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Minnesota United’s Summer Friendly Values Reward over Risk
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United’s Summer Friendly Values Reward over RiskOn Wednesday morning, Minnesota United announced that it will play host to Liga MX side Atlas FC. This won’t be the first summer friendly in the Loons’ recent history, but no longer playing in a league with a midseason break complicates matters for Minnesota. Rafael Márquez must have really missed Major League Soccer. The Atlas FC captain…
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Sam Nicholson Back in Scotland, Mulling Minnesota Offer
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Sam Nicholson Back in Scotland, Mulling Minnesota OfferSam Nicholson met with Minnesota United last week and left the club with an offer. With the summer transfer window looming, he’s struggling to make a decision. On May 29, we reported that Sam Nicholson was on his way to meet with Minnesota United about a possible contract. The Scottish winger arrived on a Tuesday…
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Francesco Totti Mulling Offer from NASL’s Miami FC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Francesco Totti Mulling Offer from NASL’s Miami FCWhat once seemed like tabloid fodder is suddenly becoming very real. With Francesco Totti’s time at Roma now complete, the Italian legend is ready for a new challenge. That challenge may just come in the U.S. second division. Totti is deciding between two paths: Roma’s front office or Miami FC’s lineup. The courtship between the NASL…
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Scottish Winger Sam Nicholson Meeting With Minnesota United
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Scottish Winger Sam Nicholson Meeting With Minnesota UnitedFiftyFive.One has learned that outgoing Heart of Midlothian winger Sam Nicholson will arrive at MSP airport within the next 24 hours. There’s plenty to be excited about with the potential acquisition. Sam Nicholson, 22, is a youth international in Scotland. After being unimpressed by Heart of Midlothian FC’s first offer for a contract renewal, he’s…
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Vadim Demidov out of Favor at MNUFC; May Depart This Spring
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Vadim Demidov out of Favor at MNUFC; May Depart This SpringMinnesota United may be cutting ties with its club captain. After a rough first few games in MLS, Vadim Demidov seems to be on his way out the door. Given factors on the field and off, the move may happen sooner than later. In Demidov’s first three MLS starts, Minnesota conceded a combined 16 goals against Portland,…
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Juventus Defender Paolo De Ceglie Keen for MLS Move
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Juventus Defender Paolo De Ceglie Keen for MLS MoveMajor League Soccer has proven to be a viable home for former Juventus players. In Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto) and Andrea Pirlo (NYCFC), the Old Lady has provided MLS with a pair of notable talents. Now, left back Paolo De Ceglie is eyeing a move across the Atlantic. De Ceglie is keen to move to MLS and Minnesota…
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Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Finnish Midfielder Rasmus Schüller
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United in Talks to Sign Finnish Midfielder Rasmus SchüllerFile it in the “From Left Field” bin! Swedish journalist Daniel Kristoffersson reports that Minnesota is in advanced talks with BK Häcken midfielder Rasmus Schüller. Kristoffersson writes that a transfer fee may be involved, since Schüller only arrived at the Swedish club in 2016. If so, it would be most likely that Minnesota would use Targeted Allocation…