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The History of Soccer in the Minnesota State High School League
Categories: Minnesota Soccer HistoryContinue Reading: The History of Soccer in the Minnesota State High School LeagueOn Monday the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) kicked off the 2016/2017 school year with the opening of preseason training for fall sports. Last year the MSHSL celebrated its one-hundredth anniversary. I was asked to write a history of soccer for the official 2015 state tournament program. With the kickoff of the 2016 soccer…
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The Minnesota Thunder were US Open Cup Giant Killers in 2005
Continue Reading: The Minnesota Thunder were US Open Cup Giant Killers in 2005Originally published at ussoccer.com June 29, 2015. In 2005, the Minnesota Thunder were U.S. Open Cup Giant Killers and it was no fluke either. Led by long-time coach and founder Buzz Lagos, the Thunder defeated three MLS teams on their 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run. After narrowly scraping by the Chicago Fire PDL…
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Minnesota: A Rich Soccer History
Continue Reading: Minnesota: A Rich Soccer HistoryNo one would argue that the names: Kicks, Strikers, Thunder, Stars and Minnesota United FC are synonymous with Minnesota soccer. These are all names of professional teams that have made their mark in the state over the last 40 years. However, the pro teams tell only part of the story of a rich soccer history…
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Photos From MLS Press Conference For Minnesota United FC
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: Photos From MLS Press Conference For Minnesota United FCHere is a gallery of photos taken by Jeremy Olson – exclusively for Northern Pitch – of Major League Soccer’s press conference to announce Minnesota United FC as the 23rd team in the league. The event was held at Target Field on March 25, 2015. Thanks to Jeremy Olson for providing exclusive photos from yesterday’s…