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The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In History
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Sets Record For Coldest MLS Game In HistoryThis week we ask the fans: “35,043 braved the coldest MLS match in history to witness Minnesota United’s historic home opener, which clocked in at 19 degrees at the time of kickoff. What’s your take on Minnesota’s record breaking afternoon?” “Is that really the record you wanted to ask about?” Rene Blythe, Seamstress for…
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The Tailgate: Minnesota United Loses Its MLS Debut 5-1
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota United Loses Its MLS Debut 5-1This week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United began its MLS journey in inauspicious fashion with a 5-1 loss to the Portland Timbers — the worst loss by a team playing its first league game in MLS history. What is your take on United’s poor opener?” “Awkward, embarrassed, tearful, Bob Ross in the background……
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The Tailgate: Minnesota United Unveils 2017 Kits
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minnesota United Unveils 2017 KitsThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United revealed its 2017 kits, including a gray primary kit with a blue sash and a white second kit with blue trim. What is your take on Minnesota’s new vestments?” “I like the loon and the target, but I think there should be a dog laughing at the…
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The Tailgate: United Opens Preseason With Four Draws
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Opens Preseason With Four DrawsThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United has begun its MLS journey with four consecutive draws. What is your take on the Loons’ open to the year and their competitiveness moving forward?” “I see that the Chicago Fire rivalry is coming along nicely.” Byron Blegstic, Shallow Fryer … “When Grant Wahl said…
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The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open CupThis week we ask the fans: “Minneapolis City SC was disqualified from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after changing leagues in the offseason. What is your take on City’s disqualification?” “This is what makes the Open Cup so thrilling. Any team, on any given night, can be screwed by the USSF, just like…
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The Tailgate: MNUFC Lands Kevin Molino
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: MNUFC Lands Kevin MolinoThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United surprised many by acquiring talented forward Kevin Molino from Orlando City, trading a record amount of TAM and GAM to secure the player. What do you think about United’s latest addition?” “Is he a right winger? He’s not? Ok, so no right wingers then, ever? Got…
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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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The Tailgate: United Nabs Danladi in MLS SuperDraft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Tailgate: United Nabs Danladi in MLS SuperDraftThis week we ask the fans: “Minnesota United selected forward Abu Danladi from UCLA with the first overall pick of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. What’s your take on Minnesota’s pick?” “I’ve been excited about this guy since the first time I saw him walking up to the podium at the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.” Clem Dyson, Promotional…
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The Tailgate: USSF Announces D2 For NASL And USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: USSF Announces D2 For NASL And USLThis week we ask the fans: “USSF announced on Friday that it would grant provisional Division Two status to both NASL and USL for the 2017 season, following an offseason of turmoil in which NASL seemed close to collapse. What’s your take?” “So, this is like the time I ‘provisionally’ had my license after my DUI?” Venn…
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The Tailgate: The Potential Return Of Christian Ramirez
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: The Potential Return Of Christian RamirezIn our new weekly feature, we ask fans around the grill for their opinions on the latest Minnesota soccer news. This week we ask the fans: “Current rumors suggest the Loons could be on the cusp of signing Christian Ramirez to an MLS contract. What’s your take?” “I can’t quite think of a way…