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News in Brief: Hamish McAlpine, NASL Woes, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hamish McAlpine, NASL Woes, and MoreWhat with all the depressing news around the league, what with the NASL’s woes in court and folding teams, Columbus’ possible relocation to Texas, and various other sundries, here’s a happy tale of a Scottish keeper. Hamish McAlpine (yes that’s his real name) had a penchant for scoring goals, despite his position as goalkeeper, that…
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A Game of Chicken: Steep Price of Exit Fees Dictating NASL’s Future
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: A Game of Chicken: Steep Price of Exit Fees Dictating NASL’s FutureDepending on the day, hour, or minute, the NASL is either headed off a cliff Thelma and Louise-style or poised for a comeback. Those close to the decisions have reported both scenarios in the last week. Behind the confusion is a Reservoir Dogs-style stalemate, largely due to the high price of exit fees involved with…
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Community Match Ratings: Edmonton at Minnesota
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Community Match Ratings: Edmonton at MinnesotaVoting is now open. Contribute your match ratings. If you are unfamiliar with the 1-10 rating scale being used by FiftyFive.One, please give our Match Ratings Primer a quick read. Feel free to reread as a refresher as well, as a shared understanding of the scale will only improve the quality of the community match…
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Minnesota United FC beats FC Edmonton 3-1, Controls 4th Playoff Spot in NASL
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC beats FC Edmonton 3-1, Controls 4th Playoff Spot in NASLA temperate fall evening was met with one of Minnesota United FC’s best performances since the spring. An early goal off some miscommunication and a bad bounce from a free kick gave FC Edmonton the lead in the first half, but two goals from Christian Ramirez and a third by second half substitute Stefano Pinho…
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Gameday Open Thread: #MNUvFCE
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gameday Open Thread: #MNUvFCEOpen thread. Enjoy! When? – 7:00 PM CT, Saturday, October 15 Where? – National Sports Center Stadium, Blaine, MN How to Watch? My29 (Local), ESPN3 (Everywhere else) Reads: 55.1 Match Preview 55.1 Training Report Official Team Preview (Quick Bits) Pioneer Press: Woodbury’s Brent Kallman hopes to make United’s MLS roster Pioneer Press: United FC hopes to see Loons logo…
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Match Preview: Minnesota at Edmonton
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota at EdmontonMinnesota’s late capitulation at Tampa Bay could have been a significant setback for the struggling Loons. Likewise, United will see the scoreless draw at Puerto Rico as an opportunity lost, but the entire field in pursuit of the NASL’s final playoff berth seems to be stumbling towards the finish line. Six teams — positioned fourth through…
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NASL Power Rankings: Taking Stock in Week Twenty Five
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: NASL Power Rankings: Taking Stock in Week Twenty FiveAlex Schieferdecker has been ranking NASL teams all season in his unparalleled Power Rankings series. This week, he traded the column along with future considerations to Jeff Rueter in exchange for the Montreal Impact Designated Report along with Writers’ Allocation Money. Per 55.1 Policy, WAM amounts are undisclosed. *** I can see why Alex abandoned this column for Mexico…
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Community Match Ratings Poll: Minnesota at Edmonton
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Community Match Ratings Poll: Minnesota at EdmontonVoting is now open. Contribute your match ratings. If you are unfamiliar with the 1-10 rating scale being used by FiftyFive.One, please give our Match Ratings Primer a quick read. Feel free to reread as a refresher as well, as a shared understanding of the scale will only improve the quality of the community match…
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Gameday Open Thread: #FCEvMNU
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gameday Open Thread: #FCEvMNUOpen thread. Enjoy! When? – 3:00 PM CT, Sunday, August 14 Where? – Clarke Stadium, Edmonton, AB How to Watch? My29 (Local), ESPN3 (Everywhere else) Reads: Training Report 55.1 Match Preview Official Team Preview Social: Official Hashtag: #FCEvMNU Follow us at @FiftyFiveOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @MNUnitedFC FC Edmonton – @FCEdmontonNow Live Updates MNUFC Gameday –…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC at FC Edmonton
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC at FC EdmontonEdmonton was defeated by Minnesota 2-0 back on April 10th, but has not lost at home since. The Eddies currently sit in third place in both the fall and combined season tables, and hold two games in hand over the top two teams. Colin Miller has built that success on the back of the league’s best defense,…