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New Minnesota United Head Coach Carl Craig Leads team into 2016 Season
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: New Minnesota United Head Coach Carl Craig Leads team into 2016 SeasonAs Minnesota United players took to the National Sports Center indoor fieldhouse for the start of the 2016 preseason, things somehow looked different. It wasn’t a name or logo change this year and the training kits looked similar, too. A few of the players were new, but that’s to be expected and happens every year.…
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Awkward Dinner Conversation with the NASL
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Awkward Dinner Conversation with the NASLHolidays are time of joy, relaxation, and reconnecting with friends and family. And part of many holiday traditions are large gatherings and family dinners. For the last 5 years, the NASL is part of our soccer family. And sitting beside the NASL leads to some awkward dinner conversations. Most people are polite at work, forgiving…
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Opinion: What On Earth Is The NASL Doing?
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: What On Earth Is The NASL Doing?Divining the intentions of the NASL has always been more of an art than a science, but even seasoned NASL watchers were baffled by this week’s announcement of new expansion club Rayo OKC. The NASL has had a turbulent history since its inception in 2010, yet the league has nonetheless made some serious strides. The…
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Sense Of Community Drives Dr. Bill McGuire’s Passion for Soccer
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Sense Of Community Drives Dr. Bill McGuire’s Passion for SoccerTwo and a half years ago I sat down with Dr. Bill McGuire for the first time. We met at the Sea Change bar, which is located at the Guthrie Theater, one of his favorite philanthropic causes. Adjacent to the theater is Gold Medal Park, and next door is the memorial to those who died…
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Minnesota United FC Set to be 23rd Major League Soccer Team
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Set to be 23rd Major League Soccer TeamA report from Sports Illustrated on Friday is stating that Minnesota United FC has secured an MLS expansion spot. Sources state that Minnesota United’s owner, Bill McGuire, has actually signed a “letter of intent” confirming Minnesota’s place as the 23rd MLS team. On Thursday, Northern Pitch.com broke the news that Minnesota United FC was the…