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News in Brief: MSHSL Tournament, Minneapolis SC Tryouts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MSHSL Tournament, Minneapolis SC Tryouts, and MoreThe Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders battled all game long with no score. It was a bit of a grind, featuring the lowest “expected goals” total of all 379 MLS games this year. Stefan Frei came up huge for Seattle, keeping the 0-0 scoreline with some late saves. The second leg will be played on…
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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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Jake Smothers and Stillwater Reflect on Success, Look Forward to Future
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Jake Smothers and Stillwater Reflect on Success, Look Forward to FutureStillwater High School’s boys soccer comes into the Minnesota state soccer tournament that kicks off this week on a remarkable run. Ahead of the tournament, FiftyFive.One spoke to head coach Jake Smothers to get a sense of how his team has been so successful. So far, the Stillwater boys have achieved an astonishing 19-0-0 record this season.…
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Minnesota State Soccer Tournament Set to Kick Off
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota State Soccer Tournament Set to Kick OffThe Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) announced seedings today for the State Tournament, set to begin this week. There are two classes, A and AA, which are set before the season begins. The top 65 schools by enrollment make up the AA class, with the rest of the state making up A. Each class…
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Stillwater Ranked Fourth Nationally by NSCAA
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Stillwater Ranked Fourth Nationally by NSCAAThe National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) released their weekly rankings and the Stillwater’s boys team are again on the rise. Stillwater, which appeared on the list at fifth last week and seventh the week before, has improved to being fourth in the most recent rankings. Ahead of the Ponies sit St. Ignatius of Cleveland…
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Stillwater and Wayzata Ranked Again by NSCAA
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Stillwater and Wayzata Ranked Again by NSCAAWayzata girls’ team and Stillwater boys’ have both been ranked as one of the top programs in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). This is the third consecutive week being ranked for Wayzata and the fourth-consecutive for Stillwater. The Ponies have moved up in the rankings; having been voted 13th last…
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Two Minnesota High Schools Ranked Top 16 by NSCAA
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Two Minnesota High Schools Ranked Top 16 by NSCAAThe National Soccer Coaches Association of America has again ranked two Minnesota teams near the top of their polls. The Stillwater Ponies and Wayzata Trojans were ranked for the boys’ and girls’ side of the poll respectively. The most recent weekly NSCAA polls again place Minnesota teams. We last reported on the NSCAA when they ranked…
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Two Minnesota High Schools Ranked Top 15 in Nation by NSCAA
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Two Minnesota High Schools Ranked Top 15 in Nation by NSCAAThe National Soccer Coaches Association of America put out its 2016 Fall Rankings today, and placed East Ridge High School in Woodbury 13th overall nationally for the boys, while Eagan High School was ranked 15th overall for the girls. The NSCAA takes polls regularly to find the best programs in the nation, and two Minnesota…
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Minnesota: A Rich Soccer History
Continue Reading: Minnesota: A Rich Soccer HistoryNo one would argue that the names: Kicks, Strikers, Thunder, Stars and Minnesota United FC are synonymous with Minnesota soccer. These are all names of professional teams that have made their mark in the state over the last 40 years. However, the pro teams tell only part of the story of a rich soccer history…