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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas CityMinnesota was outdone last week by a compact and organized defense that put high pressure on the ball to win back possession. This week, they face a virtuosic master class in the same defensive approach. Sporting Kansas City has pitched an impressive six shutouts in nine games this year and has only allowed three goals all season without…
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Three Things: Minnesota United vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Three Things: Minnesota United vs. San Jose EarthquakesMinnesota’s match on Saturday against San Jose was a critical early season game. It came at the middle of a three-game homestand with progressively more difficult opponents. The Sunday before, the Loons eeked past a floundering Colorado team. Next Sunday, they will face Sporting Kansas City, who look like one of the league’s elite in…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose EarthquakesMirroring the story from last week, week nine presents two teams headed in opposite directions. Minnesota has now gone 2-2-2 in its last six, four of which were on the road, and is coming off its first clean sheet since joining MLS. San Jose began the year very fast but has regressed toward the mean…
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Rewind That: Minnesota United Finds Compatible Midfield Partnership
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Finds Compatible Midfield PartnershipThe milestones keep coming in Minnesota United’s inaugural MLS campaign. Against a chippy Colorado Rapids side, the Loons were able to keep their first clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory. Aside from an irregular number of diving headers, what went right for Minnesota? I have to admit, it’s weird writing these when…
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News in Brief: Player Salaries, Goalkeeper Ratings, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Player Salaries, Goalkeeper Ratings, and MoreMLS Players Union releases 2017 salary information MLS Player Salary Information as of April 15, 2017 is now available at https://t.co/4qV9D84NLw — MLSPA (@MLSPA) April 25, 2017 Yesterday, the MLS Players Union released salary information for all 23 MLS franchises, including 2018 expansion side Los Angeles FC. Look for more analysis from us in the…
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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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Match Preview: FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United FCBoth teams enter the weekend putting very different games in their respective rear view mirrors. For Minnesota, the elation (and relief) of an all-around victory and two key defensive signings has the team feeling confident and out to prove that last weekend was no fluke. In Dallas, hearts weigh heavy after an emotional injury time loss to…
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Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning Side
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning SideIn his fifth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s first MLS victory. The Loons were sharp against Real Salt Lake, putting the reeling team from Utah in their rearview mirrors. Still, Minnesota has two fresh faces with serious MLS experience joining their ranks. How do they fit into the picture? At…
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Rewind That: Lamentations From a Shorthanded Loons Loss
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Lamentations From a Shorthanded Loons LossIn his fourth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s defeat against New England Revolution. Four players were out on international duty. Another was on a red card suspension. What did the fresh faces show against the Revolution? Last week, I wrote about trying to “keep the momentum” after the club’s…
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News in Brief: Two Loons and a Crow Return Home, Pulisic Signs a New Contract, CONCACAF Introduces New Champions League Format, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Two Loons and a Crow Return Home, Pulisic Signs a New Contract, CONCACAF Introduces New Champions League Format, and MorePlayer signings Minneapolis City announced the return of winger Isaac Friendt. The Andover, Minn. native will suit up for the Crows for a second summer. During the school year, Friendt plays at the University of Indiana, and this past season was a teammate of Minnesota United’s fourth-round draft pick, Tanner Thompson. Ibson and Brent Kallman will…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 18: Minnesota United Roster Taking Shape Before Preseason
Continue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 18: Minnesota United Roster Taking Shape Before PreseasonWith Minnesota United en route to Arizona for the preseason, Jeff and Alex discuss the state of the roster, plus a look at a couple young Americans, as well as answering your Twitter questions. Music credit to Big Quarters and www.bensound.com. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at…
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Loons Bring Back Kallman, Ibson
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Bring Back Kallman, IbsonMinnesota United FC announced today that the club has signed 26-year-old center back Brent Kallman and 33-year-old midfielder Ibson to MLS contracts. Both players are familiar faces returning from last year’s NASL squad. A Woodbury, Minn. native, Kallman signed his first professional contract with Minnesota United in 2013 and worked his way into the first…
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Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden Ball
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden BallOn Tuesday, the NASL released their ten-man shortlist for the Golden Ball. The trophy is the league’s MVP award, given to the player voted on by the public, writers, and league personnel as the best in the league. Previous winners include E. Barbara (CAR), P. Campos (SAS), G. Hristov (TBR), M. Ibarra (MNU), and S.…