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A North Fan’s Guide to Rooting for the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Continue Reading: A North Fan’s Guide to Rooting for the 2018 FIFA World CupAs the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, the attention of the world will turn to Russia. 1.6 billion people will cheer for their own nation, but the remaining five billion and change have a choice on their hands. Some will root for the land of their ancestors. Others will root for a…
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Bavarians Crowned: Premier League of America Tournament Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Bavarians Crowned: Premier League of America Tournament RecapThe Premier League of America held its inaugural postseason tournament this weekend in Toledo. RWB Adria (East Division champions), Milwaukee Bavarians (West Division champions), Cedar Rapids Rampage United (second place in the West), and hosts Toledo United (second place in the East) challenged not only for the PLA Championship trophy, but also for a spot…
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Toledo Calling: Premier League of America Matchweek Eleven Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Toledo Calling: Premier League of America Matchweek Eleven RecapThe East came down to the final weekend, but it was worth the wait. RWB Adria needed to beat Aurora Borealis by five goals in the final game of the season to overtake Toledo United and claim the East Division crown. Carpathia FC had a chance to make the playoffs with a weekend doubleheader during which…
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How The West Was Won: Premier League of America Matchweek Ten Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: How The West Was Won: Premier League of America Matchweek Ten RecapThe West division playoff spots were wrapped up over the weekend after wins by Milwaukee Bavarians and Cedar Rapids Rampage United. The East is still up for discussion, though it will likely be a very short one. Toledo United punched its ticket to the postseason tournament but the second spot will be decided in the…
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Elimination Time: Premier League of America Matchweek Nine Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Elimination Time: Premier League of America Matchweek Nine RecapAfter a full weekend of games, the playoff picture became a little more clear in the West and just about set in the East. Toledo United and RWB Adria breathed easy after United’s thumping of Carpathia FC, as the race in the East was narrowed to a three team affair. Carpathia can only match the two…
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Minneapolis City Set to Fight for Playoffs
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Set to Fight for PlayoffsComing in to its inaugural season, Minneapolis City boasted an active social media presence and the support of one of the larger adult soccer clubs in the Twin Cities. Off the field, City looked to be well positioned to make a splash in the Premier League of America. On the field, however, was the bigger question…
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Reserves Report: Minnesota United FC Reserves fall 2-1 to Milwaukee Bavarians
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Reserves Report: Minnesota United FC Reserves fall 2-1 to Milwaukee BavariansThe Minnesota United Reserves fell 2-1 to the Milwaukee Bavarians after going up 1-0 on a penalty kick in the first minute. A late first half goal from Reid Stevenson and second half strike from Scott Lorenz put Milwaukee over the home team in a hot and physical affair in Cottage Grove, MN. With the…
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Road Warriors: Premier League of America Matchweek Seven Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Road Warriors: Premier League of America Matchweek Seven RecapBefore this weekend, no one in the Premier League of America’s West division had won on the road. That changed after three of four road teams claimed victory. RWB Adria took sole possession of first in the East with a win over Oakland County, but Carpathia kept pace by beating Aurora Borealis SC. Note: All…
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Knotted at the Top: Premier League of America Matchweek Six Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Knotted at the Top: Premier League of America Matchweek Six RecapWith a little over a month of the season left, teams at the tops of their divisions are not making it any easier to separate them. The top four teams in both the East and West are all within three points of first place. The tight standings were reflected in results this weekend, with four…
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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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Derby Weekend: Premier League of America Matchweek Four Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Derby Weekend: Premier League of America Matchweek Four RecapThe league called it Derby Weekend, and while there were a few local derbies, most teams still had to travel over one hundred miles to their games. Minnesota United Reserves made the shortest trip; an 18-mile jaunt to Minneapolis to take on the Crows, but Aurora Borealis trekked 283 miles to play Toledo United. Nonetheless,…
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Toledo Makes a Statement: PLA Matchweek Two Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Toledo Makes a Statement: PLA Matchweek Two RecapThe second week of play in the Premier League of America featured four matches, including season openers for Aurora Borealis SC, Madison 56ers, and Minneapolis City SC. If offense was the theme of week one, it was defense in week two. Three teams kept clean sheets, with Milwaukee Bavarians and Minneapolis City playing to a…
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PLA Matchweek One Recap: Opening Weekend
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: PLA Matchweek One Recap: Opening WeekendThe inaugural Premier League of America season opened this weekend with four matches, including two contests in two days for Grand Rapids Ole SC. There were a total of 17 goals scored, with every team in action finding their way onto the scoresheet. Three of four home teams secured victory, with only Ole SC suffering…