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Calvo, Venegas Ready to Bring Winning Pedigrees to United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Calvo, Venegas Ready to Bring Winning Pedigrees to UnitedOn Tuesday, Minnesota United formally unveiled new acquisitions Francisco Calvo and Johan Venegas. The Costa Rican internationals arrive at different stages of their careers, but they both emphasize clearly: they aim to win from day one. “It was the right time” Despite being just 24 years old, Francisco Calvo is a remarkably accomplished and well-traveled…
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Opinion: Calvo Signing Shows Minnesota United’s Ambitions
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Calvo Signing Shows Minnesota United’s AmbitionsIt had nearly become impossible to point to a “Minnesota United brand of football” without a marquee transaction. The Loons’ signing of Costa Rican defender Francisco Calvo is one of the first steps to defining what that brand of football might look like. Throughout the first month of the MLS offseason, newly-instated Minnesota United seemed cautious…
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Costa Rican CB Francisco Calvo to Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Costa Rican CB Francisco Calvo to Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United confirmed on Tuesday the signing of center back Francisco Calvo, using Targeted Allocation Money to buy his salary below Designated Player-level. Calvo is the second Costa Rican international on United’s roster, joining attacker Johan Venegas. Reports linking Calvo to Minnesota started circulating on December 22. The 24-year-old Calvo would join United from Saprissa, a…