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News in Brief: 2018 MLS Regular Season Schedule Revealed, Mock SuperDrafts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: 2018 MLS Regular Season Schedule Revealed, Mock SuperDrafts, and MoreMLS 2018 Regular Season schedule revealed MLS released the 2018 regular season schedule today. MNUFC organized schedules for both home and away games and also released details on 5 match mini plans for this year. Plans are available now for purchase with starting purchase prices ranging anywhere between $110 and $925 dollars. Other than the…
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News in Brief: Johan Venegas Loaned to Saprissa, Wilfs Join MLS in Nashville, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Johan Venegas Loaned to Saprissa, Wilfs Join MLS in Nashville, and MoreMinnesota United offseason news Amidst a flurry of trades and rumored signings across MLS, Minnesota United’s offseason moves continue quietly. The Loons announced this week that they’ve brought on a new goalkeeper coach John Pascarella. Other than filling an open position on the coaching staff, MNUFC has reached an agreement with Costa Rican club Deportivo…
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News in Brief: Nagbe’s Record Breaking Trade, Allianz Field Construction Progresses, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Nagbe’s Record Breaking Trade, Allianz Field Construction Progresses, and MoreMLS offseason moves We find ourselves among a flurry of MLS offseason moves this week, starting with the MLS Waiver Draft. Only two players were selected by clubs today, with the remaining eligible players now free to sign with whomever they choose. MLS announced late last week an increase to Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) by…
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News in Brief: Rogers Out for Loons, Kathy Carter and Hope Solo Enter USSF Race, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Rogers Out for Loons, Kathy Carter and Hope Solo Enter USSF Race, and MoreMNUFC President Nick Rogers moving on Minnesota United FC announced this week that Nick Rogers is leaving the club. Rogers was previously named President of the club in 2013 and was instrumental in keeping a professional soccer team in Minnesota. He will not be replaced as president, with new CEO Chris Wright instead filling the…
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News in Brief: Toronto FC Advances, MLS Expansion Finalists Announced, Allianz Field Partnerships, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Toronto FC Advances, MLS Expansion Finalists Announced, Allianz Field Partnerships, and MoreMLS Playoffs resume Toronto FC are returning to the MLS Cup Final after winning at home over Columbus SC 1-0 with striker Jozy Altidore scoring the game winning goal in the 60th minute. Toronto, returning to the MLS Cup Final for a second straight year, awaits the Western Conference champion to be decided Thursday night…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Resume, Steel Arrives in St. Paul, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoffs Resume, Steel Arrives in St. Paul, and MoreMLS Playoffs Update The first leg of the MLS Conference Semi-Finals concluded this Tuesday evening. In the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Crew drew at home against Supporters’ Shield winner Toronto FC in a scoreless draw. The second leg will be played in Toronto next week Wednesday, November 29. In the Western Conference, defending MLS Cup…
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News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and MoreMinnesota United news St. Paul City Council approved another $4 million dollars in funding for infrastructure around the Allianz Field site. The additional money will fund a Great Lawn park and a surrounding walkway, additional funds for a shared storm water district, three new city blocks, and changes to a few roadways. The agreement to…
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News in Brief: Abu Gets Snubbed, MLS Coaching Changes, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Abu Gets Snubbed, MLS Coaching Changes, and MoreMLS mid-week news roundup Julian Gressel of Atlanta United has been named MLS Rookie of the Year over Philadelphia defender Jack Elliott and Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi. Gressel scored five goals and racked up nine assists in his first season, playing 2048 minutes. Meanwhile, Danladi scored eight goals with three assists in 1391 minutes.…
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News in Brief: MLS Playoffs, the Fate of the NASL, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Playoffs, the Fate of the NASL, and MoreMLS Playoff news roundup We start with a big home win for Columbus Crew Tuesday nght against NYCFC, winning 4-1. Striker Ola Kamara of Columbus scored early in the 6th minute and the Crew never looked back. The second leg will take place Sunday afternoon November 5 back in New York City. Elsewhere, Houston Dynamo…
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News in Brief: MLS Offseason and Postseason, USMNT News, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Offseason and Postseason, USMNT News, and MoreMLS news roundup The MLS offeason has begun this week with some clubs already making changes in preparation for next season. LA Galaxy have dismissed their GM Pete Vagenas and Colorado Rapids GM Pádraig Smith indicated interim head coach Steve Cooke will not return. Back in Minnesota, expect Adrian Heath to reprise his role as…
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News in Brief: USMNT Fallout, Loons in Brief, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: USMNT Fallout, Loons in Brief, and MoreNational team news roundup Conversation continues to spin regarding the future after the United State’s disappointing loss in Trinidad & Tobago last week. From across the pond, coaches from the European game such as Sam Allardyce and Laurent Blanc indicated they might be keen on a move stateside to coach the USMNT. Rumors also surfaced…
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News in Brief: World Cup Qualifiers, Loons Honored, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: World Cup Qualifiers, Loons Honored, and MoreWorld Cup Qualifying reactions The United States men’s national team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after losing to Trinidad & Tobago in their final qualifying match. This is the first time the US has failed to qualify for the World Cup since 1986. The US won’t be the only…
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News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: United 2026 Considering Minneapolis, International Loons, and MoreMinneapolis considered in next stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup bid The United Bid Committee announced the 32 cities in North America that it is considering as official host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Minneapolis remains in consideration along with 24 other cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and four in…