FiftyFive.One
• Voices From Soccer's North •
Tag: Francisco Calvo
-
Match Preview: New York City FC vs. Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: New York City FC vs. Minnesota UnitedLike Bob Dylan, their Minnesotan spiritual forebear, United will head to New York City this week in search of that impossible dream. For the Loons, that dream is a road win against one of the league’s best teams. New York sit tied for third in the Supporters’ Shield race and has lost only once this…
-
Actually, Minnesota United’s MLS Adventure Is off to a Good Start
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Actually, Minnesota United’s MLS Adventure Is off to a Good StartMinnesota United isn’t going to make the playoffs this year, and it never was. Anyone who has said that making the postseason should be the club’s benchmark for success just isn’t living on the same planet where MLS has evolved from a messy and wide open contest to a mature and challenging league. But it…
-
Minnesota United FC Drops Points in 2-2 Home Draw Against Vancouver Whitecaps
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Drops Points in 2-2 Home Draw Against Vancouver WhitecapsMinnesota United FC fought back to draw 2-2 with the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps after going down two goals in the first half. Vancouver’s Cristian Techera converted a penalty kick and Tony Tchani headed in a goal in added time to give the visitors the lead. Minnesota defenders Francisco Calvo and Jérôme Theissen scored in the second…
-
News in Brief: Marc Burch Sees Specialist, Leaked USMNT Jersey, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Marc Burch Sees Specialist, Leaked USMNT Jersey, and MoreMarc Burch struggling with injury As we reported yesterday, full back Marc Burch is off to Philadelphia to see a specialist and could be facing a long layoff. Burch has not played since he was subbed out late during the MLS away fixture against Sporting Kansas City. Justin Davis and Ismaila Jome made up the left…
-
International Break Review: Surprisingly Satisfying
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: International Break Review: Surprisingly SatisfyingFor fans of teams around the world the last week has offered a little bit of everything. Above all it offered pleasant surprises. What does your favorite international side have to smile about, read on to learn more. U-S-A! Pul-i-Sic!?!? It was about as ideal an international break as fans of the US Men’s National…
-
U.S. Open Cup Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: U.S. Open Cup Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FCSeveral obvious questions loom heading into this match. Which teams will take the U.S. Open Cup seriously and which will field rotation-heavy squads? How will Minnesota United compensate for injury and international absences? How will each team adapt to what happened ten days ago in Kansas City, when the Loons were embarrassed by a deeper and more…
-
International Breakdown: June
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: International Breakdown: JunePreviously on the International Breakdown we prepared for the March matches. The US steadied their ship. Loons took the field in Costa Rica, Trinidad, and Finland. Plus, local Gambian and Vietnamese fans cheered on valuable points. What lies ahead at the start of a busy summer schedule? Read on… USA! USA! First up: Versus Trinidad…
-
Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FCA lot has changed since these teams last met at TCF Bank stadium a month ago. A lot has stayed the same, too. Sporting Kansas City no longer look like the league toppers with an impenetrable defense they did after April, and their road form shows the club has some major weaknesses. What has not…
-
Rewind That: A Homegrown Victory for Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Rewind That: A Homegrown Victory for Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United won its fourth game of the season on an atmospheric night at the TCF Bank Stadium. A well fought and well deserved victory was a just reward for the team’s effort and endeavor. Two weekends prior against the LA Galaxy, United came up short. On Saturday, the Loons prevailed as Christian Ramirez took…
-
Minnesota United FC Tops Orlando City SC 1-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Tops Orlando City SC 1-0Minnesota United FC held on to a slim 1-0 lead to beat the visiting Orlando CIty SC. Christian Ramirez scored the lone goal for the Loons to bring their season point total to 14 points. With the rainbow flags waving, the chorus of “Wonderwall” reverberating around the stadium, it might have been easy to see…
-
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles GalaxyNo May games can be considered crucial playoff games. However, Sunday’s matchup between the Loons and the Galaxy features two teams, tied on eleven points, just on the wrong side of the red line in the Western Conference. This is a game that matters, and it is a great temperature check for both teams. Has…
-
Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FCOne team has the best goal differential in MLS. One team has the worst goal differential in MLS. That’s the story at a glance. In reality, things are more nuanced. Minnesota is coming off a big confidence boost after thumping Kansas City 2-0 and has been a new team since bolstering its defense via trade. Toronto has been on a legendary hot streak…
-
Rewind That: Both Indispensables Step up for Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Both Indispensables Step up for Minnesota UnitedIn its third nationally televised match, Minnesota United FC stuffed Western Conference rival Sporting Kansas City. It was a complete performance, with both sides of the ball clicking on all cylinders. Can this performance be replicated? Everything is trending upward for Minnesota United. For the first time, the Loons were able to coordinate a stout…