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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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City Comes from Behind to Defeat 56ers: Madison 2, Minneapolis 3
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: City Comes from Behind to Defeat 56ers: Madison 2, Minneapolis 3Minneapolis City twice rallied to level after falling a goal behind, and tallied the game’s ultimate goal to secure a vital 3-2 victory over the Madison 56ers late Saturday afternoon. Facing a number of injuries, as well as other roster issues, City was forced to travel to Madison with a 12-man squad. Club chairman Dan…
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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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Croatian Eagles Earn First Win: Premier League of America Matchweek Five Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Croatian Eagles Earn First Win: Premier League of America Matchweek Five RecapMinneapolis City SC and Cedar Rapids Rampage United both reached the midway point of their seasons and although neither tallied a win over the weekend, both teams find themselves in a three-way tie for first place in the West Division on points. With Toledo’s win, a three-way tie was also created at the top of…
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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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Crows and Loons Set for Twin Cities Derby
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Crows and Loons Set for Twin Cities DerbyThis evening at 6:35 PM, Minneapolis City will host the Minnesota United Reserves at South High School’s Les Barnard Field. With a potential move to MLS looming on the horizon for United, and MLS franchises placing reserve teams in the USL, this season’s Premier League of America meetings between the two sides offer fans in…
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Crows 2, Eagles 1: Minneapolis City Grinds Out Victory in Home Debut
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Crows 2, Eagles 1: Minneapolis City Grinds Out Victory in Home DebutMINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis City broke a 1-1 first-half tie, scoring in the 75th minute from the penalty spot to record a victory in its home debut. Forward Matthew Gweh scored City’s first-ever competitive goal in the 9th minute, and also played a hand in City’s second. Starting XIs The introduction of holding midfielder A.J. Albers allowed…
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Minneapolis City Set for Inaugural Home Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Set for Inaugural Home OpenerThis Saturday at 4:00 PM, Minneapolis City will play its first-ever home match at South High School’s Les Barnard Field. The contest comes a week after more than 50 supporters made the six-hour drive to cheer the Crows in their competitive debut away to Milwaukee Bavarians. It will be interesting to see what type of crowd…
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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…