JACKSONVILLE ARMADA WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

On May 14 Jacksonville Armada and Minnesota went up against each in a soccer game at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.

Minnesota did a good job of getting the ball down the field and were able to get early looks at the goal.

The Armada defense stepped up and were able to slow down the Minnesota offense in the first half.

Minnesota’s Kevin Venegas scored a goal in the 16^th minute of the game. With that goal that score was Minnesota 1, Armada 0.

Both teams attacked the ball as they went after the ball.  

Minnesota’s Stéfano Pinho scored a goal in the 28^th minute.

It was a very physical game. Both teams went after the ball as they looked to get the ball into their end.

At halftime the score was Minnesota 2, Jacksonville Armada 0.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to move the ball down the field looking for goals.

Minnesota came away with the 2-0 victory over Jacksonville Armada.

The attendance of the game was 8,861.

THE NEW YORK COSMOS WENT UP AGAINST THE MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

On April 23 the New York Cosmos and the Minnesota United FC squared off in a soccer game in Blaine at the National Sports Center.

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field quickly at the start of the game. They wanted to keep the ball out of the New York Cosmos zone.

New York’s Andres Flores came up with some big shots on goal early. New York looked to attack the goal.

Both teams did a good job of getting the ball down the field quickly.                   

At halftime the score was tied at 0.

As the second half got underway Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field as they looked for ways to score.

New York also looked to score goals as they had chances to score midway through the second half.

Neither team game up easy shots on goal. The game was played at a good clip. Both teams played hard throughout the game. It was an evenly played game.

In the 90th minute Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez came up with a goal that gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead. 

The game went into a 6-minute stoppage time.

Minnesota came away with the 1-0 victory over New York.

The attendance of the game was 9078. 
 

FORT LAUDERDALE WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER MATCH

On February 16 it was the home opener for the Minnesota United FC at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

The United looked to get everyone involved in the offense early. It was a very physical game as each team went after the ball. 

In the 22nd minute Fort Lauderdale’s Geison Moura was ejected for violent behavior after he got into an altercation with a United player. 

The United did a good job of attacking the goal throughout the first half. Fort Lauderdale did a good job on the defensive end making it difficult for the United to get open shots on goal.

In the 40th minute Minnesota’s Damion Lowe scored a goal. With the goal that made the score Minnesota 1, Fort Lauderdale 0.

Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez scored a goal in stoppage time. With that goal that made the score Minnesota 2, Fort Lauderdale 0. 

At halftime the score was Minnesota 2, Fort Lauderdale 0.

As the second half got underway the game was still physical as both teams continued to go after the ball.

Minnesota had several chances to score throughout the second half.    

In the 69th minute Fort Lauderdale’s Luis Zapata scored a goal for Minnesota as he kicked the ball in his own net. 

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 3, Fort Lauderdale 0.

Minnesota was quicker than Fort Lauderdale was. 

Minnesota won the game by the final of 3-0. The attendance of the game was 9050. 

After the game I was able to talk to Minnesota United head coach Carl Craig and Minnesota players Damion Lowe and Christian Ramirez about the game.

ATLANTA SILVERBACKS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

On Oct. 24, the Atlanta Silverbacks went up against Minnesota United FC in a soccer game at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn.

 

Minnesota did a good job of moving the ball down the field. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

 

Atlanta was also able to move the ball down the field and take shots on goal. Christian Ramirez

scored a goal on a penalty kick in the 9th minute.

 

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 1, Atlanta 0.

 

Minnesota continued to attack that net. Atlanta didn’t back down and was able to move the ball down the field.

 

Neither team backed down from each other they both went after the ball.

 

At halftime the score was Minnesota 1, Atlanta 0.

 

As the second half got underway both teams continued to get the ball down field. Both teams did a good job of keeping the ball in the middle of the field.

 

Atlanta couldn’t find the back of the net at any point of the game.

 

Minnesota came away with the 1-0 victory over Atlanta.

 

After the game Minnesota United head coach Manny Lagos and Ramirez talked about the game.

 

The attendance of the game was 9,212.

CAROLINA RAILHAWKS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

On Sept. 12 Carolina RailHawks went up against Minnesota United FC in a soccer game at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Minnesota looked to get everyone involved in the offense early. They did a good job of moving the ball down the field and passing it to each other.  

The RailHawks scored a goal in the fourth minute, as Futty Danso got a header from the corner for a goal.

With that goal the score was RailHawks 1, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota continued to move the ball down the field and get everyone involved in the offense.

RailHawks did a good job of spreading everyone out on the field and moving the ball down the field getting it past the defenders.

At halftime the score was RailHawks 1, Minnesota 0.

As the second half got underway Minnesota still looked to control the ball and move the ball swiftly down the field.

Minnesota had plenty of chances to score throughout the second half. The RailHawks goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald came up with some amazing saves throughout the contest.

Minnesota head coach Manny Lagos got ejected in the second half for arguing a call.

In the 76th minute Minnesota’s Pablo Campos scored a goal that made the score Minnesota 2, RailHawks 1.

In the 81st minute Minnesota’s Kevin Venegas scored a goal.

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 3, RailHawks 1.

Minnesota was more physical in the second half. They moved the ball around better in the second half as well.

Minnesota came away with the 3-1 victory over the RailHawks.

The attendance of the game was 8,222.

ATLANTA SILVERBACKS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC

Atlanta and Minnesota United squared off in a soccer game on May 9 at the National Sports Center in Blaine. 

Minnesota moved the ball down the field well to start the game. They were able to keep it out of the Atlanta zone.

Minnesota had their chances early in the game as they were able to get shots on goal.

In the 43rd minute Minnesota’s Pablo Campos scored a goal with the assist going to Miguel Ibarra.

That made the score Minnesota 1 and Atlanta 0. That was the score at halftime.

As the second half got underway Minnesota once again looked to control the tempo of the game.

Once again Minnesota had their chances to score in the second half. The defensive pressure that

Atlanta applied made it difficult for Minnesota to get open shots on net.

Atlanta had their chances to score throughout the contest but they were unable to do that.

Minnesota came away with the 1-0 victory over Atlanta.

The attendance of the game was 9,058.

After the game Campos and Ibarra talked about the game. Also head coach Manny Lagos talked about his thoughts of the game.

SAN ANTONIO SCORPIONS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED IN A SOCCER GAME

San Antonio and Minnesota United squared off in a soccer game on April 25 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Both teams looked to move the ball down the field quickly and get everyone involved in the action.

Minnesota did a good job of getting the ball down the field. The ball was kept in the middle of the field.

Minnesota hard their chances to score throughout the first half. The game was very physical as both teams got tangled up going after the ball.

In the eighth minute San Antonio’s Zourab Tsiskaridke scored a goal.

With that goal that made the score San Antonio 1, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota continued to move the ball down the field well as they had their chances to score throughout the first half.

Minnesota’s Miguel Ibarra assisted in a goal by with the assist going to Pablo Campos in the 34th minute.

With that goal that made the score tied at 1.

At halftime the score was tied at 1.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the net. The intensity was high by both teams throughout the second half. Neither team gave up easy shots on goal.

Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez scored on a penalty kick in the 59th minute.

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 2, San Antonio 1.

The ball kept moving back and forth on the field throughout the second half. Both goalies stepped up and knocked down some big shots on goal throughout the second half.

In the 90th minute San Antonio’s Rafael Castillo scored on a penalty kick.

That tied the game at 2.

There was 4 minute bonus time.

The game ended in a 2-2 tie.

The official attendance of the game was 9,233.

NEW YORK COSMOS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

On Oct. 18 New York Cosmos went up against the Minnesota United FC in a soccer match at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Both teams did a good job of getting the ball down the field. Comos looked for fast break chances to get the ball down the field get open looks at the goal.

Cosmos forward Jemal Johnson came up with some big shots on goal in the first half but Matt VanOekel came up with some nice saves.

Both teams did a good job of moving the ball down the field and talking to each other. Minnesota United’s Miguel Ibarra got the ball down the field quickly and took a shot on goal but Comos goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer came up with a save.

The ball continued to move quickly up and down the field as each team looked to score goals throughout the first half.

Minnesota’s Daniel Mendes had a nice shot on goal but it was unsuccessful as Maurer came up with another nice save.

The play got physical as both teams went after the ball.

At halftime the score was tied at 0.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the goal.

Both teams worked hard to get the ball down the field throughout the second half. Neither team had the chance for open shots on goal.

Comos Carlos Mendes got ejected in the 86th minute as he received a red card.

The game went into overtime and no one scored. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.

INDY ELEVEN WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

Indy Eleven and Minnesota United FC squared off in a soccer game on Aug. 16 at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. 

Both teams did a good job of moving the ball down the field. Minnesota looked to get the ball down the field quickly. 

Minnesota was able to attack the goal. 

Minnesota Aaron Pitchkolan scored a goal in the 25 minute. 

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 1, Indy Eleven 0.

Minnesota continued to attack the net after the goal.

Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez scored a goal in the 37th minute on an amazing bicycle kick. 

That made the score Minnesota 2, Indy Eleven 0.

Minnesota’s Daniel Mendes scored a goal in the 45th minute plus stoppage time.

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 3, Indy Eleven 0. That was the score at halftime. 

As the second half got underway Minnesota continued look to get the ball down the field. 

Minnesota’s Jamie Watson scored a goal in the 53rd minute.

With that goal Minnesota had a 4-0 lead over Indy Eleven. 

Minnesota scored again in the 58th minute on a Ramirez goal. 

That made the score Minnesota 5, Indy Eleven 0.

Indy Eleven scored a goal in the 71th minute on a Jose Kleberson goal. 

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 5, Indy Eleven 1.

Minnesota looked a little quicker than Indy Eleven throughout the contest. Indy Eleven continued to attack the goal as they were able to step up their defensive pressure.

Minnesota came away with the 5-1 victory over Indy Eleven.