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With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez Negotiations
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez NegotiationsChristian Ramirez has been the poster-boy of Minnesota United since he scored in his debut for the club in 2014. As the club begins its transition to MLS, time is running out for negotiations to secure his future in Minnesota. It was never going to be a simple negotiation between club and player. At 25,…
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Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden Ball
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden BallOn Tuesday, the NASL released their ten-man shortlist for the Golden Ball. The trophy is the league’s MVP award, given to the player voted on by the public, writers, and league personnel as the best in the league. Previous winners include E. Barbara (CAR), P. Campos (SAS), G. Hristov (TBR), M. Ibarra (MNU), and S.…
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The Future Is Now: Forward(s)
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: Forward(s)Two weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Three weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Five weeks until the NASL final. Eight until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss the…
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Cosmos Hold On for 1-0 Win Against United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Cosmos Hold On for 1-0 Win Against UnitedA volleyed shot from New York’s David Diosa in the first half ended Minnesota United FC’s unbeaten run as the Loons fight to maintain their spot in the playoff picture. Minnesota kept the same starting lineup from their 1-0 win against Rayo OKC while the Cosmos made one change from a scoreless draw against the…
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Minnesota United Calm the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Win 2-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Calm the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Win 2-0Minnesota United FC downed the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0 on a warm Wednesday night game with goals from Ben Speas and Christian Ramirez. Minnesota United FC welcomed the Tampa Bay Rowdies hoping to break a run of bad play for the Loons, who were winless in four matches. Tampa Bay looked to recover from a…
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Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A Brace
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A BraceMinnesota United FC used two goals in the first six minutes to hold on for their first win against Indy Eleven this year, avenging the loss last week away to Indy. First Danny Cruz earned Minnesota a penalty that Christian Ramirez converted. Then three minutes later, Stefano Pinho found Ramirez at the far post to…
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Christian Ramirez’s Hat Trick Leads Minnesota United FC by Carolina RailHawks 5-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Christian Ramirez’s Hat Trick Leads Minnesota United FC by Carolina RailHawks 5-1Minnesota United FC used three first-half goals to build an unassailable lead and win their first match of the fall season 5-1 over the Carolina RailHawks. NASL league-leading goalscorer Christian Ramirez scored his first-ever hat trick as a Loon. Stefano Pinho and Tiago Calvano also found the back of the net for United. Coach Carl…
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Amid Uncertain Future, Christian Ramirez Keeps Scoring
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Amid Uncertain Future, Christian Ramirez Keeps ScoringLoons striker Christian Ramirez has changed his role, his striker partners, and does not have a contract for next year. What doesn’t change? His strike rate. If the year 2016 has proven anything so far, it’s that it’s impossible to predict anything. Music icons David Bowie and Prince both passed away well before their times.…
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Notes: Loons Look Much Improved In Final Spring Matches
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Notes: Loons Look Much Improved In Final Spring MatchesOn Saturday and Wednesday, I was in attendance for my first Minnesota United FC matches of the year (and I brought four friends to Saturday’s match, so I’ll take the credit for the Loons’ narrow attendance edge). Living in Philadelphia, I haven’t had the chance to watch the team live so far this year, especially…
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Defending US Open Cup Champion Sporting KC Not Taking Minnesota Lightly
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Defending US Open Cup Champion Sporting KC Not Taking Minnesota LightlySporting KC midfielder Benny Feilhaber and head coach Peter Vermes are not taking opponent Minnesota United FC lightly in tonight’s US Open Cup. “It’s entirely unique opportunity that the sport has. You don’t see the Yankees facing off against a Triple-A baseball team. If they lost, it would be a major deal.” Sporting KC Head…
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The Contributions of Danny Cruz
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Contributions of Danny CruzMinnesota United is six games into its 2016 campaign, and Danny Cruz has started all six games on the right side of the attack. The recent signing for United hasn’t appeared on the scoresheet, but he has been an important member of the squad nonetheless. Here’s how: We spoke to Danny at practice on Tuesday…
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Copa 40-Man Preliminary Roster Under the Microscope
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Copa 40-Man Preliminary Roster Under the MicroscopeOn Sunday afternoon, the US Soccer Federation announced the 40-man preliminary roster for the upcoming Copa America. The group will meet within the next two weeks, with a finalized roster due on May 20 before the tournament kicks off on June 3. Here’s a look at the initial pool of talent, along with any guys…
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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…