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Minnesota’s Brent Kallman at Home in Starting Lineup
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota’s Brent Kallman at Home in Starting LineupAs the 2015 season dwindled to a close during a disappointing NASL Championship semifinal defeat, Minnesota United began to lick their wounds and reassess the roster. During the season, injuries forced Manny Lagos into cobbling together a backline with midfielder/captain Aaron Pitchkolan drafted into the role. The team sorely needed to find a centerback who could…
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Amid Uncertain Future, Christian Ramirez Keeps Scoring
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Amid Uncertain Future, Christian Ramirez Keeps ScoringLoons striker Christian Ramirez has changed his role, his striker partners, and does not have a contract for next year. What doesn’t change? His strike rate. If the year 2016 has proven anything so far, it’s that it’s impossible to predict anything. Music icons David Bowie and Prince both passed away well before their times.…
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Having Trained Across Europe, Jack Blake Looks To Make Minnesota His Home
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Having Trained Across Europe, Jack Blake Looks To Make Minnesota His HomeLast week, Minnesota United locked down Scottish youth international Jack Blake to a deal with an option for 2017. While the midfielder hasn’t seen much of the field in his young career, his current ability on the ball and potential could lead him to turn many heads across the NASL and beyond. I sat down…
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From Gridiron to Goalkeeper: The Aaron Perez Story
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: From Gridiron to Goalkeeper: The Aaron Perez StoryEvery player on their way to Minnesota United has a different journey. Some (like Brent Kallman or Ismaila Jome) grow up and leave, only to come back again to play for their home state side. Others (such as Ibson or Sammy Ndjock) have Champions League or World Cup pedigrees to uphold while donning the Black…