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News in Brief: Marc Burch Sees Specialist, Leaked USMNT Jersey, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Marc Burch Sees Specialist, Leaked USMNT Jersey, and MoreMarc Burch struggling with injury As we reported yesterday, full back Marc Burch is off to Philadelphia to see a specialist and could be facing a long layoff. Burch has not played since he was subbed out late during the MLS away fixture against Sporting Kansas City. Justin Davis and Ismaila Jome made up the left…
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Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FCBoth teams have likely been looking forward to this game as a chance to break out of their respective nasty slumps. Real Salt Lake has lost its last three matches by scores of 5-1, 6-2, and 4-1 while Minnesota has been blanked 3-0 and 4-0 in two consecutive games against Sporting Kansas City. It should…
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International Breakdown: June
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: International Breakdown: JunePreviously on the International Breakdown we prepared for the March matches. The US steadied their ship. Loons took the field in Costa Rica, Trinidad, and Finland. Plus, local Gambian and Vietnamese fans cheered on valuable points. What lies ahead at the start of a busy summer schedule? Read on… USA! USA! First up: Versus Trinidad…
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Rewind That: A Homegrown Victory for Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Rewind That: A Homegrown Victory for Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United won its fourth game of the season on an atmospheric night at the TCF Bank Stadium. A well fought and well deserved victory was a just reward for the team’s effort and endeavor. Two weekends prior against the LA Galaxy, United came up short. On Saturday, the Loons prevailed as Christian Ramirez took…
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Three Transfer Takes: Minnesota United vs Orlando City
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Three Transfer Takes: Minnesota United vs Orlando CityOn Saturday evening, Minnesota United FC returned to winning ways, edging the visiting Lions of Orlando City SC 1-0. It was, in notable respects, a reverse of the previous week’s loss to the LA Galaxy. In that match, Minnesota had thoroughly outplayed its guests, yet came away empty handed. This past week, the Loons were…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Orlando City SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Orlando City SCIt may be best to ignore the standings when judging Saturday’s matchup between the Loons and the Lions. Neither of these clubs is the same team that earned its overall record. For Minnesota United, there may never have been so many positive vibes about a team third from last in the combined table; they severely…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles GalaxyNo May games can be considered crucial playoff games. However, Sunday’s matchup between the Loons and the Galaxy features two teams, tied on eleven points, just on the wrong side of the red line in the Western Conference. This is a game that matters, and it is a great temperature check for both teams. Has…
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Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FCOne team has the best goal differential in MLS. One team has the worst goal differential in MLS. That’s the story at a glance. In reality, things are more nuanced. Minnesota is coming off a big confidence boost after thumping Kansas City 2-0 and has been a new team since bolstering its defense via trade. Toronto has been on a legendary hot streak…
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Rewind That: Both Indispensables Step up for Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Both Indispensables Step up for Minnesota UnitedIn its third nationally televised match, Minnesota United FC stuffed Western Conference rival Sporting Kansas City. It was a complete performance, with both sides of the ball clicking on all cylinders. Can this performance be replicated? Everything is trending upward for Minnesota United. For the first time, the Loons were able to coordinate a stout…
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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. Colorado Rapids
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado RapidsWhether it’s been beautiful, terrifying, exciting, or can’t-look-away ugly, Minnesota United FC has been must-watch soccer so far this year. Now the Loons return home with their best shot at three points all year. They’ll face the Colorado Rapids, one of only two teams lower than United in the MLS standings. Minnesota already stole a…
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Minnesota United FC Exorcize Their Demons, Beat Real Salt Lake 4-2 At Home
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Exorcize Their Demons, Beat Real Salt Lake 4-2 At HomeMinnesota United FC defeated Real Salt Lake 4-2 at TCF Bank Stadium. A brace by Christian Ramirez, along with goals by Kevin Molino and Johan Venegas, proved the difference for Minnesota’s first MLS win. The sun set behind the buildings of downtown Minneapolis, the lower bowl and pitch of TCF Bank Stadium cast in shadow.…