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U.S. Soccer Is Divided Against Itself
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: U.S. Soccer Is Divided Against ItselfThe shocking failure of the U.S. men’s national team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup continues to reverberate around the U.S. Soccer scene. There is a malaise, as everyone knows, and change is needed. The most visible and possibly impactful outlet for the angst of the American fanbase has been the wide open election…
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News in Brief: NASL Denied Division II Status, World Cup Qualifiers, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: NASL Denied Division II Status, World Cup Qualifiers, and MoreNASL denied Division II status for 2018 The North American Soccer League (NASL) applied for and was denied Division II status for 2018 by the US Soccer Federation yesterday. Tough times continue for the league that saw Minnesota United FC leave for MLS, teams fold in Oklahoma City and Fort Lauderdale, and clubs in Tampa…
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News in Brief: The Dream Is Reality for MNUFC, New Rules in Soccer, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: The Dream Is Reality for MNUFC, New Rules in Soccer, and MoreMNUFC in MLS, the dream is reality Minnesota United FC has its first MLS game in the books. For many, this is something they have dreamed about for years. While most fans joined the Dark Clouds, Wolf’s Head, True North Elite at watch parties or held intimate watch parties of their own in their living rooms,…
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News in Brief: Announcer Chris Lidholm Not Returning, U-16 Rule Change on the Horizon, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Announcer Chris Lidholm Not Returning, U-16 Rule Change on the Horizon, and MoreLongtime Minnesota soccer announcer Chris Lidholm is not returning for 2017 https://twitter.com/chrislidholm/status/818905106246758402 According to Lidholm’s tweet on Tuesday, he will not be returning for another year announcing for Minnesota United FC. His voice has been synonymous with Minnesota soccer for so long, it’ll be strange watching a United broadcast next year and not hear his…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Headed to AZ, Greg Jordan Leaves, US Soccer Punts USL/NASL Decision
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Headed to AZ, Greg Jordan Leaves, US Soccer Punts USL/NASL DecisionA quick recap of all the Minnesota United news this week Minnesota United FC will open the season March 3 in Portland and at home against Atlanta United March 12, and looks close to signing Miguel Ibarra after trading Attinella to Portland for his rights. Minnesota United FC heading to Arizona for preseason As announced…
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News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Updates, US Soccer Punts, Tampa Bay Rowdies to MLS?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Minnesota United FC Updates, US Soccer Punts, Tampa Bay Rowdies to MLS?Minnesota United FC announces stadium ground breaking It's coming… #MNUFC pic.twitter.com/4d87yzdANN — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) December 6, 2016 There will be an event on December 12 with MLS bigwigs in town for a groundbreaking on the new stadium, but the real question for the Loons’ fans is: What will the nickname of the stadium…
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Opinion: In Reproaching Rapinoe USSF Damages Soccer’s Multiculturalism
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: In Reproaching Rapinoe USSF Damages Soccer’s MulticulturalismThursday night, Megan Rapinoe knelt during the US national anthem before the USWNT took on Thailand. This protest, unprecedented at the international level, was met with anger on social media and a statement from US Soccer that seemed to miss the point of Rapinoe’s protest entirely. It all reflects yet another reason why people of color are absent…
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Minnesotan Sean Boyle is “Playing for Something Bigger” as US Paralympic Soccer Team Hopes to Advance
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesotan Sean Boyle is “Playing for Something Bigger” as US Paralympic Soccer Team Hopes to AdvanceWhen Sean Boyle steps onto the pitch on Monday, you would perhaps not blame him if he was a little distracted. The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Wayzata, Minnesota is still overcoming the complications of surgery that, just ten months ago, doctors told him would end his soccer career. Now, he’ll be standing in goal representing his…
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US Soccer Names Minnesota State Referee Administrator Paula Hildman to the National Referee Committee
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Soccer Names Minnesota State Referee Administrator Paula Hildman to the National Referee CommitteeOn June 22 Minnesota State Referee Administrator Paula Hildman was named by U.S. Soccer to the National Referee Committee (NRC). This prestigious appointment is limited to a small number of experienced officials and administrators who advise U.S. Soccer’s Board of Directors on bylaws and policies that pertain to the national referee development program and govern…