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WCIS 159: Go On. Get Paid.
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 159: Go On. Get Paid.All that glitters is, indeed, gold in this episode where we cover the lead up to the MLS All Star game, MNUFC’s shellacking at the hands of the Whitecaps and all the rest of the soccer news from the past week! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts…
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News in Brief: Soccer Brewery, U.S. Open Cup Fees, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Soccer Brewery, U.S. Open Cup Fees, and More…Soccer brewery coming to Minneapolis Months ago, it was announced that Minneapolis would be getting its first “Latino Brewery” (the words of Citypages). On Friday, Citypages followed up that announcement with the news that in addition to a brewery and patio, there would be a 1,500-square-foot soccer pitch. Doña Cervicería will also have a soccer…
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Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United FCMinnesota United comes into Saturday’s game against the Whitecaps on a three-game winning streak. Saturday’s game is the first of a difficult string that sees the Loons on the road in six out of the next seven matches. The Loons have only one road win on the season, which came against Orlando City. Vancouver is…
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WCIS 158: Heel Turn
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 158: Heel TurnNach is ready to turn on everyone as We Call It Soccer returns this week with a lineup of the week’s news from MLS, NWSL and more. 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: Asylum of Loons in TOTW, Rumors on Ramirez, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Asylum of Loons in TOTW, Rumors on Ramirez, and MoreMLS Team of the Week Seven goals in two games will certainly earn a team a lot of plaudits. MLS acknowledged the Loons’ performance this past week by placing an asylum of Loons and Adrian Heath on the Team of the Week. Brent Kallman and Miguel Ibarra made the bench. Bobby Shuttleworth, Christian Ramirez, and…
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News in Brief: Toronto FC Supporters, Soccer Participation, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Toronto FC Supporters, Soccer Participation, and MoreTurmoil in Toronto Last Wednesday Toronto FC traveled to the Ottawa Fury’s TD Place—a stadium the Loons visited regularly in the NASL—to compete for the Canadian Championship Cup. Toronto won the match, but its supporters will ultimately lose out due to their actions. Fans of Toronto reportedly lit a flare during the match, eventually setting…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles FCA “winning streak” is technically defined as three or more wins in a row. Minnesota United has never accomplished this modest feat in MLS. Riding on the backs of Miguel Ibarra and Darwin Quintero, playing as well as any attacking pair in MLS right now, the Loons have a chance to pull it off and…
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MN Migration: Yueill Goes the Distance In Loss
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Yueill Goes the Distance In LossIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the State: Bunbury can’t find the net, and David is fighting to stay up. Jackson Yueill played the full 90 for the San Jose Earthquakes in a 2-0 loss to the Montreal Impact. It was the midfielder’s fourth 90-minute shift this season. While the main…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New England Revolution
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. New England RevolutionMinnesota serves, as it often has, as a Rorschach test for fans to learn more about the latent beliefs they hold about the team and, probably, the entire world around them. What feels more true: that Minnesota has conceded eight goals in their last three MLS games (they have), or that the team has won…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United Try to Lose, Club Fees, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United Try to Lose, Club Fees, and More…Minnesota United FC win, struggle, and are set for reinforcements Minnesota United FC began its homestead with a win over Real Salt Lake, despite a brace from Joao Plata in the dying moments of the match. Despite the points, Adrian Heath expressed frustration at the lack of defensive stability in the team. Specifically, set pieces…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Real Salt LakeThe Loons followed an exciting 4-3 win over Toronto, a victory that had some feeling the tide had turned, with a 3-0 loss to Houston, among the club’s worst showings this season. It now falls on the team, and all of us, to figure out exactly who Minnesota United is and who it wants to…
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MN Migration: Room For Improvement
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Room For ImprovementIn a sparse recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: a quiet game from Bunbury, and Kendall-Moullin has a rough outing. The New England Revolution settled for a scoreless draw with Seattle Sounders FC. It was a game that led Head Coach Brad Friedel to begin his post-game press conference by asking if…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC’s Plan, World Cup Semifinals, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC’s Plan, World Cup Semifinals, and More…Minnesota United FC have a plan, and it is coming together Andy Greder at the Pioneer Press published a lengthy piece detailing Adrian Heath’s history and the plan for the future. Included is the note that Tuesday marks the opening of the transfer window. The first of those signings are coming, with both winger Romario…