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FiftyFive.One Podcast 15: All is Quiet on the USSF Front, Rambarra, and Draft Preview
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 15: All is Quiet on the USSF Front, Rambarra, and Draft PreviewWes and Jeff look at the recent signings for Minnesota: Ramirez, Ibarra, and Demidov. They also preview the upcoming SuperDraft, talk about NASL’s suspended sentence, and take twitter questions. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Jeff Wes
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News in Brief: D2/D2 Sanctioning, Kyndra de St. Aubin MNUFC’s New Color Commentator, MLS Combine Day One, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: D2/D2 Sanctioning, Kyndra de St. Aubin MNUFC’s New Color Commentator, MLS Combine Day One, and MoreUSSF delivers long-awaited decision on sanctioning On Friday, when word started spreading that USSF would have a decision that day on D2 and D3 sanctioning, you could hardly blame people for not holding their breath. But at the close of the longest 7-10 days any of us have ever experienced, there was an announcement. The NASL…
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News in Brief: USMNT January Camp Announced, NASL/USL Decision Today, WNY Flash moving to NC, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: USMNT January Camp Announced, NASL/USL Decision Today, WNY Flash moving to NC, and MoreUSMNT January camp roster announced, #Rambarra left off Here’s the list in full: GOALKEEPERS: David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes), Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Luis Robles (New York Red Bulls) DEFENDERS: DaMarcus Beasley (Unattached), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Greg Garza (Atlanta…
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News in Brief: Norway Bob, Nicht, MLS Combine, NASL Update, and MNUFC Teasers
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Norway Bob, Nicht, MLS Combine, NASL Update, and MNUFC TeasersIs Bob Bradley headed to Norway? Bob Bradley: "It's an honour being mentioned as a candidate for the Norway job." [TV2] pic.twitter.com/8iEdgxZPzR — ValueGambling.com (@ValueGambling) January 4, 2017 Bob Bradley made a fantastic impression during his time at Stabæk, and it looks as though he is a candidate to make a move back to Norway, this…
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News in Brief: Ibarra Update , Minneapolis City to Augsburg, Danny Cruz Leaving, and PLA Expansion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Ibarra Update , Minneapolis City to Augsburg, Danny Cruz Leaving, and PLA ExpansionAccording to ESPN’s Julio Saucedo, Miguel Ibarra is set to rejoin Minnesota United FC this Thursday or Friday Crece la información de que @Migue10Ibarra llegaría a Minnesota United, sería anunciado entre jueves y viernes — Julio Saucedo ®️ (@JULIO_SAUCEDO) January 3, 2017 As FiftyFiveOne reported, we knew that Miguel Ibarra was back in town. What…
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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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Minnesota United, Club León Agree to Transfer Fee for Miguel Ibarra
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United, Club León Agree to Transfer Fee for Miguel IbarraMinnesota United secured the rights to bring Miguel Ibarra back from Liga MX via a trade earlier this week. Now, they’ve taken another step to bringing Ibarra back to the North by agreeing a transfer fee. On Monday, Minnesota United traded goalkeeper Jeff Attinella to Portland. While the club’s press release identified the return as…
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Minnesota United Trades Attinella to Portland; Signals Pursuit of Ibarra
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Trades Attinella to Portland; Signals Pursuit of IbarraMinnesota has traded goalkeeper Jeff Attinella to the Portland Timbers. In return, the Loons will acquire a second-round selection in the 2018 SuperDraft. Along with the pick, United will gain the discovery rights to former Loon Miguel Ibarra. Minnesota United acquired Attinella in the fourth round of last Tuesday’s Expansion Draft. The former RSL man served…
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Minnesota United to Secure Ibarra’s Rights with Attinella Trade
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United to Secure Ibarra’s Rights with Attinella TradeEarlier we reported on-going talks between Minnesota United and the Portland Timbers that would see Jeff Attinella sent to the Timbers. Now, the deal looks very likely to be completed and it could line up Minnesota for a potential return of Miguel Ibarra. The exact terms of the trade are still unclear at this point,…
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With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez Negotiations
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: With Golden Boot Secured, Clock is Running on Ramirez NegotiationsChristian Ramirez has been the poster-boy of Minnesota United since he scored in his debut for the club in 2014. As the club begins its transition to MLS, time is running out for negotiations to secure his future in Minnesota. It was never going to be a simple negotiation between club and player. At 25,…
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Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden Ball
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden BallOn Tuesday, the NASL released their ten-man shortlist for the Golden Ball. The trophy is the league’s MVP award, given to the player voted on by the public, writers, and league personnel as the best in the league. Previous winners include E. Barbara (CAR), P. Campos (SAS), G. Hristov (TBR), M. Ibarra (MNU), and S.…
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Minnesota United Falls to Club León 2-4 in Friendly at Target Field
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Falls to Club León 2-4 in Friendly at Target FieldThe Loons met Club León for the second time as Minnesota United FC played host to Los Panzas Verdes on Saturday night. A crowd of 18,505 braved dire (and ultimately incorrect) weather forecasts to witness the first ever soccer match at Target Field. United came out strong with J.C. Banks particularly looking dangerous after two half-chances in the first…
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Batman Returns: Miguel Ibarra Comes to Minnesota to Rediscover His Swagger
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Batman Returns: Miguel Ibarra Comes to Minnesota to Rediscover His SwaggerWhen Miguel Ibarra reunites with Minnesota United this Saturday for their friendly at Target Field, he is looking for more than a reunion with old friends. He is looking to rediscover the magic that drove him to the US Men’s national team and Liga MX. Ibarra has struggled for time on the field with his new…