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Q&A with Yael Averbuch of the NWSL Players Association
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Q&A with Yael Averbuch of the NWSL Players AssociationAs women’s soccer continues its growth and evolution, we checked in with NWSL Players Association President Yael Averbuch to talk about the recent folding of the Boston Breakers, league expansion, player development, and how fans can support the players. Yael Averbuch is a veteran star of the National Women’s Soccer League. Her resume includes national…
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News in Brief: NWSL in Minnesota, Wahl Knows Nothing, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NWSL in Minnesota, Wahl Knows Nothing, and MoreMLS doesn’t have a monopoly on confounding decision making. Amongst the turmoil surrounding Columbus Crew SC, the NWSL has made some changes already as well. Minnesota businessman Elam Baer bought FC Kansas City, with hopes of moving it to the North. Instead, the league bought it back from him, closed it, and is opening a…
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News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and MoreMinnesota United news St. Paul City Council approved another $4 million dollars in funding for infrastructure around the Allianz Field site. The additional money will fund a Great Lawn park and a surrounding walkway, additional funds for a shared storm water district, three new city blocks, and changes to a few roadways. The agreement to…
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Twin Cities Investor in Talks to Buy NWSL’s FC Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Twin Cities Investor in Talks to Buy NWSL’s FC Kansas CityLocal business owner Elam Baer has been linked to purchasing NWSL club FC Kansas City. Baer confirmed to FiftyFive.One that he is “in discussions” and “hopes to know more within the month.” Hearing Kansas City NWSL team is for sale. Interest from potential owner in Minnesota who could move team. No interest yet from Sporting…
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Katie Bethke Selected as Sports Envoy to Support She Wins Mexico
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Katie Bethke Selected as Sports Envoy to Support She Wins MexicoWhen former University of Minnesota women’s soccer player Katie Bethke heard from her assistant college coach Lisa Berg in early June, she had no idea that within two weeks, she’d be a sports envoy for the Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Mexico. Bethke, a Wisconsin native who now makes her home in the…
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Former University of Minnesota Goalkeeper Cat Parkhill Signed by FC Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Former University of Minnesota Goalkeeper Cat Parkhill Signed by FC Kansas CityMinnesotan Cat Parkhill has recently signed a contract with FC Kansas City of the NWSL. Parkhill, an Apple Valley native, former Gopher goalkeeper, and US Women’s U-20 World Cup champion, will serve as a backup to 34-year-old starting keeper Nicole Barnhart. FC Kansas City’s former backup keeper Katelyn Rowland was traded to Western New York…