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FiftyFive.One Podcast 50: Golden Gophers, Golden Loons
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 50: Golden Gophers, Golden LoonsMinnesota United got its first road win in MLS (and their first as a team in 503 days), so we’re going to celebrate that. Not before Wes gets angry about the team’s inability to not just, you know, pass the ball directly at the opposition. Matt Privratsky joins the pod to talk about the University…
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Squires Scores Four as Gophers Stay Undefeated
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Squires Scores Four as Gophers Stay UndefeatedAs several Gopher grads continue to make a name for themselves overseas, the current squad has stepped up – and they’re playing with some serious swagger. Just four games into the 2017 season, eight different players have either scored or assisted on a goal. Granted, it’s early and it’s still in non-conference play, but Minnesota…
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Heslin’s Wonder Goal Helps the Gophers Crush NDSU in Home Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Heslin’s Wonder Goal Helps the Gophers Crush NDSU in Home OpenerThe Gophers kicked off their 2017 regular season on the road with a disappointing draw to Washington State. But they didn’t have to wait long to return to form, crushing North Dakota State in their home opener 3-0. Coach Stefanie Golan thought it was the perfect way for the squad to rebound from the road…
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Minnesota Gophers: Season Preview
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota Gophers: Season PreviewThe Minnesota Gophers kick off their 25th season on Friday. After a storied 2016 season that saw the team finish as double Big Ten champions, how will this year shape up? Each year, the Big Ten coaches are polled in the preseason on who is favored to win the conference championship. Even after their success…
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Current Gophers Top K-State, Former Gophers Go Pro
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Current Gophers Top K-State, Former Gophers Go ProThe Gophers wrapped up their preseason Friday night with a commanding 2-0 win over Kansas State. Playing in a 4-3-3 formation, Minnesota looked composed and confident on the ball from the jump. New starting goalkeeper Kailee Sharp and the Gopher defense were never truly tested as the Gophers dominated possession, ending the game with far…
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News in Brief: Loons Bag a win, Gio bags a brace, and more
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Bag a win, Gio bags a brace, and moreWe’re trying something new this week, particularly for Mondays. We’ll break down the news into sub-sections, big league news, Minnesota-specific news, game recaps around the league, etc. They may change from week to week, but hopefully they’ll help you find what you’re looking for. With that: the news! Minnesota News Minnesota wins at home 4-0…
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News in Brief: Minnesota Hall of Fame Connections, Merch to Be Proud of, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota Hall of Fame Connections, Merch to Be Proud of, and MoreSoccer Hall of Fame Minnesota connections Ballots for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017 are finalized and voting is underway. Notably, Tony Sanneh is on the list, who is eligible based on his 43 USMNT caps. Sanneh’s eligibility expires in 2019, ten years after his last MLS appearance. Meanwhile, another Minnesota connection…
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News in Brief: International Loons Adjust to USA, Canadian Premier League Earns Green Light, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: International Loons Adjust to USA, Canadian Premier League Earns Green Light, and MoreInternational Loons adjust to life in the USA Megan Ryan of the Star Tribune explores how the international players on the Loon’s roster have adjusted to life overseas. The Loons added seven international players this past offseason, six of whom had never spent time in MLS. For John Alvbåge, Jérôme Thiesson, Vadim Demidov, Bashkim Kadrii,…
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News in Brief: Hobbs Awarded, Greenspan on ESPN3, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hobbs Awarded, Greenspan on ESPN3, and MoreTarah Hobbs wins achievement award Proud of @THobbs_00! She inspired all through her perseverance during difficult times and was honored at last night's Golden Goldys. pic.twitter.com/viV3nhTr4g — Minnesota Soccer (@GopherSoccer) May 2, 2017 Congratulations to the University of Minnesota’s Tarah Hobbs, who received the Richard “Pinky” McNamara Student-Athlete Achievement Award. Hobbs had a standout 2016,…
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News in Brief: Magee Heads to Chile, Ramirez and Ibarra are Donuts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Magee Heads to Chile, Ramirez and Ibarra are Donuts, and MoreAmos Magee on scouting trip to Chile According to Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press, Minnesota United FC’s Director of Player Personnel Amos Magee is on a scouting trip to Chile. Magee was in Chile as of last weekend and was set to view eight matches. During this past offseason, Magee and Sporting Director Manny Lagos…
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News in Brief: MNUFC DA News, Gophers Nominated for Gold, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC DA News, Gophers Nominated for Gold, and MoreMinnesota United announces technical staff for Development Academy Minnesota United FC will start its Development Academy with the U-13 and U-14 age groups this fall. On Wednesday, United announced the technical staff for and provided details on the coaching model. The names are familiar, with the staff holding previous roles with the club or holding…
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News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and MoreTragedy hits English soccer Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 44 last Friday. Ehiogu was a U-23 coach for Tottenham Hotspur and had a long career playing for six clubs over 18 years. Verticality in MLS Kevin Minkus of American Soccer Analysis explored which…
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Former Golden Gopher Haley Helverson Signs With Swedish Side Östersunds DFF
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Former Golden Gopher Haley Helverson Signs With Swedish Side Östersunds DFFHaley Helverson graduated last spring from the University of Minnesota. After a solid collegiate showing, she knew she wanted to keep playing. When a coach she met in Minnesota told her there was a team in Sweden was looking for players, she was ready. “He got me in contact with the coaches who then invited…