Some Soccer News for Aug 16, 2016
du Nord, August 16, 2016
It's Day 229 of 2016. Giveaway Sweepstakes Time: I am going to be asking some soccer questions and compiling answers throughout the week to give away a customized ESPN Deportes soccer jersey with "du Nord" on the back. One winner will be drawn from all the entries posted on the du Nord Futbol blog, and my Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Today's question: Did you go to or watch any International Champions Cup games this Summer? #ICCxESPN dN Some of the blanks are finally being filled in on the future of Minnesota United. By Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press. Team will switch leagues in 2017 to MLS. Their WILL be a MLS expansion draft. Lots of talk over the last year said this was NOT going to happen. No confirmation of name change. No confirmation of games being played at TCF Bank Stadium next season. But both name and stadium updates are expected. Big event coming up Friday evening in St Paul with the club. dN [LINK FIXED] How did Minnesota United end up with a plan to build a stadium in St Paul whe