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News in Brief: MLS SuperDraft Day, MNUFC’s Countdown to Kickoff, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MLS SuperDraft Day, MNUFC’s Countdown to Kickoff, and MoreDraft day is upon us The 2018 MLS SuperDraft will take place today in Philadelphia. Minnesota United has three total selections in the first two rounds to bolster the roster. MNUFC selects fifth overall and also holds the 28th and 41st picks in the second round. Last year 81 players were selected, of which over…
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News in Brief: Sporting KC Front Office, USMNT, MLS Combine, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Sporting KC Front Office, USMNT, MLS Combine, and MoreFirst MLS female assistant director of player personnel Sporting KC have hired Meghan Cameron to be their assistant director of player personnel. Ms. Cameron has worked for eight years managing contracts and budgets while also having some coaching duties. Head coach Peter Vermes, a fellow Rutgers alum, specifically contacted her about the role. Christian Ramirez:…
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WCIS 135: Feed Me With Your Bitter Lies
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 135: Feed Me With Your Bitter LiesDavid Zeller from the Daves I Know brings some sizzling pancake hot-takes to part 1 of our show before we take you through the rest of the week’s soccer news! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts Stitcher Radio Listen now:
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News in Brief: Med City Defenders Head to Showcase, and MNUFC Signing on the Horizon
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Med City Defenders Head to Showcase, and MNUFC Signing on the HorizonMayhem defenders invited to NPSL showcase Two players from Med City FC have been selected to play in the annual NPSL showcase. Defenders Jared Wolt and Tiernan Talbot will head down to Kissimmee, Florida, from January 13-15. The showcase will be attended by scouts and agents from the professional teams across the U.S. USSF president…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 67: 2017 Loons Analytics
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 67: 2017 Loons AnalyticsIt’s 2018 and we’re back! Wes is joined by Alex Schieferdecker and Dave Laidig to catch up on all the news. Christian gets his USMNT callup while not much happens in Minnesota United world. But we’ve got stats. Dave and Wes collaborated for an article recapping exclusive stats in The Complete Darkness. Dave joins to…
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Christian Ramirez Set for USMNT Callup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Christian Ramirez Set for USMNT CallupNo American man has scored more club goals in the past four years than Minnesota United FC’s Christian Ramirez. Now, for the first time, he will get to show off his talents for the U.S. men’s national team. FiftyFive.One has confirmed with multiple sources that Minnesota United striker, Christian Ramirez will be called in to…
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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: Toronto, Tigres, Silly Season, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Toronto, Tigres, Silly Season, and MoreThe MLS Cup has been won by Toronto FC over the Seattle Sounders. The 2-0 win came at the end of an exciting game with chances at both ends. Greg Vanney made a few decisions that played a big role in the win, including putting Michael Bradley at the base of a midfield diamond. Brian Schmetzer,…
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News in Brief: Rogers Out for Loons, Kathy Carter and Hope Solo Enter USSF Race, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Rogers Out for Loons, Kathy Carter and Hope Solo Enter USSF Race, and MoreMNUFC President Nick Rogers moving on Minnesota United FC announced this week that Nick Rogers is leaving the club. Rogers was previously named President of the club in 2013 and was instrumental in keeping a professional soccer team in Minnesota. He will not be replaced as president, with new CEO Chris Wright instead filling the…
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News in Brief: Hamish McAlpine, NASL Woes, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hamish McAlpine, NASL Woes, and MoreWhat with all the depressing news around the league, what with the NASL’s woes in court and folding teams, Columbus’ possible relocation to Texas, and various other sundries, here’s a happy tale of a Scottish keeper. Hamish McAlpine (yes that’s his real name) had a penchant for scoring goals, despite his position as goalkeeper, that…
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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…
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WCIS 128: Good Clean Fun – Special Guest Brian Hanf
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 128: Good Clean Fun – Special Guest Brian HanfThis week special guest Brian Hanf comes onto the pod to discuss youth soccer in Minnesota. We then go into a discussion of MLS playoffs, the NASL, EPL and much more. This pod is a few days late due to technical issues. We’ll be back on Tuesday to discuss World Cup Qualifiers. Special thanks to…
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News in Brief: Abu Gets Snubbed, MLS Coaching Changes, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Abu Gets Snubbed, MLS Coaching Changes, and MoreMLS mid-week news roundup Julian Gressel of Atlanta United has been named MLS Rookie of the Year over Philadelphia defender Jack Elliott and Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi. Gressel scored five goals and racked up nine assists in his first season, playing 2048 minutes. Meanwhile, Danladi scored eight goals with three assists in 1391 minutes.…