USL releases statement regarding USL-1 and TOA's filing of papers to create new Division II league.

While yesterday was an eventful day with the Team Owners Associations (TOA) releasing an official statement saying it had filed papers with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to start a new Division II league in the US, it seems today could also be full of fireworks.

USL releases statement regarding USL-1 and TOA's filing of papers to create new Division II league.

While yesterday was an eventful day with the Team Owners Associations (TOA) releasing an official statement saying it had filed papers with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) to start a new Division II league in the US, it seems today could also be full of fireworks.

Inside Minnesota Soccer has learned that the Minnesota Thunder have released all players from their contracts last Tuesday, November 3.

According to one player who was contracted with the Thunder, the team were forced to release the players as they could no longer pay their contracts and because they are free agents.

Inside Minnesota Soccer has learned that the Minnesota Thunder have released all players from their contracts last Tuesday, November 3.

According to one player who was contracted with the Thunder, the team were forced to release the players as they could no longer pay their contracts and because they are free agents.

Press Release - Blaine, MN - Minnesota Thunder 07/18/09

Thunder Outlast Austin Aztex 1-0

Lightning Tie Cleveland Internationals 1-1 in Final Match of the 2009 Campaign

BLAINE, Minn. (Saturday, July 18, 2009) - The Thunder are on their first two game winning streak in USL league play of the 2009 campaign with a win over the Austin Aztex 1-0.

Press Release - Blaine, MN - Minnesota Thunder 07/18/09

Thunder Outlast Austin Aztex 1-0

Lightning Tie Cleveland Internationals 1-1 in Final Match of the 2009 Campaign

BLAINE, Minn. (Saturday, July 18, 2009) - The Thunder are on their first two game winning streak in USL league play of the 2009 campaign with a win over the Austin Aztex 1-0.

Blaine, MN Wednesday, July 15

The Lightning have only one more regular season match in their 2009 campaign but their playoff hopes have slipped away as Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues are breaking away from the rest of the league. Hudson Valley is commanding sole possession of first place at the top of the W-League.

Blaine, MN Wednesday, July 15
EDITED 7-19-09/12:00 p.m.

The Lightning have only one more regular season match in their 2009 campaign but their playoff hopes have slipped away as Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues are breaking away from the rest of the league. Hudson Valley is commanding sole possession of first place at the top of the W-League.

The Minnesota Thunder and Lightning each received Player of the Week awards from the United Soccer Leagues for individual performances by Ricardo Sanchez and Chelsea Cline.

Ricardo Sanchez
The Thunders Sanchez was awarded with USL-1 Player of the Week for a fantastic free kick just eight minutes into the match that left the visitors reeling with Brian Cvilikas delivering the second blow when he beat Matt Jordan to the ball at the edge of the box, sending it into an open net.

The Minnesota Thunder and Lightning each received Player of the Week awards from the United Soccer Leagues for individual performances by Ricardo Sanchez and Chelsea Cline.

Ricardo Sanchez
The Thunders Sanchez was awarded with USL-1 Player of the Week for a fantastic free kick just eight minutes into the match that left the visitors reeling with Brian Cvilikas delivering the second blow when he beat Matt Jordan to the ball at the edge of the box, sending it into an open net.

The recent form of the Minnesota Lightning has been very good and this past week saw the team take three wins on the road. The success of the team has prompted Rudy Hoffman to look at the chances of the team making the playoffs.

By Rudy Hoffman

Currently, the Minnesota Lightning are in third place in their division and still have a viable chance at qualifying for the playoffs.

The recent form of the Minnesota Lightning has been very good and this past week saw the team take three wins on the road. The success of the team has prompted Rudy Hoffman to look at the chances of the team making the playoffs.

By Rudy Hoffman

Currently, the Minnesota Lightning are in third place in their division and still have a viable chance at qualifying for the playoffs.

Five games to mention this morning, starting with our Minnesota teams:

Minnesota

Thunder 3-0 Montreal
Yes, you read the score line correctly. The Thunder picked up their 2nd win of the season that propelled them out of the basement of the standings for about 18 hours.

Four games to mention this morning, starting with our Minnesota teams:

Minnesota

Thunder 3-0 Montreal
Yes, you read the score line correctly. The Thunder picked up their 2nd win of the season that propelled them out of the basement of the standings for about 18 hours.

Four games to mention this morning, starting with our Minnesota teams:

Minnesota

Vancouver 4-0 Minnesota
The troubles just continue to mount for the Minnesota Thunder. Minnesota was in Vancouver Thursday night and played a fairly even first half of football with the score ending 1-0 Vancouver after the first 45 minutes.

Four games to mention this morning, starting with our Minnesota teams:

Minnesota

Vancouver 4-0 Minnesota
The troubles just continue to mount for the Minnesota Thunder. Minnesota was in Vancouver Thursday night and played a fairly even first half of football with the score ending 1-0 Vancouver after the first 45 minutes.

Dear me, I've done it again. I spent too much time watching soccer and spending time with friends and family instead of sticking myself in front of a computer and writing lots of content for Inside Minnesota Soccer. I'm with Sep Blatter, it would be a bit easier if we were on the European football schedule where one could write about soccer during the cold weather months when you can't do as much outdoors.

Dear me, I've done it again. I spent too much time watching soccer and spending time with friends and family instead of sticking myself in front of a computer and writing lots of content for Inside Minnesota Soccer. I'm with Sep Blatter, it would be a bit easier if we were on the European football schedule where one could write about soccer during the cold weather months when you can't do as much outdoors.

The Thunder and Lightning play in a double header this afternoon and evening at the National Sports Center, Saturday, June 27.

Play beings when the Lightning host the Cleveland Internationals at 5:05 p.m. with the Thunder following at 7:35 p.m. against the Rochester Rhinos.

The Thunder and Lightning play in a double header this afternoon and evening at the National Sports Center, Saturday, June 27.

Play beings when the Lightning host the Cleveland Internationals at 5:05 p.m. with the Thunder following at 7:35 p.m. against the Rochester Rhinos.

The Minnestoa Lightning concluded their first road trip of the 2009 campaign with a 0-4 loss to FC Indiana. Before the Lightning left for their away games, they had an undefeated record and were sitting first place in the Midwest Division. After the 2-losses this weekend, their record is 2-2-1 and the Lightning are pushed back third place.

The Minnesota Lightning concluded their first road trip of the 2009 campaign with a 0-4 loss to FC Indiana. Before the Lightning left for their away games, they had an undefeated record and were sitting in first place in the Midwest Division. After the 2 losses this weekend, their record is 2-2-1 and the Lightning are pushed back to third place.

The Lightning made a game of it, but not until the Chicago Red Eleven were already up on Minnesota 2-0 eleven minutes in. The team fought hard against the Midwest Division's first place team. Six caution cards were given to the Lightning and Kylie Kallman was ejected with a red card.

"After the first two goals, it was a pretty good game.

The Lightning made a game of it, but not until the Chicago Red Eleven were already up on Minnesota 2-0 eleven minutes in. The team fought hard against the Midwest Division's first place team. Six caution cards were given to the Lightning and Kylie Kallman was ejected with a red card.

"After the first two goals, it was a pretty good game.

The Minnesota Lightning continued their winning ways last Thursday evening as they played a home game at the National Sports Center against the Fort Wayne Fever and defeated them 5-1.
Scoring Summery: Kallman (Hans) 4 FW: Ward 13 MIN: Smith 17 MIN: Smith (Kallman) 43 MIN: Redberg (Malone-Polvone) 44 MIN: Solie 52.

The Minnesota Lightning continued their winning ways last Thursday evening as they played a home game at the National Sports Center against the Fort Wayne Fever and defeated them 5-1.
Scoring Summery: Kallman (Hans) 4 FW: Ward 13 MIN: Smith 17 MIN: Smith (Kallman) 43 MIN: Redberg (Malone-Polvone) 44 MIN: Solie 52.

Thunder 1-2 Puerto Rico
The Minnesota Thunder continued their woeful ways with another home loss, this time to the struggling Puerto Rico Islanders. The team had stretches of play that were good but gave away too many chances to the skillful Islanders who finished those opportunity.

Thunder 1-2 Puerto Rico
The Minnesota Thunder continued their woeful ways with another home loss, this time to the struggling Puerto Rico Islanders. The team had stretches of play that were good but gave away too many chances to the skillful Islanders who finished those opportunities.

Friday - Minnesota Lightning
The weekend kicks off tonight with the Minnesota Lightnings first game and first home game of the year. The Lightning take on FC Indiana at the National Sports Center with a 7:05 kick off.

Friday - Minnesota Lightning
The weekend kicks off tonight with the Minnesota Lightnings first game and first home game of the year. The Lightning take on FC Indiana at the National Sports Center with a 7:05 kick off.

BLAINE, Minn. (Wednesday, May 27, 2009)

The Minnestoa Lightning will change their home venue from cozy Elizabeth Robbie Stadium to the spacious confines of the National Sports Center, home of the Minnesota Thunder for the 2009 season.

The Minnesota Lightning kick off the 2009 season at home on Friday at 7:05 p.

BLAINE, Minn. (Wednesday, May 27, 2009)

The Minnestoa Lightning will change their home venue from cozy Elizabeth Robbie Stadium to the spacious confines of the National Sports Center, home of the Minnesota Thunder for the 2009 season.

The Minnesota Lightning kick off the 2009 season at home on Friday at 7:05 p.

With the Minnesota Thunder 2009 home opener just 2 days away, Inside Minnesota Soccer sits down with Thunder head coach, Don Gramenz.

Gramenz talks to IMS about the team and asses their long April road-trip. He also tells us what the team must do to improve their record and gives us his insight into some of the latest signings.

With the Minnesota Thunder 2009 home opener just 2 days away, Inside Minnesota Soccer sits down to talk with Thunder head coach, Don Gramenz.

Gramenz talks to IMS about the team and asseses their long April road-trip. He also tells us what the team must do to improve their record and gives us his insight into some of the latest signings.

If you've been reading Inside Minnesota Soccer for any amount of time, you know I feel strongly about the influence of professional soccer on a community. I think it should be supported so the youth can look up to these players and strive for the goal to be a professional themselves someday. It's just one of the ways to grow soccer and inspire excellence in the sport amongst youth players.