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Rewind That: Minnesota United Heating Up After Texas Two-Step
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Heating Up After Texas Two-StepMinnesota United FC played its second consecutive match under the Texan sun. After suffering a 2-0 defeat in Dallas, the Loons recovered to capture a key road point in Houston. Now Minnesota faces a three-game homestand. It was a tale of two halves for Minnesota United last weekend. In the first half, the Loons failed to…
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MN Migration: Kallman Continues Her Record Setting Streak
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Kallman Continues Her Record Setting StreakIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Mallace and David earn starts, ejections doom New England and Colorado, and Yueill takes on a new role. In a “replay” of the 2016 NWSL final, the Washington Spirit were once again on the losing side. Kassey Kallman earned her first start of…
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WCIS 101: Damn
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 101: DamnAll my life I want Wenger to get out-uh Respect the fans or quit from plane flyover I pray his job end as soon as possib-luh So I can still come in fourth-uh In the week that Kendrick dropped his new record, Nach, Kaleb and Colin bring you a more humble effort. In this episode…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 30: Second-Half Hope in Houston
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 30: Second-Half Hope in HoustonAfter conceding twice and losing two players to injury before halftime, Minnesota United was able to secure an impressive road point. That, plus some clarifications on the new NPSL North, with Kyle Eliason. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Kyle FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon. Do you like…
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Vadim Demidov out of Favor at MNUFC; May Depart This Spring
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Vadim Demidov out of Favor at MNUFC; May Depart This SpringMinnesota United may be cutting ties with its club captain. After a rough first few games in MLS, Vadim Demidov seems to be on his way out the door. Given factors on the field and off, the move may happen sooner than later. In Demidov’s first three MLS starts, Minnesota conceded a combined 16 goals against Portland,…
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Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FCMinnesota returns to Texas on Saturday to face a Houston team which has earned every home point this season. The Dynamo attack is led by league goals leader Erick “Cubo” Torres and a potent cast of offensive support. However, Houston is also ranked near the bottom of the league in terms of goals allowed. It…
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Rewind That: How Minnesota United Can Take the Next Step
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: How Minnesota United Can Take the Next StepOn Saturday, Minnesota United FC suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of FC Dallas. The Loons did well to keep Dallas in check. While they were held scoreless, this was Minnesota’s tidiest game yet. So how can they balance defensive fortitude with the earlier attacking spark? It’s very rare that you can call a…
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WCIS 100: A Very Routine Episode
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 100: A Very Routine EpisodeIt’s our 100th episode and we’re celebrating by bringing you…nothing terribly special. It’s just another fabulous episode of We Call It Soccer which means all the soccer news from around the world with a slight tangent on ancient Egyptian gods and Indian music from the late 90s. Special thanks to my TUFcast and We Call…
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News in Brief: Borussia Dortmund Bus Attack, Citizens Charity Event, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Borussia Dortmund Bus Attack, Citizens Charity Event, and MoreBorussia Dortmund bus attacked Dortmund's chief of police: "Targeted attack on the BVB team bus" #bvbasm https://t.co/yLkAe5krI0 pic.twitter.com/tLs2BqzpQs — Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2017 Terrible news out of Germany from yesterday, where the Borussia Dortmund team bus was the target of a bombing attack. Defender Marc Bartra has undergone surgery on his arm to…
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MN Migration: Cody Cropper Earns First Shutout of the Season
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Cody Cropper Earns First Shutout of the SeasonIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: NWSL final rosters are released, Kallman tallies an assist, and David earns honors in his first start. The New England Revolution defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-0 this weekend. Cody Cropper continued his run of starts in net for the Revs and was rewarded with…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 29: After the Dallas Burn
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 29: After the Dallas BurnWes and Jeff talk about the news of the big CONCACAF joint bid for the World Cup, the NASL, and go back through the MNUFC loss to FC Dallas. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Wes FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon. Do you like the independent coverage of…
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The 2016 MNUFC NASL Squad: Where Are They Now?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The 2016 MNUFC NASL Squad: Where Are They Now?With the MLS season underway and the NASL season on the horizon, let’s check in and see where the 2016 Minnesota United NASL squad ended up for the 2017 season. Re-signed with MNUFC in MLS: Justin Davis – Defender Brent Kallman – Defender (Made first career MLS start against Colorado Rapids on 3/18) Kevin Venegas…
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Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning Side
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Minnesota United Upgrades a Winning SideIn his fifth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s first MLS victory. The Loons were sharp against Real Salt Lake, putting the reeling team from Utah in their rearview mirrors. Still, Minnesota has two fresh faces with serious MLS experience joining their ranks. How do they fit into the picture? At…