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Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota United
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Collen Warner Becomes Bedrock for Minnesota UnitedIt’s been difficult to establish a rhythm for the Loons. Heading into the international break, Minnesota United FC will carry a depleted roster from its draw against Colorado. The Loons will miss five of their starters for this weekend’s game against the Revs due to call-ups and a suspension. However, Collen Warner has become a…
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Training Report: Justin Davis Reacts to MLS Debut
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Justin Davis Reacts to MLS DebutWoodbury, Minn. — The result hardly came up roses for Minnesota United in its inaugural MLS match this past weekend. Portland ended up beating the expansion side 5-1. However, Justin Davis was able to make his MLS debut in the Rose City. There’s a different level of confidence around Justin Davis than there had been at…
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Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden Ball
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: Davis and Ramirez Up for NASL Golden BallOn Tuesday, the NASL released their ten-man shortlist for the Golden Ball. The trophy is the league’s MVP award, given to the player voted on by the public, writers, and league personnel as the best in the league. Previous winners include E. Barbara (CAR), P. Campos (SAS), G. Hristov (TBR), M. Ibarra (MNU), and S.…
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Training Report: Loons Help Grow the Game Through Coaching
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Training Report: Loons Help Grow the Game Through CoachingWhile results have been hard to come by in recent weeks for Minnesota United, many of their players are involved with the next generation of soccer players. From coaching high school teams to helping with training camps, the Loons are more than happy to lend their expertise to younger athletes. For wingers Danny Cruz and Jamie…
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Training Report: United’s Chris Klute Looks to Hit “Full Throttle”
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: United’s Chris Klute Looks to Hit “Full Throttle”Last week, Minnesota United brought in full back Chris Klute on a loan from the Portland Timbers. Now in his second week with the club, he’s ready to carve out a place in the squad for the NASL season’s home stretch. A veteran of 79 MLS matches since 2013, Klute was brought in to shore…
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Jeb Brovsky Volunteers as Tribute in Minnesota United’s Backline
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Jeb Brovsky Volunteers as Tribute in Minnesota United’s BacklineThe mastermind of this summer’s trending #LoonsHG (Hunger Games) doesn’t claim to be a teen dystopian novel aficionado. “Not at all,” United’s Jeb Brovsky said between laughter after Thursday’s training. “I only read non-fiction books, honestly. I love history. For some reason, the Hunger Games is flying forward. Honestly, it was just a spark in…
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Training Report: …Death, Taxes, and Justin Davis at Left Back
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: …Death, Taxes, and Justin Davis at Left BackAs the NASL hits the home stretch, Minnesota United has yet to establish a consistent starting XI. There’s been very little certainty as to who’s available to start due to injury and suspension woes. The most classic blunder is to never start a land war in Asia. Carl Craig refuses to fall victim to another…
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Training Report: With Results Hard to Find, MNUFC Keeps Focus
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Training Report: With Results Hard to Find, MNUFC Keeps FocusIf you’re writing an introductory article about Minnesota United gaffer Carl Craig, there’s a checklist of things that you have to cover as background. Craig has a thick Geordie accent. (1a: Usually, you follow this point up by saying this reminds you of someone you know with an Irish accent, which he’ll rib you about later.) He…
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Training Report: After NASL Transfer Window Shuts, MNUFC Injury Woes Start to Fade
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Training Report: After NASL Transfer Window Shuts, MNUFC Injury Woes Start to FadeSitting in the stands at the National Sports Center stadium last week, one could count Minnesota United’s fully-healthy field players on their two hands. The team has 25 members on their roster. Four are goalkeepers. Greg Jordan — out since the opening match after a knee surgery — hopes to begin running again soon. Bernardo Añor had ankle…