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Soccer Supporters are the Punks of the Sports World
Continue Reading: Soccer Supporters are the Punks of the Sports World“If the kids are united Then we’ll never be divided” -Sham 69 Nicholas Bisbee, co-founder of True North Elite, asked me a question on twitter about the similarities of the hardcore music scene and soccer supporters culture. Here’s the original question: Didn’t know you were a hardcore guy! Lived out in Boston and started a…
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Supporter’s Group Roll Call: Dark Clouds
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Supporter’s Group Roll Call: Dark CloudsMinnesota United is blessed with a plethora of fantastic fans. Due to there being so many fantastic Supporter’s Groups, the SG Roll Call series continues. If you have not heard from me, and want to have your group profiled, please direct message me on Twitter @kolson716. Today we will be covering Dark Clouds. FiftyFive.One: How…
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Shuttleworth, Thiesson Take Home Dark Clouds Awards as Supporters Raise Money for Sanneh Foundation
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Shuttleworth, Thiesson Take Home Dark Clouds Awards as Supporters Raise Money for Sanneh FoundationWith another season in the bag for Minnesota United fans, the Dark Clouds supporters group held its annual end of the year party and fundraiser. Among the award winners were Player of the Year Bobby Shuttleworth and Newcomer of the Year Jérôme Thiesson. The event held at Lake Monster Brewery included a silent auction that raised…
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News in Brief: Dark Clouds Charity, Brent Kallman’s Favorite Hobby, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Dark Clouds Charity, Brent Kallman’s Favorite Hobby, and MoreKallman Corner David McCoy of WCCO sat down with Brent Kallman during a friendly poker game with teammates. Kallman mentioned that if his soccer career had not taken off, he could see himself playing poker professionally. Brent has also been coaching soccer. He joined Hill-Murray as an assistant coach this past season, where his presence…
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News in Brief: Minnesota Hall of Fame Connections, Merch to Be Proud of, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota Hall of Fame Connections, Merch to Be Proud of, and MoreSoccer Hall of Fame Minnesota connections Ballots for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017 are finalized and voting is underway. Notably, Tony Sanneh is on the list, who is eligible based on his 43 USMNT caps. Sanneh’s eligibility expires in 2019, ten years after his last MLS appearance. Meanwhile, another Minnesota connection…
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News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and MoreTragedy hits English soccer Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 44 last Friday. Ehiogu was a U-23 coach for Tottenham Hotspur and had a long career playing for six clubs over 18 years. Verticality in MLS Kevin Minkus of American Soccer Analysis explored which…
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News in Brief: Tiago Calvano Says Good-Bye, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Tiago Calvano Says Good-Bye, and MoreCalvano moving on Former Loon Tiago Calvano made a public farewell to Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon via Instagram. Calvano joined Minnesota United FC in 2014 on a four-year contract. The center back had 25 starts that year and solidified his role in the back line. While he charmed fans off the pitch, he was known…
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News in Brief: Charity Card Club, Greenspan Returns, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Charity Card Club, Greenspan Returns, and MoreMNUFC sins, Dark Clouds give Year To Date: Dark Clouds Charity Card Club has raised $321 for charities. It's not too late to join https://t.co/cTaHc0Uzz5 #DCMN pic.twitter.com/OW7hqWgq10 — Dark Clouds ☁????️???? #DCMN (@MNDarkClouds) March 21, 2017 So far in this short season, the Dark Clouds and friends have raised $321 based on Minnesota United FC’s…
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News in Brief: International Champions Cup Not Coming to Minnesota in 2017, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: International Champions Cup Not Coming to Minnesota in 2017, and MoreInternational Champions Cup not coming to Minnesota in 2017 Last year the International Champions Cup clash between Chelsea and A.C. Milan was the first professional match at US Bank Stadium and one of the highest attended soccer games in Minnesota, but sources have confirmed that there will not be a repeat in 2017. The ICC is an…
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News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and MoreNews from Castle Black Minneapolis City SC has announced signings for its 2017 season. The signings include Martin Browne (brother of U.S. Open Cup hero Whitney), former Tampa Bay Rowdies (and Minnesota Thunder) midfielder Dan O’Brien, and last year’s captain Trey Benhart. They will be announcing signings for the 2017 season all week. To stay up to date,…
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News in Brief: Surly About Pregame, Getting to Know Players, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Surly About Pregame, Getting to Know Players, and MoreSoccer fans Surly about pregame One of the biggest disappointments in the offseason for many was learning that tailgating would not be allowed on the U of M campus before Minnesota United games. Surly has come up with a plan to fill that void. While you’ll need to leave your mini grills at home, the…
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News in Brief: Preseason Rolls On, Supporters’ Training Camp Begins, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Preseason Rolls On, Supporters’ Training Camp Begins, and MoreMinnesota United FC gets poured on Minnesota United FC played its second-to-last (known) preseason match today in Orlando, falling 3-0 to 2016 MLS Cup runner-up Toronto FC. What did we learn? The Loons have work to do and Sebastian Giovinco is still really good. Andy Greder has a recap for the Pioneer Press, including information…
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News in Brief: Loons Continue to Draw and Deal, Supporters Summit, Fashion Week, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Continue to Draw and Deal, Supporters Summit, Fashion Week, and MoreEven Steven Minnesota United remains undefeated in preseason. The team also remains winless. For more, read our recap of the 3-3 draw with Real Salt Lake Wednesday night. This year’s showing in the Portland tournament is much improved over last year: three draws compared to being outscored 11:1 in three losses. The Loons will wrap…