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Soccer Recap 30: The Road Warriors Do It Again, Colorado Next, A Look Around MLS, Campeones Cup, and The U.S. Open Cup

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  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Friday, September 27th The Road Warriors Do It Again, Colorado Next, Campeones Cup, and A Look Around MLS *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*   MNUFC Victorious On The Road: This past Saturday, Minnesota United traveled to Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas (not Missouri) to take on Sporting Kansas City. Minnesota, who has been successful on the road in recent years, wanted to keep that narrative going. Sporting Kansas City was hoping to pick up some valuable points at home, their playoff hope growing slighter and slighter. This match was a big one for the "friendliest rivalry in sports." (It's not an actual rivalry. Minnesota doesn't have a real rival. Find them one, MLS). With a win, Minnesota would cement themselves as true playoff contenders, and at the same time, the valuable three points would officially eliminate their rival from playoff contention.  The Lineups: Here's how b...
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Soccer Recap 29: The Double-Game Week Rundown, Sporting Kansas City Next, and A Look Around MLS

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  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Friday, September 20th The Double-Match Week Rundown, Sporting Kansas City Next, and A Look Around MLS *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*   The Double-Match Week Rundown: This past week, Minnesota United participated in two fixtures. Throughout this double-match week, we saw two sides to this Minnesota team: a side that was cohesive, productive, and solid defensively and a side whose defensive line was as strong as a dam with a hole in it. This Minnesota side faced tough defensive battles and controversy with the officiating. Let's unpack: Minnesota United VS St. Louis City: This past Saturday, Minnesota United traveled to downtown St. Louis, Missouri, aiming to steal three points from last year's Western Conference first-place finishers. Going into this match, Minnesota United wanted to maintain or advance their position in their playoff push. For the Missouri home side, this match felt like a mus...
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Soccer Recap 28: MNUFC Vs St. Louis City Preview, Loons Go International, A Look Around MLS, and What's Up With The USMNT?

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  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Friday, September 13th MNUFC Vs St. Louis Preview, Loons Go International, A Look Around MLS, and What's Up With The USMNT? *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*   Welcome back to another installment of "Lydia complaining with a fancy title and logo to make it seem more legitimate." Let's go: MNUFC Vs St. Louis City Preview Tomorrow, Minnesota United will take on St. Louis City in St. Louis. This fixture will be the third-ever meeting between the two clubs, 2024 being St. Louis' second year in the league. The record between the two clubs is even: Last April, Minnesota went into St. Louis and stole three points. That match was St. Louis' first loss of their epic start to the league. St. Louis returned the favor later in the season: Minnesota would strike first, but St. Louis would come from behind to steal three points from the Loons in Minnesota, evening the score.  Minnesota is in a similar p...
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