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The Case For Optimism
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Case For OptimismFiftyFive.One’s staff almost all live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, or in close proximity to it. I am the notable exception. Since the summer of 2015, I have lived in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is a big, cosmopolitan city. Depending on how you measure it, the urban area has a population similar to that of the…
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Minnesota United Midway Stadium Construction Finally Begins But Two Acres Remain to Be Purchased
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Midway Stadium Construction Finally Begins But Two Acres Remain to Be PurchasedAfter months of delays, an early access agreement has been struck and a permit for soil remediation and excavation for Minnesota United’s Midway stadium has finally been granted. Even though earthwork is set to begin next week, there are still delays in acquiring the two acres needed at the north end of the stadium. FiftyFive.One…
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News in Brief: Midway Stadium Start, Open Cup Underdogs, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Midway Stadium Start, Open Cup Underdogs, and MoreMidway stadium construction starts soon It’s almost time to grab that lawn chair out of your garage and make your way over to the intersection of Snelling Ave and I-94 in Saint Paul. According to Fred Melo of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, construction on Minnesota United’s new home may begin this week. St. Paul…
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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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Minnesota United Stadium Gets Legislative Approval
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Stadium Gets Legislative ApprovalTuesday night, Governor Mark Dayton signed the omnibus tax bill into law as part of a full slate of budget bills passed. The bills were passed in the closing hours of the regular session and in extra time late last week. Aside from $46 billion in funding for all of state government, the tax bill also…
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News in Brief: Stadium Provisions Pass, MNUFC All-Star Nominees, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Stadium Provisions Pass, MNUFC All-Star Nominees, and MoreMinnesota United FC tax exemptions approved Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will allow MNUFC’s requested property tax exemptions and sales tax waiver to become law without his signature. Meanwhile, if you’re a neighbor, Minnesota United would like to meet up! A statement from #MNUFC owner, Dr. Bill McGuire. https://t.co/VZegUPq9ov — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) May 31,…
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News in Brief: Hobbs Awarded, Greenspan on ESPN3, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hobbs Awarded, Greenspan on ESPN3, and MoreTarah Hobbs wins achievement award Proud of @THobbs_00! She inspired all through her perseverance during difficult times and was honored at last night's Golden Goldys. pic.twitter.com/viV3nhTr4g — Minnesota Soccer (@GopherSoccer) May 2, 2017 Congratulations to the University of Minnesota’s Tarah Hobbs, who received the Richard “Pinky” McNamara Student-Athlete Achievement Award. Hobbs had a standout 2016,…
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Minnesota United Stadium Tax Exemptions Approved, but Don’t Get Too Excited Yet
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Stadium Tax Exemptions Approved, but Don’t Get Too Excited YetOmnibus tax bill HF4, which includes Minnesota United stadium tax exemptions, passed the Senate on Monday evening by a vote of 40 to 27. With the passage of the measure, the bill will now head to Governor Mark Dayton’s desk. However, soccer fans’ celebration over the bill’s passage should be met with some caution. As we have…
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Omnibus Tax Bill With Soccer Stadium Provisions Passes House Moves to Senate
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Omnibus Tax Bill With Soccer Stadium Provisions Passes House Moves to SenateThe Minnesota State House of Representatives voted 80-52 to pass the omnibus tax bill HF4 on Thursday night. Votes on the Republican-sponsored measure followed closely by party lines. The bill, which includes tax exemptions for Minnesota United’s Midway stadium, was included in the measure but not before some drama occurred. Amendment A28 and A32 by…
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Midway Soccer Stadium Aid Added to House Omnibus Tax Bill
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Midway Soccer Stadium Aid Added to House Omnibus Tax BillThe Minnesota State House added two amendments to bill HF4 last week that included help for Minnesota United’s soccer stadium. The addition to the House version of the bill would allow a permanent property tax exemption and a sales tax exemption on materials that would be used for the construction of the stadium. As we…
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Home-Field Advantage? Adapting to TCF Bank Stadium’s Pitch
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Home-Field Advantage? Adapting to TCF Bank Stadium’s PitchSunday marks the first MLS home match for Minnesota United FC and the second time soccer has been played at TCF Bank Stadium. The University of Minnesota football stadium clearly isn’t built for soccer, but the newly-installed turf (sans yard lines) will serve the Loons well as a temporary home. But how will the pitch size affect the…
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Allianz to Sponsor Minnesota United’s Stadium
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Allianz to Sponsor Minnesota United’s StadiumThe opening of Minnesota United’s Midway stadium may be two years away, but the club has secured a sponsor. German insurance company Allianz, which has its U.S.-based operations headquartered in Minnesota, has secured naming rights for Minnesota United’s future stadium. E Pluribus Loonum reported this possibility earlier in the day, and FiftyFive.One has since confirmed the sponsorship…
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News in Brief: TCF Gameday Guide, MLS Black History Month Roundtable, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: TCF Gameday Guide, MLS Black History Month Roundtable, and MoreYour guide to gameday Minnesota United FC has released information about the fan experience at TCF Bank stadium, including vendor locations and more. Of note: any jersey purchased in the stadium can be customized on-site at the team shop. MLS hosts Black History Month roundtable We invited five members of the soccer community to discuss race…