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Another Year, Another Crop of White Men in MLS Head Coaching Positions
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Another Year, Another Crop of White Men in MLS Head Coaching PositionsFor any struggling or under-performing team, the first order of business is usually to get the coaching right. This offseason, a handful of MLS teams parted with their on-field management and all but Portland have filled their vacancies. The hires are a mixed bag. Some moves, like Montréal’s recruitment of former Lyon and Aston Villa manager…
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Training Report: Loons Help Grow the Game Through Coaching
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Training Report: Loons Help Grow the Game Through CoachingWhile results have been hard to come by in recent weeks for Minnesota United, many of their players are involved with the next generation of soccer players. From coaching high school teams to helping with training camps, the Loons are more than happy to lend their expertise to younger athletes. For wingers Danny Cruz and Jamie…
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Former Sounders Coach, Jarryd Phillips, Brings Scientific Approach to the Loons
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Former Sounders Coach, Jarryd Phillips, Brings Scientific Approach to the LoonsLast month, FiftyFive.One reported on former Seattle Sounders strength and conditioning coach Jarryd Phillips joining Minnesota United. This addition to the technical staff can be seen as another step towards being MLS-ready — and not just because of his experience in the league. Phillips brings a sports science approach to training that is rapidly becoming…