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MN Migration: Yueill Assists in His First Start
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Yueill Assists in His First StartIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Villarreal C struggle down the stretch while Bunbury’s run comes to an end. It took five games, but Jackson Yueill made his first start of the season and he rewarded the decision. The midfielder went the full 90 for the San Jose Earthquakes…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Adds a Second
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Adds a SecondIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Akale finishes on both ends of a rout and injury updates on Cropper and Miller Teal Bunbury added his second goal of the season in a 4-0 win over the Montreal Impact. The Impact went down to 10 men in the 12th minute.…
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WCIS 144: Zlalan Pardahimovic
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 144: Zlalan PardahimovicWe Call It Soccer comes to you a bit late this week thanks to academia encroaching on our podcast. Nach was busy with finals this week and thus isn’t on the show. He also had to delay putting out the pod since he’s our editor. Recorded on Tuesday, this pod doesn’t cover Liverpool heroics against…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Gets on the Board
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Gets on the BoardIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Bunbury relieves some pressure while others still cannot break through. In his fourth straight start Teal Bunbury finally repaid Brad Friedel’s faith in him. Bunbury scored the game winner for the New England Revolution in a 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo. Bunbury…
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WCIS 143: Bulls By The Horns
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 143: Bulls By The HornsWe first cover MNUFC’s disappointing loss to the Red Bulls before discussing the reduced slate of MNUFC games. Then it’s on to the USMNT before our coverage of the international friendlies. You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen now:
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MN Migration: Yueill and Kendall-Moullin Make Debuts
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Yueill and Kendall-Moullin Make DebutsIn this two week recap of Minnesotans playing professionally outside of the state: Minutes remain hard to come by, but the opportunities are there. Jackson Yueill earned his first minutes of the season in a 3-2 loss to Sporting Kansas City. The two sides traded first half goals, but SKC pulled ahead by two after the…
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The New York Red Bulls’ Perpetual Motion Machine
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The New York Red Bulls’ Perpetual Motion MachineIn praise of the Loons’ next MLS opponents, the New York Red Bulls, who are showing the rest of the league how to build a club on the field that could find enduring success. In just three weeks, Minnesota United have played three teams with starkly different approaches to roster building. The San Jose Earthquakes…
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Minnesota United FC CEO Chris Wright Opens up About the Team, the Fans, and USL
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Minnesota United FC CEO Chris Wright Opens up About the Team, the Fans, and USLChris Wright is a man with a plan. Or several plans, as the case may be for a club with numerous areas in need of improvement. Wright, the CEO of Minnesota United FC, joined the club last fall and has determined that there were definite areas of need for the team. During the home opener…
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News in Brief: Heinemann Contract, Minnesota Broadcasts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Heinemann Contract, Minnesota Broadcasts, and MoreFormer NASL star in contract controversy Former NASL champion and Golden Boot winner Tommy Heinemann was recently released by FC Cincinnati in what he and his agent are calling a breach of contract. The club claims it was after Heinemann failed an entrance medical. SocTakes looked into USL contracts to find what they might reveal…
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News in Brief: Players’ Problems in the NASL, MLS Roster Updates, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Players’ Problems in the NASL, MLS Roster Updates, and MoreLower leagues and player problems According to Neil Morris both Miami FC and the Jacksonville Armada, currently of the NASL, are planning on moving to the NPSL. Combined that with the announcement of NASL’s move to a winter calendar, and players are left with a problem, writes Jeff Rueter. The NASL was a place for…
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News in Brief: MLS Preseason Begins, MNUFC Roster Rumors, Boston Breakers Fold, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS Preseason Begins, MNUFC Roster Rumors, Boston Breakers Fold, and MoreMNUFC in the news Minnesota United kicked off their preseason training this week at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. Notable additions include Shae Bottum, on trial with the team after his Division III Player of the Year campaign at St. Thomas University. Also present is midfielder Rasmus Schüller, returning from a brief loan…
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News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: The Great Lawn Gains Approval, World Cup Field Set, and MoreMinnesota United news St. Paul City Council approved another $4 million dollars in funding for infrastructure around the Allianz Field site. The additional money will fund a Great Lawn park and a surrounding walkway, additional funds for a shared storm water district, three new city blocks, and changes to a few roadways. The agreement to…
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WCIS 129 – Qualified Praise
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 129 – Qualified PraiseWell it’s no USMNT but Italy out of the World Cup. We temper our shock with a year end review of MNUFC’s 2017 and a recap of the two Division 2 finals. Then we get to discussion of the final World Cup qualifiers before Colin presents a brand new conspiracy theory. iTunes Feed Google Play…