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News in Brief: FC Dallas Coach, USL to Madison, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: FC Dallas Coach, USL to Madison, and More…American Soccer Happenings With the break in the postseason and several MLS players on international duty, news around the league is scant. Still, with Tata Martino officially out, there are still moves being made. Oscar Pareja of FC Dallas is reportedly leaving MLS to take over Club Tijuana. Madison Wisconsin, rumored to be a possible…
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WCIS 173: The Playoffs Keep Marching On
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 173: The Playoffs Keep Marching OnThis week’s episode recaps the MLS playoffs, the USL Cup final (provided by Nipun Chopra) and the latest from the European leagues! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio
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News in Brief: MNUFC Disappointment, MLS Playoffs, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Disappointment, MLS Playoffs, and More…Minnesota United fails in second season After a disappointing first season, Minnesota United FC failed to impress or improve in its sophomore effort. Fans are discontent with the lack of progress, and excitement over the opening of Allianz field will carry the team only so far. While the ultimate cause of the problems remains mired…
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WCIS 171: The Barry White Episode
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 171: The Barry White EpisodeEver feel like things are getting a bit hot and heavy as you watch the goals go in? Well have we got the episode for you! This week we cover MNUFC’s final game of 2018, give you our MLS Playoff predictions and of course cover this past weekend’s most ecstasy inducing result. Also Nipun Chopra…
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News in Brief: MLS Decision Day, Another Loons Loss, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Decision Day, Another Loons Loss, and More…MLS decision day MLS Decision Day is done, and there are some great stories. New York Red Bulls sealed the Supporters’ Shield, but LA Galaxy and several others collapsed to ruin their postseason hopes. The fireworks included full video of two Philly players arguing at halftime. In addition, Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez was officially awarded…
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Match Recap: Loons Season Ends in Familiar Fashion
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Recap: Loons Season Ends in Familiar FashionA brace from captain Francisco Calvo was not enough for the Loons to earn a point on the road. Gyasi Zardes scored his first MLS hattrick to launch the Crew past Minnesota and into the playoffs. Lineups Minnesota made one change in the starting lineup with Colin Martin replacing Collen Warner in the midfield. The…
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WCIS 170: Live Show on Nov 8th!
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 170: Live Show on Nov 8th!Catch us at our live show coming up on 7 pm November 8th at Black Hart STP. We’ll have a great panel of guests recapping MNUFC’s season. For now, listen to the latest MNUFC and MLS recaps from us followed by USL playoff news from SocTakes’ Nipun Chopra! You can subscribe to WCIS on the…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United Leaves TCF, MLS Playoffs, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United Leaves TCF, MLS Playoffs, and More…Minnesota United Closes TCF with a Whimper, then Several Bangs Minnesota United FC has hardly had what most would consider a stellar season. One standout has been DP signing Darwin Quintero. Alas, Not even the star signing could save Minnesota’s final home stand. After an embarrassing loss last week, United closed out its season at…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles GalaxyIt would hardly have seemed possible that a 5-1 loss to Philadelphia was not rock bottom. But after a 2-0 loss, at home, to one of the worst teams in recent memory, in which Minnesota was convincingly outplayed, ending in a bench-clearing brawl, managed to up the devastation ante. With nothing left to play for…
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WCIS 169: 8675309
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 169: 8675309This week the Rapids had MNUFC’s number and proceeded to provide what we think was the Loon’s most embarrassing day since 2013. We cover the USWNT’s World Cup qualification, the MLS games of the week, the USMNT’s escapades and of course MNUFC’s loss. Nipun Chopra from SocTakes summarizes the best USL news in just five…
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News in Brief: #SavedTheCrew, CONCACAF Women’s Championship, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: #SavedTheCrew, CONCACAF Women’s Championship, and More…The Crew is Saved On Friday afternoon, Ian Thomas and others reported that a deal was close to done to keep the Columbus Crew in Columbus. Roughly one year ago Crew owner Anthony Precourt announced plans to relocate the storied club to Austin, Texas. The news was received with joy for many MLS fans who…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado RapidsThere are few matches Minnesota United could play after its 5-1 undressing by Philadelphia in which one would expect a victory. Fortunately, a home match against the Colorado Rapids counts as one such game. While Minnesota’s season has been disappointing, Colorado’s has been devastating. So what will it take to convert “should have won” into…
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WCIS 168: 5 Reasons Why
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 168: 5 Reasons WhyWe’ve got 5 reasons why MNUFC need drastic change in the off-season. After talking about the away loss in Philly, we move onto MNUFC CEO Chris Wright’s “passing grade” to Adrian Heath, recap the week’s MNUFC and USWNT games and give you a quick overview of the week’s European soccer news. Also new this week,…