Category: Minnesota United FC

MLS draft history: examining the value of a pick

Post author By Tutul Rahman
Post date February 28, 2018

The MLS Draft is an enigma to many fans. It’s a trait of all American sports leagues and represents a glimmer of hope for poor teams the year prior. It can turn a lottery ticket that is a draft pick into elite-level talent like Ike Opara (2010 draft) or Justin Meram (2011 draft). On the […]

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Minnesota United to buy out centerback Vadim Demidov

Post author By Kyle Eliason
Post date February 28, 2018

With time winding down to Thursday’s roster compliance deadline, Minnesota United FC reportedly reached an agreement to buy out the contract of centerback Vadim Demidov. The timing of the buyout allows the Loons to free up $550,000 in cap space and an international roster slot ahead of the 2018 season opener Saturday against the San […]

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Red card rules in MLS preseason: is it an exhibition or scrimmage?

Post author By Glenn Crooks
Post date February 24, 2018

In Major League Soccer’s preseason affairs, it turns out a scrimmage match and an exhibition match are not the same thing. New York City FC took a cross-country journey recently to meet 2018 expansion side Los Angeles FC and then take on the L.A. Galaxy the following night. NYCFC played the nascent L.A. franchise to […]

Tags featured, LAFC, MLS preseason, NYCFC

The depressing history of MLS versus Liga MX in CONCACAF Champions League

Post author By Tutul Rahman
Post date February 21, 2018

CONCACAF Champions League fever is fully underway, with the tournament kicking off yesterday between Toronto FC and the Colorado Rapids. The dominance of Liga MX teams in the tournament has been a thorn in the side of Major League Soccer executives and general managers for years. And MLS’ lack of success fueled change within the league. […]

Tags CONCACAF Champions League, featured, Liga MX, MLS

A look at MLS parity compared to other leagues using the Gini coefficient

Post author By Tutul Rahman
Post date February 17, 2018

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Tags featured, Gini coefficient, MLS

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MLS Trade Value: Ranking the league’s top assets

Post author By Tutul Rahman
Post date February 13, 2018

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Tags featured, Miguel Almiron, MLS Trade Value

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Watch Minnesota United’s 2018 kit reveal

Post author By Alicia DelGallo
Post date February 11, 2018

Minnesota United unveiled its 2018 kit Sunday at Mall of America. The Loons’ new jerseys have vertical gray striping and feature a red button — symbolic of a Loons’ eye — below the collar, which reads “Forever United” inside. The logo of club sponsor target is emblazoned on the chest, with the MNUFC logo on the […]

Tags 2018 kit reveal, Adrian Heath, featured, Loons, Minnesota United FC

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Pierre Da Silva works to impress as Orlando City tops Minnesota in unofficial scrimmage

Post author By Mike Gramajo
Post date February 10, 2018

Entering his third professional year, Pierre Da Silva knows he’ll have to work a lot harder in 2018 to earn time with Orlando City. Twice as hard, especially after the club opted to forgo Orlando City B’s participation in the 2018 USL season. “It’s harder competition now because there’s no OCB. … OCB was a […]

Tags Dom Dwyer, Jason Kreis, Minnesota United, MLS, Orlando City, Pierre Da Silva

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How the Athlete Council decided the U.S. Soccer presidential election

Post author By Contributors
Post date February 10, 2018

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Tags Athletes Council, Carlos Bocanegra, Carlos Cordeiro, featured, Hope Solo, Jonathan Spector, Stuart Holden, US Soccer presidential election

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Carlos Cordeiro is U.S. Soccer’s new president

Post author By Alicia DelGallo
Post date February 10, 2018

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Tags AGM, featured, National Council Meeting, US Soccer presidential election