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MLS mid-week news roundup Julian Gressel of Atlanta United has been named MLS Rookie of the Year over Philadelphia defender Jack Elliott and Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi. Gressel scored five goals and racked up nine assists in his first season, playing 2048 minutes. Meanwhile, Danladi scored eight goals with three assists in 1391 minutes.…
National team news roundup Conversation continues to spin regarding the future after the United State’s disappointing loss in Trinidad & Tobago last week. From across the pond, coaches from the European game such as Sam Allardyce and Laurent Blanc indicated they might be keen on a move stateside to coach the USMNT. Rumors also surfaced…
The NWSL will more than double its minimum salary The Houston Chronicle reported that the National Women’s Soccer League will increase its league minimum salary from $7,200 to about $15,000. This increase is both great news for the women currently in the league and a terrible reminder of where we are in regards to women’s…
Bob Bradley moves on Bob Bradley already being linked with a new job as Stabæk's sporting director pitches him for the Norway job: https://t.co/wEcBR10Q8n — Kris Heneage (@KHeneage) December 27, 2016 Bob Bradley’s time at Swansea City may be over, but it appears he’s already on the radar for a new gig. Having left a…
Originally published at ussoccer.com June 29, 2015. In 2005, the Minnesota Thunder were U.S. Open Cup Giant Killers and it was no fluke either. Led by long-time coach and founder Buzz Lagos, the Thunder defeated three MLS teams on their 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run. After narrowly scraping by the Chicago Fire PDL…
Here is a gallery of photos taken by Jeremy Olson – exclusively for Northern Pitch – of Major League Soccer’s press conference to announce Minnesota United FC as the 23rd team in the league. The event was held at Target Field on March 25, 2015. Thanks to Jeremy Olson for providing exclusive photos from yesterday’s…