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Matchday One: Old Problems Continue Surfacing in Loons’ Loss to San Jose
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday One: Old Problems Continue Surfacing in Loons’ Loss to San JoseMaThe opening day of the season is caught up in so many emotions, it is difficult not to get carried away in interpreting the results. Are Atlanta fatally flawed? Can Toronto sustain their focus? Are New England going to get a red card every game? It’s even harder when you watch a game like Saturday’s…
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FiftyFive.One Best of 2017: Minnesota United FC Player of the Year
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Best of 2017: Minnesota United FC Player of the YearNow that 2017 has come to a close, FiftyFive.One is honoring the best Minnesota soccer players. This week, we’ll release the shortlist of nominees across six categories. Readers can vote for their favorites with the winners announced next week. 2017 was full of ups and downs for Minnesota United FC, but on an individual level,…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas CityRound four of this Midwest slugfest comes with plenty to play for. Sporting Kansas City have yet to clinch a playoff spot and could do so with a win against Minnesota; in truth, they will almost certainly make the postseason and are hunting for better seeding at this point. Minnesota has not yet technically been…
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News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and MoreMinneapolis considered in next stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The United Bid Committee announced the 32 cities in North America that it is considering as official host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Minneapolis remains in consideration along with 24 other cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and four in…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC DallasMinnesota stunned fans twice against Montreal. The first stunner came when the club trotted out a lineup that essentially mirrored what objective reality suggested they should have — with strugglers sitting on the bench and just about the best available 11 players starting. The second stunner came when it worked. Despite an embarrassing opening 15…
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News In Brief: NASL’s Fate, Calvo on FIFA 18 Cover, Weekend Roundup, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News In Brief: NASL’s Fate, Calvo on FIFA 18 Cover, Weekend Roundup, and MoreAround the world According to Brian Straus at Sports Illustrated, the NASL’s fate as a second division was to be decided on a meeting on Friday. This is a huge deal for the league and its clubs; failure to attain second-division sanctioning could cause numerous teams to leave the league for the USL, or could cause…
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Match Preview: Montreal Impact vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Montreal Impact vs. Minnesota United FCPlaying its third game in eight days, and with some health questions about some key players, Minnesota faces a tough road game against the Impact on Saturday. However, tough circumstances could come with a silver lining. With playoff elimination all but a formality, this could be a game to experiment with tactics and players, giving…
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News in Brief: Sunil’s Challenger, Englishmen in the US, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Sunil’s Challenger, Englishmen in the US, and MoreSteve Gans to run for U.S. Soccer Federation presidency Boston area attorney Steve Gans intends to run against Sunil Gulati for President of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). Gulati has not yet indicated his intentions to run again for a fourth term. However, many expect Gulati to run given the current campaign to bring the…
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International Breakdown: September
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: International Breakdown: SeptemberPreviously on International Breakdown: Christian Pulisic continued to dominate the US Team narrative, Francisco Calvo won the intra-Loons international contest, Liberia’s FA and manager were feuding, and Scandanavia was stoic as ever. What will come this weekend? USA! USA! First Up: vs. Costa Rica in New York City Undefeated in 2017, the USMNT has moved…
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News in Brief: International Loons and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: International Loons and MoreLoons called up for international duty Four national teams have called up Loons for the upcoming international window. Defender Michael Boxall has been called up by New Zealand. He will face Solomon Islands in World Cup Qualifying matches. Jermaine Taylor will join Jamaica for a friendly match against Canada. Kevin Molino has been called up…
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News in Brief: Calvo Scores, MNUFC Adds Depth, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Calvo Scores, MNUFC Adds Depth, and MoreGold Cup-date Minnesota United FC’s captain Francisco Calvo turned in a man-of-the-match performance, complete with a headed goal. Costa Rica drew Canada 1-1. Congratulations to Costa Rica´s , @calvo05oficial the Man of the Match! #GCMOTM | @FEDEFUTBOL_CR vs. @CanadaSoccerEN #GoldCup2017 #CRC #CAN pic.twitter.com/PPxEcipqvF — W Gold Cup (@GoldCup) July 12, 2017 In last night’s other…
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News in Brief: Gold Cup Notes and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Gold Cup Notes and MoreLoons in the Gold Cup Fransisco Calvo played all 90 minutes in a 1-0 Costa Rica win over Honduras. During the first half, Johan Venegas had to be stretchered off the pitch. There has been no update on his condition, but he is expected to miss Costa Rica’s next match against Canada. Jermaine Taylor lined…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SCLike not a few MLS teams, Minnesota is Jekyll and Hyde depending on whether they are at home or on the road. Tuesday evening the Loons adopt their Dr. Jekyll form as they return home to face the Columbus Crew. United needs three points to keep pace in the competitive race for the final playoff…