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Actually, Minnesota United’s MLS Adventure Is off to a Good Start
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Actually, Minnesota United’s MLS Adventure Is off to a Good StartMinnesota United isn’t going to make the playoffs this year, and it never was. Anyone who has said that making the postseason should be the club’s benchmark for success just isn’t living on the same planet where MLS has evolved from a messy and wide open contest to a mature and challenging league. But it…
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News in Brief: U.S. Open Cup, Rowdies Rising, Hmong Freedom Celebration, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: U.S. Open Cup, Rowdies Rising, Hmong Freedom Celebration, and MoreU.S. Open Cup round of 16 kicks off Complete #USOC2017 bracket (updated after @FCDallas' 3-1 win over #Rapids96) >> https://t.co/rJcAwHgCGk pic.twitter.com/lpi5XqKmtw — TheCup.us (@usopencup) June 28, 2017 The U.S. Open Cup entered the round of 16 last night, with FC Dallas winning 3-1 against Colorado Rapids at home. The remaining seven matches take place tonight,…
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(Almost) Everyone Was Wrong About Minnesota United’s NASL Players
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: (Almost) Everyone Was Wrong About Minnesota United’s NASL PlayersAs Minnesota United stepped onto the pitch this week to face up against the 2015 MLS Champions, it wasn’t quite David and Goliath, but it wasn’t that far off. A Loons squad replete with second division talent has torn up the book of clichés. In fact, it has succeeded on the backs of its former…
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Minnesota United Down Portland Timbers 3-2 in Dominant Fashion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Down Portland Timbers 3-2 in Dominant FashionComing off two straight league losses, Minnesota United FC returned home looking to turn around its run of bad form. After a physical game that saw two own-goals, two red cards, a PK, and two more goals, the Loons defeated the visiting Portland Timbers 3-2. It was a sunny day in Minneapolis as Minnesota United…
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Loons Overwhelmed by Real Salt Lake in 1-0 Loss
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Overwhelmed by Real Salt Lake in 1-0 LossMinnesota United fell 1-0 to Real Salt Lake in a one-sided match featuring a goal from Yura Movsisian and an incredible performance from Bobby Shuttleworth. After a good first five minutes, Minnesota spent the rest of the match defending. Minnesota United FC continued its current road swing, stopping in Salt Lake to take on one of two…
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Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FCBoth teams have likely been looking forward to this game as a chance to break out of their respective nasty slumps. Real Salt Lake has lost its last three matches by scores of 5-1, 6-2, and 4-1 while Minnesota has been blanked 3-0 and 4-0 in two consecutive games against Sporting Kansas City. It should…
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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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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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Rewind That: A Homegrown Victory for Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Rewind That: A Homegrown Victory for Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United won its fourth game of the season on an atmospheric night at the TCF Bank Stadium. A well fought and well deserved victory was a just reward for the team’s effort and endeavor. Two weekends prior against the LA Galaxy, United came up short. On Saturday, the Loons prevailed as Christian Ramirez took…
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News in Brief: Stadium Provisions Pass, MNUFC All-Star Nominees, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Stadium Provisions Pass, MNUFC All-Star Nominees, and MoreMinnesota United FC tax exemptions approved Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will allow MNUFC’s requested property tax exemptions and sales tax waiver to become law without his signature. Meanwhile, if you’re a neighbor, Minnesota United would like to meet up! A statement from #MNUFC owner, Dr. Bill McGuire. https://t.co/VZegUPq9ov — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) May 31,…
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Minnesota United FC Tops Orlando City SC 1-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Tops Orlando City SC 1-0Minnesota United FC held on to a slim 1-0 lead to beat the visiting Orlando CIty SC. Christian Ramirez scored the lone goal for the Loons to bring their season point total to 14 points. With the rainbow flags waving, the chorus of “Wonderwall” reverberating around the stadium, it might have been easy to see…