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Minneapolis City 1, Med City 0: Seasons End for Cities
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City 1, Med City 0: Seasons End for CitiesROCHESTER, Minn. — A first-half goal from Isaac Friendt carried Minneapolis City SC over Med City FC on a Saturday night that left both teams disappointed. Minneapolis had learned of its fate prior to kickoff, with Dakota Fusion having already defeated the Minnesota TwinStars earlier that afternoon, ending the Crows’ playoff hopes. The Fusion’s victory…
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Minnesota TwinStars 2, Minneapolis City 0: Suburbs Sweep City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota TwinStars 2, Minneapolis City 0: Suburbs Sweep CityMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota TwinStars scored on either side of halftime to complete a regular-season sweep of Minneapolis City, playing the role of spoiler and taking the Crows’ playoff destiny out of City’s hands. A season-high crowd of 651 filled the stands at Augsburg College’s Edor Nelson Field for Minneapolis’ final NPSL home game of…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 44: Gold Cup Begins
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 44: Gold Cup BeginsWes is joined by Edu Rosales to talk about the Gold Cup kicking off with a particular eye toward the US and Costa Rica. They also talk about the final week of the NPSL North coming up where things are tight as ever and where Duluth have become the villains. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send…
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Minneapolis City 3, Sioux Falls 1: Crows Score Early to Stay in Playoff Race
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City 3, Sioux Falls 1: Crows Score Early to Stay in Playoff RaceSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minneapolis City jumped on host Sioux Falls early, and weathered a late rally to keep pace in the North Conference’s playoff race. Miles Stockman-Willis scored a brace inside the opening 16 minutes, putting the Thunder in a hole from which they never climbed out. An Archie Maoh goal in the 64th…
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And Then There Were Four: NPSL North Matchweek Nine Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: And Then There Were Four: NPSL North Matchweek Nine RecapWith one week left to play in the NPSL North, the two playoff spots will be fought for between four teams. All four teams have a shot at the conference championship; some with easier paths than others. VSLT was the lone team to be eliminated from playoff contention and Med City lost for just the…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 42: Mineapolis City SC’s President Dan Hoedeman
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 42: Mineapolis City SC’s President Dan HoedemanWe’ve got a special episode talking all things NPSL North. Later this week we’ll have another pod recapping the NYCFC loss and Columbus Crew match for Minnesota United. But right now, Wes is joined by NPSL North editor for FiftyFive.One, Kyle Eliason, who breaks down the season as it draws to a close. The two…
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Holiday Weekend Fireworks: NPSL North Matchweek Eight Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Holiday Weekend Fireworks: NPSL North Matchweek Eight RecapSioux Falls Thunder 0, Med City FC 0 June 28, 2017 Yankton Trails Park (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Sioux Falls halted the league-leader’s five game winning streak, holding Med City goalless but dooming the Thunder’s playoff hopes. The Medics had the first chance of the game in the 17th minute when Alexis Tahet’s free kick was…
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Pulling Away: NPSL North Matchweek Seven Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Pulling Away: NPSL North Matchweek Seven RecapThe top teams in the standings are separating themselves with three weeks and four games each to play until the playoffs begin. Med City solidified its lead on the conference with two wins, Duluth picked up an important three points in what is the only real rivalry in the North so far, and La Crosse…
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Duluth FC 2, Minneapolis City SC 1: BlueGreens Best Crows
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Duluth FC 2, Minneapolis City SC 1: BlueGreens Best CrowsDULUTH, Minn. — A cool evening and scattered showers in the Zenith City did little to chill the atmosphere on Friday night as host Duluth FC secured its first win over Minneapolis City SC, furthering a budding rivalry. In a wild contest that saw a saved penalty, two hit posts, an own goal, and a series…
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FiftyFive.One Episode 39: Salty Tears and 20/20 Hindsight
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Episode 39: Salty Tears and 20/20 HindsightIt was a poor showing in Salt Lake City for Minnesota United. Wes, Jeff, and Alex talk about the match as well as what losing Marc Burch for the season (potentially) means for the club. They also endeavor to reimagine expansion draft decisions. In addition they talk about Minneapolis City’s Green Line Derby with Viejos…
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Crunch Time: NPSL North Matchweek Six Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Crunch Time: NPSL North Matchweek Six RecapThe NPSL North reached its halfway point on Wednesday as each team completed their seventh league match of the season. In a regular season that lasts just two months, quite a bit remains undecided and it’s anyone’s conference to win. Med City extended their lead at the top of the pile with two wins this…
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Minneapolis City 2, VSLT FC 1: Crows Rally to Defeat 10-Man Trapos
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City 2, VSLT FC 1: Crows Rally to Defeat 10-Man TraposMINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis City SC hosted local rival Viejos Son Los Trapos FC in the NPSL Game of the Week, as well as the season’s second installment of the Green Line Derby. VSLT forward Ayuk Tambe opened scoring in the 13th minute, but Minneapolis was able to pick up three points by scoring two goals…
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TwinStars 2, Minneapolis City 0: Darbaki Brace Moves Dragons Past Crows
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: TwinStars 2, Minneapolis City 0: Darbaki Brace Moves Dragons Past CrowsMINNETONKA, Minn. — Karim Darbaki converted a penalty kick and a Minneapolis City miscue into goals on either side of halftime, helping the Minnesota TwinStars carry the day and move past the Crows in the NPSL North Conference standings. For the Dragons, the win was their third in four contests, allowing the TwinStars to finish…