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News in Brief: NASL Schedule, USSF Presidential Candidates, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NASL Schedule, USSF Presidential Candidates, and MoreNASL adopts winter schedule With litigation between USSF and NASL in a holding pattern and no clear endpoint, the San Diego Union Tribune announced that 1904 FC (San Diego’s new team) would begin play in early 2019. The far larger announcement, however, was that the NASL would not begin play this spring, instead adopting the…
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Ben Speas Signs With Indy Eleven
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Ben Speas Signs With Indy ElevenAfter a year playing for Minnesota United FC, attacking midfielder Ben Speas has signed with Indy Eleven, according to a source. Earlier this week, Speas had announced that he would be leaving Minnesota and now it seems he will be ending up in Indianapolis. ⚫️???? pic.twitter.com/ksqpkZdTmE — Ben Speas (@BenSpeas17) January 17, 2017 The midfielder…
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News in Brief: New York Cosmos Win the Last NASL Cup Before the Apocalypse
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New York Cosmos Win the Last NASL Cup Before the ApocalypseNew York Cosmos win their third championship in four years And while the NASL looks to be shrinking next season to nine teams, assuming the best, it still was a pretty solid game. Enjoy the shootout below and baffle at the use of goalkeeper Jon Busch as the third shooter by NASL coach of the…
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Opinion: Some NASL Teams Should Seriously Consider Moving to USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Some NASL Teams Should Seriously Consider Moving to USLThere once was a time when I was a diehard NASL fan. I supported the league and saw bright things ahead. The long term goal of competing with MLS for division one status seemed to be doable. Also, I still don’t like the move by the USL to become a hybrid independent/minor league, even though…
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Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A Brace
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A BraceMinnesota United FC used two goals in the first six minutes to hold on for their first win against Indy Eleven this year, avenging the loss last week away to Indy. First Danny Cruz earned Minnesota a penalty that Christian Ramirez converted. Then three minutes later, Stefano Pinho found Ramirez at the far post to…
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Gameday Open Thread: #MNUvIND
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gameday Open Thread: #MNUvINDOpen thread. Enjoy! When? – 7:00 PM CT, Saturday, July 16 Where? – National Sports Center Stadium, Blaine, MN How to Watch? My29 (Local), BeIN Sports (Everywhere else) Reads: 55.1 Match Preview Official Team Preview The Darkness Pioneer Press Lance Laing Feature Star Tribune Christian Ramirez Feature Social: Official Hashtag: #MNUvIND Follow us at @NorthernPitch! Team Accounts Minnesota…
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The Darkness 4.7
Categories: The DarknessContinue Reading: The Darkness 4.7The Darkness is your free gameday magazine, brought to you by the Dark Clouds, FiftyFive.One, and Byline Press. It includes the Dark Clouds Hymnal, the Heckler’s Scouting Report and squad lists. Please download to enhance your Minnesota United gameday experience or pick it up for free at the Dark Clouds tailgate.
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC v Indy Eleven Redux
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC v Indy Eleven ReduxThe spring champions managed a 1-0 win last week in Indy against Minnesota United FC, giving them all three points and securing the season series. Minnesota will want to get three points at home before they start slipping further behind in the race for the final three playoff spots. Previous Meetings Minnesota’s match with Indy…
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Minnesota Fails to Convert Chances in 1-0 Loss to Indy Eleven
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Fails to Convert Chances in 1-0 Loss to Indy ElevenOn the heels of a blowout of Carolina, Minnesota United traveled down to Indianapolis, looking to give Indy Eleven their first loss at home during the 2016 season. After a few chances in the first half, including a missed PK by Christian Ramirez, a mistake in the defensive third gave Indy the lead and eventually…
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Gameday Open Thread: #INDvMNU
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gameday Open Thread: #INDvMNUOpen thread. Enjoy! When? – 6:30 PM CT, Saturday, July 9 Where? – IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium, Indianapolis, IN Reads: 55.1 Match Preview Official Team Preview Pioneer Press Christian Ramirez Feature Star Tribune Preview Social: Official Hashtag: #INDvMNU Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @MNUnitedFC Indy Eleven – @IndyEleven Live Updates MNUFC…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United at Indy Eleven
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United at Indy ElevenMinnesota United travel to Indianapolis for their first away match of the fall campaign. They face Indy Eleven on the spring champions’ home turf, where they are undefeated in 2016. Both teams look to build momentum in the fall season; Minnesota comes off a resounding victory while Indy returns home after an away 1-1 draw with league…
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Interview With Indy Hat-Trick Hero Eamon Zayed
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: Interview With Indy Hat-Trick Hero Eamon ZayedOn Saturday Indy Eleven needed to score at least three goals to win the 2016 NASL Spring Championship. Cue Eamon Zayed who scored three out of the four goals that earned Indy the title. It’s yet another amazing story to add to the life of the man who earned the nickname ‘Mr. Hat-trick’ over twelve…
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Chalktalk United: Indy Eleven 4, Minnesota United 2
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Chalktalk United: Indy Eleven 4, Minnesota United 2For some reason, matches between Minnesota and Indy just can’t be civil. This was an ugly game and an ugly loss. But thankfully chalktalk is here to make art out of a turd pile. The Left Problem Carl Craig has been struggling with a few problems that come together in the left wing role. He…