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News in Brief: MLS Superdraft, Trades, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Superdraft, Trades, and More…MLS Draft: Two Rounds Down The first two rounds of the MLS Superdraft are complete. Minnesota took a goalkeeper at seventh overall, then traded to take a left back eight picks later. In the second round, Minnesota took a box-to-box midfielder. Travis Clark at MLSSoccer.com rated each team’s draft through the first two rounds. …
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News in Brief: MLS Draft, Atlanta Adds Barco, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Draft, Atlanta Adds Barco, and MoreMinnesota adding players Minnesota United FC added several players through the draft, with the first selection being forward Mason Toye from Indiana University. Toye impressed last year, as The Hoosier Network discussed on a recent podcast. Jeff Rueter reported that Minnesota will be bringing St. Thomas player Shae Bottum in as a trialist as well.…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 70: Wheelin’ & Dealin’ at the SuperDraft
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 70: Wheelin’ & Dealin’ at the SuperDraftAlex Schieferdecker was on the ground, watching it all unfold as Minnesota United wheeled & dealed it’s way through the MLS SuperDraft. Like fishes & loaves, Minnesota United turned three picks into five players. We get the full report and figure out what this might mean for the team. Subscribe to this podcast. iTunes Google…
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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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FiftyFive.One 69: NICE! with Bobby Warshaw
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One 69: NICE! with Bobby WarshawIt’s MLS SuperDraft time!!! And that means MLS’s Bobby Warshaw returns to the show to give us the combine skinny from Orlando and to look forward to the draft. Alex and Wes also talk about Minnesota United FC’s newest signing, Frantz Pangop. Subscribe to this podcast. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one…
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The Tailgate: United Nabs Danladi in MLS SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Nabs Danladi in MLS SuperDraftThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United selected forward Abu Danladi from UCLA with the first overall pick of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. What’s your take on Minnesota’s pick?” “I’ve been excited about this guy since the first time I saw him walking up to the podium at the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.” Clem Dyson, Promotional…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 17: SuperDraft Recap ft. Abu Danladi
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 17: SuperDraft Recap ft. Abu DanladiWes and Jeff were at the MLS SuperDraft and spoke with number one pick, Abu Danladi afterwards. Alex joins the show to recap all the week’s news. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Jeff Wes Alex
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From Ipswich to Philadelphia: The Aaron Jones Story
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: From Ipswich to Philadelphia: The Aaron Jones StoryAt times, it is risky to turn a single player into a case study for the bigger picture. That bigger picture includes the importance of the college game, the amount of weight to place on the MLS Combine, and young European footballers developing in the United States. Nonetheless, one player — Aaron Jones — occupies a…
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Minnesota United Grab Abu Danladi in the MLS SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Grab Abu Danladi in the MLS SuperDraftLOS ANGELES — With the first pick of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, Minnesota United FC drafted Abu Danladi, an exciting, young forward who will look to feature in his first season. The Loons took Alec Ferrell and Thomas de Villardi with the 23rd and 42nd pick. There were signs that the Loons might trade their highly…
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Mystery and Anticipation Shroud the MLS SuperDraft for Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Mystery and Anticipation Shroud the MLS SuperDraft for Minnesota UnitedLOS ANGELES — An increasing air of uncertainty has descended over the Minnesota United camp as they prepare for one of the biggest choices of their nascent MLS existence. The Loons have the first pick in the MLS SuperDraft and have been widely expected to choose Duke forward Jeremy Ebobisse. But on the ground that certainty isn’t…
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News in Brief: Rasmus Schüller, MPLS City Sponsor, and SuperDraft Prep
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Rasmus Schüller, MPLS City Sponsor, and SuperDraft PrepSchüller a fit for MNUFC? From late last night… #MNUTD closing in on midfielder Rasmus Schuller: https://t.co/fIdachF3GB — Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) January 11, 2017 We know a bit more about MNUFC’s pursuit of Rasmus Schüller, including a rumored transfer fee of $750,000. Read our assessment of Schüller and check out what Football Manager thinks of…
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MLS SuperDraft: Adrian Heath Fielding Calls, but Ebobisse Awaits
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MLS SuperDraft: Adrian Heath Fielding Calls, but Ebobisse AwaitsWith the MLS SuperDraft looming, eyes turn to Minnesota, which selects first overall. Suitors are lining up to trade for the top pick, but the probability is that Jeremy Ebobisse will be a Loon. Much has been written of center-forward Jeremy Ebobisse, the consensus and overwhelming favorite to be taken first in this year’s draft. He…
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Minnesotan Evan Panken Hoping to Impress at MLS Combine
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesotan Evan Panken Hoping to Impress at MLS CombineJackson Yueill isn’t the only Minnesotan entering the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Edina native Evan Panken wrapped up his fifth year at Notre Dame in November and is now looking forward to the next step in his career. Hopefully, it’ll be signing an MLS contract. Panken has been invited to the MLS adidas Combine held Jan.…