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News in Brief: Announcer Chris Lidholm Not Returning, U-16 Rule Change on the Horizon, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Announcer Chris Lidholm Not Returning, U-16 Rule Change on the Horizon, and MoreLongtime Minnesota soccer announcer Chris Lidholm is not returning for 2017 https://twitter.com/chrislidholm/status/818905106246758402 According to Lidholm’s tweet on Tuesday, he will not be returning for another year announcing for Minnesota United FC. His voice has been synonymous with Minnesota soccer for so long, it’ll be strange watching a United broadcast next year and not hear his…
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News in Brief: New USMNT Coach, Update on Brovsky, Gophers’ Beal Named Academic All-American
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New USMNT Coach, Update on Brovsky, Gophers’ Beal Named Academic All-AmericanKlinsmann out, Bruce in! Answering the prayers of the US Soccer Twitterverse, Klinsmann was removed from his position as coach of the USMNT. In his place steps the Bruce. I know everyone is throwing my name, Bruce, around as a replacement for Klinsmann, but they haven't me asked yet. My bag is packed though. —…
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News in Brief: #USMNTfail, Amos Magee, Jeb’s Political Career, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: #USMNTfail, Amos Magee, Jeb’s Political Career, and MoreUS Men’s National Team loses first two games in World Cup qualifying, calls ratchet up for Klinsmann’s termination The US Men’s team match against Mexico started with off with a very positive gesture of players from both teams taking a picture together. For many members this week has been scary. We needed this win, but…
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Touchline MN – News In Brief for Tuesday
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Touchline MN – News In Brief for TuesdayAmos Magee Could Be Returning to Minnesota United FC According to Jeff Carlisle at ESPNFC.com, former Minnesota Thunder coach Amos Magee could be leaving his position with DC United to join old friend Manny Lagos at Minnesota United FC. He’s had a lot of experience in player development at Portland and DC since leaving Minnesota…
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The Future is Now: Midfielders
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future is Now: MidfieldersThree weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Five weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Seven weeks until the NASL final. Ten until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss the…
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Jeb Brovsky Volunteers as Tribute in Minnesota United’s Backline
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Jeb Brovsky Volunteers as Tribute in Minnesota United’s BacklineThe mastermind of this summer’s trending #LoonsHG (Hunger Games) doesn’t claim to be a teen dystopian novel aficionado. “Not at all,” United’s Jeb Brovsky said between laughter after Thursday’s training. “I only read non-fiction books, honestly. I love history. For some reason, the Hunger Games is flying forward. Honestly, it was just a spark in…
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Training Report: …Death, Taxes, and Justin Davis at Left Back
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: …Death, Taxes, and Justin Davis at Left BackAs the NASL hits the home stretch, Minnesota United has yet to establish a consistent starting XI. There’s been very little certainty as to who’s available to start due to injury and suspension woes. The most classic blunder is to never start a land war in Asia. Carl Craig refuses to fall victim to another…
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Notes: Loons Look Much Improved In Final Spring Matches
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Notes: Loons Look Much Improved In Final Spring MatchesOn Saturday and Wednesday, I was in attendance for my first Minnesota United FC matches of the year (and I brought four friends to Saturday’s match, so I’ll take the credit for the Loons’ narrow attendance edge). Living in Philadelphia, I haven’t had the chance to watch the team live so far this year, especially…
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JEB[!]: Minnesota United Signs MLS Veteran
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: JEB[!]: Minnesota United Signs MLS VeteranMinnesota United announced today the signing of central midfielder/fullback Jeb Brovsky. Sources confirmed that it is a one year base with “multiple options” for the future. Brovsky trialed with the team during their trip to Mexico a couple weeks ago. Brovsky, 27, spent all of last season with MLS expansion side New York City FC,…
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Loons Take 3 Trialists to Mexico
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Take 3 Trialists to MexicoMinnesota United continues to look at players to fill out their roster, bringing MLS vet Jeb Brovsky, Uruguayan winger Elbio Alvarez, and Minnesotan Grant Bell with them to Mexico. All three players are trialists and will possibly see the field against Pachuca Reserves tomorrow. Brovsky, 27, is possibly most notable for being New York City…