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Minnesota United FC Beat Rayo OKC on a Christian Ramirez Goal, 1-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Beat Rayo OKC on a Christian Ramirez Goal, 1-0On a nearly perfect meteorological autumn day in Blaine, Minnesota United FC found their first victory against a well-coached Rayo OKC side after three straight road draws. While the stands were relatively sparse due to the Labor Day weekend and the State Fair, the fans who were there were treated to a fantastic game by…
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Recap: Loons Take Point from Florida
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Recap: Loons Take Point from FloridaA night that will hardly live in many memories: Minnesota’s 0-0 draw with Fort Lauderdale offered a single point and the consolation of seeing both Kevin Venegas and Stefano Pinho return from injury. In their second game in South Florida in four days, Minnesota United FC continued its streak of earning points on the road…
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Minnesota United at The Miami FC: The Running Diary
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United at The Miami FC: The Running DiaryWhen? – 7:00 PM CT, Saturday, August 27 Where? – FIU Stadium, Miami, FL How to Watch? My29 (Local), ESPN3 (Everywhere else) Social: Official Hashtag: #MIAvMNU Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @MNUnitedFC Miami FC – @TheMiamiFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading FiftyFive.One Match Preview FiftyFive.One Training Report: Justin Davis Minnesota United’s…
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10-Man Minnesota Stand Firm against Jacksonville in 0-0 Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: 10-Man Minnesota Stand Firm against Jacksonville in 0-0 DrawMinnesota United FC and Jacksonville Armada FC played to a 0-0 draw in a 94-degree midday game. The heat slowed the play of the game from the first whistle as both sides traded long periods of possession with a few dangerous forays into the attack. Coming off a much needed win on Wednesday, Minnesota looked…
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Game Diary: Minnesota United FC Home Against The Miami FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Game Diary: Minnesota United FC Home Against The Miami FCMinnesota drops an egg as they let in four goals against previously winless on the road The Miami FC. First Half Minute 2 Well, it’s been a great start for Minnesota, as they have a chance on goal quickly. Looks like it could be a great night for Minnesota. Minute 9 Well, that’s not what…
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Minnesota United FC vs Puerto Rico FC: The Running Diary
Continue Reading: Minnesota United FC vs Puerto Rico FC: The Running Diary>> Match Preview << Today likely marks the one and only NSC-hosted match between MNUFC and PRFC. With the Loons poised to jump to MLS next year and their remaining match being at Puerto Rico, this gives a unique, “one night only” feel to the match. Likewise, I’m going to use a new format for the match…
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Minnesota United FC Take and Then Lose the Lead in Added Time; Tie Rayo OKC 2-2
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Take and Then Lose the Lead in Added Time; Tie Rayo OKC 2-2After the game began with no goals in the first half, Minnesota United FC left Oklahoma City with a 2-2 draw thanks to a wild second half and added time. After Justin Davis equalized and Christian Ramirez gave Minnesota the lead in the 92nd minute, Rayo OKC’s Futty Danso scored at the death to leave…
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Minnesota United FC Beats Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-1: Former Mr. Minnesota Soccer Ismaila Jome Scores
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Beats Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-1: Former Mr. Minnesota Soccer Ismaila Jome ScoresThe clouds broke and the sun shown down on Minnesota United FC, who continued their home dominance in the fall season with a decisive 3-1 win against Fort Lauderdale Strikers. 8,379 made the trek up to the National Sports Center in Blaine to cap off the three-game week for Minnesota. “You’re still part of the…
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Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A Brace
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A BraceMinnesota United FC used two goals in the first six minutes to hold on for their first win against Indy Eleven this year, avenging the loss last week away to Indy. First Danny Cruz earned Minnesota a penalty that Christian Ramirez converted. Then three minutes later, Stefano Pinho found Ramirez at the far post to…
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Minnesota Fails to Convert Chances in 1-0 Loss to Indy Eleven
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Fails to Convert Chances in 1-0 Loss to Indy ElevenOn the heels of a blowout of Carolina, Minnesota United traveled down to Indianapolis, looking to give Indy Eleven their first loss at home during the 2016 season. After a few chances in the first half, including a missed PK by Christian Ramirez, a mistake in the defensive third gave Indy the lead and eventually…
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Christian Ramirez’s Hat Trick Leads Minnesota United FC by Carolina RailHawks 5-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Christian Ramirez’s Hat Trick Leads Minnesota United FC by Carolina RailHawks 5-1Minnesota United FC used three first-half goals to build an unassailable lead and win their first match of the fall season 5-1 over the Carolina RailHawks. NASL league-leading goalscorer Christian Ramirez scored his first-ever hat trick as a Loon. Stefano Pinho and Tiago Calvano also found the back of the net for United. Coach Carl…
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PLA Recap: Minneapolis City draws Madison 56ers 1-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: PLA Recap: Minneapolis City draws Madison 56ers 1-1Minneapolis City and the Madison 56ers played to a 1-1 draw on a hot day in South Minneapolis. Early goals from Isaac “Goose” Friendt for City and an own goal from Nate Engel for Madison shortly after led to City’s first and Madison’s second draw of the season. Minneapolis City was coming off of their first loss:…
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Minnesota United FC 3, The Miami FC 1 Recap: The Running Diary
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC 3, The Miami FC 1 Recap: The Running DiaryNot much is on the line for this match – maybe second or third place, sure, but second place in the spring season won’t even get you a firm congratulatory handshake. Given this, I thought I’d abandon the traditional recap format for a night. Instead, I’m going back to the early days of the sports internet,…