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    Bear necessities: Three U of A alumni sign on with FC Edmonton

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    Canada Soccer plays most of the hits, saves Herdman for the encore

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    See you in Switzerland: Fury to take sanctioning case to Court of Arbitration for Sport

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    Canada Soccer enters the Nike age

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    Unfortunately for Henry, his habit of scoring clutch Canadian Championship goals for TFC continues

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    Montreal pays price for poor finishing, as Whitecaps rally

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    Zero is my hero: Despite being shut out in two of three matches, Canada takes third at Algarve Cup

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    Two games at Algarve Cup, no goals from open play

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    Canada held off the scoresheet by Iceland: Time for some knee-jerk reaction!

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    Canada Soccer plays most of the hits, saves Herdman for the encore

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    Canada Soccer enters the Nike age

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    Mexico stifles Canada in U-17 semifinal

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    Canada stuns Germany: Will go to U-17 World Cup’s final four

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    Canada routed by Spain, but hard to assess what this game really meant

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    Montreal pays price for poor finishing, as Whitecaps rally

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    TFC is efficient; Montreal wins, but is wasteful in front of goal

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    Back from Spain, Romero hopes to impress MLS clubs

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    Organic team identities, team contract options, single table: What CanPL can learn from MLS

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    Toronto FC exits CCL with a whimper on a cold night

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    Woeful TFC is punished in Panama

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    Three CanPL sides get first-round byes in new Canadian Championship format

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    TFC is “set for 2019,” so new GM Curtis will be given time to learn the ropes

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    Three CanPL sides get first-round byes in new Canadian Championship format

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    Miracle-working MDS takes on his biggest task yet: The Whitecaps

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    Alphonso Davies’s final day as a Whitecap: A photo essay

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    Paulus keeps FCE going steady, despite uncertain times

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    Al Classico: Proof that fans will “invest in Canadian rivalries”

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    While symbolic, Hamilton and Saiko’s FC Edmonton returns represent a bridge the club needed to repair

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    Foothills wins PDL title in extra-time thriller

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    Foothills, FC Edmonton are already showing CanPL to beware Alberta’s teams

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    If men’s and women’s soccer were truly equal, then Labbe wouldn’t have had to try and bridge the gender gap

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    Al Classico: Proof that fans will “invest in Canadian rivalries”

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    After a lengthy audition, Fury brings in local teen talent

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    Three CanPL sides get first-round byes in new Canadian Championship format

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    Fury granted right to play in USL in 2019; sanction up for review again in 2020

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    See you in Switzerland: Fury to take sanctioning case to Court of Arbitration for Sport

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    Canada held off the scoresheet by Iceland: Time for some knee-jerk reaction!

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    Huitema signs with American super-agency, will skip NCAA and go pro

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    Attack in black: Sinclair’s 178th goal gives Canada a win over Norway

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    Soolsma rocks you like a Tiger Hurricane

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    Canadian HOFer Chapman reflects on the high and lows of a storied career

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    NWSL allocation, Algarve Cup roster: New Canada coach puts heavy emphasis on offence

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    Tancredi, Scott hopeful NWSL will soon have Canadian team(s)

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    Matheson: Hopeful that NWSL move to Canada happen “sooner rather than later”

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    Canadian HOFer Chapman reflects on the high and lows of a storied career

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    Sinclair wins POTY award for the 13th time

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    Canada has itself to blame for FIFA’s Sinclair and Herdman omissions

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    PLASTIC PITCH 10 — Does parity in MLS hurt or help the league’s growth?

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    Zero is my hero: Despite being shut out in two of three matches, Canada takes third at Algarve Cup

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    Two games at Algarve Cup, no goals from open play

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    Mexico stifles Canada in U-17 semifinal

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    Canada stuns Germany: Will go to U-17 World Cup’s final four

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    CONCACAF CONCACAFs CAF: United gets World Cup 2026, as Moroccan vote collapses

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    United 2026 bid now the underdog as Morocco will be on the June 13 ballot

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    Win two tickets to see The Workers Cup

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    Moroccan 2026 World Cup push presents a series of challenges for joint U.S./Canada/Mexico bid

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    Canada conquers Kang at U-17 Women’s World Cup

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    Draw with Japan not good enough to get Canada to Toulon semifinals

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    Win two tickets to see The Workers Cup

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    Two highlight-reel goals punctuate Canada’s Algarve Cup finale

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    Toronto FC exits CCL with a whimper on a cold night

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    Woeful TFC is punished in Panama

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    Fury granted right to play in USL in 2019; sanction up for review again in 2020

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    See you in Switzerland: Fury to take sanctioning case to Court of Arbitration for Sport

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    Zero is my hero: Despite being shut out in two of three matches, Canada takes third at Algarve Cup

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    Two games at Algarve Cup, no goals from open play

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    Canada held off the scoresheet by Iceland: Time for some knee-jerk reaction!

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    Attack in black: Sinclair’s 178th goal gives Canada a win over Norway

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    World Cup ratings: Canadian viewership numbers down significantly from 2014

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    Edmonton soccer fans: See the World Cup semis and final on the big movie screen

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    World Cup not yet making a huge ratings splash on traditional Canadian TV

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    CONCACAF CONCACAFs CAF: United gets World Cup 2026, as Moroccan vote collapses

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    Canada’s 3-0 win may be the most fortunate 3-0 win you’ll ever see

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    Canada wins ugly against a scrappy Brazilian side

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    Canada goes home from the U-17 Women’s World Cup after loss to Venezuela

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    Young players shine as Canada claims bronze in Rio

9 New Articles
  • April 1, 2019 Belan sets cautious path towards CanPL
  • March 6, 2019 Zero is my hero: Despite being shut out in two of three matches, Canada takes third at Algarve Cup
  • March 1, 2019 Two games at Algarve Cup, no goals from open play
  • February 27, 2019 Canada held off the scoresheet by Iceland: Time for some knee-jerk reaction!
  • February 26, 2019 Toronto FC exits CCL with a whimper on a cold night
  • February 19, 2019 Woeful TFC is punished in Panama
  • February 11, 2019 Canada Soccer plays most of the hits, saves Herdman for the encore
  • January 31, 2019 NASL veterans, returnees highlight FCE’s five new signings
  • January 30, 2019 CanPL roundup: Wanderers go local, former England U-17 joins the Cavalry
Home Tag Archives: Minnesota United FC

Tag Archives: Minnesota United FC

Well-rested Fury advances to Soccer Bowl; but there’s still a what-if feel to the final

By Steven Sandor
in :  Ottawa Fury
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8 Nov 2015

But, it’s got to pain people in Ottawa — and at NASL offices — that the final won’t be held in Ottawa. The semifinal at TD Place set a league record for post-season attendance, with 9,346 fans coming out. Had Ottawa hosted the final, the 10,000-tickets-sold mark would easily have been eclipsed.


The Not-so-Great Walls: 10-man Eddies fight back to draw Minnesota

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
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681
6 Sep 2015

On Sunday, both FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller and Minnesota United boss Manny Lagos will rue how the players in their teams’ respective walls got out of the way when free kicks were hammered in their direction.


FCE roster depleted by call-ups, injuries ahead of key clash with Minnesota United FC

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
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3 Sep 2015

“But we’ve created a monster here, in terms of players getting call-ups to their national teams. It’s a situation we’ve never had to deal with before this season, but it’s also an honour for the club.”


Late Minnesota penalty spoils another comeback-win attempt by FCE

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
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3 May 2015

Then, it all changed on what looked to be an innocuous play. Minnesota fullback Justin Davis got into the penalty are with the ball, and looked to have run himself into a corner; he wasn’t facing goal and he didn’t have a shooting angle. At best, he could hope to turn and pop a cross to the centre of the area. But FC Edmonton substitute Michael Nonni elected to dive in. Even though Nonni got all ball with the tackle, Davis went down and referee Geoff Gamble pointed to the spot.


FCE’s Van Oekel admits it will be “emotional” to face Minnesota United on Sunday

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
Comments Off on FCE’s Van Oekel admits it will be “emotional” to face Minnesota United on Sunday
584
1 May 2015

“It wasn’t my choice; they didn’t have me in their plans,” Van Oekel said of the move from Minnesota. “They wanted to go in a different direction. And it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I have a coach here (in Edmonton, Colin Miller) who I get along with wonderfully, and a goalkeeping coach (Darren Woloshen) who really pushes me.”


Why we in Edmonton should see Minnesota’s move to MLS as bittersweet

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton, More MLS, More NASL & USL
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25 Mar 2015

But, with the Flyover Cup — a supporter-driven initiative which sees the winner of the FCE/Loons season series get the award — it should be Minnesota who is our closest rival. But, in a weird way, the Loons are kind of like the Eddies’ best frenemy. We’re the cold-weather cities in a league filled with tropical teams; we’re united in our sense of isolation from the rest of the NASL.


Red-hot FCE wins again: Laing gets best of Ramirez in battle of NASL MVP candidates

By Steven Sandor
in :  Featured, NASL & USL
Comments Off on Red-hot FCE wins again: Laing gets best of Ramirez in battle of NASL MVP candidates
629
1 Sep 2014

And how did their head-to-head battle look? Well, Ramirez missed a sitter. And Laing, sporting a new dyed-orange hairdo, converted a shot from distance with his less-than-preferred right foot. Laing’s effort turned out to be the winning goal in a 2-1 FCE triumph.


If Eddies want to keep the hot streak going, they’ll need to stop Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
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28 Aug 2014

But, a lot of progress could be undone with a poor result against Minnesota United on Sunday. The Loons won the spring season and have the best overall record in NASL. And, the team also is home to the league’s top striker, Christian Ramirez. He leads NASL with 13 goals. No one else in the league has more than eight goals.


Did it go in or not? Minnesota/FCE game hinged on this call

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
1
725
10 Aug 2014

FCE right back Edson Edward goes up the wing, and tries a cross. Minnesota central defender Thiago Calvano tries to chest it down, but makes a mess of it. The ball skips off his chest and towards the Minnesota goal. He and keeper Mitch Hildebrandt scramble for the ball. Hildebrandt reaches out as Thiago gets onto the goal line and boots the ball away.


FCE coach Miller: “I should have been arrested, I was that angry” after handball call

By Steven Sandor
in :  FC Edmonton
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764
27 Apr 2014

“In my life, I’ve never said so many bad words in such a short period of time. I should have been arrested, I was that angry. I said it after the Ottawa game and I will say it again, the standard of the officiating has got to be better."


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The 11 offers insight, interviews and commentary by respected soccer journalists. It is affiliated with the Canadian soccer magazine, Plastic Pitch. Our editor, Steven Sandor, has covered Major League Soccer, United Soccer Leagues, World Cup qualifying, CONCACAF Champions League, women’s soccer and the Canadian Soccer League and has won numerous awards for his magazine work. His work has appeared in the Sun chain of newspapers, Soccer 360, World Soccer, Soccer Canada, Philadelphia Daily News and the Deseret News. His work has appeared in publications in Canada, the United States, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Namibia.

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