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Soccer brewery coming to Minneapolis Months ago, it was announced that Minneapolis would be getting its first “Latino Brewery” (the words of Citypages). On Friday, Citypages followed up that announcement with the news that in addition to a brewery and patio, there would be a 1,500-square-foot soccer pitch. Doña Cervicería will also have a soccer…
MOOSEHEART, Ill. — It took more than two hours, but Stegman’s SC prevailed over host Aurora Borealis SC thanks to a Nick Hutton goal in extra time. Wearing Minneapolis City’s tournament faux-back kits, the defacto Crows squad kept the second-year team undefeated on the field of play in U.S. Open Cup contests. Aurora opened scoring…
Though the 2017 U.S. Open Cup final won’t be played until September, a pair of Minnesotan clubs have already turned their attention to the 2018 competition. National Premier Soccer League North Conference champion Duluth FC is seeking to enter the 2017 USOC through the Open Division’s national-league track. This is partially out of necessity, as…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury can’t regain his scoring form and Yueill sees San Jose’s Open Cup run end. Kassey Kallman moved to the center of defense for the Washington Spirit in a 4-1 win over Sky Blue FC. Kallman had previously only played at left back…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Kallman faces her old club, Bunbury gets significant minutes, and Miller stays in the center. The coaching change in San Jose appears to have benefited Jackson Yueill. Earning his second start of the year, the midfielder went the full 90 for the Earthquakes…
U.S. Open Cup bracket After this week’s Fourth Round play, the Round of 16 for the 2017 U.S. Open Cup is set. Joe Greenspan recovering Joe Greenspan is recovering after worrisome collision during Minnesota United’s U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday. The team reported Thursday that Greenspan had suffered a concussion. This was the first MNUFC…
In this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: After a light weekend, Eric Miller, Teal Bunbury, and Jackson Yueill score in U.S. Open Cup play. The international window cut down the number of games during the weekend. However, the Montreal Impact played to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City. With…
This week, we ask the fans: “Minnesota United FC begins its first U.S. Open Cup tournament as an MLS side Wednesday against familiar foe Sporting Kansas City. What’s your take on the match, the tournament, and on Minnesota’s chances?” “There are pro/am golf tournaments, too. The only difference is the fans don’t drape spray painted…
Time for Greenspan The Pittsburgh Riverhounds wasted no time with Joe Greenspan. The defender joined the Riverhounds on loan from Minnesota United FC earlier this week. While he hadn’t yet logged a minute for United, he put in a full 90 for the Hounds. Tonight's Starting XI, brought to you by @bbnlaw. #PGHvSTL pic.twitter.com/1shx91io9o —…