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And They’re Off: NPSL North Matchweek One Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: And They’re Off: NPSL North Matchweek One RecapThe NPSL’s new North Conference launched this weekend with all eight teams in action. Med City FC was the lone home side to capture all three points after dismantling La Crosse Aris FC, the Dakota teams squared off with Fusion leaving victorious against Sioux Falls Thunder, and Minneapolis City SC took the inaugural Green Line…
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Minneapolis City 2, VSLT 1: Crows Claw Out Win in NPSL Debut
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City 2, VSLT 1: Crows Claw Out Win in NPSL DebutST. PAUL — Minneapolis City SC scored a pair of second-half goals, despite playing with 10 men for a majority of the game, en route to its first-ever NPSL victory. Center back A.J. Albers and winger Javier Alcantara scored for City, while opposing winger Mark Boquin recorded Viejos Son Los Trapos FC’s first NPSL goal,…
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Northern Exposure: Minneapolis City SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Northern Exposure: Minneapolis City SCThe headlines came in: Punk Rock Soccer, the People’s Club of the Twin Cities, the Black Sheep of U.S. Soccer,The Model Franchise, Five Soccer Cities Marking America Great Again; with a brain trust of three admen in chairman Dan Hoedeman, sporting director Jon Bisswurm and official podcast co-host Nate Morales shrewdly courting the image of…
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Gallery: Minneapolis City Draws Golden Gophers in Preseason Tune-up
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gallery: Minneapolis City Draws Golden Gophers in Preseason Tune-upMINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis City SC salvaged a last-second draw with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities men’s club team in the Crows’ final preseason friendly. Second-half goals from Martin Browne Jr. and Nick Hutton each came in response to U of M scores, as City just managed to keep pace with the Golden Gophers on Friday…
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News in Brief: MNUFC DA News, Gophers Nominated for Gold, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC DA News, Gophers Nominated for Gold, and MoreMinnesota United announces technical staff for Development Academy Minnesota United FC will start its Development Academy with the U-13 and U-14 age groups this fall. On Wednesday, United announced the technical staff for and provided details on the coaching model. The names are familiar, with the staff holding previous roles with the club or holding…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 30: Second-Half Hope in Houston
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 30: Second-Half Hope in HoustonAfter conceding twice and losing two players to injury before halftime, Minnesota United was able to secure an impressive road point. That, plus some clarifications on the new NPSL North, with Kyle Eliason. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Kyle FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon. Do you like…
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News in Brief: Charity Card Club, Greenspan Returns, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Charity Card Club, Greenspan Returns, and MoreMNUFC sins, Dark Clouds give Year To Date: Dark Clouds Charity Card Club has raised $321 for charities. It's not too late to join https://t.co/cTaHc0Uzz5 #DCMN pic.twitter.com/OW7hqWgq10 — Dark Clouds ☁????️???? #DCMN (@MNDarkClouds) March 21, 2017 So far in this short season, the Dark Clouds and friends have raised $321 based on Minnesota United FC’s…
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Minneapolis City Announces 2017 NPSL Roster
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Announces 2017 NPSL RosterRolled out via a series of tweets over three days, Minneapolis City finished announcing its 2017 NPSL roster this past Wednesday. The Crows bring back a core of 15 players from their inaugural season that saw the team finish in third place in the Premier League of America (PLA)’s West Division. With several of its players returning to…
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News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and MoreNews from Castle Black Minneapolis City SC has announced signings for its 2017 season. The signings include Martin Browne (brother of U.S. Open Cup hero Whitney), former Tampa Bay Rowdies (and Minnesota Thunder) midfielder Dan O’Brien, and last year’s captain Trey Benhart. They will be announcing signings for the 2017 season all week. To stay up to date,…
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News in Brief: TCF Gameday Guide, MLS Black History Month Roundtable, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: TCF Gameday Guide, MLS Black History Month Roundtable, and MoreYour guide to gameday Minnesota United FC has released information about the fan experience at TCF Bank stadium, including vendor locations and more. Of note: any jersey purchased in the stadium can be customized on-site at the team shop. MLS hosts Black History Month roundtable We invited five members of the soccer community to discuss race…
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NPSL North Notebook: Trapos Sign Two, City Development, and Dragons Playing With Fire
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: NPSL North Notebook: Trapos Sign Two, City Development, and Dragons Playing With FireWe’re just over two months away from the start of competitive play for teams in the NPSL North Conference. While there will be comparatively more of note to write about come May, there have still been interesting events taking place in advance of the coming season. Viejos Son Los Trapos FC recruit Galvan Yanez and Xiong VSLT president…
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News in Brief: Minneapolis City Makes the Perfect Shirt, Jackson Yueill Impresses, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minneapolis City Makes the Perfect Shirt, Jackson Yueill Impresses, and MoreMinneapolis City SC reacts to U.S. Open Cup ban with perfect shirt We are going to celebrate being one of two unbeaten teams in #USOC2017 & you can too with a commemorative t-shirt!https://t.co/TKepaFkMrM pic.twitter.com/OjTsW38KkC — Minneapolis City SC (@mplscitysc) February 7, 2017 If you don’t know the whole story, be sure to read Kyle Eliason’s…
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The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open CupThis week we ask the fans: “Minneapolis City SC was disqualified from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after changing leagues in the offseason. What is your take on City’s disqualification?” “This is what makes the Open Cup so thrilling. Any team, on any given night, can be screwed by the USSF, just like…