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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 28: The Loons Win a Match. cough. THEY WON!
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 28: The Loons Win a Match. cough. THEY WON!The demons have been cast out and now Real Salt Lake are the worst. But most importantly: Minnesota won a game and are no longer the worst team of all time! Wes, Jeff, and Alex clap their cheetoh-stained hands together in celebration and Alex continues to hate on Erik Hurtado. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send…
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WCIS 99: We Won A Game
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 99: We Won A GameThe end of the international break means a return to league soccer worldwide. Nach, Kaleb and Colin cover the week where MNUFC got its first win and a Wenger Out lorry was driven through London. That and much more from the EPL, Bundesliga, MLS, and other US leagues on this episode of We Call It…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Helps the Revolution Steal a Late Point
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Helps the Revolution Steal a Late PointIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury adds a spark, Akale scores in a losing effort, and Kallman finds a starting role. The Portland Timbers took an early lead against the New England Revolution with a volley from Diego Valeri. The well-hit strike left Cody Cropper little he could do to…
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True North Elite: Aggression, Intensity, and Telling Others to F— Off
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: True North Elite: Aggression, Intensity, and Telling Others to F— OffWhile much has been made of Minnesota United’s first supporters’ group, the Dark Clouds, True North Elite are an alternative supporters’ group with a harder edge. A much harder edge. Supporters groups may not be for everyone, and True North Elite, for better or worse, seem to thrive on not being for everyone and actually enjoying getting in…
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Cronin and Burch Join Minnesota United in Blockbuster Deal
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Cronin and Burch Join Minnesota United in Blockbuster DealIn a move designed to strengthen its spine, Minnesota United is completing a big trade swapping two players with the Colorado Rapids. The Loons have offered up Mohammed Saeid and Josh Gatt for Sam Cronin and Marc Burch. The shake-up will bring in MLS experience to a Loons squad lacking just that. At 30, Sam…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt LakeAdrian Heath said this week that the coming match against Real Salt Lake is “probably the most important game in this club’s history.” It is not. However, it is a crucial test. Minnesota will be able to return to the lineup (if Heath chooses to do so) that earned a solid road point against Colorado two…
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WCIS 98: In Mother Russia International Break Breaks You!
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 98: In Mother Russia International Break Breaks You!Spare a thought for footballers around the world who have been injured representing their nations in World Cup Qualifiers. With no major European club matches scheduled, Nach, Kaleb and Colin focus on news from the MLS, USL, NASL and the qualifiers. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts…
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Rewind That: Lamentations From a Shorthanded Loons Loss
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Lamentations From a Shorthanded Loons LossIn his fourth installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at the footage from Minnesota’s defeat against New England Revolution. Four players were out on international duty. Another was on a red card suspension. What did the fresh faces show against the Revolution? Last week, I wrote about trying to “keep the momentum” after the club’s…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Trialist News and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Trialist News and MoreAbdoulaye Diallo joins MNUFC as trialist #MNUFC welcomes trialist Abdoulaye Diallo, a 24-year-old center back from Senegal who most recently played for Jelgava in Latvia. — Andy Greder (@andygreder) March 28, 2017 Looking to shore things up at the back, Minnesota United FC has invited center back Abdoulaye Diallo to join as a trialist. Diallo…
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MN Migration: Cropper Stopper Bests Loons & Yueill Back in San Jose
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Cropper Stopper Bests Loons & Yueill Back in San JoseIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: NWSL preseason continues while Cropper and Bunbury get a result against their home state. Cody Cropper earned his third start of the season for the New England Revolution in a 5-2 win over Minnesota United FC. Cropper made three saves and was not particularly…
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Match Preview: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FCIt was not perfectly clear at the time, but we now know that Minnesota United FC opened its MLS journey against juggernaut offenses. The Loons looked foolish against Portland and Atlanta, but those teams have since made other not-too-shabby teams like Chicago and Houston look pretty poor as well. Against Colorado, Minnesota performed much better…
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Rewind That: Keeping Minnesota United’s Momentum Amidst Absences
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Rewind That: Keeping Minnesota United’s Momentum Amidst AbsencesIn his third installment of Rewind That, Jeff Rueter looks at what went right in the Loons’ historic first positive MLS result. While the defense improved, half of the back line is out for next week’s match. So how can Minnesota United stay on track? To the #FreeIbarra camp that was upset when my mock…
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News in Brief: Charity Card Club, Greenspan Returns, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Charity Card Club, Greenspan Returns, and MoreMNUFC sins, Dark Clouds give Year To Date: Dark Clouds Charity Card Club has raised $321 for charities. It's not too late to join https://t.co/cTaHc0Uzz5 #DCMN pic.twitter.com/OW7hqWgq10 — Dark Clouds ☁????️???? #DCMN (@MNDarkClouds) March 21, 2017 So far in this short season, the Dark Clouds and friends have raised $321 based on Minnesota United FC’s…