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Minnesota United FC to Take First Pick in the SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC to Take First Pick in the SuperDraftUPDATED with quotes from Manny Lagos. Minnesota United FC participated in the MLS Priority Draft, or the draft of drafts. These were the first big steps for Minnesota United FC in MLS. After the draft, Minnesota’s sporting director Manny Lagos underscored the momentous nature of the day, saying, “It’s really one of the defining moments…
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Lagos Confirms MLS Expansion Draft for 2017
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Lagos Confirms MLS Expansion Draft for 2017As Minnesota United gradually begins to look to its 2017 entrance into MLS, Sporting Director Manny Lagos will be using a variety of tools to put together his MLS squad. Buried amongst the pageantry and celebration of the MLS announcement this week was an interesting bit of news: MLS will have an expansion draft this…
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Cody Cropper’s Future Uncertain After MK Dons Release
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Cody Cropper’s Future Uncertain After MK Dons ReleaseCody Cropper’s 2016 has been a roller coaster. While he got his first professional starts, playing for MK Dons, the young, Minnesotan goalkeeper saw his club relegated from the English Championship while he nursed a bad shoulder injury. Today, MK Dons announced that they would not be exercising the option on his contract. BREAKING! #mkdons…
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Legislature Approves Property Tax Exemption for Minnesota United Stadium in St. Paul: Bill Heads to Governor Dayton
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Legislature Approves Property Tax Exemption for Minnesota United Stadium in St. Paul: Bill Heads to Governor DaytonEdited 8:30 a.m. 5-23-16 In the final hours of the Minnesota State Legislature, the Senate approved House Bill 848 which provides property tax exemption for the Minnesota United stadium planned for the Midway area of St. Paul. The Senate approved the vote 55-12. With the passing of the bill, the measure will now be sent…