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Los Angeles FC Only MLS Expansion Side in 2018
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Los Angeles FC Only MLS Expansion Side in 2018At a halftime press conference, MLS Commissioner Don Garber confirmed that Los Angeles FC would not have an expansion counterpart in 2018. The commissioner also gave updates on future plans. He made no mention of Miami’s prospects in the explanation. The commissioner was in Minnesota to take in the Loons’ MLS home opener. At a…
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WCIS 94: The Margaret Thatcher of Girl Scout Cookies
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 94: The Margaret Thatcher of Girl Scout CookiesIn the week that Claudio Ranieri was fired by Leicester, MNUFC earned two preseason losses and Brek Shea left Orlando, Nach, Kaleb and Colin riff on Thin Mints, Buddhist monks and the Orlando Pirates. All that and much more on this week’s We Call It Soccer. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms:…
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WCIS 93: Our B-Dubs Wing Recommendations
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 93: Our B-Dubs Wing RecommendationsNach, Kaleb and Colin make the most of having a show that’s low on news content to provide you with our favorite wing sauce choices, recommendations for Estonian Eurovision entries and a Piegate Blowout. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen now:
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WCIS 92: Wenger Is a Grown Man
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 92: Wenger Is a Grown ManWenger In? Wenger Out? How ’bout we let Arsene decide his own darn fate? Nach, Kaleb, and Colin discuss the fate of everyone’s favorite French “gaffer” and also bring you the rest of the week’s soccer news. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen now:
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WCIS 91: Alternative Facts
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 91: Alternative FactsTurns out that Kaleb has been taking notes from the White House press briefing and Nach isn’t up on his amateur EPL YouTube channel watching. Colin complains about Collin (only one ‘L’ please) and holds up a little “Wenger Neutral” banner. All that and the world’s smallest soccer league, on this week’s We Call It…
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WCIS 90: Our Very Own Reality Show
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 90: Our Very Own Reality ShowWho’s going to win the flavor of Don Garber’s Love? 12 Expansionettes go in but only two can get the rose! Nach, Kaleb, and Colin cover that plus the rest of the week’s soccer news from around the world. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio…
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News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, MNUFC Preseason Twitter Woes, MLS Expansion, and Much More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, MNUFC Preseason Twitter Woes, MLS Expansion, and Much MoreFiftyFive.One Patreon campaign off to an amazing start After two days, the FiftyFive.One Patreon campaign is doing great thanks to all of you. The campaign bested our second goal and has 34 patrons already. This site strives to provide excellent coverage of Minnesota and national soccer stories. The support you’ve given us will only challenge us…
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Who’s Next For MLS Expansion?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Who’s Next For MLS Expansion?Ten cities, four* spots, same old considerations? A little over one year ago, I wrote about the developing race for the 25th through 28th spots in MLS. What unexpectedly followed was a year in which the expansion process was set to a slow burn. The monthly expansion updates that we’d come to expect diminished, and…
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News in Brief: Atlanta, Juninho, Venegas, and MLS Expansion Targets
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Atlanta, Juninho, Venegas, and MLS Expansion TargetsAccording to MLSsoccer.com and Grant Wahl, Atlanta is Winning the Offseason Sam Stejskal had some very complimentary things to say about Atlanta’s approach to team building by paying big dollars for young designated players. “It’s still very, very early, but it’s hard not to be impressed by the way Atlanta have started. With their emphasis on young…
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Looking Back: Expansion Teams and the MLS SuperDraft
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Looking Back: Expansion Teams and the MLS SuperDraftSince 2007, nine teams have joined MLS and taken part in the MLS SuperDraft in their first year. Each team has had a slightly different approach to the draft. Minnesota has the first pick in the upcoming SuperDraft, so which team should the club model its approach after? The 2017 SuperDraft, taking place on January 13,…
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Q&A: Nick Rogers Looking Forward to MLS in 2017
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Q&A: Nick Rogers Looking Forward to MLS in 2017The wait is over. After months of speculation, Minnesota United fans know a lot more about the future of the team. While we know the who, what, when, and where about the team’s future, many of the details about those decisions are still a mystery. Minnesota United president Nick Rogers took the time to answer…
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It’s Official: Minnesota United FC to Enter MLS in 2017
Continue Reading: It’s Official: Minnesota United FC to Enter MLS in 2017Almost a year and a half after Don Garber announced that Minnesota United would be joining Major League Soccer, the league and the team held another major event in Saint Paul on Friday night to make it official. Minnesota United FC will be joining MLS next season, playing its first season in the league at…
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News of No News: No MLS Announcement for Minnesota Expected at All Star Game
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News of No News: No MLS Announcement for Minnesota Expected at All Star GameIt has become something of a tradition of the MLS All-Star Game: Don Garber makes an appearance during the halftime show and drops a big announcement. But if fans are expecting Garber to make any sort of official announcement about Minnesota United FC’s future with MLS during tonight’s halftime show, they shouldn’t hold their breath.…