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Three Transfer Takes: Minnesota United vs Orlando City
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Three Transfer Takes: Minnesota United vs Orlando CityOn Saturday evening, Minnesota United FC returned to winning ways, edging the visiting Lions of Orlando City SC 1-0. It was, in notable respects, a reverse of the previous week’s loss to the LA Galaxy. In that match, Minnesota had thoroughly outplayed its guests, yet came away empty handed. This past week, the Loons were…
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News in Brief: NASL Schedule Released, Globetrotting Eddies, Sammy Says Sayonara, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NASL Schedule Released, Globetrotting Eddies, Sammy Says Sayonara, and MoreThe NASL schedule has been released Who else can't wait for the action to return to the pitch? #MarchIsComing: https://t.co/HtiLWtecfm pic.twitter.com/Phu8cNurCn — NASL (@naslofficial) February 6, 2017 The NASL has released its schedule for the 2017 season. After a tumultuous offseason, the league will begin competitive play on March 25. The NASL’s Twitter account is using the hashtag…
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The Future Is Now: Goalkeepers
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Future Is Now: GoalkeepersSix weeks are left in the MLS regular season. Seven weeks remain in the NASL regular season. Nine weeks until the NASL final. Fourteen until the MLS Cup final and the expansion draft. It’s all happening very fast for Minnesota United FC. As the current seasons race towards their conclusion, Jeff Rueter and Alex Schieferdecker sit…
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Minnesota United Calm the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Win 2-0
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Calm the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Win 2-0Minnesota United FC downed the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0 on a warm Wednesday night game with goals from Ben Speas and Christian Ramirez. Minnesota United FC welcomed the Tampa Bay Rowdies hoping to break a run of bad play for the Loons, who were winless in four matches. Tampa Bay looked to recover from a…
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Inside the Post-Howler War Room: How Minnesota United’s Social Media Spun a Disastrous Goalkeeping Error
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Inside the Post-Howler War Room: How Minnesota United’s Social Media Spun a Disastrous Goalkeeping ErrorWhen Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock let in a horrific own goal against EPL side AFC Bournemouth, it led to a maelstrom of activity for the United staff. Within 18 hours, the club watched video of the goal go viral and released their own joking response that itself went viral. Here’s the story from inside…
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Minnesota United’s Sammy Ndjock Bounces Back from Own Goal with Humor
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United’s Sammy Ndjock Bounces Back from Own Goal with HumorWhen life gives you lemons (or cherries), make lemonade (or cherry jelly sandwiches). United’s goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock is likely still smarting from the own goal heard round the world. But less than 24 hours later, he was making a 30-second video making fun of the situation. During an international friendly with AFC Bournemouth, Minnesota United’s…
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Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A Brace
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC Bounces Back Against Indy Eleven 2-0; Christian Ramirez With A BraceMinnesota United FC used two goals in the first six minutes to hold on for their first win against Indy Eleven this year, avenging the loss last week away to Indy. First Danny Cruz earned Minnesota a penalty that Christian Ramirez converted. Then three minutes later, Stefano Pinho found Ramirez at the far post to…
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Notes: Loons Look Much Improved In Final Spring Matches
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Notes: Loons Look Much Improved In Final Spring MatchesOn Saturday and Wednesday, I was in attendance for my first Minnesota United FC matches of the year (and I brought four friends to Saturday’s match, so I’ll take the credit for the Loons’ narrow attendance edge). Living in Philadelphia, I haven’t had the chance to watch the team live so far this year, especially…