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Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FCFor just about the entire season, Minnesota United has been unlucky. Shots that could have gone in did not, individual errors in defense were punished with goals rather than swept up and forgotten, and defensive injuries have meant a revolving door in the backline. It has overshadowed the fact that the club looks better than last…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Hits Milestone
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Hits MilestoneIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Minutes elude Yueill and Mallace while Kendall-Moullin and Jome face off. For the first time in his MLS career, Teal Bunbury has scored double digit goals in a single season. The forward was close in 2011 with nine goals for Sporting Kansas City,…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC Dallas
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. FC DallasYour best value for a Scotch whisky that is approachable and still refined might be The Glenlivet 18 Speyside scotch, which has sweeter tones of vanilla and honey to balance the wood and spice notes. If you need a more affordable entry-level scotch, you may want to bump down to the 12-year version of Glenfidditch’s comparable…
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WCIS 155: World Watches With Wows
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 155: World Watches With WowsIt’s alliteration week on We Call It Soccer as we cover the latest from MLS, NWSL, USL, and the World Cup. We also take an extended look at MNUFC’s woes as they come off a loss away at the Colorado Rapids. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts…
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MN Migration: Nashville Bows Out of Open Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Nashville Bows Out of Open CupIn this recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: streaks end for Jome and Bunbury. A 2-1 loss to Louisville City ended Nashville SC’s run in the U.S. Open Cup. Ismalia Jome started on the left side of the midfield. The former Loon nearly set up an opening goal in the 55th minute. After taking…
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News in Brief: Coaching Crisis in Argentina, Minnesota Transfer Rumors, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Coaching Crisis in Argentina, Minnesota Transfer Rumors, and MoreWhat could possibly go wrong Argentina players will decide the team for their game against Nigeria. The squad have broken their relation with Jorge Sampaoli and he's no longer making decisions. — Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) June 24, 2018 Argentina and Nigeria will face off today at 1:00 PM. Nothing but a win for Argentina will…
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Loons Swept Away by Rapids
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Swept Away by RapidsAfter taking an early lead on a Miguel Ibarra goal, Minnesota went down a man and lost 3-2 to the Colorado Rapids. A late stoppage time goal gave the home team the win over Minnesota after the Loons had been the better team for the majority of the match. Lineup Minnesota head coach Adrian Heath…
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Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FCMinnesota United has spent much of the season at least tickling the playoff line. That is officially no longer the case. The Loons are six points back from the Western Conference playoff line (22 points, where two teams currently sit) and will need a hot streak, in combination with some stumbles by the teams directly…
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WCIS 154: Mished Opportunities
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 154: Mished OpportunitiesTwo United Fans are back this week for another stimulating episode of your favorite soccer podcast. We cover MNUFC’s US Open Cup loss to Houston, the week’s MLS & NWSL games and some lower leagues news before moving on to our thoughts on the World Cup’s first round of games. You can subscribe to WCIS…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Makes it Nine
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Makes it NineIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Yueill earns an assist and Mallace puts in a full shift. Teal Bunbury equaled his season high goal mark just 15 games into this year. In 2011 he scored nine goals in 29 appearances for Sporting Kansas City. The forward went the full…
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WCIS 154: From Russia With VAR
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 154: From Russia With VARWe Call It Soccer has a new segment in which we discuss everyone’s favorite international soccer tournament. We also bring you the latest from MLS and a round-up of where all the American domestic league tables stand. Go away and listen: You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts…
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News in Brief: Peter Wilt, Matt Doyle, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Peter Wilt, Matt Doyle, and More…Peter Wilt Moves to Madison Peter Wilt, the man behind launching the Minnesota Thunder in 1994, is headed to Madison, Wisconsin. Wilt is starting his seventh team as a part of USL’s third division. In an in-depth interview with Madisonprosoccer.com, Wilt details his new project as well as the troubles he’s faced in the past.…
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MN Migration: Jome Sets up Nashville Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Jome Sets up Nashville OpenerIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury scores twice while Cropper makes progress. Ismalia Jome earned his first assist for Nashville SC in a 3-1 win over Penn FC. The former Loon played just shy of 60 minutes on the left side of the midfield. In the 36th minute…