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News in Brief: MLS SuperDraft Day, MNUFC’s Countdown to Kickoff, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS SuperDraft Day, MNUFC’s Countdown to Kickoff, and MoreDraft day is upon us The 2018 MLS SuperDraft will take place today in Philadelphia. Minnesota United has three total selections in the first two rounds to bolster the roster. MNUFC selects fifth overall and also holds the 28th and 41st picks in the second round. Last year 81 players were selected, of which over…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Houston Dynamo
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Houston DynamoMost MLS clubs use the Gold Cup break to get rested, get healthy, and get ready for the business half of the MLS season. Minnesota United, on the other hand, just kept taping more episodes of ER that haven’t aired yet. With a flood of injuries and absences, and with key reinforcements yet to clear…
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John Alvbåge Set for Göteborg Return
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: John Alvbåge Set for Göteborg ReturnMinnesota’s first goalkeeper in MLS, John Alvbåge, is slated to return to his parent club of IFK Göteborg in Sweden after his loan expires on July 23. He has been struggling with a finger injury and will remain in the United States after his contract ends to have screws removed from an operation and to recover.…
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An Ode to John Alvbåge: Instagram Star
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: An Ode to John Alvbåge: Instagram StarWhen Minnesota United signed John Alvbåge, I was a bit disappointed. A 34-year-old coming off a disappointing season in the Allsvenskan? Really? When I saw him play, I was concerned. I think he moves his feet too much, prioritizing constant positional adjustments over simply being set for the shot. And when he started the year helpless…
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Actually, Minnesota United’s MLS Adventure Is off to a Good Start
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Actually, Minnesota United’s MLS Adventure Is off to a Good StartMinnesota United isn’t going to make the playoffs this year, and it never was. Anyone who has said that making the postseason should be the club’s benchmark for success just isn’t living on the same planet where MLS has evolved from a messy and wide open contest to a mature and challenging league. But it…
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The Tailgate: Minnesota United Begins U.S. Open Cup Campaign
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota United Begins U.S. Open Cup CampaignThis week, we ask the fans: “Minnesota United FC begins its first U.S. Open Cup tournament as an MLS side Wednesday against familiar foe Sporting Kansas City. What’s your take on the match, the tournament, and on Minnesota’s chances?” “There are pro/am golf tournaments, too. The only difference is the fans don’t drape spray painted…
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News in Brief: Who’s in Net for MNUFC, Peek at Miami Stadium, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Who’s in Net for MNUFC, Peek at Miami Stadium, and MoreWhich keeper’s a keeper? On the heels of his recent profile on John Alvbåge, Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press had a lot of updates on Minnesota United’s goalkeeper situation. Bobby Shuttleworth, who broke his nose in the Sporting Kansas City match, missed training on Wednesday. He needed the time for a little bit of…
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News in Brief: Greenspan Impresses, Van Oekel Saves, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Greenspan Impresses, Van Oekel Saves, and MoreJoe Greenspan named to USL Team of the Week Minnesota United FC loanee Joe Greenspan continues to impress with his play for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. This is Joe’s second appearance in the Team of the Week this month. He is expected to rejoin MNUFC before the Gold Cup this summer. It's that time again! Check out…
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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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Rewind That: Minnesota United Heating Up After Texas Two-Step
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Heating Up After Texas Two-StepMinnesota United FC played its second consecutive match under the Texan sun. After suffering a 2-0 defeat in Dallas, the Loons recovered to capture a key road point in Houston. Now Minnesota faces a three-game homestand. It was a tale of two halves for Minnesota United last weekend. In the first half, the Loons failed to…
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Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FCOstensibly, a game preview exists to show readers a glimpse of what they may see when the game unfolds. Minnesota’s first two performances have made that extremely difficult. In truth, it is a major challenge to predict what Adrian Heath and the Loons will do to staunch the bleeding. The solutions aren’t obvious and, even if…
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Minnesota United to Call on Emergency Goalkeeper to Deputize Shuttleworth
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United to Call on Emergency Goalkeeper to Deputize ShuttleworthOnly weeks ago, Minnesota United had four goalkeepers in preseason camp plus an unsigned draft pick out with an injury. Now, with two recent injuries, Bobby Shuttleworth will get the start in the coming weekend and Minnesota United will be forced to call up an emergency goalkeeper. First-choice keeper, John Alvbåge suffered an injury in…
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News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and MoreNews from Castle Black Minneapolis City SC has announced signings for its 2017 season. The signings include Martin Browne (brother of U.S. Open Cup hero Whitney), former Tampa Bay Rowdies (and Minnesota Thunder) midfielder Dan O’Brien, and last year’s captain Trey Benhart. They will be announcing signings for the 2017 season all week. To stay up to date,…