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Minnesota United FC Win 2-1 as Coach Adrian Heath Again Has Orlando City’s Number
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Win 2-1 as Coach Adrian Heath Again Has Orlando City’s NumberMinnesota United FC managed to get their first win in only their second game of the season, winning away 2-1 against Orlando City. Two goals from Ethan Finlay gave the full three points to Minnesota. Lineups Coach Adrian Heath, looking for his second win against his former side, sent out nearly the same side as…
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Preseason Game Three: Minnesota Provide Bodies For Columbus Crew Training Exercise
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Game Three: Minnesota Provide Bodies For Columbus Crew Training ExerciseFor about thirty minutes on Saturday evening, Minnesota United looked like a team that was figuring some things out. Against ball-dominant, attacking-focused Atlanta on Wednesday night, the Loons (probably smartly) attempted to bunker and to counter. Against a more balanced Columbus Crew SC side, they committed to building out of the back, passing on the…
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Preseason Match One: Loons Lack Imagination in Preseason Loss to Charleston Battery
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match One: Loons Lack Imagination in Preseason Loss to Charleston BatteryYes, it’s preseason, and yes it was just plain fun to see live Minnesota United soccer again. But for anyone hoping for inspiration and excitement, Saturday’s match against the USL’s Charleston Battery on the first match day of the Carolina Challenge Cup offered neither. The Loons slumped to a 0-1 loss to the tournament hosts…
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Match Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Minnesota United FCWell, this is it. By the time dinner is over Sunday, Minnesota United’s inaugural season in MLS will be in the books. There are plenty of emotions to feel at this point: sadness at the end of a special year, relief at the merciful conclusion of this tough season, optimism or pessimism for what comes…
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Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FCIt was fun to see the faint glow of long-forgotten optimism in the eyes of Minnesota United fans this week. The club has played spoiler in each of its last two games, both coming against teams desperately needing a win to keep their playoff dreams alive. Instead, the Loons have heaped on misery. They’ll have…
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Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Minnesota United FCWith pride to play for and not much else, Minnesota United heads to Vancouver looking to continue to solidify its identity ahead of next season. Key questions stand out: is there a way to get Christian Ramirez and Abu Danladi playing together effectively? Is there still competition among the overload of wingers on the team other than Ethan Finlay and Sam…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Philadelphia UnionA road win, a bit of time off to get over some nagging injuries, and a match against a very disappointing Philadelphia Union team is just what the doctor ordered for Minnesota. With any effort and luck, the Loons will build some momentum and end the year with some optimism for the future. With recent…
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Minnesota United Defies Odds, Defeat Fire 2-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Defies Odds, Defeat Fire 2-1Minnesotan traveling fans were in full voice as the Loons came into Chicago looking for their first MLS road win. A brace from Abu Danladi was enough to give Minnesota its first away win of the season and handed Chicago its second consecutive home loss. Minnesota, coming off a duo of losses to the Seattle…
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Trust the Process?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Trust the Process?As Minnesota United has been building its roster before MLS and now as a team in MLS, there has been a frustrating lack of results. If fans are going to “trust the process,” just what is that process? One of the unique aspects of American sports is the process of “tanking,” by which a team…
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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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News in Brief: Ashlyn Harris, Ethan Finlay, and the Return of the Premier League
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Ashlyn Harris, Ethan Finlay, and the Return of the Premier LeagueToday’s must-read is a piece in the Orlando Sentinel about the Pride’s keeper Ashlyn Harris, who has an incredible story to tell about her struggle with addiction, depression, and injuries. Minnesota news Ethan Finlay is seen as a ‘foundational piece,’ according to MLSSoccer.com’s Jeff Rueter. Other bits Matthew Doyle’s Armchair Analyst breaks down why Seattle is so…