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WCIS 135: Feed Me With Your Bitter Lies
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 135: Feed Me With Your Bitter LiesDavid Zeller from the Daves I Know brings some sizzling pancake hot-takes to part 1 of our show before we take you through 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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News in Brief: NASL Schedule, USSF Presidential Candidates, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NASL Schedule, USSF Presidential Candidates, and MoreNASL adopts winter schedule With litigation between USSF and NASL in a holding pattern and no clear endpoint, the San Diego Union Tribune announced that 1904 FC (San Diego’s new team) would begin play in early 2019. The far larger announcement, however, was that the NASL would not begin play this spring, instead adopting the…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 67: 2017 Loons Analytics
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 67: 2017 Loons AnalyticsIt’s 2018 and we’re back! Wes is joined by Alex Schieferdecker and Dave Laidig to catch up on all the news. Christian gets his USMNT callup while not much happens in Minnesota United world. But we’ve got stats. Dave and Wes collaborated for an article recapping exclusive stats in The Complete Darkness. Dave joins to…
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News in Brief: 2018 MLS Regular Season Schedule Revealed, Mock SuperDrafts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: 2018 MLS Regular Season Schedule Revealed, Mock SuperDrafts, and MoreMLS 2018 Regular Season schedule revealed MLS released the 2018 regular season schedule today. MNUFC organized schedules for both home and away games and also released details on 5 match mini plans for this year. Plans are available now for purchase with starting purchase prices ranging anywhere between $110 and $925 dollars. Other than the…
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WCIS 134: DEEEAAAAANNNNNN
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 134: DEEEAAAAANNNNNNDon’t call it a comeback, Mike Dean has been shit for years. In the week that MNUFC provided crickets and MLS provided transfers galore, we stick to what’s important: Why is Mike Dean still reffing Arsenal games? All that and more on this episode of We Call It Soccer! You can subscribe to WCIS on…
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News in Brief: Johan Venegas Loaned to Saprissa, Wilfs Join MLS in Nashville, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Johan Venegas Loaned to Saprissa, Wilfs Join MLS in Nashville, and MoreMinnesota United offseason news Amidst a flurry of trades and rumored signings across MLS, Minnesota United’s offseason moves continue quietly. The Loons announced this week that they’ve brought on a new goalkeeper coach John Pascarella. Other than filling an open position on the coaching staff, MNUFC has reached an agreement with Costa Rican club Deportivo…
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News in Brief: News from Castle Black, Pinho Signs with Orlando, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: News from Castle Black, Pinho Signs with Orlando, and MoreCastle Black Minneapolis City SC has announced its 2018 NPSL North schedule but are still searching for a home venue. ANNOUNCING: the 2018 @NPSL_North schedule for #MplsCity Mark your calendars & get that Membership! –> https://t.co/QWlDxEEXAZ pic.twitter.com/RdoCU9qmCE — Minneapolis City SC (@mplscitysc) December 18, 2017 City midfielder Ian Smith wrote what it is like to…
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News in Brief: Nagbe’s Record Breaking Trade, Allianz Field Construction Progresses, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Nagbe’s Record Breaking Trade, Allianz Field Construction Progresses, and MoreMLS offseason moves We find ourselves among a flurry of MLS offseason moves this week, starting with the MLS Waiver Draft. Only two players were selected by clubs today, with the remaining eligible players now free to sign with whomever they choose. MLS announced late last week an increase to Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) by…
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WCIS 132: The Altidore Strikes Back
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 132: The Altidore Strikes BackIn the week before a new Star Wars movie is unleashed, a group of villains wearing red establish their dominance over over MLS, Jose fails to notice the obvious trap as he wanders into the Manchester City locker room and we preview the duel of fates unleashed on us by the Champions League draw. All…
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News in Brief: Toronto, Tigres, Silly Season, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Toronto, Tigres, Silly Season, and MoreThe MLS Cup has been won by Toronto FC over the Seattle Sounders. The 2-0 win came at the end of an exciting game with chances at both ends. Greg Vanney made a few decisions that played a big role in the win, including putting Michael Bradley at the base of a midfield diamond. Brian Schmetzer,…
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WCIS 131: Curl One Out
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 131: Curl One OutHouston have a stinker against Seattle while Toronto manage to get one out against Columbus. In England, Arsenal left constipated as De Gea makes amazing saves, while Benevento’s late goal leaves a skidmark on AC Milan record in Italy. That plus much more, on this week’s We Call It Soccer. iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts…
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Another Year, Another Crop of White Men in MLS Head Coaching Positions
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Another Year, Another Crop of White Men in MLS Head Coaching PositionsFor any struggling or under-performing team, the first order of business is usually to get the coaching right. This offseason, a handful of MLS teams parted with their on-field management and all but Portland have filled their vacancies. The hires are a mixed bag. Some moves, like Montréal’s recruitment of former Lyon and Aston Villa manager…