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Loons Look to Future
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Look to FutureWhat next? That has to be the question Minnesota United fans, players, and staff are asking after a second season of missing out on the playoffs, and not gathering too many points. Not only that, but many view the team as having no identity. It’s one thing to lose, but another to lose week after…
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United Fans React to Final Match at TCF
Continue Reading: United Fans React to Final Match at TCFStraight across the field from the Dark Clouds supporters’ section, the Loony Bin let visiting LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic know that Minnesota fans weren’t filling the stadium for him. “Hey, Zlatan. We’re not here for you! Hey, Zlatan. We’re not here for you!” The cheer came strong and steady each time the forward got…
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#MINvLA Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvLA Open Game ThreadWhen? – 4:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, October 21 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? ESPN How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvLA #50ktoMidway Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Los Angeles Galaxy – @LAGalaxy Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good Reads: Match…
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Matchday Thirty Two: Even The Home Magic Is Now Dead, As Loons Sink To Season Low Against Colorado
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Thirty Two: Even The Home Magic Is Now Dead, As Loons Sink To Season Low Against ColoradoThe previous week’s 1-5 drubbing at the hands of Philadelphia felt like rock bottom for the floundering Loons. Then came this past weekend, where the team returned home and collapsed against a woeful Colorado Rapids team that had previously lost seven consecutive matches by a combined score of 1-22. That defeat sealed Minnesota’s 0-4 record…
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#PHIvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #PHIvMIN Open Game ThreadWhen? – 6:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, October 6 Where? – Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, PA How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official Hashtag: #PHIvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Philadelphia Union – @PhilaUnion Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Pre-Match Reading:…
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#MINvNYC Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvNYC Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 29 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvNYC Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc New York City FC – @NYCFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday …
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Matchdays Twenty-Nine: Back At Home, Loons Return To Better Form
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Twenty-Nine: Back At Home, Loons Return To Better FormLike turning a light switch on, Minnesota United played at home for the first time in a month on Saturday, and suddenly looked like a relatively competent team. On the back of three first half goals, the Loons set the Timbers on ice. But a second half to forget saw the visitors rally back with…
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#MINvPOR Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvPOR Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 22 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvPOR Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Portland Timbers FC – @TimbersFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good…
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Quick DC Double Cancels Out Angelo’s First MLS Goal
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Quick DC Double Cancels Out Angelo’s First MLS GoalA weight lifted off of Ángelo Rodríguez’s shoulders as he scored his first goal for Minnesota United. Two DC United goals in four minutes by Ulises Segura and Darren Mattocks, however, continued Minnesota’s poor form away from home. Starting lineup Suspensions to Michael Boxall and Francisco Calvo, along with Rasmus Schüller away on international duty,…
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News in Brief: Loons Release Mears, International Call-ups, Dempsey Retires, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Release Mears, International Call-ups, Dempsey Retires, and MoreLoons in the news Minnesota United announced this week that they have mutually parted ways with defender Tyrone Mears. A day after MNUFC announced the termination of Mears’s contract, the 35-year old Englishman signed with West Bromwich Albion F.C. in the English Championship on a short term contract. Three players from Minnesota United received call-ups…
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News in Brief: Owundi Loaned to Charlotte, MNUFC Trialist Fernando Bob, 50k to Midway, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Owundi Loaned to Charlotte, MNUFC Trialist Fernando Bob, 50k to Midway, and MoreMNUFC News Defender Bertrand Owundi Eko’o has been sent out on loan to USL side Charlotte Independence. The loan agreement includes a right of recall for MLS. News of Owundi’s loan comes in on the heels of reports from Minnesota United’s midweek practice that Brazilian defensive midfielder Fernando Bob is trialing with the squad. Fernando…
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#MINvSEA Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvSEA Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, August 4 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvSEA Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Seattle Sounders FC – @SoundersFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good…
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Matchday Twenty-Two: Road Woes Continue For Loons In Deflating Loss To Vancouver
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Twenty-Two: Road Woes Continue For Loons In Deflating Loss To VancouverEven thought their impressive three-game win streak catapulted Minnesota United back into surprising playoff contention, it came with a significant caveat: all the wins were at home. Only one other team (San Jose) have won just a single road match this year, and for the Loons to make good on their playoff aspiration, they simply…