Minnesota United FC need good defenders urgently. Will Packwood, A.J. Soares, Zak Whitbread, George John and Clarence Goodson are free agents and good defenders. I think they would be good players for Minnesota United FC.
Scottish Sun: United Eying Heart’s Sam Nicholson http://www.epluribusloonum.com/2017...minnesota-united-sam-nicholson-transfer-rumor
Our morning news break about Sam Nicholson, who flies in tonight to begin discussions with #MNUFC about a summer move. pic.twitter.com/Ra2kRtgGpC— Fifty Five One (@FiftyFiveOne) May 29, 2017
More from 55.1 piece Quick Hits It’s believed most of Minnesota’s moves in the summer will stay within MLS. Any player acquired will be seen as a piece for future years, rather than a five-month stopgap. Nicholson would most likely not be a designated player, and Minnesota still has allocation money to use if his salary exceeds $480,625. At Hearts, he played with US international Perry Kitchen. Kitchen spent five years with D.C. United. There’s still a chance that young players like Collin Martin, Ismaila Jome, and Joe Greenspan could see fall loan spells. The Loons do have an open international spot for Nicholson or another. However, they’d need to open up another slot on the senior roster. With John Alvbåge’s loan expiring in June, it’s possible that his option would be declined to free a spot for the young Scot. Meanwhile, there are still questions about Vadim Demidov’s future with Minnesota, as he hasn’t made the matchday 18 in more than a month. -
Eh not a bad move but doesn't seem like a great move either. I would also hope none of Minnesota's moves are for a 5 month stop gap. The only teams doing those moves are title contenders, and well Minnesota has a long way to go. Be curious to see if any of the long term players will actually be DPs that bring some excitement.
Yup, I think the Scandinavian scouting trip, if anything, showed just how inexperienced our scouting game is outside of the domestic leagues. If there is one place I think Manny and Amos have a feel for talent it is here at home. Lets take advantage of that and allow our overseas scouting pipelines to mature... Speaking of overseas scouting it's kind of surprising that the club hasn't looked to Brazil again. The Loons in the NASL were all about Brazil and even had that preseason trip down there.
Edinburgh News: Sam Nicholson to seal Minnesota United Move https://www.epluribusloonum.com/2017/6/16/15816114/report-sam-nicholson-to-mnufc
In the Town where I was from came a man from overseas and he played for Minnesota and his name was Sammy We All believe in a Scottish Left Winger A Scottish Left Winger A Scottish left winger
The trade and D. Brown claim means #MNUFC is now third in the Allocation Order, behind Columbus and San Jose. https://t.co/gjB8n32cYb— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) June 20, 2017
A. Heath said that #MNUFC is "actively pursuing" 3-4 targets from within MLS and beyond. Looking at both starters and depth.— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) June 27, 2017 A. Heath also acknowledged that there will "probably" be corresponding moves to send guys away. #MNUFC's senior roster is capped right now.— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) June 27, 2017
Agreed on all four of those. And with Alvbage leaving, they will most certainly get another gk. And with Burch's injury, they hinted that they would want another FB.
http://www.espnfc.com/minnesota-uni...eal-to-sign-sam-nicholson-from-hearts-sources Minnesota United FC has agreed to terms on a deal with winger Sam Nicholson that will make him a Loon through 2019, sources have told ESPN FC.
Per #MLS rules, S. Nicholson could train with #MNUFC, but not make a gameday roster until July 10. B. Guzan doing same with Atlanta. https://t.co/4ce9U7cv4b— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) June 28, 2017
Report: Loons tried to sign and loan young Honduran defender Dylan Andrade reportedly impressed the Loons but they failed to seal a deal for lack of an int’l slot. https://www.epluribusloonum.com/201...ign-and-loan-young-defender-andrade-nicholson
#MNUFC are interested in bringing in Red Bulls homegrown forward on loan. https://t.co/LKMBMxK9AQ— Fifty Five One (@FiftyFiveOne) July 3, 2017
I'm hearing that Brandon Allen's loan deal to #MNUFC is complete, with purchase option at end of season. Will report in next few days. #RBNY— Jeff Rueter (@jeffrueter) July 6, 2017
Another defender likely. http://fiftyfive.one/2017/07/minnesota-united-looking-sign-new-zealand-defender-michael-boxall/