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US Men Lift Gold Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Men Lift Gold CupAfter four years, the US men’s national team reclaimed the Gold Cup. The most prestigious trophy in the CONCACAF region belongs to the USA for the sixth time since the tournament’s new format began in 1990. The team sealed their hard-won victory with a late goal by young striker Jordan Morris. Pregame As the hosts…
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As Christian Ramirez Waits for U.S. Call, Colombia May Come Knocking
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: As Christian Ramirez Waits for U.S. Call, Colombia May Come KnockingWhen the U.S. men’s national team’s Gold Cup roster was announced, one conspicuous absence was Minnesota United’s striker, Christian Ramirez. But if the dual-citizen Ramirez doesn’t get called in by the Yanks, he could get a call-up from his parents’ home country of Colombia. Since joining MLS in the spring, Ramirez has been a prolific…
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News in Brief: USMNT Earn Impressive Draw at The Azteca, Minnesota Hold Academy Tryouts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: USMNT Earn Impressive Draw at The Azteca, Minnesota Hold Academy Tryouts, and MoreUSMNT fallout The USMNT earned four points in World Cup Qualifying this past FIFA International window. Two goals from USA wonder-kid Christian Pulisic earned a win against Trinidad and Tobago. In an even more impressive display, the Yanks earned a draw against Mexico away at the Azteca (their third point ever there in World Cup…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 38: The Brovsky Method to Watching Soccer
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 38: The Brovsky Method to Watching SoccerWith Wes off trying to impress Jose Mourinho, Jeb Brovsky joins Jeff to talk shop. After an analysis of the US men’s national team’s four-point swing, Jeb and Jeff discuss the U.S. Open Cup. Finally, a listener question gets Jeb to open up about how he (an MLS veteran) watches the beautiful game. You won’t…
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The Tailgate: Christian Ramirez Left Off Gold Cup Roster
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Christian Ramirez Left Off Gold Cup RosterThis week, we ask the fans: “Minnesota United striker Christian Ramirez was not included in USMNT coach Bruce Arena’s preliminary 40 man Gold Cup roster despite strong performances in MLS and across the last few years in NASL. What’s your take on Ramirez’s Gold Cup snub?” “I’m sorry to say it, but this makes…
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Christian Ramirez’s Gold Cup Snub Makes No Sense
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Christian Ramirez’s Gold Cup Snub Makes No SenseMinnesota United’s star striker, Christian Ramirez, has always been playing with a chip on his shoulder and it looks like that isn’t going to change. When Bruce Arena submitted his 40-man long list for the Gold Cup squad, he left off the top American goalscorer over the last three seasons. At every stage of Ramirez’s…
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News in Brief: Ramirez Gets Gold Cup Snub, the Loons Make SportsCenter (for the Wrong Reasons), and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Ramirez Gets Gold Cup Snub, the Loons Make SportsCenter (for the Wrong Reasons), and MoreUSMNT submits 40-man preliminary roster Bruce Arena has submitted his preliminary roster for this summer’s Gold Cup. Much to the chagrin of some Loons fans and relief of others, Christian Ramirez did not make the roster. Surprisingly, Bundesliga regulars John Anthony Brooks and Bobby Wood also did not make the 40-man roster. Perhaps even more…
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News in Brief: New USMNT Coach, Update on Brovsky, Gophers’ Beal Named Academic All-American
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New USMNT Coach, Update on Brovsky, Gophers’ Beal Named Academic All-AmericanKlinsmann out, Bruce in! Answering the prayers of the US Soccer Twitterverse, Klinsmann was removed from his position as coach of the USMNT. In his place steps the Bruce. I know everyone is throwing my name, Bruce, around as a replacement for Klinsmann, but they haven't me asked yet. My bag is packed though. —…