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Soccer Recap 26: Loons Take The L, A Look Around MLS, and Leagues Cup Concludes

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  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Tuesday, August 27th Loons Take The L, A Look Around MLS, and Leagues Cup Concludes *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*   Loons Take The L This past weekend, Minnesota United took on the Seattle Sounders at Allianz Field. In an evening of history made and history repeated, the Loons, once again, fell short of the two-time MLS Cup champions. It was an evening of firsts for some and the same irritation for others. This match had everything: Multiple goals, penalties, chaos, debutants, etc. We will break it down in the most unproductive and unprofessional blog you've ever read.  Going into this match, fans were excited to see some new faces on this Minnesota United Roster. Over the break, we signed multiple players across multiple continents. Two of these debutants made their first Minnesota United starts this past Saturday.  The Lineups: As far as Minnesota's lineup is concerned, Ramsay opts...

Soccer Recap 25: Back to our regularly scheduled programming, MLS Domination, and the USWNT Get The Gold

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  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Wednesday, August 21st Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming, MLS Domination, and the USWNT Get The GOLD *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*   I Missed a Week..... For the first time, I missed a week of Minnesota Soccer Spot. I'm sure everyone will agree when I say that this is a massive moment in history. I wish I could paint myself in a better light and say it was out of the kindness of my heart. I’d like to say it was to give readers an emotional break from my complaining. I did it because I care. But the reality is that I was out of town, my friends and I battling illness in the Upper Peninsula. Here’s a photo of Luna (the menace herself) for proof. (She survived a bear encounter. Not really. Just one outside of the house).  MNUFC VS Seattle (Again) This Saturday, Minnesota United will take on the Seattle Sounders at Allianz Field. Having just discussed Minnesota's history with Seattl...

Soccer Recap 24: Loons Out Of Leagues Cup & U.S. Soccer Olympic Update

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  Minnesota Soccer Spot  Tuesday, August 6th Loons Out Of Leagues Cup & U.S. Soccer Olympic Update *Disclaimer: My takes are not thoughtful, and they are NOT based in knowledge.*   Loons OUT Of Leagues Cup This blog will be short and sweet this week, so don't worry. You won't have to read paragraph upon paragraph of complaints. (Unless you enjoy the negativity, which, in that case, I'm sorry you'll miss out on it this week).  Minnesota's run in Leagues Cup 2024 has officially come to an end. The Loons played their final round-robin-style match this past Tuesday against Liga MX's Necaxa. In the 1-0 victory for Minnesota, Dayne St. Clair carried the team on his shoulders to victory. The Canadian international made a record-breaking SIXTEEN saves in one match, a few being world-class.  Here's how Minnesota lined up ahead of this match: Eric Ramsay opted to go with a 5-4-1 formation. Dayne St. Clair gets the start in goal. The five-man backline features the ...