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Preseason Match Two: Minnesota and Houston Slump To Two-Hour 0-0 Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match Two: Minnesota and Houston Slump To Two-Hour 0-0 DrawMinnesota United wrapped up their preseason slate in the desert on Wednesday, running out almost the entire roster in 120 minutes against the Houston Dynamo. Despite…
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HOUvMIN Open Preseason Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: HOUvMIN Open Preseason Game ThreadWhen? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, February 6 Where? – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, AZ How to Watch? Live Stream How to Listen? No radio broadcast…
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Preseason Match One: Loons and Phoenix Muddle Around, Settle For 0-0 Draw
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match One: Loons and Phoenix Muddle Around, Settle For 0-0 DrawTechnically the Loons have already kicked off their preseason, winning a 9-2 scrimmage against incoming USL League One squad FC Tucson. But Saturday’s match against…
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#PHXvMIN Open Preseason Game Thread
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: #PHXvMIN Open Preseason Game ThreadWhen? – 3:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, February 2 Where? – Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, AZ How to Watch? Live Stream How to Listen? No radio broadcast…
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Preseason Game Three: Minnesota Provide Bodies For Columbus Crew Training Exercise
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Game Three: Minnesota Provide Bodies For Columbus Crew Training ExerciseFor about thirty minutes on Saturday evening, Minnesota United looked like a team that was figuring some things out. Against ball-dominant, attacking-focused Atlanta on Wednesday…
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Preseason Match Two: Loons Get Lucky Early and Often Against Atlanta
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match Two: Loons Get Lucky Early and Often Against AtlantaAfter a failure to launch in their first match of the Carolina Challenge Cup, Minnesota United showed a much improved effort in their second game…
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Preseason Match One: Loons Lack Imagination in Preseason Loss to Charleston Battery
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Preseason Match One: Loons Lack Imagination in Preseason Loss to Charleston BatteryYes, it’s preseason, and yes it was just plain fun to see live Minnesota United soccer again. But for anyone hoping for inspiration and excitement,…
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Salt Lake vs. Minnesota: Three Things
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Salt Lake vs. Minnesota: Three ThingsThe Loons wrapped up the preseason Portland tournament on Wednesday with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Salt Lake. The result, their fifth tie in…
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A Late Goal Gives United Its Fifth Draw of the Preseason
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: A Late Goal Gives United Its Fifth Draw of the PreseasonTwo goals by Kevin Molino looked to set up Minnesota United for its first win of the preseason. Real Salt Lake answered with three goals…
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Adrian Heath Sizes Up the Preseason Thus Far
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Adrian Heath Sizes Up the Preseason Thus FarThe score sheet suggests Minnesota United is already a competitive MLS side. Through four preseason matches, the Loons have played to four draws, while scoring…
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Portland vs. Minnesota: Three Things
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Portland vs. Minnesota: Three ThingsOn Sunday night, before a partisan preseason crowd of over 13,000, Minnesota United FC played out a 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers. The result —…
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Minnesota United Play to Another Preseason Draw in Preview of MLS Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Play to Another Preseason Draw in Preview of MLS OpenerIn two and a half weeks, Minnesota United will open the MLS season at Providence Park in Portland. On Sunday night, fans got a small…
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No Number Ten and Other Observations From Minnesota’s Preseason
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: No Number Ten and Other Observations From Minnesota’s PreseasonIt was taken for granted: Adrian Heath plays with a 4-2-3-1 formation. That is gospel. During Minnesota United’s preseason, however, the Loons have been lining…