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Minnesota United Draws Vancouver to Open Portland Preseason
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Draws Vancouver to Open Portland PreseasonMinnesota United FC kicked off its preseason in earnest on Thursday, playing to a 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps. Kevin Molino put the Loons ahead with an Olimpico in the 50th minute before the Caps evened up the score in the 82nd. The Loons played their first streamed match of the preseason, giving fans…
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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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Take Five: Questions for Minnesota United’s Preseason
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Take Five: Questions for Minnesota United’s PreseasonMinnesota United’s preseason kicked off in earnest on Tuesday with a match against New England. It has been a whirlwind past couple of months as players and coaches were brought into the fold. With its roster nearly assembled, the preseason is a crucial first step. We’re finally getting to the good stuff. Yesterday closed the door on the third…
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Loons Draw New England Revolution in Preseason Opener
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Loons Draw New England Revolution in Preseason OpenerMinnesota United FC played its first game of the 2017 preseason on Tuesday, taking on the New England Revolution at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Ariz. Both teams are using the facility, which is also hosting Real Salt Lake and is the permanent home of the RSL academy. As always, it’s difficult to judge…
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Lech Poznan Winger Muhamed Keita “Visiting” With Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Lech Poznan Winger Muhamed Keita “Visiting” With Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United has been on an Arthurian quest to sign every possible Scandinavian and it seems they may not have yet completed their mission. FiftyFive.One can confirm that Lech Poznan winger, Muhamed Keita, is “visiting” with the Loons as they train in Arizona. Keita was first spotted by the Star Tribune’s Meg Ryan, who is…
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The Tailgate: United Begins Preseason in Arizona
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Begins Preseason in ArizonaThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United began its preseason in Arizona this week as the club slowly builds toward a full opening day roster. What is your take on Minnesota kicking off its season?” “Arizona? Our guys better have their work papers in pristine order.” Brianna Beliocek, Milkperson . . . “As long…
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Minnesota United Preseason Camp Fills Out With Signings and Trialists
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Preseason Camp Fills Out With Signings and TrialistsAs Minnesota United began preseason on Monday, there was a mix of new faces and old. The club started with 16 players officially announced, but reached 22 by the end of Tuesday in addition to a large group of trialists. Most notably, the Loons completed the signing of Finnish midfielder, Rasmus Schüller from Swedish side BK Häcken. Previous…