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Minnesota United FC Comes From Behind, Bests Visiting Houston 2-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Comes From Behind, Bests Visiting Houston 2-1A beautiful spring day was nearly spoiled when Houston scored in the early going. Two goals by the Loons would be enough though, and Minnesota broke a four game losing streak and won at home 2-1. Minnesota’s lineup Even with a defense that has let in more than two goals a game, Coach Adrian Heath…
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#MINvHOU Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvHOU Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, April 28 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvHOU Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Houston Dynamo – @HoustonDynamo Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Links: Match Preview: Minnesota…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Houston DynamoFour straight losses and a pulverizing injury to Ethan Finlay has Minnesota fans, and surely the team itself, reeling. The club does not appear to be one signing away from having it all figured out as the transfer window closure nears. As Houston heads north on Saturday, there are more questions than answers. Loons coach…
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News in Brief: Hamish McAlpine, NASL Woes, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hamish McAlpine, NASL Woes, and MoreWhat with all the depressing news around the league, what with the NASL’s woes in court and folding teams, Columbus’ possible relocation to Texas, and various other sundries, here’s a happy tale of a Scottish keeper. Hamish McAlpine (yes that’s his real name) had a penchant for scoring goals, despite his position as goalkeeper, that…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Resume, Steel Arrives in St. Paul, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Resume, Steel Arrives in St. Paul, and MoreMLS Playoffs Update The first leg of the MLS Conference Semi-Finals concluded this Tuesday evening. In the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Crew drew at home against Supporters’ Shield winner Toronto FC in a scoreless draw. The second leg will be played in Toronto next week Wednesday, November 29. In the Western Conference, defending MLS Cup…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoff Round-up, Goal of the Year Nominees, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoff Round-up, Goal of the Year Nominees, and MoreMLS playoff round-up Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls went at each other in New Jersey with Toronto winning 2-1. Thanks to goals by Victor Vazquez and Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto will take a one-goal lead back to BMO Field. New York managed to equalize through a Daniel Royer penalty but still ended up with the…
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Match Preview: Atlanta United FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Atlanta United FC vs. Minnesota United FCAtlanta United delivered Minnesota its most shameful moment in the Loons’ first-ever MLS home game this year. Thousands of potential fans turned out to see what all the fuss was about and left with the very same question. Of course, Minnesota dominated DC United, and DC United dominated Atlanta this year, because MLS. So it…
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Minnesota Falls Flat, Lose 2-1 Away to Houston
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Falls Flat, Lose 2-1 Away to HoustonMinnesota crashed back to Earth after riding high on a two-game win streak. Strong play from Bobby Shuttleworth kept Houston off the board in the first half, but the floodgates opened in the second. Goals from Alberth Elis and Romell Quioto were enough to see the Loons off. Sam Nicholson managed to open his Minnesota…
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Community Match Ratings: Minnesota at Houston
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Community Match Ratings: Minnesota at HoustonVoting for community match ratings is open for 48 hours following the match. Contribute by rating each player. Want to know more about what these ratings mean? Check out our Match Ratings Primer. You can see how the team and players progress through the season on our Match Ratings page.
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#HOUvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #HOUvMIN Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 30 Where? – BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, Texas How to Watch? FOX9+ How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official Hashtag: #HOUvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Houston Dynamo – @HoustonDynamo Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United…
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Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FCIt was fun to see the faint glow of long-forgotten optimism in the eyes of Minnesota United fans this week. The club has played spoiler in each of its last two games, both coming against teams desperately needing a win to keep their playoff dreams alive. Instead, the Loons have heaped on misery. They’ll have…
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A Weakened Minnesota United FC Side Can’t Unlock Houston Dynamo’s Defense in Scoreless Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: A Weakened Minnesota United FC Side Can’t Unlock Houston Dynamo’s Defense in Scoreless DrawMinnesota United FC spent the first half unable to unlock the visiting Houston Dynamo’s midfield press, then couldn’t put the ball in the back of the net in the second half when they controlled the match. The match ended nil-nil, with neither side truly being able to lay claim to being the better team. The…
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Community Match Ratings: Houston at Minnesota
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Community Match Ratings: Houston at MinnesotaVoting for community match ratings is open for 48 hours following the match. Contribute by rating each player. Want to know more about what these ratings mean? Check out our Match Ratings Primer. You can see how the team and players progress through the season on our Match Ratings page.