FiftyFive.One
• Voices From Soccer's North •
Tag: Expansion Draft
-
Finally Under Contract, Collen Warner Looks to “Stamp His Authority” on Minnesota
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Finally Under Contract, Collen Warner Looks to “Stamp His Authority” on MinnesotaIt’s hard to believe that the Expansion Draft was over a month ago already. With the offseason transactions coming hot and heavy lately, Minnesota United finalized the last acquisition from December’s draft. Now under contract, Collen Warner is ready to make an impact on the Loons. When Collen Warner was selected by Minnesota United, it…
-
The Future Is Now: Grading the Expansion Draft
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: Grading the Expansion DraftOn Tuesday, Minnesota United took part in the Expansion Draft with Atlanta United. In a draft that matched very few people’s predictions, both teams came out with five new additions to their roster. FiftyFive.One’s Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker look at the hauls. Jeff: Hey Alex! I think I’ve finally caught my breath from the Expansion…
-
FiftyFive.One Podcast 11: Expansion Draft Extravaganza with Amos Magee
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 11: Expansion Draft Extravaganza with Amos MageeWes and Jeff record from MNUFC HQ to recap the expansion draft and are joined by Loons Director of Player Personnel Amos Magee to talk about how he thought the draft went. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Jeff Wes
-
Loons Opt for Potential in MLS Expansion Draft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Opt for Potential in MLS Expansion DraftMinnesota United FC picked up five players from the Expansion Draft, including young fullback Chris Duvall. Minnesota United opted for youth rather than pick up some of the more experienced players available. Atlanta made a few picks with an eye for trades. Both teams defied almost every outside observer’s predictions. Atlanta United threw the first…
-
Unprotected Scouting of the Expansion Draft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Unprotected Scouting of the Expansion DraftKaleb Olson and Wes Burdine The clock is ticking: at noon on Monday, Minnesota United got their hands on the lists of unprotected players from around MLS for Tuesday’s Expansion Draft. The technical staff has been conducting mock drafts for weeks and will likely complete a dozen more before the real thing on Tuesday. Expansion…
-
The FiftyFive.One Mock Expansion Draft
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The FiftyFive.One Mock Expansion DraftOn Tuesday’s episode of the FiftyFive.One Podcast, we completed our version of a mock MLS Expansion Draft between Minnesota and Atlanta. Jake Rueter picked for Minnesota United, while Alex Schieferdecker played the Atlanta United role. With Jeff Rueter acting as a moderator and live reactor (they didn’t tell me their picks in advance), we have…
-
The Expansion Draft Cometh: Forwards
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: ForwardsThis week, we’ll be taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of players left unprotected by the other twenty teams in the league. Atlanta will also get five selections, and they have the first pick. We will be looking at the draft…
-
The Expansion Draft Cometh: Goalkeepers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: GoalkeepersThis week and the next, we’ll be taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of players left unprotected by the other twenty teams in the league. Atlanta will also get five selections, and they have the first pick. We will be looking…
-
The Expansion Draft Cometh: Defenders Edition
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Expansion Draft Cometh: Defenders EditionThis week and the next, we’ll be taking a look at who Minnesota might take in the upcoming MLS Expansion Draft. The Loons will get five selections of players left unprotected by the other twenty teams in the league. Atlanta will also get five selections, and they have the first pick. To start this series,…
-
The Future is Now: Wingers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future is Now: WingersThree weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Five weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Seven weeks until the NASL final. Ten until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss the…
-
The Future is Now: Midfielders
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future is Now: MidfieldersThree weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Five weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Seven weeks until the NASL final. Ten until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss the…
-
The Future Is Now: Defenders
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: DefendersFive weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Six weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Eight weeks until the NASL final. Thirteen until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss…
-
The Future Is Now: Goalkeepers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: GoalkeepersSix weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Seven weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Nine weeks until the NASL final. Fourteen until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit…