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Matchdays Twenty-Nine Through Thirty-Four: Playoff Spotlight
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Twenty-Nine Through Thirty-Four: Playoff SpotlightThe Loons are on the threshold of their first playoff match in MLS, their first playoff appearance in any league since November 8th, 2015, and their first home playoff match since the infamous Fort Lauderdale game exactly a year before that. In other words, it’s been a long time coming. Minnesota got here by the…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Disappointment, MLS Playoffs, and More…
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Disappointment, MLS Playoffs, and More…Minnesota United fails in second season After a disappointing first season, Minnesota United FC failed to impress or improve in its sophomore effort. Fans are discontent with the lack of progress, and excitement over the opening of Allianz field will carry the team only so far. While the ultimate cause of the problems remains mired…
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Two Things: Minnesota United at Toronto FC
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Two Things: Minnesota United at Toronto FCHow to assess Minnesota’s 2-3 loss to Toronto FC last weekend? It’s easy to make some excuses for the Reds. They were on the back-end of a three-game week, and had to make three injury substitutions (with a few other players struggling). They were there for the taking, and the Loons couldn’t do it. But…
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Menace Finish Regular Season with Home Wins
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Menace Finish Regular Season with Home WinsWEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Tense moments preceded a weekend of wins for the Des Moines Menace. Twice in a weekend, the Menace found themselves in trouble. During their exhibition match on Friday, Toledo United FC (Premier League of America) leveled with three second-half goals. Then, Saturday the Menace played their final league match of…