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PORvMIN Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: PORvMIN Open Game ThreadKey Info When? – 2:55 p.m. CDT, Sunday, September 22 Where? – Providence Park, Portland, OR How to Watch? ESPN How to Listen? SKOR North Social Official Hashtag: #PORvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Portland Timbers – @TimbersFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Reads Support local journalism! Lend…
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Matchdays Twenty-Three and US Open Cup Semi-Finals: Spark Joy
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Twenty-Three and US Open Cup Semi-Finals: Spark JoyOne of the things that bound me (and I suspect many others) closely to the sport of soccer was the culture that was built up around clubs. Sports are fun regardless, and to some degree all teams, from the Boston Red Sox to the Vegas Golden Knights, create their own culture. But what’s exceptional in…
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Photo Gallery: Minnesota United Beats Portland With Last-Minute Penalty Kick
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Photo Gallery: Minnesota United Beats Portland With Last-Minute Penalty KickMinesota United bested the Portland Timbers on Sunday 1-0 after a penalty kick was called in the final minutes of the match. Relive the match below.
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MINvPOR Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MINvPOR Open Game ThreadKey Info When? – 3:00 p.m. CDT, Sunday, August 4th Where? – Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN How to Watch? FSN + How to Listen? SKOR North Social Official Hashtag: #MINvPOR Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Portland Timbers FC – @TimbersFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Reads Support…
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Matchdays Twenty-Nine: Back At Home, Loons Return To Better Form
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchdays Twenty-Nine: Back At Home, Loons Return To Better FormLike turning a light switch on, Minnesota United played at home for the first time in a month on Saturday, and suddenly looked like a relatively competent team. On the back of three first half goals, the Loons set the Timbers on ice. But a second half to forget saw the visitors rally back with…
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Minnesota United Jumps Out to Early Lead, Holds on For a 3-2 Victory Over Portland Timbers
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Jumps Out to Early Lead, Holds on For a 3-2 Victory Over Portland TimbersMinnesota used a 3-0 lead after the first half to outlast visiting Portland Timbers 3-2 inroute to their first victory in nearly two months. Lineup The Boys #MINvPOR | #ScarvesUpMN pic.twitter.com/oYMnrJ9Vtq — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) September 22, 2018 For Minnesota’s last two matches, young defender Wyatt Omsberg had acquitted himself well, but with Eric…
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#MINvPOR Open Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #MINvPOR Open Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 22 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Social: Official hashtag: #MINvPOR Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @mnufc Portland Timbers FC – @TimbersFC Live Updates MNUFC Gameday – @mnunitedgameday Good…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles FCA “winning streak” is technically defined as three or more wins in a row. Minnesota United has never accomplished this modest feat in MLS. Riding on the backs of Miguel Ibarra and Darwin Quintero, playing as well as any attacking pair in MLS right now, the Loons have a chance to pull it off and…
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Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. San Jose EarthquakesMinnesota played, and predictably lost, against a formidable Los Angeles team, on the road, playing on short rest, with what seemed like a M*A*S*H* episode of injuries. Fans should shed few tears over the loss and instead rejoice that Minnesota did not suffer any further injuries, save to their pride. San Jose, however, is not…
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Matchday Six: Loons Impressive, Again, In Loss, Again
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Matchday Six: Loons Impressive, Again, In Loss, AgainThe Loons threatened at times to ruin Portland’s home opener, but they ultimately couldn’t overcome their own errors in the Rose City. What to make of a Minnesota team that looks so much better, but continually shoots itself in the foot? There’s that well-worn adage in politics, “if you’re explaining, you’re losing.” Minnesota United FC…
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Quintero Shines in Debut, but Defensive Mistakes Bury Loons
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Quintero Shines in Debut, but Defensive Mistakes Bury LoonsDefensive mistakes again downed the Loons at Providence Park. Early goals from Alvas Powell and Diego Valeri gave the Timbers a 2-0 lead at halftime. Darwin Quintero was able to score on his debut and create a Portland own goal, but a Fanendo Adi goal proved to be the game-winner as the Timbers took all…
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Portland Timbers FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Portland Timbers FC vs. Minnesota United FCIt seems about 95% of bye weeks are described as coming “at the right time.” Minnesota probably fits that narrative this time around. After encouraging back-to-back wins, the Loons have suffered consecutive losses, each with its own caveats, but each disheartening in its own way. Now, Minnesota enters a new phase of the season and…
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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…