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News in Brief: MNUFC Sign Cameroonian Defender, Allianz Field Noise Exemption Passes, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Sign Cameroonian Defender, Allianz Field Noise Exemption Passes, and MoreLoons in the news Minnesota United announced they have signed defender and Cameroon international Bertrand Owundi Eko’o from Rainbow FC in Cameroon. The 24-year-old Owundi only recently signed with Rainbow FC after previously playing in Cameroon with Les Astres FC. Coach Adrian Heath stated he sees the signings of Owundi and Pangpop as “an opportunity…
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News in Brief: Loons on FOX Sports North, Update from Colombia, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons on FOX Sports North, Update from Colombia, and MoreLoons in the news Minnesota United officially announced a multi-year agreement regarding broadcast rights between the club and FOX Sports North (FSN). The majority of games this season will be broadcast on either FOX Sports North or Fox Sports North PLUS, with all games available to be streamed live on the FOX Sports GO app. Ahead…
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News in Brief: MLS Preseason Begins, MNUFC Roster Rumors, Boston Breakers Fold, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Preseason Begins, MNUFC Roster Rumors, Boston Breakers Fold, and MoreMNUFC in the news Minnesota United kicked off their preseason training this week at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. Notable additions include Shae Bottum, on trial with the team after his Division III Player of the Year campaign at St. Thomas University. Also present is midfielder Rasmus Schüller, returning from a brief loan…
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News in Brief: MLS SuperDraft Day, MNUFC’s Countdown to Kickoff, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS SuperDraft Day, MNUFC’s Countdown to Kickoff, and MoreDraft day is upon us The 2018 MLS SuperDraft will take place today in Philadelphia. Minnesota United has three total selections in the first two rounds to bolster the roster. MNUFC selects fifth overall and also holds the 28th and 41st picks in the second round. Last year 81 players were selected, of which over…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoffs, the Fate of the NASL, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoffs, the Fate of the NASL, and MoreMLS Playoff news roundup We start with a big home win for Columbus Crew Tuesday nght against NYCFC, winning 4-1. Striker Ola Kamara of Columbus scored early in the 6th minute and the Crew never looked back. The second leg will take place Sunday afternoon November 5 back in New York City. Elsewhere, Houston Dynamo…
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News in Brief: MLS Offseason and Postseason, USMNT News, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Offseason and Postseason, USMNT News, and MoreMLS news roundup The MLS offeason has begun this week with some clubs already making changes in preparation for next season. LA Galaxy have dismissed their GM Pete Vagenas and Colorado Rapids GM Pádraig Smith indicated interim head coach Steve Cooke will not return. Back in Minnesota, expect Adrian Heath to reprise his role as…
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News in Brief: USMNT Fallout, Loons in Brief, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: USMNT Fallout, Loons in Brief, and MoreNational team news roundup Conversation continues to spin regarding the future after the United State’s disappointing loss in Trinidad & Tobago last week. From across the pond, coaches from the European game such as Sam Allardyce and Laurent Blanc indicated they might be keen on a move stateside to coach the USMNT. Rumors also surfaced…
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News in Brief: New CEO, NASL Files Lawsuit, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: New CEO, NASL Files Lawsuit, and MoreMinnesota United announces new CEO Chris Wright Minnesota Timberwolves president, Chris Wright, has been named as CEO of Minnesota United this week. Wright worked with the local NBA team for the past 26 years, including helping launching the Minnesota Lynx WNBA team in 1999. Wright was born and raised in England and played goalkeeper at Hull…
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McGuire Considering Purchasing Entire 24.5 Acre Midway Shopping Center
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: McGuire Considering Purchasing Entire 24.5 Acre Midway Shopping CenterFiftyFive.One has learned that Minnesota United principal owner Bill McGuire is considering purchasing the entire 24.5 acre Midway Center from current owner Rick Birdoff who is based out of New York. The sale of the property or part of the property could happen as early as Aug. 20. McGuire and his ownership group have needed…
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News in Brief: Gold Cup Roster Released, San Diego Joins NASL, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Gold Cup Roster Released, San Diego Joins NASL, and MoreUSMNT releases 23-man Gold Cup roster Bruce Arena has unveiled his 23-man Gold Cup roster. Arena has said previously that this year’s Gold Cup roster would be more of a “B”‘ squad. Mainstays like Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley, and Jozy Altidore will make way for their countrymen who are looking to earn a spot on…
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Minnesota United’s Summer Friendly Values Reward over Risk
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United’s Summer Friendly Values Reward over RiskOn Wednesday morning, Minnesota United announced that it will play host to Liga MX side Atlas FC. This won’t be the first summer friendly in the Loons’ recent history, but no longer playing in a league with a midseason break complicates matters for Minnesota. Rafael Márquez must have really missed Major League Soccer. The Atlas FC captain…
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Minnesota United FC Comes Back to Draw Houston Dynamo
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Comes Back to Draw Houston DynamoDespite conceding two first-half goals and making two first-half substitutions, Minnesota United FC battled to a 2-2 draw against the Houston Dynamo. Goals came from Christian Ramirez, Johan Venegas, Mauro Manotas, and Alberth Elis. Adrian Heath made only one change to the lineup from last week, dropping Bashkim Kadrii for Rasmus Schüller. Minnesota announced its…
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True North Elite: Aggression, Intensity, and Telling Others to F— Off
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: True North Elite: Aggression, Intensity, and Telling Others to F— OffWhile much has been made of Minnesota United’s first supporters’ group, the Dark Clouds, True North Elite are an alternative supporters’ group with a harder edge. A much harder edge. Supporters groups may not be for everyone, and True North Elite, for better or worse, seem to thrive on not being for everyone and actually enjoying getting in…