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In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Mallace and David earn starts, ejections doom New England and Colorado, and Yueill takes on a new role. In a “replay” of the 2016 NWSL final, the Washington Spirit were once again on the losing side. Kassey Kallman earned her first start of…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: NWSL final rosters are released, Kallman tallies an assist, and David earns honors in his first start. The New England Revolution defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-0 this weekend. Cody Cropper continued his run of starts in net for the Revs and was rewarded with…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury adds a spark, Akale scores in a losing effort, and Kallman finds a starting role. The Portland Timbers took an early lead against the New England Revolution with a volley from Diego Valeri. The well-hit strike left Cody Cropper little he could do to…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: NWSL preseason continues while Cropper and Bunbury get a result against their home state. Cody Cropper earned his third start of the season for the New England Revolution in a 5-2 win over Minnesota United FC. Cropper made three saves and was not particularly…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Mallace is a surprise addition, Cropper has to wait for his first shutout, and preseason begins for the NWSL. A late scratch of Marco Donadel from the Montreal Impact’s starting lineup gave Calum Mallace his first appearance of the season. The midfielder put in 72 minutes…
Minneapolis City has announced Woodbury native Brian Kallman will join the team for both its 2017 NPSL and U.S. Open Cup campaigns. A coup for the Crows as City heads into its first NPSL season, Kallman brings with him a notable pedigree. Brian’s brother Brent has spent the last four years playing with Minnesota United,…
As 2016 comes to a close, FiftyFive.One is honoring Minnesota’s best soccer players. Last week, we released the shortlist of nominees across six categories. Readers voted for their favorites, and now it is time to announce the winners. Gopher Player of the Year: Simone Kolander Gopher forward and co-captain Simone Kolander was a true leader on…
Kassey Kallman joined the Boston Breakers after winning the 2013 NWSL championship as a rookie with FC Kansas City. Two disappointing seasons followed and at the end of the 2016 season it was announced that Kallman would be leaving the Breakers and joining the Washington Spirit. Kassey Kallman was traded to Boston after she helped FC…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Miller features while Mallace is stuck on the bench, Akale returns to the starting eleven, and Kallman is on the move. The Seattle Sounders hosted the Colorado Rapids in the first leg of the Western Conference Finals. Although the Rapids lost the game 2-1, they did come…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Tyler David finds the back of the net for the first time as a pro, the NWSL season ends for Kassey Kallman and Cat Parkhill, and our players in MLS eye playoff spots. Although his team did not qualify for the playoffs, Tyler David‘s last game of…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Akale makes an easy transition to Villarreal C, Kallman extends an impressive streak, and Miller helps Colorado break one. Mukwelle Akale has not slowed his progress after moving up to Villarreal C this season. Akale was in the starting eleven Saturday in a 2-1 win against Torre…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: David returns to the starting XI for Saint Louis, Bunbury misses out on a win over Miller and Boston’s struggles return. After failing to get on the field last week, Tyler David started in the center of the midfield for Saint Louis FC in a 1-1 tie…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Kallman and the Breakers get a rare away result, Mallace starts out strong for the Impact, and Miller suffers a cup loss. A three week break and the knowledge that they were already eliminated from the playoffs did not stop the Boston Breakers from getting their second…