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Minneapolis City SC Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City SC Disqualified From U.S. Open CupMINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis City SC has been disqualified from the U.S. Open Cup after the club found itself in conflict with current cup policy. Per the U.S. Soccer Federation Policy manual, Open Division teams forfeit their eligibility upon switching leagues after the Open Division entry deadline has passed. Minneapolis City was awarded an Open Division berth…
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News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, Minneapolis City News, MLS Fantasy Soccer, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, Minneapolis City News, MLS Fantasy Soccer, and MoreFiftyFive.One Patreon Campaign at 42 patrons Our goal is to get to 50 patrons by the end of the day today. Will you be the one to push the number over the half-century mark? Some details from our campaign so far: The most someone has given is $25. The least is one dollar. The most amusing…
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NPSL North Conference Full Schedule
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: NPSL North Conference Full ScheduleAs a follow-up to yesterday’s piece highlighting the budding local and regional rivalries in the NPSL Midwest Region’s rebranded North Conference, here is the conference’s full slate of regular season games. To the best of FiftyFive.One’s knowledge, at time of publication not all North Conference teams had yet released their schedules. The following represents the first…
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NPSL North Conference Schedule Released
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: NPSL North Conference Schedule ReleasedThe NPSL Midwest Region’s North Conference released its schedule today. The North, which includes a pair of holdovers from the old Central Conference, features six clubs new to the NPSL — two of which have yet to take the field in a competitive match in any context. Three of the North’s teams are located in…
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News in Brief: NWSL Doubles Minimum Salary, Alvbåge’s Loan Deal, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NWSL Doubles Minimum Salary, Alvbåge’s Loan Deal, and MoreThe NWSL will more than double its minimum salary The Houston Chronicle reported that the National Women’s Soccer League will increase its league minimum salary from $7,200 to about $15,000. This increase is both great news for the women currently in the league and a terrible reminder of where we are in regards to women’s…
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News in Brief: Two Loons and a Crow Return Home, Pulisic Signs a New Contract, CONCACAF Introduces New Champions League Format, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Two Loons and a Crow Return Home, Pulisic Signs a New Contract, CONCACAF Introduces New Champions League Format, and MorePlayer signings Minneapolis City announced the return of winger Isaac Friendt. The Andover, Minn. native will suit up for the Crows for a second summer. During the school year, Friendt plays at the University of Indiana, and this past season was a teammate of Minnesota United’s fourth-round draft pick, Tanner Thompson. Ibson and Brent Kallman will…
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News in Brief: Coach Heath’s Speaking Tour, Rashida Beal Picked by FC Kansas City, Draft Notes and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Coach Heath’s Speaking Tour, Rashida Beal Picked by FC Kansas City, Draft Notes and MoreCoach Heath on a speaking tour Adrian Heath went on a speaking tour, having a very illuminating conversation on Extratime radio. For Minnesota United FC fans, the most interesting piece was how he is expecting his team to play. He also appeared on the ESPNFC show The Boot Room. Adrian Heath is rather frank, admitting that Minnesota is…
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News in Brief: Rasmus Schüller, MPLS City Sponsor, and SuperDraft Prep
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Rasmus Schüller, MPLS City Sponsor, and SuperDraft PrepSchüller a fit for MNUFC? From late last night… #MNUTD closing in on midfielder Rasmus Schuller: https://t.co/fIdachF3GB — Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) January 11, 2017 We know a bit more about MNUFC’s pursuit of Rasmus Schüller, including a rumored transfer fee of $750,000. Read our assessment of Schüller and check out what Football Manager thinks of…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Launch a Cultural Liaison Program, Jamie Watson Joins the Broadcast Team, and Lots More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Launch a Cultural Liaison Program, Jamie Watson Joins the Broadcast Team, and Lots MoreMinnesota United FC launch a cultural liaison program We launched our Cultural Liaison program today. Really excited about this initiative. #sports #innovation #diversity pic.twitter.com/gYcxJlWtFZ — Sean Sittnick (@SeanMNUnited) January 9, 2017 These paid outreach positions are something many people who follow the team have been clamoring for (for a while). Great work, Sean! Jamie Watson…
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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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FiftyFive.One Podcast 14: Los Ticos and the Loons
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 14: Los Ticos and the LoonsWes is joined by Alex Schieferdecker and Edu Rosales to talk about the Costa Rican invasion of Minnesota United (ok, only two players and one rumored player). They also go through the good, the bad, and the weird of the world of soccer and dream about a sitcom involving Miguel Ibarra, Christian, Ramirez, and Johan…
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News in Brief: Calvo and Venegas Called up by Costa Rica, #TheNorth Taking Shape, Wherefore Art Thou NASL, News Bits and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Calvo and Venegas Called up by Costa Rica, #TheNorth Taking Shape, Wherefore Art Thou NASL, News Bits and MoreMNUFC’s Francisco Calvo and Johan Venegas called up to #LaSele Feliz y agradecido con Dios otro llamado a #lasele ????????#uncaf pic.twitter.com/VSzmP3fWlJ — Francisco Calvo (@calvo05oficial) January 3, 2017 Fully one-fourth of Minnesota United FC’s current roster has been called up to the Costa Rican squad for the Copa Centroamericana 2017, taking place in Panama from…
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Minneapolis City Adds Brian Kallman
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Adds Brian KallmanMinneapolis City has announced Woodbury native Brian Kallman will join the team for both its 2017 NPSL and U.S. Open Cup campaigns. A coup for the Crows as City heads into its first NPSL season, Kallman brings with him a notable pedigree. Brian’s brother Brent has spent the last four years playing with Minnesota United,…