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News in Brief: Loons Release Mears, International Call-ups, Dempsey Retires, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Release Mears, International Call-ups, Dempsey Retires, and MoreLoons in the news Minnesota United announced this week that they have mutually parted ways with defender Tyrone Mears. A day after MNUFC announced the termination of Mears’s contract, the 35-year old Englishman signed with West Bromwich Albion F.C. in the English Championship on a short term contract. Three players from Minnesota United received call-ups…
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Minnesota Bend, Then Break Against Seattle Losing 2-1 in Last Minute
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Bend, Then Break Against Seattle Losing 2-1 in Last MinuteLate Sunday night, the Loons lost a point on the road as a late Clint Dempsey penalty sealed the win for Seattle. Chad Marshall scored on a set piece for Seattle after new signing Ethan Finlay scored his first goal for Minnesota. Starting lineups Minnesota United’s last game was against Seattle at TCF Bank Stadium.…
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Match Preview: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Minnesota United FCMinnesota United used a week off to restock its cupboards as the transfer window closed. The Seattle Sounders used the past week to continue an MLS unbeaten streak that began after its June 17 loss to NYCFC and ascend to the top of the Western Conference. The Loons will need a combination of improved tactics,…
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United Collapse in 4-0 Loss to Seattle Sounders at Home
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: United Collapse in 4-0 Loss to Seattle Sounders at HomeOn a soggy night in Minneapolis, the Seattle Sounders put 4 past Bobby Shuttleworth in a dominating performance. Two goals from Dempsey and a goal apiece from Morris and Bruin sentenced Minnesota United FC to a humbling loss in front of the second largest crowd this season, and the largest since the season opener. Ominous…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Seattle Sounders FCWith the low bar of the Grant Wahl threshold safely cleared, Minnesota turns its sights to another milestone on Saturday: first consecutive wins. Seattle comes to town the epitome of an average team: just above the red line, middle of the pack in goals for and against, trudging through a MLS Cup hangover year affected…
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News in Brief: Preseason in Arizona, MNUFC Signs Taylor and Añor, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Preseason in Arizona, MNUFC Signs Taylor and Añor, and MorePreseason in Arizona and the list of trialists and invitees To start, a few photos of training courtesy of Minnesota United: Sights from the desert ???? [???? » https://t.co/PDcnZhC3h5]#MNUFC pic.twitter.com/0Bal00yDjV — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) January 24, 2017 Yesterday, United released a list of the players present in Arizona on the first day of preseason training. On…