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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New England Revolution
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New England RevolutionMinnesota serves, as it often has, as a Rorschach test for fans to learn more about the latent beliefs they hold about the team and, probably, the entire world around them. What feels more true: that Minnesota has conceded eight goals in their last three MLS games (they have), or that the team has won…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United Try to Lose, Club Fees, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United Try to Lose, Club Fees, and More…Minnesota United FC win, struggle, and are set for reinforcements Minnesota United FC began its homestead with a win over Real Salt Lake, despite a brace from Joao Plata in the dying moments of the match. Despite the points, Adrian Heath expressed frustration at the lack of defensive stability in the team. Specifically, set pieces…
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Matchday Nineteen: Loons Continue Jekyll And Hyde Routine In Win Against Salt Lake
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Nineteen: Loons Continue Jekyll And Hyde Routine In Win Against Salt LakeThree points are three points, but what could’ve been a celebratory home win against Real Salt Lake ended on a sour note, with two late goals allowed that had Head Coach Adrian Heath steaming mad. In a season with more moral victories than actual victories, here at last was a win that raised more questions…
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#MINvRSL Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvRSL Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 14 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvRSL Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Real Salt Lake – @RealSaltLake Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good Reads:…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt LakeThe Loons followed an exciting 4-3 win over Toronto, a victory that had some feeling the tide had turned, with a 3-0 loss to Houston, among the club’s worst showings this season. It now falls on the team, and all of us, to figure out exactly who Minnesota United is and who it wants to…
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MNUFC Add Second Designated Player, Sign Forward Angelo Rodriguez
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MNUFC Add Second Designated Player, Sign Forward Angelo RodriguezAngelo Rodriguez became the second signing of the summer transfer window for Minnesota United. The 29-year-old joins the team from Colombia’s Club Deportes Tolima. Minnesota made another splash in the transfer market by making its second signing in as many days. Forward Angelo Rodriguez will become the club’s second-ever Designated Player, joining his fellow countryman…
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Minnesota United Bolster Midfield With Signing of Romario Ibarra
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Bolster Midfield With Signing of Romario IbarraMinnesota United have reached an agreement with Ecuadorian club Universidad Católica to sign 23-year-old midfielder Romario Ibarra. Minnesota United has bolstered its attack and invested in its future with the announcement that it has reached an agreement on the transfer of Ecuadorian midfielder Romario Ibarra. The 23-year-old winger was signed from Club Deportivo Universidad Católica…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC’s Plan, World Cup Semifinals, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC’s Plan, World Cup Semifinals, and More…Minnesota United FC have a plan, and it is coming together Andy Greder at the Pioneer Press published a lengthy piece detailing Adrian Heath’s history and the plan for the future. Included is the note that Tuesday marks the opening of the transfer window. The first of those signings are coming, with both winger Romario…
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Minnesota United FC Burned by Houston Dynamo, Lose 3-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Burned by Houston Dynamo, Lose 3-0Coming off a big win against the MLS Cup holders, Minnesota United FC traveled to Houston where it underwhelmed and lost 3-0. Defender Philippe Senderos scored on either side of halftime, with Alberth Elis adding insult to injury with a stoppage-time goal. Lineup Adrian Heath made one change to the winning side fielded against Chicago.…
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Matchdays Sixteen, Seventeen, and Eighteen: What Are The Loons Building?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Sixteen, Seventeen, and Eighteen: What Are The Loons Building?I was away on vacation the last two weeks, blissfully detached from the ups and downs (let’s face it, mostly downs) of following Minnesota United. After the horrific loss on the road to Colorado, it was a good time to step away, and though I missed one of the most memorable individual performances in team…
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#HOUvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #HOUvMIN Open Game ThreadWhen? – 8:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, July 7 Where? – BBVA Compass Stadium How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official Hashtag: #HOUvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Houston Dynamo – @HoustonDynamo Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo…
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Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FCFor just about the entire season, Minnesota United has been unlucky. Shots that could have gone in did not, individual errors in defense were punished with goals rather than swept up and forgotten, and defensive injuries have meant a revolving door in the backline. It has overshadowed the fact that the club looks better than last…
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#MINvTOR Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvTOR Open Game ThreadWhen? – 6:00 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, July 4 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvTOR Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Toronto FC – @TorontoFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good Reads:…