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Minneapolis City 1, Duluth FC 1: BlueGreens Grab Late Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City 1, Duluth FC 1: BlueGreens Grab Late DrawMINNEAPOLIS — Duluth FC tallied an added-time goal for the second-straight game, securing a late draw against host Minneapolis City SC in the culmination of a chippy, physical contest. It took the BlueGreens more than 45 minutes of game time to provide an answer to a first-half goal from City’s Martin Browne, Jr., but midfielder Mally…
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And They’re Off: NPSL North Matchweek One Recap
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: And They’re Off: NPSL North Matchweek One RecapThe NPSL’s new North Conference launched this weekend with all eight teams in action. Med City FC was the lone home side to capture all three points after dismantling La Crosse Aris FC, the Dakota teams squared off with Fusion leaving victorious against Sioux Falls Thunder, and Minneapolis City SC took the inaugural Green Line…
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Med City FC Wins First-Ever Match
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Med City FC Wins First-Ever MatchROCHESTER, Minn. — Starting Med City FC keeper Nate Levy could have spoken for his entire team on Saturday when he told his goalkeeping coach after some warmup shots that he was ready. The newly-formed team went on to thrash La Crosse Aris FC 4-0, with Levy only really being tested once, early on in…
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Northern Exposure: Duluth FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Northern Exposure: Duluth FCDuluth FC is attempting to blend British Isles’ sporting sensibilities with a family-friendly atmosphere, while rostering players hailing from four continents. And, about to begin its inaugural NPSL campaign, it counts continuity among its strengths. The club’s founder is a Romanian-born Orthodox priest. And while he’s since answered a higher calling, Tim Sas was drawn to…
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Minneapolis City 2, VSLT 1: Crows Claw Out Win in NPSL Debut
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City 2, VSLT 1: Crows Claw Out Win in NPSL DebutST. PAUL — Minneapolis City SC scored a pair of second-half goals, despite playing with 10 men for a majority of the game, en route to its first-ever NPSL victory. Center back A.J. Albers and winger Javier Alcantara scored for City, while opposing winger Mark Boquin recorded Viejos Son Los Trapos FC’s first NPSL goal,…
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Northern Exposure: Med City FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Northern Exposure: Med City FCMed City FC head coach Luke Corey wants to make something clear: there is actually a pretty good soccer scene in Canada. “The level of soccer is on par with the U.S.,” the Canadian says. “Hopefully people don’t think that just because I’m from Canada, that I know hockey but I don’t know soccer.” Corey…
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Northern Exposure: Viejos Son Los Trapos FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Northern Exposure: Viejos Son Los Trapos FCTwice an NPSL All-Star (2007, 2008) and a former captain of the Minnesota TwinStars, Juan Fiz is returning to the NPSL. He’s doing so not only as a center back, but as the president of a club he helped found. Bullish on the depth of talent in the Twin Cities, Fiz and his club Viejos Son Los…
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The Tailgate: NPSL North Kicks off This Week
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: NPSL North Kicks off This WeekThis week, we ask the fans: “The newly formed National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) North begins play this weekend, with teams from around the northern Midwest vying to become champions of its inaugural season. What’s your take on the next level of soccer kicking off?” “So NPSL is like the fourth tier? Wait, so they stop…
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Northern Exposure: Minneapolis City SC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Northern Exposure: Minneapolis City SCThe headlines came in: Punk Rock Soccer, the People’s Club of the Twin Cities, the Black Sheep of U.S. Soccer,The Model Franchise, Five Soccer Cities Marking America Great Again; with a brain trust of three admen in chairman Dan Hoedeman, sporting director Jon Bisswurm and official podcast co-host Nate Morales shrewdly courting the image of…
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Gallery: Minneapolis City Draws Golden Gophers in Preseason Tune-up
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gallery: Minneapolis City Draws Golden Gophers in Preseason Tune-upMINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis City SC salvaged a last-second draw with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities men’s club team in the Crows’ final preseason friendly. Second-half goals from Martin Browne Jr. and Nick Hutton each came in response to U of M scores, as City just managed to keep pace with the Golden Gophers on Friday…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 30: Second-Half Hope in Houston
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast Episode 30: Second-Half Hope in HoustonAfter conceding twice and losing two players to injury before halftime, Minnesota United was able to secure an impressive road point. That, plus some clarifications on the new NPSL North, with Kyle Eliason. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send us questions at wesburdine[at]fiftyfive.one or on Twitter: Jeff Kyle FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon. Do you like…
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News in Brief: Loons up for Honors, Gopher Exhibition, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons up for Honors, Gopher Exhibition, and MoreLoons up for honors after first MLS win Still daydreaming about Saturday evening’s win over Real Salt Lake (and maybe even humming the tune above)? Here are some goodies to savor as the sweet taste of victory lingers on your palate. Christian Ramirez and Adrian Heath were named to the MLS team of the week.…
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Minneapolis City Announces 2017 NPSL Roster
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Announces 2017 NPSL RosterRolled out via a series of tweets over three days, Minneapolis City finished announcing its 2017 NPSL roster this past Wednesday. The Crows bring back a core of 15 players from their inaugural season that saw the team finish in third place in the Premier League of America (PLA)’s West Division. With several of its players returning to…