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The Sweet Spot: Saying Goodbye to Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Sweet Spot: Saying Goodbye to Justin Davis and Kevin VenegasWith the news that Justin Davis has moved to Nashville SC of the USL this week, I was reminded of something I’ve thought of often in soccer: the sweet spot. By sweet spot, I’m referring to how tricky it is for a player to find just the right spot for them. Each player brings a…
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Eight Players Leave as Minnesota United Announces End of Season Roster
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Eight Players Leave as Minnesota United Announces End of Season RosterLate Monday, Minnesota United FC announced its roster decisions as they parted ways with eight players from their inaugural season. Returning Many of the names announced as returning for Minnesota United will not surprise fans. Abu Danladi, Christian Ramirez, Sam Cronin, Ethan Finlay, Miguel Ibarra, Kevin Molino, Sam Nicholson, Rasmus Schüller, Collen Warner, Michael Boxall,…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New York Red Bulls
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New York Red BullsMinnesota enters game three of a five-game home stand with one point to show for its hometown advantage. As duct taped and hot glued lineups have miraculously held opponents to one goal in the last two games, the cost has been on the offensive side, with the Loons unable to pick the lock once 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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Five Things I Want to See Against Atlas FC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Five Things I Want to See Against Atlas FCWhether you love to see new teams, see them as a cynical cash grab, or just fear for your favorite player’s life, it is officially MLS international friendly season. This year Minnesota United renews its friendly Mexican rivalry as it takes on Atlas FC. Friendlies offer a chance for the teams to not only earn…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Columbus Crew SCLike not a few MLS teams, Minnesota is Jekyll and Hyde depending on whether they are at home or on the road. Tuesday evening the Loons adopt their Dr. Jekyll form as they return home to face the Columbus Crew. United needs three points to keep pace in the competitive race for the final playoff…
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Match Preview: New York City FC vs. Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: New York City FC vs. Minnesota UnitedLike Bob Dylan, their Minnesotan spiritual forebear, United will head to New York City this week in search of that impossible dream. For the Loons, that dream is a road win against one of the league’s best teams. New York sit tied for third in the Supporters’ Shield race and has lost only once this…
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Two Arguments: Are Johan and Kevin Venegas Underrated Contributors or Confounding Liabilities?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Two Arguments: Are Johan and Kevin Venegas Underrated Contributors or Confounding Liabilities?The Two Venegases Saturday evening’s match against the Vancouver Whitecaps was the first time that both of Minnesota United FC’s players named Venegas (Johan and Kevin) were on the field together. Both started the game, with the former lasting 85 minutes and the latter playing the full 90 in a 2-2 draw. Plenty of Loons have…
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Depth
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: What We Talk About When We Talk About DepthWith Minnesota United’s roster close to complete, it’s time to look at what the on-field product will be. There are many buzzwords thrown around when analyzing club rosters. One of these, inevitably, is “depth.” Using United’s roster as a case study, we’re able to look at what depth really is. Four months ago, Minnesota United…
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News in Brief: Minneapolis City Makes the Perfect Shirt, Jackson Yueill Impresses, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minneapolis City Makes the Perfect Shirt, Jackson Yueill Impresses, and MoreMinneapolis City SC reacts to U.S. Open Cup ban with perfect shirt We are going to celebrate being one of two unbeaten teams in #USOC2017 & you can too with a commemorative t-shirt!https://t.co/TKepaFkMrM pic.twitter.com/OjTsW38KkC — Minneapolis City SC (@mplscitysc) February 7, 2017 If you don’t know the whole story, be sure to read Kyle Eliason’s…
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Opinion: Calvo Signing Shows Minnesota United’s Ambitions
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Calvo Signing Shows Minnesota United’s AmbitionsIt had nearly become impossible to point to a “Minnesota United brand of football” without a marquee transaction. The Loons’ signing of Costa Rican defender Francisco Calvo is one of the first steps to defining what that brand of football might look like. Throughout the first month of the MLS offseason, newly-instated Minnesota United seemed cautious…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Starts Talking, Adrian Heath Announcement, Stadium News, Cosmos Are Toast?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Starts Talking, Adrian Heath Announcement, Stadium News, Cosmos Are Toast?Heath welcomed to Minnesota The locals are taking a shine to new United head coach Adrian Heath. Phrases like winning personality and entertaining pepper the profiles written in the wake of the announcement of his appointment. With a reputation of being well-liked by fans, he’s already making in-roads with United supporters: https://twitter.com/This_Is_Mike_D/status/805197942957232129 As Andy Greder…
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Minnesota United signs Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas as First MLS Players
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United signs Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas as First MLS PlayersMinnesota United took another step toward their MLS debut on Thursday, announcing long-time NASL Loons Justin Davis and Kevin Venegas had signed contracts. Per club and MLS policy, terms of contract were not disclosed. The news has been expected for a few weeks, as FiftyFive.One reported their expected announcement on November 4. It continues a busy…