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Opening the Minnesota United Season Ticket Package
Continue Reading: Opening the Minnesota United Season Ticket PackageThere’s been a real buzz on social media the last few days regarding the packaging for Minnesota United season tickets that are now being delivered to their rightful owners. Our own Nachiket Karnik, host of the We Call it Soccer podcast, received his on Saturday. He filmed himself opening the package so you could see why…
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The Sights From Minnesota United’s MLS Debut
Continue Reading: The Sights From Minnesota United’s MLS DebutThe result may have been disappointing for Minnesota United FC supporters, but the night was still a historic one. The Loons made their MLS debut and the game ushered in a new era for Minnesota soccer. Will Bramlett, special to FiftyFive.One, was on hand at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. for the match and captured…
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Tiering Up: The FiftyFive.One MLS Prediction Piece
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Tiering Up: The FiftyFive.One MLS Prediction PieceAt long last, we’re just days away from starting off another Major League Soccer season. With transactions done and dusted, the focus now shifts to the games themselves. Looking at each conference, here’s our stab at a ranked MLS prediction. Is anyone else sick of offseason analysis articles? There’s only so much one can read (or…
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Match Preview: Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FCJust about everything starts here. The Major League Soccer season officially kicks off with this match, Portland begins its quest to reclaim its crown, and Minnesota United FC launches into a long-awaited future that has finally become the present. The eyes of an entire league and its fans will be on this nationally televised moment out…
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News in Brief: TCF Gameday Guide, MLS Black History Month Roundtable, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: TCF Gameday Guide, MLS Black History Month Roundtable, and MoreYour guide to gameday Minnesota United FC has released information about the fan experience at TCF Bank stadium, including vendor locations and more. Of note: any jersey purchased in the stadium can be customized on-site at the team shop. MLS hosts Black History Month roundtable We invited five members of the soccer community to discuss race…
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WCIS 94: The Margaret Thatcher of Girl Scout Cookies
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 94: The Margaret Thatcher of Girl Scout CookiesIn the week that Claudio Ranieri was fired by Leicester, MNUFC earned two preseason losses and Brek Shea left Orlando, Nach, Kaleb and Colin riff on Thin Mints, Buddhist monks and the Orlando Pirates. All that and much more on this week’s We Call It Soccer. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms:…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 23: MLS Season Predictions and Alexi Lalas
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 23: MLS Season Predictions and Alexi LalasIt’s finally here. The season. Actual soccer played for actual points. Thank DETHLOON. Jeff and Wes are joined by Alexi Lalas to look at what this weekend and the entire season may have in store for Minnesota United. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Wes Alexi FiftyFive.One is…
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WCIS 93: Our B-Dubs Wing Recommendations
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 93: Our B-Dubs Wing RecommendationsNach, Kaleb and Colin make the most of having a show that’s low on news content to provide you with our favorite wing sauce choices, recommendations for Estonian Eurovision entries and a Piegate Blowout. 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: Preseason Rolls On, Supporters’ Training Camp Begins, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Preseason Rolls On, Supporters’ Training Camp Begins, and MoreMinnesota United FC gets poured on Minnesota United FC played its second-to-last (known) preseason match today in Orlando, falling 3-0 to 2016 MLS Cup runner-up Toronto FC. What did we learn? The Loons have work to do and Sebastian Giovinco is still really good. Andy Greder has a recap for the Pioneer Press, including information…
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Don Garber on Expansion, Liga MX, and the Future of Soccer in Minnesota
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Don Garber on Expansion, Liga MX, and the Future of Soccer in MinnesotaIf he is tired, you can’t tell. Don Garber, the Commissioner of MLS, is ebullient as he walks into the room to give his pitch to the local media at Minnesota United FC headquarters. He just finished with television and now he’s hitting the writers. And if he is on a roll, you can’t fault…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 22: T-Minus Two Weeks
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 22: T-Minus Two WeeksThe new Loons season is only two weeks away and Wes, Jeff, and Alex start battening down the hatches. They discuss the Real Salt Lake friendly, recent signings, and go through the good, the bad, and the weird of world soccer. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Wes…
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WCIS 92: Wenger Is a Grown Man
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 92: Wenger Is a Grown ManWenger In? Wenger Out? How ’bout we let Arsene decide his own darn fate? Nach, Kaleb, and Colin discuss the fate of everyone’s favorite French “gaffer” and also bring you 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: Home Jersey Leaks, No Tailgating at TCF, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Home Jersey Leaks, No Tailgating at TCF, and MorePotential leak of the home jersey before Minnesota United FC’s jersey reveal Another MLS kit has leaked and this time it's Minnesota United https://t.co/uTWshgPGFr pic.twitter.com/1kxgaQFfgn — Chris Creamer | SportsLogos.Net (@sportslogosnet) February 16, 2017 Both Minnesota’s home and away jerseys will be revealed at the Machine Shop in Minneapolis at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb.…