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Heath’s Rejected Molino Bid in the Age of Transparency
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Heath’s Rejected Molino Bid in the Age of TransparencyWhen reporting on Minnesota United’s offer to Orlando City for Kevin Molino last week, FourFourTwo’s Paul Tenorio threw in an interesting figure: $500,000. In light of MLS’ new-found transparency, this number tells us that the interest from Minnesota was significant since it would have been the second-highest intraleague transfer as far as the public record…
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Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: The Case for Adrian Heath
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United Coaching Candidates: The Case for Adrian HeathTwo weeks ago, I wrote a piece outlining why Cosmos manager Gio Savarese would be a strong candidate for the Minnesota United opening in the same position. On Monday, I followed that by confirming that he was in the running for the position. As of 48 hours ago, it seemed like he was the front-runner for…
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Designated Report: Orlando City SC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Designated Report: Orlando City SCJeff Rueter examines the history of Orlando City’s Designated Players in his ongoing series. Before Cincinnati and Sacramento stole the hearts of lower-division fans across the country, there was Orlando City. After joining USL in 2010, Orlando tapped into a thriving summer market to build an impressive fanbase that’s only become more prominent as the…
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Safe Standing Takes Shape in Minnesota Stadium Plans
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Safe Standing Takes Shape in Minnesota Stadium PlansLead designer for Populous, Bruce Miller, speaks exclusively to FiftyFive.One about the ‘safe standing’ supporters section planned for the Minnesota United stadium. When Minnesota United FC publicly unveiled its stadium design back in February, primary owner Dr. Bill McGuire made a point of highlighting the club’s plans to incorporate a large, single tier supporters section…
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MLS Says Minnesota United Can Keep Current Players When Making the Jump
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MLS Says Minnesota United Can Keep Current Players When Making the JumpA spokesperson for Major League Soccer has informed FiftyFive.One that players currently on the Minnesota United roster will be allowed to move with the team without restrictions when they make the move to their new league. There has long been speculation about the rules that govern players moving forward with an existing lower league team to…