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Fußball als Widerstand: Austria’s Resistance to the Nazi Regime Through Football
Despite the insistences of the Nazi Party, who claimed Austria would enthusiastically embrace annexation by Germany, many Austrians were less than enamored with having their country absorbed into the greater German Reich, a feeling which was strengthened as World War II wore on. As a result of these feelings of discontent resistance to the Nazi government was commonplace following the Anschluss on March 13, 1938.
MINvCLB Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 18 May 2019 Key Info When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Sunsday, May 18th Where? – Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN How to Watch? FSN+ How to Listen?
CHIvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 11 May 2019 Key Info When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, May 11 Where? – SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen?
News in Brief: Loons Draw, Porter Rages, and More... – FiftyFive.One
News by Chris RB on 6 May 2019 In four matches at Allianz, Minnesota United FC have one win and three draws, with the latest coming Saturday against the Seattle Sounders. Being unbeaten is great for Minnesota, though only having scored two goals in three games isn’t so positive. The Loons offense has dried up just as the defense has buckled down, only allowing one goal in three games.
Matchday Ten: Loons Hard To Read After Dramatic Week, Captivating Draw Against Seattle – FiftyFive.One
Photo Credit: @MNUFC News by Alex Schieferdecker on 6 May 2019 What a week! Normally I use the opening section to discuss the weekend’s match, but I actually don’t have a lot to say about it. I thought it was a really fun game, a draw was probably the fair result, and that the atmosphere seemed to be kicked up a notch. Soccer is fun. But the week’s biggest news for the Loons took place off the field.
MINvSEA Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 4 May 2019 Key Info When? – 7:70 p.m. CDT, Sunsday, May 4th Where? – Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN How to Watch? FS1 How to Listen?
Matchdays Seven, Eight, and Nine: The Good, The Decent, And The Ugly For Minnesota In Three Key Games – FiftyFive.One
Photo Credit: Louis Garcia News by Alex Schieferdecker on 29 April 2019 Welcome back to our regularly scheduled post-game notes. Three games in one this week, because I was on vacation last weekend, and after the midweek match, it seemed prudent to let these results percolate and see what came of this past weekend. What a series of three games it was. From one perspective, the Loons were wildly inconsistent. They lost, then drew, then won.
Forward Madison FC and Greenville Triumph SC Draw 0-0 in Game of Few Chances – FiftyFive.One
Image courtesy of Forward Madison FC News by Eric Ely on 29 April 2019 In front a 4,462 – a sellout crowd – Forward Madison FC was unable to build upon their momentum from last week’s victory and only managed a 0-0 draw against visiting Greenville Triumph SC at Breese Stevens Field in the club’s home-opener. The 30-minute delayed start to allow for the pitch to be cleared of snow seemed to affect the play of both teams as they traded possession and struggled to create quality scoring chances.
Photo Gallery: Minnesota United Earns First Allianz Win – FiftyFive.One
News by Louis Garcia on 28 April 2019 Minnesota United beat DC United 1-0 Sunday afternoon for the first-ever win at its new Allianz Field stadium. Photo Credit: Louis Garcia FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon. Do you like the independent coverage of soccer news from Minnesota and beyond that FiftyFive.One offers? Please consider becoming a patron. Tags: Abu Danladi, Brent Kallman, Eric Miller, Minnesota United FC, MLS, MNUFC
MINvDC Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 28 April 2019 Key Info When? – 12:30 p.m. CDT, Sunsday, April 28 Where? – Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN How to Watch? FS1 How to Listen?
MINvLA Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 24 April 2019 Key Info When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, April 24 Where? – Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN How to Watch? FSN+ How to Listen?
Minnesota United Belongs To So Many People – FiftyFive.One
Photo Credit: @MNUFC News by Alex Schieferdecker on 14 April 2019 I’ll have a normal Matchday post out on Monday with some thoughts on Saturday’s incredible and infuriating Allianz Field opener and Minnesota United draw. But I wanted to test the patience of our readers, gaze deep into my navel, and write briefly about myself. I don’t have as long a history of Minnesota soccer fandom as folks who carried the torch for the team when the days were darkest.
MINvNYC Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 13 April 2019 Key Info When? – 4:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, April 13 Where? – Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN How to Watch? ESPN2 How to Listen?
Your 2019 Twin Cities Away Days Guide – FiftyFive.One
Photo by the author News by Alex Schieferdecker on 12 April 2019 So you’ve decided to come to Minnesota to watch some soccer. Smart move. There’s a brand new stadium that might just be the best in the country, a home team with an I-can’t-believe-it’s-still-so-shaky defense, and raccoons that climb high rises. What more could you ask for in a soccer away day destination?
How To Get To Allianz Field – FiftyFive.One
Photo Credit: Alex Schieferdecker News by Alex Schieferdecker on 9 April 2019 Minnesota United’s home opener is less than a week away. For the team, the staff, and the fans, there’s a lot of preparation going into Saturday afternoon. It’s an exciting and busy week for everyone. Thanks to the stadium’s completion on schedule, the club has had over a month to practice elements of the gameday experience with much smaller groups in soft opening events.
Matchday Five: Minnesota Bounce Back, Beats Red Bulls With Grit Plus Luck – FiftyFive.One
News by Alex Schieferdecker on 8 April 2019 Good? Bad? Is there even a word that encapsulates the Loons right now? One week after their worst performance of the season, a deflating 1-2 loss to bottom feeders New England, Minnesota United marched into the fortress of the defending Supporters Shield champs, and came away 2-1 winners. They will now head into their homecoming at Allianz Field with an impressive nine points through five away games.
Forward Madison FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Match Recap – FiftyFive.One
Image courtesy of Forward Madison FC News by Eric Ely on 7 April 2019 Forward Madison FC had to wait, but the Flamingos finally kicked off their inaugural USL League One season Saturday night on the road in Chattanooga, TN against the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
Pride and Prejudice: A Minnesota United Stadium Story – FiftyFive.One
Bill McGuire views an image of Midway Stadium designed by Populas. Image courtesy of Jeremy Olson - www.digitalgopher.com Minnesota Soccer History, The Angle by Brian Quarstad on 16 August 2016 In preparation for Minnesota United’s MLS announcement this coming Friday, FiftyFive.One is bringing you a three part series that originally appeared in its entirety in the 2015 year in review book of Minnesota United called the Complete Darkness.
#MINvLA Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 4:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, October 21 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? ESPN How to Listen?
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy – FiftyFive.One
It would hardly have seemed possible that a 5-1 loss to Philadelphia was not rock bottom. But after a 2-0 loss, at home, to one of the worst teams in recent memory, in which Minnesota was convincingly outplayed, ending in a bench-clearing brawl, managed to up the devastation ante. With nothing left to play for this year but pride, and in front of what should be a Minnesota-record number of fans, what tact can the Loons take? What can be salvaged?
Matchday Thirty Two: Even The Home Magic Is Now Dead, As Loons Sink To Season Low Against Colorado – FiftyFive.One
Although Minnesota have been out of the playoff picture for a while, there have still been plenty of reasons for the team to play out the rest of the season and make these games meaningful. The problem is, they’re not doing a good job of taking advantage. One objective for the team should be to get younger and start giving its younger and greener players some opportunities. I’ve spent the last couple Matchday posts hammering the coaching staff for inexplicably showing no interest in doing that.
#MINvCOL Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 1:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, October 13 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official hashtag: #MINvCOL Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Goalkeeper Matt Lampson ‘amped’ and ‘focused’ for first start since April (Star Tribune) United threatening its own MLS-worst record after 5-1 loss to Philadelphia (Pioneer Press) The Starting XI of pivotal moments in Minnesota United’s season (The Athletic) What Grades Are The Loons Making?
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids – FiftyFive.One
There are few matches Minnesota United could play after its 5-1 undressing by Philadelphia in which one would expect a victory. Fortunately, a home match against the Colorado Rapids counts as one such game. While Minnesota’s season has been disappointing, Colorado’s has been devastating. So what will it take to convert “should have won” into three points in the bank? The Denver end of the season series was a goal-filled affair, with the Rapids emerging with 3-2 victory courtesy of a late winner.
#PHIvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official Hashtag: #PHIvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! MLS player salary structure to be tested by league’s growth (Star Tribune) As advertised? Abu Danladi’s injury setbacks a problem for Minnesota United (Pioneer Press) Anthony Precourt is testing the compatibility of MLS’s dual visions: to be a world-class soccer league and a major North American sports business (The Athletic) How Much Have Injuries Shaped MNUFC’s 2018 Season?
Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Minnesota United FC – FiftyFive.One
Alright Minnesota United, we get it. We love Minnesota, too, and we do not much care for any other parts of the country. Minnesota has followed up a stunningly poor seven game road trip with back-to-back home wins. If the Loons could replicate even a portion of their home success on the road, they would be contending for the postseason. Instead, barring a miracle of calculus, they have one eye on 2019, where they will absolutely need to solve the mystery of competing away from Minnesota.
Matchday Thirty: The Results Don't Matter, But The Loons Are Still Putting On A Show At Home – FiftyFive.One
For whatever reason, Saturday’s match really pressed home the realization that another Minnesota United season is coming to a close. It’s been a frustrating season, but also a joyous one. The club has won eleven games, including ten wonderwalls. Miguel Ibarra has come out of his shell and recorded his best season since 2014. Ibson scored a backheel nutmeg. Darwin Quintero came into our lives and chipped a bunch of goalkeepers.
#MINvNYC Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 29 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official hashtag: #MINvNYC Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Talented Brazilian soccer trio form budding partnership for Loons (Star Tribune) Minnesota United midfielder Fernando Bob took his name from a cartoon (Pioneer Press) Ángelo Rodríguez brings toughness and grit to Loons, but where are the goals?
Minnesota United Jumps Out to Early Lead, Holds on For a 3-2 Victory Over Portland Timbers – FiftyFive.One
For Minnesota’s last two matches, young defender Wyatt Omsberg had acquitted himself well, but with Eric Miller finally healthy, the rookie again found himself on the bench. Between the posts stood Bobby Shuttleworth with Brent Kallman and Michael Boxall in front of him while Miller and Francisco Calvo played out wide. Central midfield featured Fernando Bob as the defensive midfielder along with Maximiano.
#MINvPOR Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, September 22 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen?
News in Brief: Midway Development, MNUFC Partners With New Ad Agency, Women's World Cup Improvements, and More – FiftyFive.One
With the Loons’ new home nearing completion, attention now turns to the related development of the surrounding Midway neighborhood, which will include residential, business, and other entertainment options. MNUFC owner Bill McGuire spoke recently about the current and lasting impact of Allianz Field and the related development.
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers FC – FiftyFive.One
The Loons will return to the relatively safe harbor of TCF Bank Stadium for the first time in seven weeks on Saturday, aiming to salvage a bit of pride and assess its options for 2018. The club will have most of its preferred options available and will be playing a tough Portland Timbers side. With that in mind, the lineup and tactics Adrian Heath chooses to field will be an intriguing look into his psyche as the club turns an eye toward Allianz Field and the future.
Matchdays Twenty-Seven and-Twenty Eight: Loons' Long National Road Trip Nightmare Is Over – FiftyFive.One
But that being said, I must say that I really enjoyed this past week. Sure, the results were poor, as the Loons blew opportunities to win in DC and Salt Lake. But injuries and international absences resulted in a lot of minutes for players who I have been desperate to see get back on the field. In particular, I was thrilled to see Maximiano and Wyatt Omsberg get 180 minutes each, and Romario Ibarra get 90 minutes after a successful international break with Ecuador.
#RSLvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official Hashtag: #RSLvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Loons give up two ‘soft goals’ in four minutes, lose 2-1 to D.C. (Star Tribune) Minnesota United’s winless streak now at six and spans 52 days (Pioneer Press) What the Loons can learn for 2019 from the end of the 2018 season (The Athletic) Loons find new ways to disappoint in DC (E Pluribus Loonum)
Match Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC – FiftyFive.One
It may be hard to remember, but the last time Minnesota United played a home game a playoff surge was on the lips of many fans. By the time they play their next home game, it may be more likely that a half finished bottle of Glenlivet will be pressed to the lips of many fans. Through six straight road games the Loons have pocketed one single point.
#SKCvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen? 1500 ESPN Official Hashtag: #SKCvMIN Follow us at @FiveFiftyOne! Soccer leagues care more about money than fans (Star Tribune) Minnesota United headed to Kansas City, where it has been at its worst (Pioneer Press) One of Minnesota’s own, Brent Kallman finding his place with the Loons (The Athletic) Every MNUFC Player As A State Fair Food (E Pluribus Loonum)
News in Brief: Food at Allianz, TFC Supporters Group Punished, and More – FiftyFive.One
Delaware North Sportservice and Minnesota United announced a long-term partnership making the company the food and beverage provider upon the opening of Allianz Field next season. Delaware North is also the provider for Twins games at Target Field. The company has a global presence and is the provider at over 50 international sports and entertainment venues.
Match Preview: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC – FiftyFive.One
After a late tactical switch against the Galaxy earned Minnesota a comeback draw two weeks ago, Adrian Heath earned some just plaudits for getting the tactics right. As for his lineup choices against Dallas; well, let’s hold off the talks of Heath replacing Pep Guardiola. In the coach’s defense, Minnesota is just not deeply talented at any given position. Heath could have rolled out any one of a hundred lineups and they each might have played as ineffectually as the lineup he chose.
Matchday Twenty Four: Minnesota Battles To Ugly Point On The Road, With Big Elephant In The Stadium – FiftyFive.One
The Los Angeles Galaxy’s StubHub Center is just 10.34 miles to the south of Los Angeles FC’s home in Exposition Park. On Saturday night, the Loons played in the same time, in the same metro area, as Christian Ramirez, but in different games. The stage was set for a sharp contrast. But it didn’t materialize. Ramirez entered late in an already-losing effort by LA and made an instant impact, missing a diving header by inches and then being denied a goal by a spectacular Tim Melia save.
News in Brief: The First FA Match Official to Wear a Hijab, and More – FiftyFive.One
Christian Ramirez spoke about his new team and his excitement in suiting up for the Black and Gold. Ramirez was subbed on in the second half for his LAFC debut against Sporting Kansas City. Pascale Hughes of iNews tells the story of Jawahir Roble, the first FA match official to wear a hijab on the field. Roble is currently a referee in Denmark after getting her start in the lower leagues of England. FiftyFive.One is now on Patreon.
#LAvMIN Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 9:30 p.m. CDT, Saturday, August 11th Where? – StubHub Center, Carson, California How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen?
Match Preview: Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC – FiftyFive.One
There are lots of intriguing questions posed by Saturday’s key Western Conference showdown between the Loons and the Galaxy, but only one will be in the mind of fans. How will Minnesota move on from the man who scored more goals than any other and provided value off the ball even when he wasn’t scoring? The gut-wrenching loss to Seattle provided some tactical clues, if not any emotional ones. The clubs have an eventful MLS history, even if the results have been one-sided.
Possibilities: Going Pro From the NPSL North – FiftyFive.One
This is, in many ways, a golden age of soccer in the United States and it is not dissimilar to the dawning of the age of flight. It is a time when people are trying things, there is no accepted model, and independent opportunities exist. The truth, though, is that they are likely to get crushed under a corporate oligopoly enforced by a governing body that colludes with the oligopolists because that is what happens.
#MINvSEA Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 7:00 p.m. CDT, Saturday, August 4 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North Plus How to Listen?
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC – FiftyFive.One
Seattle beat up on Minnesota at Century Link Stadium for its first win of the MLS season. Early goals from Gustav Svensson and Will Bruin set the tone for the Sounders. Minnesota was able to pull one back in the second half through Christian Ramirez’s first goal of the season. Minnesota’s comeback bid ended with a Jordy Delem goal in time added on.
News in Brief: All-Star Loons, MNUFC Acquire International Roster Spot, and More – FiftyFive.One
The 2018 MLS All-Star game took place Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Juventus forward Andrea Favilli scored in the 21st-minute to give the Italian giants the lead. Hometown-hero Josef Martinez equalized five minutes later. After a scoreless second half the match went straight to penalty kicks, in which Juventus prevailed 5-3. Defender Francisco Calvo started and played 32 minutes in Wednesday’s game. Darwin Quintero was among a rash of second half substitutes.
#MINvLAFC Open Game Thread – FiftyFive.One
When? – 6:00 p.m. CDT, Sunday, July 22 Where? – TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN How to Watch? Fox Sports North How to Listen?
Minnesota United FC Routs Visiting Los Angeles FC 5-1 – FiftyFive.One
Minnesota has settled into a line up that Coach Adrian Heath appears comfortable with, with the familiar 5-3-2 formation of the previous matches. The back three featured Francisco Calvo, Brent Kallman, and Michael Boxall, with Alexi Gomez and Ibarra out wide as wingbacks. Gomez would go off in first half with an injury and be replaced by Eric Miller. The midfield was again Ibson, Schüller, and Collen Warner, with Warner tasked as the primary defensive midfielder.
Coach's Corner: When Things Get Chippy – FiftyFive.One
Take one look at the stat sheet from MinnestoaUnited’s game against the Revs and you could quickly guess what kind of game it was: chippy and aggressive. Games like this are often difficult to coach. With the Loons finding the back of the net in the first five minutes, the Revs found themselves on their heels. They quickly sought to remedy that in the only way teams in that situation know how: put on pressure. United quickly countered New England’s pressure with pressure of their own.
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles FC – FiftyFive.One
A “winning streak” is technically defined as three or more wins in a row. Minnesota United has never accomplished this modest feat in MLS. Riding on the backs of Miguel Ibarra and Darwin Quintero, playing as well as any attacking pair in MLS right now, the Loons have a chance to pull it off and put the Western Conference playoff race on full notice. But to do it they will need to cut down one of the best teams in the league, and perhaps the best expansion team in history.
On to the Playoffs: NPSL North Matchweek 10 Recap – FiftyFive.One
An early goal, coupled with some standout goalkeeper play, got Duluth the result it needed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Soham Kathuria scored in the 13th minute for the hosts and left the rest up to the BlueGreen defense. Med City pushed for the equalizer, knowing it needed to win to overtake Duluth in the standings, but Jan Hoffelner’s heroics in goal made sure the Mayhem stayed off the board.
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