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News in Brief: Lampson’s Philanthropy, Miguel’s Motor, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Lampson’s Philanthropy, Miguel’s Motor, and More…Keeper Matt Lampson visits hospitals While he hasn’t seen the field in some time, Lampson is having a big effect elsewhere. After surviving cancer years ago, Lampson created a foundation dedicated to helping young cancer patients. Lampson’s work is to be lauded. The Star Tribune tells us about Lampson’s efforts and the effects they have.…
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Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FCOf the many reputations Minnesota United might have, it should probably be most noted as the “yeah, but” team. It seems most losses are softened by a “yeah, but half the roster is injured” or “yeah, but they played on short rest” (such as the loss to Los Angeles FC). Many wins, meanwhile, are interrupted with a…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Nets His Sixth of the Season
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Nets His Sixth of the SeasonIn this week’s recap in Minnesotan’s playing professionally outside of the state: Jome debuts and David finds a home in Finland. Twelve games into the season, Teal Bunbury is now one goal away from matching last year’s total. The forward went 89 minutes for the New England Revolution in a 3-3 draw with the Vancouver…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC v. Montreal Impact
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC v. Montreal ImpactA draw against the conference leaders Sporting KC was neither a great result or a disappointment. This weekend’s tilt against Montreal Impact is a match Minnesota should win at home. Montreal is currently in free fall, with only 9 points so far and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Previous meetings There were some…
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WCIS 151: This is Harder Than We Thought
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 151: This is Harder Than We ThoughtWith Nach away, Colin and Kaleb battle #TechnicalDifficulties to bring you the latest in Colorado being terrible, USOC being Cupsetting, and NPSL North teams being infuriating. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen Now:
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MN Migration: New Contracts for Akale and Jome
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: New Contracts for Akale and JomeIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Double game weeks give mixed results for Yueill and Kendall-Moullin. Last week Mukwelle Akale signed a two-year extension with Villarreal CF. Having finished his season with Villarreal CF C the midfielder has also been training with the first team. This looks promising for…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Sporting Kansas CityMinnesota really should have lost against Los Angeles last week, playing on short rest, with some new starters, and on the road against one of the league’s best teams. The loss to San Jose, however, was a deflating head scratcher. Key errors were punished, and the league’s worst team snapped a seven-game winless streak on the…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Earns Weekly Honors
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Earns Weekly HonorsIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Yueill and Mallace take on their home team. The New England Revolution added to the woes of the reigning MLS Cup champions. The Rev’s jumped out to a 3-0 lead and withstood Toronto FC’s attack to hold on to a 3-2 victory. New…
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WCIS 150 – An Extended Special
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 150 – An Extended SpecialWe take a MNUFC deep dive that forces us to break our 150th episode into three parts instead of the usual two. Packed with great humor and a round-up of MLS, NWSL, USL, the EPL, Bundesliga and much more, this extended special We Call It Soccer is well worth the listen. You can subscribe to…
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News in Brief: Loons Lose, MLS Becomes English, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Lose, MLS Becomes English, and More…Minnesota United FC toppled by Earthquakes Minnesota United handed the second win of the season to the San Jose Earthquakes. Two PKs, given away by Jérôme Thiesson and Francisco Calvo, combined with a tap-in from Danny Hoesen, gave the visitors their first away win of the season, and second win over the Loons. After the…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose EarthquakesMinnesota played, and predictably lost, against a formidable Los Angeles team, on the road, playing on short rest, with what seemed like a M*A*S*H* episode of injuries. Fans should shed few tears over the loss and instead rejoice that Minnesota did not suffer any further injuries, save to their pride. San Jose, however, is not…
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MN Migration: Slump Leads to More Minutes for Yueill
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Slump Leads to More Minutes for YueillIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury cannot find the net while Mallace takes a positive step. The San Jose Earthquakes have not won in seven games. The team’s only victory this season came opening day against Minnesota United FC. The upside to this run of bad form is…
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Defensive Miscues Down Minnesota
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Defensive Miscues Down MinnesotaDefensive miscues were again the theme of the night as Minnesota couldn’t keep its winning streak alive, losing 2-0 away to LAFC. Goals from Eduard Atuesta and Mark-Anthony Kaye spelled doom for the Loons on the road. Lineups Adrian Heath chose to send out a lineup with important changes from the win on Saturday. Changing…