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Finally a Regular Starter, Tyler Polak Part of “Unbelievable” FC Cincinnati
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Finally a Regular Starter, Tyler Polak Part of “Unbelievable” FC CincinnatiAfter a nomadic start to his career and a stop with Minnesota United, Tyler Polak took a risk and signed with USL expansion side FC Cincinnati. Earning regular minutes for the hottest team in the U.S. lower divisions, the left back is starting to tap into the potential that made him a top prospect during…
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MN Migration: David Scores His First in Season Finale
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: David Scores His First in Season FinaleIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Tyler David finds the back of the net for the first time as a pro, the NWSL season ends for Kassey Kallman and Cat Parkhill, and our players in MLS eye playoff spots. Although his team did not qualify for the playoffs, Tyler David‘s last game of…
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Opinion: Some NASL Teams Should Seriously Consider Moving to USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Opinion: Some NASL Teams Should Seriously Consider Moving to USLThere once was a time when I was a diehard NASL fan. I supported the league and saw bright things ahead. The long term goal of competing with MLS for division one status seemed to be doable. Also, I still don’t like the move by the USL to become a hybrid independent/minor league, even though…
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MN Migration: Miller Hits a Career Milestone
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Miller Hits a Career MilestoneIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: a limited week of action sees Miller help keep Colorado undefeated at home while Bunbury can’t prevent US Open Cup loss. Eric Miller made his 50th appearance in MLS in the Colorado Rapids’ 0-0 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. The game marked Miller’s seventh consecutive start…
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MN Migration: Akale Finding Early Season Success
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Akale Finding Early Season SuccessIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Akale makes an easy transition to Villarreal C, Kallman extends an impressive streak, and Miller helps Colorado break one. Mukwelle Akale has not slowed his progress after moving up to Villarreal C this season. Akale was in the starting eleven Saturday in a 2-1 win against Torre…
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MN Migration: David Takes Back His Starting Role
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: MN Migration: David Takes Back His Starting RoleIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: David returns to the starting XI for Saint Louis, Bunbury misses out on a win over Miller and Boston’s struggles return. After failing to get on the field last week, Tyler David started in the center of the midfield for Saint Louis FC in a 1-1 tie…
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MN Migration: Another Up and (Mostly) Down Weekend for Minnesota Pros
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Another Up and (Mostly) Down Weekend for Minnesota ProsIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Kallman and the Breakers get a rare away result, Mallace starts out strong for the Impact, and Miller suffers a cup loss. A three week break and the knowledge that they were already eliminated from the playoffs did not stop the Boston Breakers from getting their second…
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MN Migration: Miller helps Colorado Earn 10th Shutout of the Season
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Miller helps Colorado Earn 10th Shutout of the SeasonIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Miller solidifies his starting role, two streaks come to an end, and David attempts late game heroics Eric Miller was the only Minnesotan to play the full 90 this week. After spending the early part of the season shuffled around the back four, Miller made his third…
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MN Migration: A Winless Weekend for Minnesota Pros
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: A Winless Weekend for Minnesota ProsIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Disappointing results ruin starts for our MLS trio, a coaching change could affect Tyler David’s role, and Mukwelle Akale sees first team minutes. Calum Mallace’s return to the starting line-up for the Montreal Impact was one to forget. After taking an early lead, the Impact allowed two first…
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MN Migration: David Gets First Assist of the Season
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: David Gets First Assist of the SeasonMinnesota Migration: A weekly recap of Minnesotans in the pros. Tyler David is back in the starting lineup, Miller provides support to an injury ridden defense, and Mallace looks to solidify his role in a shuffling midfield. After playing just 15 total minutes so far in the month of July, Tyler David returned to Saint…
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MN Migration: Mallace starts, but struggles all around
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Mallace starts, but struggles all aroundMinnesota Migration: A weekly recap of Minnesotans in the pros. Calum Mallace moves on from last week’s blunder, Kassey Kallman starts (see bottom of the post for a photo gallery), Tyler David returns for a short cameo, and Teal Bunbury is still searching to replicate his Open Cup performance. Calum Mallace was not given an immediate…
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Bunbury Assist is the High Point in a Disappointing Week
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Bunbury Assist is the High Point in a Disappointing WeekMinnesota Migration: A weekly recap of Minnesotans in the pros. It was a week to forget for most. Calum Mallace conceded a game-changing PK in his return to the starting line-up, Eric Miller saw red for the first time in his MLS career, and Kassey Kallman saw a lead turn into a loss in the…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Sends the Revolution on in Open Cup Play
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Sends the Revolution on in Open Cup PlayMinnesota Migration: A weekly recap of Minnesotans in the pros. In a busy week Teal Bunbury scored a brace against the Cosmos in midweek Open Cup action, Calum Mallace returned from injury for the Montreal Impact after nearly three months and Kassey Kallman nears 3,000 consecutive minutes in the NWSL. Teal Bunbury found his form…