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How The West Was Won: Premier League of America Matchweek Ten Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: How The West Was Won: Premier League of America Matchweek Ten RecapThe West division playoff spots were wrapped up over the weekend after wins by Milwaukee Bavarians and Cedar Rapids Rampage United. The East is still up for discussion, though it will likely be a very short one. Toledo United punched its ticket to the postseason tournament but the second spot will be decided in the…
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Elimination Time: Premier League of America Matchweek Nine Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Elimination Time: Premier League of America Matchweek Nine RecapAfter a full weekend of games, the playoff picture became a little more clear in the West and just about set in the East. Toledo United and RWB Adria breathed easy after United’s thumping of Carpathia FC, as the race in the East was narrowed to a three team affair. Carpathia can only match the two…
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Minneapolis City Set to Fight for Playoffs
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Set to Fight for PlayoffsComing in to its inaugural season, Minneapolis City boasted an active social media presence and the support of one of the larger adult soccer clubs in the Twin Cities. Off the field, City looked to be well positioned to make a splash in the Premier League of America. On the field, however, was the bigger question…
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A First Time For Everything: Premier League of America Matchweek Eight Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: A First Time For Everything: Premier League of America Matchweek Eight RecapThere are three weeks left in the season and every team Grand Rapids Ole is still mathematically alive in the hunt for a spot in the top two of their divisions. Ole and Madison 56ers both picked up their first wins of the season over a truncated holiday weekend in the Premier League of America.…
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Road Warriors: Premier League of America Matchweek Seven Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Road Warriors: Premier League of America Matchweek Seven RecapBefore this weekend, no one in the Premier League of America’s West division had won on the road. That changed after three of four road teams claimed victory. RWB Adria took sole possession of first in the East with a win over Oakland County, but Carpathia kept pace by beating Aurora Borealis SC. Note: All…
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Knotted at the Top: Premier League of America Matchweek Six Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Knotted at the Top: Premier League of America Matchweek Six RecapWith a little over a month of the season left, teams at the tops of their divisions are not making it any easier to separate them. The top four teams in both the East and West are all within three points of first place. The tight standings were reflected in results this weekend, with four…
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PLA Recap: Minneapolis City draws Madison 56ers 1-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: PLA Recap: Minneapolis City draws Madison 56ers 1-1Minneapolis City and the Madison 56ers played to a 1-1 draw on a hot day in South Minneapolis. Early goals from Isaac “Goose” Friendt for City and an own goal from Nate Engel for Madison shortly after led to City’s first and Madison’s second draw of the season. Minneapolis City was coming off of their first loss:…
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Croatian Eagles Earn First Win: Premier League of America Matchweek Five Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Croatian Eagles Earn First Win: Premier League of America Matchweek Five RecapMinneapolis City SC and Cedar Rapids Rampage United both reached the midway point of their seasons and although neither tallied a win over the weekend, both teams find themselves in a three-way tie for first place in the West Division on points. With Toledo’s win, a three-way tie was also created at the top of…
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Derby Weekend: Premier League of America Matchweek Four Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Derby Weekend: Premier League of America Matchweek Four RecapThe league called it Derby Weekend, and while there were a few local derbies, most teams still had to travel over one hundred miles to their games. Minnesota United Reserves made the shortest trip; an 18-mile jaunt to Minneapolis to take on the Crows, but Aurora Borealis trekked 283 miles to play Toledo United. Nonetheless,…
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Crows 2, Eagles 1: Minneapolis City Grinds Out Victory in Home Debut
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Crows 2, Eagles 1: Minneapolis City Grinds Out Victory in Home DebutMINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis City broke a 1-1 first-half tie, scoring in the 75th minute from the penalty spot to record a victory in its home debut. Forward Matthew Gweh scored City’s first-ever competitive goal in the 9th minute, and also played a hand in City’s second. Starting XIs The introduction of holding midfielder A.J. Albers allowed…
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Minneapolis City Set for Inaugural Home Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Set for Inaugural Home OpenerThis Saturday at 4:00 PM, Minneapolis City will play its first-ever home match at South High School’s Les Barnard Field. The contest comes a week after more than 50 supporters made the six-hour drive to cheer the Crows in their competitive debut away to Milwaukee Bavarians. It will be interesting to see what type of crowd…