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WCIS 139: You Can Be My Wingman Anytime
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 139: You Can Be My Wingman AnytimeWe recorded this episode before MNUFC played Atlanta so we obviously don’t know what happened in that game. In this episode we cover MNUFC’s loss to the Battery, MLS transfers, FA Cup upsets and much more! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen now:
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News in Brief: Artificial Turf, MLS Parity, U.S. Men’s Player Development, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Artificial Turf, MLS Parity, U.S. Men’s Player Development, and MoreArtificial Turf Headed for Upgrade For years, the standard construction of artificial turf has included crumb rubber. This practice may be coming to an end, with several benefits. Superior methods can lead to a lower impact on athlete’s bodies as well as a superior playing surface. Anthony DiCicco at Medium writes about alternatives to crumb-rubber…
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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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FiftyFive.One Best of 2017: Award Winners
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Best of 2017: Award WinnersWith 2017 having come to a close, FiftyFive.One is honoring Minnesota’s best soccer players. Last month, we released the shortlist of nominees across six categories. Readers voted for their favorites, and now it is time to announce the winners. Gophers Player of the Year: Sydney Squires Squires’ 2017 season could be described as prolific. On…
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What Carlos Cordeiro’s USSF Presidential Victory Tells Us
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: What Carlos Cordeiro’s USSF Presidential Victory Tells UsEditor’s note: This past Saturday, the USSF presidential election in Orlando yielded longtime USSF board member Carlos Cordeiro the winner by a comfortable margin on the third ballot. Cordeiro led every stage of balloting and increased his vote total on all three ballots. In this guest editorial, prolific soccer writer Kartik Krishnaiyer offers his own…
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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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WCIS 138 – No Football Jokes
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 138 – No Football JokesWe know you’re sick of all the Superbowl jokes and football-soccer har-har references so we abstained and stuck to our trademark brand of lousy humor. In today’s episode we covers MLS kits and signings before moving on to talk about European soccer including some shocking results from the Premier League. You can subscribe to WCIS…
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WCIS 137: Bums
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 137: BumsWe’re back with another cheeky episode of risque soccer content. Not much MNUFC news so we do an MLS roundup before giving the USMNT a swift kick in the backside for not playing Christian Ramirez. We round out with EPL and world soccer news before ending on yet another new, totally true soccer conspiracy theory.…
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News in Brief: Players’ Problems in the NASL, MLS Roster Updates, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Players’ Problems in the NASL, MLS Roster Updates, and MoreLower leagues and player problems According to Neil Morris both Miami FC and the Jacksonville Armada, currently of the NASL, are planning on moving to the NPSL. Combined that with the announcement of NASL’s move to a winter calendar, and players are left with a problem, writes Jeff Rueter. The NASL was a place for…
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WCIS 136: One Step Closer To The Edge
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 136: One Step Closer To The EdgeWe’re back! This week’s episode gets pretty raunchy, pretty quickly as the boys recaps MNUFC’s Superdraft, MLS transfers, European soccer news and much more! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen now:
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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: Sporting KC Front Office, USMNT, MLS Combine, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Sporting KC Front Office, USMNT, MLS Combine, and MoreFirst MLS female assistant director of player personnel Sporting KC have hired Meghan Cameron to be their assistant director of player personnel. Ms. Cameron has worked for eight years managing contracts and budgets while also having some coaching duties. Head coach Peter Vermes, a fellow Rutgers alum, specifically contacted her about the role. Christian Ramirez:…