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News in Brief: Lampson’s Philanthropy, Miguel’s Motor, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Lampson’s Philanthropy, Miguel’s Motor, and More…Keeper Matt Lampson visits hospitals While he hasn’t seen the field in some time, Lampson is having a big effect elsewhere. After surviving cancer years ago, Lampson created a foundation dedicated to helping young cancer patients. Lampson’s work is to be lauded. The Star Tribune tells us about Lampson’s efforts and the effects they have.…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Announces Partnerships, Season Ticket Caps, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Announces Partnerships, Season Ticket Caps, and MoreMinnesota United partners with Bell Bank, Oak View Group Minnesota United announced a partnership with Bell Bank this week. The 10-year deal includes naming the southwest gate at Allianz Field as Bell Bank. Bell Bank will also sponsor the Man of the Match for each home and away game and will donate $1,000 to the…
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Matchday Six: Loons Impressive, Again, In Loss, Again
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Six: Loons Impressive, Again, In Loss, AgainThe Loons threatened at times to ruin Portland’s home opener, but they ultimately couldn’t overcome their own errors in the Rose City. What to make of a Minnesota team that looks so much better, but continually shoots itself in the foot? There’s that well-worn adage in politics, “if you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Minnesota United FC…
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Matchday One: Old Problems Continue Surfacing in Loons’ Loss to San Jose
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday One: Old Problems Continue Surfacing in Loons’ Loss to San JoseMaThe opening day of the season is caught up in so many emotions, it is difficult not to get carried away in interpreting the results. Are Atlanta fatally flawed? Can Toronto sustain their focus? Are New England going to get a red card every game? It’s even harder when you watch a game like Saturday’s…
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Preseason Game Three: Minnesota Provide Bodies For Columbus Crew Training Exercise
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Game Three: Minnesota Provide Bodies For Columbus Crew Training ExerciseFor about thirty minutes on Saturday evening, Minnesota United looked like a team that was figuring some things out. Against ball-dominant, attacking-focused Atlanta on Wednesday night, the Loons (probably smartly) attempted to bunker and to counter. Against a more balanced Columbus Crew SC side, they committed to building out of the back, passing on the…
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News in Brief: MNUFC add Fernando and Dawkins, USSF Financials, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC add Fernando and Dawkins, USSF Financials, and MoreMNUFC roster additions Minnesota United continues to build out their roster late in the offseason. MNUFC announced midfielder Luiz Fernando will join the club on loan this season from Brazilian side Fluminense FC. The loan agreement includes an option for MNUFC to buy Fernando at the end of his loan. Reports surfaced this week that…
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Preseason Match Two: Loons Get Lucky Early and Often Against Atlanta
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match Two: Loons Get Lucky Early and Often Against AtlantaAfter a failure to launch in their first match of the Carolina Challenge Cup, Minnesota United showed a much improved effort in their second game of the preseason tournament, gutting out a 1-1 draw against Atlanta. But just as the 0-1 loss to Charleston last Saturday didn’t properly reflect the balance of play (which favored…
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Loons Pick Early And Often In Busy SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Pick Early And Often In Busy SuperDraftMinnesota United FC were expected to have a fairly eventful SuperDraft, with the fifth overall pick and two picks in the second round. But few could’ve anticipated just how busy it would turn out to be, as the Loons made three trades and ended up with a remarkable haul of five new players. Listen to the…