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WCIS 91: Alternative Facts
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 91: Alternative FactsTurns out that Kaleb has been taking notes from the White House press briefing and Nach isn’t up on his amateur EPL YouTube channel watching. Colin complains about Collin (only one ‘L’ please) and holds up a little “Wenger Neutral” banner. All that and the world’s smallest soccer league, on this week’s We Call It…
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News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, Minneapolis City News, MLS Fantasy Soccer, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, Minneapolis City News, MLS Fantasy Soccer, and MoreFiftyFive.One Patreon Campaign at 42 patrons Our goal is to get to 50 patrons by the end of the day today. Will you be the one to push the number over the half-century mark? Some details from our campaign so far: The most someone has given is $25. The least is one dollar. The most amusing…
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WCIS 90: Our Very Own Reality Show
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 90: Our Very Own Reality ShowWho’s going to win the flavor of Don Garber’s Love? 12 Expansionettes go in but only two can get the rose! Nach, Kaleb, and Colin cover that plus the rest of the week’s soccer news from around the world. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio…
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News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, MNUFC Preseason Twitter Woes, MLS Expansion, and Much More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Patreon Campaign Update, MNUFC Preseason Twitter Woes, MLS Expansion, and Much MoreFiftyFive.One Patreon campaign off to an amazing start After two days, the FiftyFive.One Patreon campaign is doing great thanks to all of you. The campaign bested our second goal and has 34 patrons already. This site strives to provide excellent coverage of Minnesota and national soccer stories. The support you’ve given us will only challenge us…
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News in Brief: NWSL Doubles Minimum Salary, Alvbåge’s Loan Deal, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NWSL Doubles Minimum Salary, Alvbåge’s Loan Deal, and MoreThe NWSL will more than double its minimum salary The Houston Chronicle reported that the National Women’s Soccer League will increase its league minimum salary from $7,200 to about $15,000. This increase is both great news for the women currently in the league and a terrible reminder of where we are in regards to women’s…
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Gopher All-American Rashida Beal Drafted by FC Kansas City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gopher All-American Rashida Beal Drafted by FC Kansas CityOn Jan. 12, recent University of Minnesota graduate Rashida Beal was chosen as the 35th overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League College Draft by FC Kansas City. For Beal, it’s the latest turn in a whirlwind last few months that included All Big Ten, All American, and Scholar All American honors. FiftyFive.One checked…
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News in Brief: Coach Heath’s Speaking Tour, Rashida Beal Picked by FC Kansas City, Draft Notes and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Coach Heath’s Speaking Tour, Rashida Beal Picked by FC Kansas City, Draft Notes and MoreCoach Heath on a speaking tour Adrian Heath went on a speaking tour, having a very illuminating conversation on Extratime radio. For Minnesota United FC fans, the most interesting piece was how he is expecting his team to play. He also appeared on the ESPNFC show The Boot Room. Adrian Heath is rather frank, admitting that Minnesota is…
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Five Players with Minnesota Ties Eligible for NWSL Draft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Five Players with Minnesota Ties Eligible for NWSL DraftAt the NCAA convention this Thursday, ten teams will select 40 players in the 2017 NWSL Draft. Five of the 164 eligible players looking to earn one of those 40 spots have Minnesota ties. Four of the draft hopefuls are recent graduates from the University of Minnesota: Rashida Beal, Tarah Hobbs, Simone Kolander, and Josee…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Starts Talking, Adrian Heath Announcement, Stadium News, Cosmos Are Toast?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Starts Talking, Adrian Heath Announcement, Stadium News, Cosmos Are Toast?Heath welcomed to Minnesota The locals are taking a shine to new United head coach Adrian Heath. Phrases like winning personality and entertaining pepper the profiles written in the wake of the announcement of his appointment. With a reputation of being well-liked by fans, he’s already making in-roads with United supporters: https://twitter.com/This_Is_Mike_D/status/805197942957232129 As Andy Greder…
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Kallman Seeks a New Challenge in Washington
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Kallman Seeks a New Challenge in WashingtonKassey Kallman joined the Boston Breakers after winning the 2013 NWSL championship as a rookie with FC Kansas City. Two disappointing seasons followed and at the end of the 2016 season it was announced that Kallman would be leaving the Breakers and joining the Washington Spirit. Kassey Kallman was traded to Boston after she helped FC…
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Introducing the We Call It Soccer Podcast
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: Introducing the We Call It Soccer PodcastWe’re happy to bring you a new podcast with a decidedly American take on the sport we love. We Call It Soccer (WCIS) comes to you each Wednesday with segments on MLS, the US lower leagues, MNUFC, US national teams, EPL, and other noteworthy soccer news from the rest of the world. In less than a…
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MN Migration: Miller and the Rapids Fall to Seattle
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Miller and the Rapids Fall to SeattleIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Miller features while Mallace is stuck on the bench, Akale returns to the starting eleven, and Kallman is on the move. The Seattle Sounders hosted the Colorado Rapids in the first leg of the Western Conference Finals. Although the Rapids lost the game 2-1, they did come…
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We Call It Soccer – Ep 79 – A Cock And Bull Story
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: We Call It Soccer – Ep 79 – A Cock And Bull StoryOn this second episode of We Call It Soccer, the boys cover two (!) stories of soccer players pulling down shorts (their own or otherwise). We also look through the results of the recent international break and ask how Kim Jong Un plans to create a master race of Lionel Messis.