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MN Migration: Miller and the Rapids Make the Playoffs
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Miller and the Rapids Make the PlayoffsIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Miller looks to continue his run of starts into the playoffs while Bunbury, Cropper, and Mallace struggle to get time. Eric Miller and the Colorado Rapids clinched their spot in the MLS Playoffs this past weekend with a 1-0 win against the Portland Timbers. Miller started for…
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The Future is Now: Wingers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future is Now: WingersThree weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Five weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Seven weeks until the NASL final. Ten until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss the…
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Finally a Regular Starter, Tyler Polak Part of “Unbelievable” FC Cincinnati
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Finally a Regular Starter, Tyler Polak Part of “Unbelievable” FC CincinnatiAfter a nomadic start to his career and a stop with Minnesota United, Tyler Polak took a risk and signed with USL expansion side FC Cincinnati. Earning regular minutes for the hottest team in the U.S. lower divisions, the left back is starting to tap into the potential that made him a top prospect during…
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MN Migration: David Scores His First in Season Finale
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: David Scores His First in Season FinaleIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Tyler David finds the back of the net for the first time as a pro, the NWSL season ends for Kassey Kallman and Cat Parkhill, and our players in MLS eye playoff spots. Although his team did not qualify for the playoffs, Tyler David‘s last game of…
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The Future is Now: Midfielders
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future is Now: MidfieldersThree weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Five weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Seven weeks until the NASL final. Ten until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss the…
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Designated Report: Impact de Montréal
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Impact de MontréalJeff Rueter has been examining the history of the MLS Designated Players in this ongoing series. This week, he traded the Montréal Impact write-up to Alex Schieferdecker along with Writers’ Allocation Money in exchange for the October 3rd installment of the NASL Power Rankings and future considerations. Per 55.1 Policy, WAM amounts are undisclosed. As Minnesota United gears…
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Designated Report: Portland Timbers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Portland TimbersJeff Rueter examines the history of the Portland Timbers’ Designated Players in his ongoing series. As Minnesota United gears up to join MLS in 2017, there are a few markets that the Twin Cities are compared to as teams in the league that “do it right.” While Sporting Kansas City has most of their focus…
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MN Migration: Miller Hits a Career Milestone
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Miller Hits a Career MilestoneIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: a limited week of action sees Miller help keep Colorado undefeated at home while Bunbury can’t prevent US Open Cup loss. Eric Miller made his 50th appearance in MLS in the Colorado Rapids’ 0-0 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. The game marked Miller’s seventh consecutive start…
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The Future Is Now: Defenders
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: DefendersFive weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Six weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Eight weeks until the NASL final. Thirteen until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit down to discuss…
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Designated Report: Philadelphia Union
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Philadelphia UnionJeff Rueter examines the history of the Philadelphia Union’s Designated Players in his ongoing series. When the Philadelphia Union joined MLS in 2010, the city had been long overdue for professional soccer. After all, Philadelphia is one of the United States’ marquee sports cities, with a soccer culture that also runs deep. They were unveiled…
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The Future Is Now: Goalkeepers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: GoalkeepersSix weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Seven weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Nine weeks until the NASL final. Fourteen until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit…
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MN Migration: Akale Finding Early Season Success
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Akale Finding Early Season SuccessIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Akale makes an easy transition to Villarreal C, Kallman extends an impressive streak, and Miller helps Colorado break one. Mukwelle Akale has not slowed his progress after moving up to Villarreal C this season. Akale was in the starting eleven Saturday in a 2-1 win against Torre…
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FC Dallas Win the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 4-2
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: FC Dallas Win the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 4-2A brace from Maximilano Urruti and a goal and three assists from Muaro Diaz lead FC Dallas past a depleted New England Revolution. The 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final featured two teams that had won the tournament in previous years. FC Dallas won the tournament in 1997 as the Dallas Burn and the…