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VAR (Again) and a Wild Saturday for MLS Referees
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: VAR (Again) and a Wild Saturday for MLS RefereesSaturday happened to turn into a very interesting night for referees in Major League Soccer… it was probably a good thing the Loons had the night off thanks to Atlanta’s new stadium not being ready. One can only wonder how Adrian Heath would have dealt with the madness. (Let me start by saying this is…
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News in Brief: Play of the Week, Swamp Soccer, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Play of the Week, Swamp Soccer, and MorePlay of the week No, not that one. PRO’s Play of the Week for week 20 of the MLS season is from Minnesota’s matchup against New York Red Bulls last Saturday. The supporters filled the stadium with a rendition of a popular chant with new words: “We want video replay! Hey! We want video replay…
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Minnesotan Amber O’Connor Continues Rise Through Referee Ranks
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesotan Amber O’Connor Continues Rise Through Referee RanksOf the roughly 100 national referees in the U.S. Soccer Federation’s (USSF) program, 11 are women. When Bibiana Steinhaus draws the whistle to her lips at the start of next season’s Bundesliga, she will be the first woman to take charge in a major league. One Minnesota woman, Amber O’Connor, is making her own inroads into…
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Minnesota Referees Perform at Region II Youth Championships
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota Referees Perform at Region II Youth ChampionshipsLast month, hardcore US Soccer fans followed the exploits of Josh Sargent and the U20 USMNT as it made a run to the quarterfinals of the U20 FIFA World Cup. The team’s success brought a lot of attention to the recent surge of developmental success the US has had in starting to churn out players…
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VAR Is a Solution in Search of a Problem
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: VAR Is a Solution in Search of a ProblemAs FIFA has rolled out Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the Confederations Cup this month, the debate has often centered around the larger role of technology at the center of the matches. The problem with VAR is not a problem of technology, but rather that it is a solution in search of a problem. Skynet…
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News in Brief: Ruckus Dox Fallout, Midway Stadium, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Ruckus Dox Fallout, Midway Stadium, and MoreFallout continues from Orlando City supporters doxing Ted Unkel After being on the wrong side of some questionable calls during Sunday evening’s match, the president of Orlando’s Ruckus supporters doxed referee Ted Unkel in a tweet that has since been deleted. You can learn more about the attack on the MLS reddit page. The Professional…
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News in Brief: Stadium Tax Provision Included, Heath Avoids Suspension, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Stadium Tax Provision Included, Heath Avoids Suspension, and MoreMNUFC stadium provision included in tax bill It’s not over yet, but the deal struck by legislative leaders and Governor Dayton includes Minnesota United FC’s requested property tax exemption. Stay tuned as the special session wraps up. Tax exemption for the @MNUFC soccer stadium in Saint Paul is included in the final #mnleg tax bill.…
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News in Brief: San Antonio Preseason Match Moved up and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: San Antonio Preseason Match Moved up and MoreMinnesota United FC finishes up preseason against the ashes of the San Antonio Scorpions San Antonio FC, the USL team that was once the San Antonio Scorpions, takes the pitch against Minnesota United FC. After the team’s first loss of preseason against Toronto FC on Wednesday, the team will likely want to end the preseason on…