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WCIS 102: Socc To Stucker
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 102: Socc To StuckerGet out your super glue because we’re sticking to soccer on this week’s pod! Tune in as we cover MNUFC’s loss to San Jose, recap the week’s biggest MLS moments (all hail Bill Hamid!), and avoid all the week’s supporters drama (insert single three letter word Borat quote here). That and a visit to the…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Shutout Streak Snapped
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Shutout Streak SnappedThis week, we ask the fans: “Following a nightmare start to the season in which they allowed 18 goals in four games, Minnesota United posted four consecutive halves of shutout soccer, a streak which was broken this weekend by San Jose. What is your take on Minnesota’s much improved defense?” “Well over the last…
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MN Migration: David Wears Armband for STLFC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: David Wears Armband for STLFCIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Cropper and the Revs give up three-goal lead, Akale comes off the bench while Kallman waits for a change. In his fifth start of the season Tyler David took on some new roles. Wearing the captain’s armband for the first time for Saint Louis FC,…
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Jeb Brovsky Set to Train with Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Jeb Brovsky Set to Train with Minnesota UnitedAfter a six-month recovery period, MLS veteran Jeb Brovsky has been cleared to resume soccer-related activity. FiftyFive.One has learned that he’ll begin training with Minnesota United FC this coming week. Brovsky suffered a torn ACL on October 22 in a non-contact injury. He was just nearing the finish line of his 2016 campaign — his…
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MN Migration: Akale Gives Villarreal CF C Hope of Promotion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Akale Gives Villarreal CF C Hope of PromotionIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Kallman takes the “Iron Woman” crown, Miller comes home, and David earns another start. Six minutes into the game, Mukwelle Akale scored the eventual game winner for Villarreal CF C against Ontinyent CF. After receiving a through-ball into the box, Akale held off…
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Rewind That: Minnesota United Finds Compatible Midfield Partnership
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Finds Compatible Midfield PartnershipThe milestones keep coming in Minnesota United’s inaugural MLS campaign. Against a chippy Colorado Rapids side, the Loons were able to keep their first clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory. Aside from an irregular number of diving headers, what went right for Minnesota? I have to admit, it’s weird writing these when…
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News in Brief: Player Salaries, Goalkeeper Ratings, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Player Salaries, Goalkeeper Ratings, and MoreMLS Players Union releases 2017 salary information MLS Player Salary Information as of April 15, 2017 is now available at https://t.co/4qV9D84NLw — MLSPA (@MLSPA) April 25, 2017 Yesterday, the MLS Players Union released salary information for all 23 MLS franchises, including 2018 expansion side Los Angeles FC. Look for more analysis from us in the…
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Gambles, Bargains, and Busts Revealed in Minnesota United Salary List
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gambles, Bargains, and Busts Revealed in Minnesota United Salary ListTwice a year, the MLS Players Union makes its players’ salaries public, offering outsiders a chance to look at how the Loons’ deal-making stacks up. This year’s revelations show Minnesota took quite a few gambles, some of which paid off and some that didn’t. The most notable figure in Minnesota United’s salary list is captain Vadim…
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The Tailgate: Miguel Ibarra Scores His First MLS Goal
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Miguel Ibarra Scores His First MLS GoalThis week, we ask the fans: “After starting the season as a back up, Miguel Ibarra notched his first MLS goal while Minnesota earned its first MLS shut out. What’s your take on Ibarra opening his account?” “I will be wrestling the scythe from the very hands of the Grim Reaper on the day I stop…
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News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Verticality in MLS, Behind the Scenes of Minnesota’s Win, and MoreTragedy hits English soccer Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu passed away from cardiac arrest at the age of 44 last Friday. Ehiogu was a U-23 coach for Tottenham Hotspur and had a long career playing for six clubs over 18 years. Verticality in MLS Kevin Minkus of American Soccer Analysis explored which…
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One Thing: Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: One Thing: Minnesota United vs Colorado RapidsMinnesota United FC is now eight games through the MLS season—a quarter of the way through 34 games. That’s not enough to say anything definitive, but the early evidence suggests that the Loons are playoff contenders. Seriously. Three weeks ago, I wrote about the two ways to interpret the club’s early MLS results. Most of what…
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Loons Put Together Strong Second Half, Outlasts Colorado 1-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Put Together Strong Second Half, Outlasts Colorado 1-0Are we witnessing the return of the Dark Knight? Getting his first start at home Sunday, Miguel Ibarra made the most of the opportunity as a fan favorite. His header in the 72nd minute propelled Minnesota United FC to its second win of the season behind another strong second half from the team. In the previous…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado RapidsWhether it’s been beautiful, terrifying, exciting, or can’t-look-away ugly, Minnesota United FC has been must-watch soccer so far this year. Now the Loons return home with their best shot at three points all year. They’ll face the Colorado Rapids, one of only two teams lower than United in the MLS standings. Minnesota already stole a…