourth term. However, many expect Gulati to run given the current campaign to bring the…
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News in Brief: Businesses Make-Way for Allianz Field, News on Loons Young and Old, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Businesses Make-Way for Allianz Field, News on Loons Young and Old, and MoreMidway Pro Bowl to close after 34 years A local bowling alley located in the Midway Shopping Center is counting down the days until they close their doors for good. Midway Pro Bowl is closing in the near future after 34 years in business. The tenants have been given 90 days notice to vacate. This…
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McGuire Considering Purchasing Entire 24.5 Acre Midway Shopping Center
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: McGuire Considering Purchasing Entire 24.5 Acre Midway Shopping CenterFiftyFive.One has learned that Minnesota United principal owner Bill McGuire is considering purchasing the entire 24.5 acre Midway Center from current owner Rick Birdoff who is based out of New York. The sale of the property or part of the property could happen as early as Aug. 20. McGuire and his ownership group have needed…
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Stadium Talk: A One-On-One With Minnesota United Principal Owner Bill McGuire
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Stadium Talk: A One-On-One With Minnesota United Principal Owner Bill McGuireThe Union Park District Council hosted a stadium information session in July. In attendance was Dr. Bill McGuire who spoke at the event. Afterwards, McGuire took a few moments to conduct a rare interview concerning the Minnesota United stadium planning and construction process to date. FiftyFive.One: We’ve been told by several architects that often the…