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WCIS 97: Impressionism And Rococo
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 97: Impressionism And RococoOr perhaps the title of this episode should be ‘Impressions and Rocco’. Or ‘Impressions of Rocco’. Nach, Kaleb and Colin cover the week in which Rocco shot his mouth off, MNUFC got a point, Liverpool drew City and an Anas was an ass. All that and much more in this week’s We Call It Soccer podcast!…
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Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota UnitedIt’s been difficult to establish a rhythm for the Loons. Heading into the international break, Minnesota United FC will carry a depleted roster from its draw against Colorado. The Loons will miss five of their starters for this weekend’s game against the Revs due to call-ups and a suspension. However, Collen Warner has become a…
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Minnesota Migration: Mallace Makes His Season Debut
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Migration: Mallace Makes His Season DebutIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Mallace is a surprise addition, Cropper has to wait for his first shutout, and preseason begins for the NWSL. A late scratch of Marco Donadel from the Montreal Impact’s starting lineup gave Calum Mallace his first appearance of the season. The midfielder put in 72 minutes…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 26: WE DREW A GAME!
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 26: WE DREW A GAME!Some draws feel like a win. Wes, Jeff, and Alex look back at a much improved Loons performance in Colorado. They also do the whole “talk about other things, too” with the NASL kicking off and internationals coming up. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Wes Alex
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Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FCOstensibly, a game preview exists to show readers a glimpse of what they may see when the game unfolds. Minnesota’s first two performances have made that extremely difficult. In truth, it is a major challenge to predict what Adrian Heath and the Loons will do to staunch the bleeding. The solutions aren’t obvious and, even if…
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News in Brief: Schüller Call-Up, Don’t Cross the Line, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Schüller Call-Up, Don’t Cross the Line, and MoreRasmus Schüller gets an international call-up Finland squad for upcoming games against Turkey (WC qualifier) and Austria (friendly) #huuhkajat pic.twitter.com/2TLteV7I4M — Finnish Football Show ????????⚽️ (@FinnishFtblShow) March 15, 2017 Minnesota United FC will be without one of its regularly-featured midfielders when it travels to New England. Rasmus Schüller has received a call-up to the Finnish national team.…
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After a Minnesota Welcome, Thiesson Is Ready for Work
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: After a Minnesota Welcome, Thiesson Is Ready for WorkJérôme Thiesson’s introduction to MLS in Minnesota included playing 72 hours after arriving in record low temperatures and snow — something the new Loon didn’t anticipate. The weather for the home opener was quite a surprise for Thiesson. “I don’t get it,” he joked, “I’d been here since Wednesday and everything was shiny and nice.” Luckily,…
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Rewind That: A Blueprint to Stop Minnesota United’s Bleeding
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Rewind That: A Blueprint to Stop Minnesota United’s BleedingAfter a thrashing in the opener against the Portland Timbers, Minnesota United FC was taken to task once again. Fellow expansion side Atlanta United went to work immediately, and the bleeding continued for the Loons. So what can be done to fix this? Second verse, same as the first. Very little of what went wrong against the…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In History
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In HistoryThis week we ask the fans: “35,043 braved the coldest MLS match in history to witness Minnesota United’s historic home opener, which clocked in at 19 degrees at the time of kickoff. What’s your take on Minnesota’s record breaking afternoon?” “Is that really the record you wanted to ask about?” Rene Blythe, Seamstress for…
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MN Migration: Akale Returns for Villarreal CF C
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Akale Returns for Villarreal CF CIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Akale helps Villarreal C extend its unbeaten run while Miller commits a game-changing blunder. During the last week Mukwelle Akale started in two victories for Villarreal CF C. The results extended the team’s winning streak to 11 games. On Wednesday, the lone Minnesotan playing abroad put in an active 82 minutes.…
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News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Plays Catch-up With Liga MX, Minneapolis City SC Announce Player Signings, an Alvbåge Injury Update, and MoreNews from Castle Black Minneapolis City SC has announced signings for its 2017 season. The signings include Martin Browne (brother of U.S. Open Cup hero Whitney), former Tampa Bay Rowdies (and Minnesota Thunder) midfielder Dan O’Brien, and last year’s captain Trey Benhart. They will be announcing signings for the 2017 season all week. To stay up to date,…
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Please #PANIC Responsibly
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Please #PANIC ResponsiblyIt is a remarkable achievement that Minnesota United FC, which entered this MLS season with the lowest expectations of any team since Chivas USA’s doomed final season, has nonetheless managed to perform at a level so abject that even the naysayers have found themselves at a loss. Needless to say, the starship #PANIC is now cruising at ludicrous…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 25: Slipping in the Snow as the Loons Are Walloped in Home Opener
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 25: Slipping in the Snow as the Loons Are Walloped in Home OpenerIt was bad. Very, very bad. So let’s talk about it. Wes, Jeff, and Alex come together to try to dispel the bad mojo or at least just talk about what went wrong when Minnesota lost 6-1 at home. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Wes Alex FiftyFive.One…