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News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, MNUFC Preseason Twitter Woes, MLS Expansion, and Much More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, MNUFC Preseason Twitter Woes, MLS Expansion, and Much MoreFiftyFive.One Patreon campaign off to an amazing start After two days, the FiftyFive.One Patreon campaign is doing great thanks to all of you. The campaign bested our second goal and has 34 patrons already. This site strives to provide excellent coverage of Minnesota and national soccer stories. The support you’ve given us will only challenge us…
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Take Five: Questions for Minnesota United’s Preseason
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Take Five: Questions for Minnesota United’s PreseasonMinnesota United’s preseason kicked off in earnest on Tuesday with a match against New England. It has been a whirlwind past couple of months as players and coaches were brought into the fold. With its roster nearly assembled, the preseason is a crucial first step. We’re finally getting to the good stuff. Yesterday closed the door on the third…
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News in Brief: Barca Heads to Soldier Field, Loons Scrimmage Themselves, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Barca Heads to Soldier Field, Loons Scrimmage Themselves, and MoreBarcelona FC will face MLS All-Stars https://twitter.com/verobrunati/status/826239011257737218 The Spanish giants will head stateside in 2017, and will become the first La Liga team to play in the MLS All-Star Game at Soldier Field in Chicago. Given the Aug. 2 match occurs during Barcelona’s preseason, fans will have to wait and see if the the deadly attack…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 19: You Dive Like Jamie Watson
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 19: You Dive Like Jamie WatsonWes and Jeff are joined by former Loon Jamie Watson, a man who was a legend for almost a decade before joining Minnesota. They round up the Minnesota United and world soccer news before talking about Watson’s new broadcasting career. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on twitter: Jeff Wes Jamie…
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Orlando City’s Kevin Molino Traded to Minnesota
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Orlando City’s Kevin Molino Traded to MinnesotaIt appears that Adrian Heath may have gotten his man. On Thursday afternoon, Orlando Sentinel reporter Alicia Rose DelGallo tweeted that Kevin Molino would be on his way to Minnesota. Kevin Molino’s expected move to Minnesota would complete a twisting two weeks of pursuit by Adrian Heath, who coached Molino in Orlando. The Trinidadian international…
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WCIS 89: Adu Believe This Is a Re-Re-Re-Re-Return
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 89: Adu Believe This Is a Re-Re-Re-Re-ReturnRaise your hand if you thought you’d hear Freddy Adu’s name linked to MLS this week? That’s what I thought. Colin and Kaleb bring you the shocking re-return of everyone’s favorite wunderkind plus all the latest MLS, MNUFC, EPL news and much, much more on this week’s We Call It Soccer! PS. Nach is out…
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Report: Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Danish Attacker Bashkim Kadrii
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Report: Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Danish Attacker Bashkim KadriiFor weeks, Loons head coach Adrian Heath has hinted at a “huge” signing and it seems we may now know that signing’s identity. Danish media outlet TV3 reports that forward Bashkim Kadrii looks to be making a surprise move to Minnesota. Kadrii currently suits up for FC Copenhagen, though he has seen limited time over…
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Minnesota United Preseason Camp Fills Out With Signings and Trialists
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Preseason Camp Fills Out With Signings and TrialistsAs Minnesota United began preseason on Monday, there was a mix of new faces and old. The club started with 16 players officially announced, but reached 22 by the end of Tuesday in addition to a large group of trialists. Most notably, the Loons completed the signing of Finnish midfielder, Rasmus Schüller from Swedish side BK Häcken. Previous…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 18: Minnesota United Roster Taking Shape Before Preseason
Continue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 18: Minnesota United Roster Taking Shape Before PreseasonWith Minnesota United en route to Arizona for the preseason, Jeff and Alex discuss the state of the roster, plus a look at a couple young Americans, as well as answering your Twitter questions. Music credit to Big Quarters and www.bensound.com. You can listen below or subscribe: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at…
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Loons Bring Back Kallman, Ibson
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Bring Back Kallman, IbsonMinnesota United FC announced today that the club has signed 26-year-old center back Brent Kallman and 33-year-old midfielder Ibson to MLS contracts. Both players are familiar faces returning from last year’s NASL squad. A Woodbury, Minn. native, Kallman signed his first professional contract with Minnesota United in 2013 and worked his way into the first…
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Finally Under Contract, Collen Warner Looks to “Stamp His Authority” on Minnesota
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Finally Under Contract, Collen Warner Looks to “Stamp His Authority” on MinnesotaIt’s hard to believe that the Expansion Draft was over a month ago already. With the offseason transactions coming hot and heavy lately, Minnesota United finalized the last acquisition from December’s draft. Now under contract, Collen Warner is ready to make an impact on the Loons. When Collen Warner was selected by Minnesota United, it…
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News in Brief: Loons Jet Off to Arizona for Preseason, NASL Announces Season Format, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Jet Off to Arizona for Preseason, NASL Announces Season Format, and MorePreseason starts today Reset your countdown clocks. Minnesota United confirmed its preseason schedule and the first match is next week. The team will kick off their preseason training in Casa Grande, Ariz. While there, they’ll face off against the New England Revolution and Croatian club Nogometni Klub Istra 1961. After that, the Loons will participate…
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Heath’s Rejected Molino Bid in the Age of Transparency
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Heath’s Rejected Molino Bid in the Age of TransparencyWhen reporting on Minnesota United’s offer to Orlando City for Kevin Molino last week, FourFourTwo’s Paul Tenorio threw in an interesting figure: $500,000. In light of MLS’ new-found transparency, this number tells us that the interest from Minnesota was significant since it would have been the second-highest intraleague transfer as far as the public record…