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US Men Take Three Points From Game Martinique
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Men Take Three Points From Game MartiniqueAfter a dull and apathetic draw against Panama in Nashville, the US men’s national team had just three days to prepare for their outing against Martinique. Though the tiny French Region has long been written off as one of CONCACAF’s many minnows, they entered the day sitting atop Group B. After a listless first half,…
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WCIS 111: Brent Kalvo
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 111: Brent KalvoShould we sell Calvo? Or perhaps a lookalike? MNUFC’s El Capitan comes through at the Gold Cup while French Guiana field an ineligible player. All that plus the week’s MLS news, transfer headlines and much more in this week’s We Call It Soccer! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google…
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FiftyFive.One Podcast 44: Gold Cup Begins
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Podcast 44: Gold Cup BeginsWes is joined by Edu Rosales to talk about the Gold Cup kicking off with a particular eye toward the US and Costa Rica. They also talk about the final week of the NPSL North coming up where things are tight as ever and where Duluth have become the villains. iTunes Google Play Stitcher Send…
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US Men Begin Gold Cup in Torpid Draw With Panama
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Men Begin Gold Cup in Torpid Draw With PanamaAs the US Men look forward to the World Cup in Russia next year, they have a smaller trophy on their minds this year. The Gold Cup is a chance for players on the fringes of the national team to make a case for World Cup inclusion, while also adding to the trophy cabinet for…
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As Christian Ramirez Waits for U.S. Call, Colombia May Come Knocking
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: As Christian Ramirez Waits for U.S. Call, Colombia May Come KnockingWhen the U.S. men’s national team’s Gold Cup roster was announced, one conspicuous absence was Minnesota United’s striker, Christian Ramirez. But if the dual-citizen Ramirez doesn’t get called in by the Yanks, he could get a call-up from his parents’ home country of Colombia. Since joining MLS in the spring, Ramirez has been a prolific…
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Your Guide to Gold Cup 2017
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Your Guide to Gold Cup 2017For the third consecutive year, the United States will host a major international soccer tournament. It’s not America’s longest tradition, but it has become a habit. Throughout July, nine cities will host double headers between North America’s finest. Who will win? How will they do it? Why should you watch it? That’s why we’re here. This…
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The Tailgate: CONCACAF Gold Cup Begins
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: The Tailgate: CONCACAF Gold Cup BeginsThis week, we ask the fans: “The CONCACAF Gold Cup — the premier international level soccer tournament of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean —kicks off on Friday. What is your take on this year’s competition?” “If there were any justice in this world, the winner would be promoted to South America and…
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WCIS 110: The Most Mundane Witchcraft
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 110: The Most Mundane WitchcraftThis week’s We Call It Soccer reaches you just in time to be out of date. MNUFC play today and we didn’t have a chance to watch the game 24 hours before it happened. Yet fear not, we cover all sorts of ghostly happenings like John Terry’s Dorian Gray-ish revival, CR7’s immaculate conception and some…
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WCIS 109: That Boy, That Team, That Federation
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 109: That Boy, That Team, That FederationThat boy scores. That team wins on penalties. That international footballing federation releases a previously confidential report. Nach, Colin, and Kaleb bring you all that and much more of the week’s soccer news on this episode of We Call It Soccer! You can subscribe to WCIS on the following platforms: iTunes Feed Google Play Podcasts…
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News in Brief: Gold Cup Roster Released, San Diego Joins NASL, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Gold Cup Roster Released, San Diego Joins NASL, and MoreUSMNT releases 23-man Gold Cup roster Bruce Arena has unveiled his 23-man Gold Cup roster. Arena has said previously that this year’s Gold Cup roster would be more of a “B”‘ squad. Mainstays like Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley, and Jozy Altidore will make way for their countrymen who are looking to earn a spot on…
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News in Brief: Marc Burch Sees Specialist, Leaked USMNT Jersey, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Marc Burch Sees Specialist, Leaked USMNT Jersey, and MoreMarc Burch struggling with injury As we reported yesterday, full back Marc Burch is off to Philadelphia to see a specialist and could be facing a long layoff. Burch has not played since he was subbed out late during the MLS away fixture against Sporting Kansas City. Justin Davis and Ismaila Jome made up the left…
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International Break Review: Surprisingly Satisfying
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: International Break Review: Surprisingly SatisfyingFor fans of teams around the world the last week has offered a little bit of everything. Above all it offered pleasant surprises. What does your favorite international side have to smile about, read on to learn more. U-S-A! Pul-i-Sic!?!? It was about as ideal an international break as fans of the US Men’s National…
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WCIS 107: Bad Munich Falling
Categories: MediaContinue Reading: WCIS 107: Bad Munich FallingWith little in the way of league soccer to cover, we spend a few minutes on 1860 Munich’s financial troubles that may lead to the team being dissolved. We also review the MLS, USL, NASL and NWSL standings and stats. All that and much more on this week’s We Call It Soccer! You can subscribe…