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TOA League goes up to 9 teams! Baltimore and Tampa join!

Football-Soccer in Miami and Beyond 20 November @ 03:05 PM EST
According to the Whitecaps website the TOA League is now 11 teams strong!
The addition of Tampa Bay and Baltimore brings the new league to nine teams, as they join the owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact, St. Louis Soccer United and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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TOA League Adds Tampa and Baltimore

WVHooligan 20 November @ 02:16 PM EST

Just when we were beginning to wonder if this TOA league would really get off the ground with just seven clubs they go and add two more. Yup, now they are up to nine as Inside Minnesota Soccer has learned they have snatched two prime USL teams away with Tampa Bay rejoining the group and now a new addition in Crystal Palace Baltimore.

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Team Owners Association Adds Two More Teams – 9 Total

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 20 November @ 12:50 PM EST

TAMPA, BALTIMORE TO JOIN NEW PROFESSIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE
Expansion brings new league to nine teams

Nov. 20, 2009 – The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore have joined the new professional soccer league announced last week, beginning play in the United States and Canada in April 2010.

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Minnesota Becomes Hub of TOA/USL Debate

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 19 November @ 11:14 PM EST

National Sports Center Confirms Move to Create New Pro Soccer Team in Minnesota

Last Friday, Inside Minnesota Soccer reported that the National Sports Center (NSC) and the United Soccer Leagues (USL) would announce early this week that the Minnesota Thunder would become the newest USL-1 team replacing the Minnesota Thunder.

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Ricardo Sanchez Signs with Vancouver Whitecaps

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 19 November @ 07:05 AM EST

The Vancouver Whitecaps have announced the signing of former Minnesota Thunder star Ricardo Sanchez. Sanchez who has been a crowd favorite at Minnesota for the last 2-seasons. It also signals the first of the Thunder players to leave the team for greener pastures. The Thunder released all players from their contracts several weeks ago after not being able to make the teams payroll.

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BREAKING NEWS – New USL-1 Franchise to Replace Minnesota Thunder – Team Owners Association/USL Update

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 13 November @ 09:42 PM EST

Inside Minnesota Soccer learned this evening from several reliable sources who both wished to remain anonymous, that there will be a USL-1 First division team playing in Minnesota in the summer of 2010.

One source close to the Team Owners Association (TOA) and United Soccer League (USL) impasse did not want to expound on who the owners of the team would be but did indicate that it would not be the current ownership group of the Thunder.

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BREAKING NEWS – New USL-1 Franchise to Replace Minnesota Thunder – Team Owners Association/USL Update

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 13 November @ 09:42 PM EST

Inside Minnesota Soccer learned this evening from several reliable sources who both wished to remain anonymous, that there will be a USL-1 First division team playing in Minnesota in the summer of 2010.

One source close to the Team Owners Association (TOA) and United Soccer League (USL) impasse did not want to expound on who the owners of the team would be but did indicate that it would not be the current ownership group of the Thunder.

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Rebel clubs plan breakaway North American league

Sanford's Soccer Net 12 November @ 08:39 AM EST
North America will have a new soccer league from April after rebel clubs broke away from the established second tier league to form a new competition.

The seven include USL champions Montreal Impact and the team they beat in the league's final game -- Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC and Minnesota Thunder have also split from USL to form the new league along with former USL team the Atlanta Silverbacks and a new team from St.

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Team Owners Associtaion/USL Update 11/11/09 – USL Issues Statement Regarding TOA Breakaway League

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 11 November @ 12:04 PM EST

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.

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Team Owners Associtaion/USL Update 11/11/09 – USL Issues Statement Regarding TOA Breakaway League

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 11 November @ 12:04 PM EST

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.

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Some News for Tue Nov 10, 2009

Du Nord 10 November @ 05:38 PM EST
STARTERS
Horrible news - Hannover 96 and Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke has been killed by a train. News from Germany suggest it was a suicide. Oh, that is so sad. RIP Robert. We will have a good thought for your family.
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Minnesota Thunder and Team Owners Association Update 11/10/09

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 10 November @ 01:07 PM EST

Thunder president Manny Lagos spoke briefly to IMS this morning and confirmed the Thunders role with the TOA but also said they are focusing on internal issues at this time. Lagos said, "We are still trying to continue to grow and develop soccer with the Thunder in Minnesota."

Lagos also said that Dean Johnson, owner of the Thunder had been in contact with Lagos and the two had spoken this morning before the TOA press statement had been released.

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Minnesota Thunder and Team Owners Association Update 11/10/09

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 10 November @ 01:07 PM EST

Thunder president Manny Lagos spoke briefly to IMS this morning and confirmed the Thunder's role with the TOA but also said they are focusing on internal issues at this time. Lagos said, "We are still trying to continue to grow and develop soccer with the Thunder in Minnesota."

Lagos also said that Dean Johnson, owner of the Thunder, had been in contact with Lagos and the two had spoken this morning before the TOA press statement had been released.

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New Professional League Being Formed To Replace USL-1

Springfield MO Soccer 10 November @ 12:07 PM EST

USL_at-a-crossroads

From the Inside Minnesota Soccer website, which has been breaking this story from the beginning, comes word that the Members of the Team Owners Association, TOA, have just released a press statement making their plans public with the decision to move forward with a new division 2 league in North America. Click to continue reading...

New Professional League Being Formed To Replace USL-1

Springfield MO Soccer 10 November @ 12:07 PM EST

USL_at-a-crossroads

From the Inside Minnesota Soccer website, which has been breaking this story from the beginning, comes word that the Members of the Team Owners Association, TOA, have just released a press statement making their plans public with the decision to move forward with a new division 2 league in North America. Click to continue reading...

USL / TOA Split Official

USL News 10 November @ 11:40 AM EST
Official Press Release
TOA announces formation of new league for 2010
Owners of teams in Atlanta, Carolina, Miami, Minnesota, Montreal, St. Louis and Vancouver form new league that will debut in 2010
Nov. 10, 2009 – The owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps, formerly of USL-1, together with St. Click to continue reading...

Miami FC and the rest of the TOA confirm New League! Tampa would leave USL

Football-Soccer in Miami and Beyond 10 November @ 11:38 AM EST
Yesterday we found out that the new League was a go and today a number of sites confirm that the TOA will play the 2010 season in a new league.
Teams such as Miami FC, Atlanta Silverbacks, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact, Carolina Railhawks and the Vancouver Whitecaps will soon be joined by a St. Click to continue reading...

Team Owners Association applies for sanctioning of USL breakaway league

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 10 November @ 11:27 AM EST
Via Andy Mead:
Nov. 10, 2009 – The owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps, formerly of USL-1, together with St. Louis Soccer United today announced that they have formed a new professional soccer league to play in the United States and Canada beginning in April 2010.
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TOA Announces Split from USL

Match Fit USA 10 November @ 10:37 AM EST
The Teams Owners Association has officially announced their split from the USL. The Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps, and a...


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The Sweeper: Breakaway American League Confirmed

Pitch Invasion 10 November @ 10:34 AM EST

Big Story
After months of speculation about a breakaway in North America's second division, featuring farcical news management by USL and ambitious statements from the renegade Team Owners Association, it's been confirmed today that a new second division professional league will launch in the United States in 2010, consisting of the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps and St.

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USL TOA Press Release: New League Announced

Center Holds It 10 November @ 10:24 AM EST
Press Release:
OWNERS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAMS IN ATLANTA, CAROLINA, MIAMI, MINNESOTA, MONTREAL, ST. LOUIS AND VANCOUVER FORM NEW PRO SOCCER LEAGUE TO BEGIN PLAY IN 2010
Nov. 10, 2009 – The owners of the Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps, formerly of USL-1, together with St. Click to continue reading...

USL outcasts set to launch new league in 2010

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 10:02 AM EST

Six ownership groups that were previously part of the USL-First Division have joined forces with St. Louis Soccer United to form a new professional soccer league that will begin play in 2010.

The Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps have joined St.

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USL outcasts to launch new league in 2010

Soccer By Ives 10 November @ 10:02 AM EST

Six ownership groups that were previously part of the USL-First Division have joined forces with St. Louis Soccer United to form a new professional soccer league that will begin play in 2010.

The Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps have joined St.

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TOA Moving Forward With New League

WVHooligan 10 November @ 09:54 AM EST

Some big news is coming out today. The Team Owners Association or TOA is moving forward in their plan to break away from the USL first division and form their own league. TOA just released a press release making their plans public with the decision to move forward with a new division 2 league in North America.

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Team Owners Association Announce Move to Go Forward with New Leauge

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 10 November @ 09:34 AM EST

The Members of the Team Owners Association TOA have just released a press statement making their plans public with the decision to move forward with a new division 2 league in North America.

OWNERS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAMS IN ATLANTA, CAROLINA, MIAMI, MINNESOTA, MONTREAL, ST.

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Team Owners Association Announce Move to Go Forward with New League

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 10 November @ 09:34 AM EST

The Members of the Team Owners Association TOA have just released a press statement making their plans public with the decision to move forward with a new division 2 league in North America.

OWNERS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAMS IN ATLANTA, CAROLINA, MIAMI, MINNESOTA, MONTREAL, ST.

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Team Owners Association Announce Move to Go Forward with New League

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 10 November @ 09:34 AM EST

The Members of the Team Owners Association, TOA, have just released a press statement making their plans public with the decision to move forward with a new division 2 league in North America.

OWNERS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAMS IN ATLANTA, CAROLINA, MIAMI, MINNESOTA, MONTREAL, ST.

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Some News for Mon Nov 9, 2009

Du Nord 09 November @ 05:28 PM EST
QUESTION ON MY MIND
Who will help save my team?
The Minnesota Thunder is all but dead. This is horrible news. The team has been around since 1990 and won many amazing games & trophies, but currently finds itself in the hands of ownership who appear to be lying to everyone in sight, and have no money at all. Click to continue reading...

Minnesota Thunder Release Players from their Contracts

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 08 November @ 11:03 AM EST

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.

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Minnesota Thunder Release Players from their Contracts

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 08 November @ 11:03 AM EST

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.

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Dean Johnson and the Minnesota Thunder, Are They in Financial Peril?

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 06 November @ 10:45 AM EST

The Minnesota Thunder have no general manager, no coach, 3 employees and a boat load of bills. Will they survive, and will Dean Johnson ask for help?

Four weeks ago, Inside Minnesota Soccer conducted a phone interview with Minnesota Thunder owner Dean Johnson while he was in Chicago trying to close a business deal.

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Dean Johnson and the Minnesota Thunder, are they in Financial Peril?

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 06 November @ 10:45 AM EST

The Minnesota Thunder have no general manager, no coach, 3 employees and a boat load of bills. Will they survive, and will Dean Johnson ask for help?

Four weeks ago, Inside Minnesota Soccer conducted a phone interview with Minnesota Thunder owner Dean Johnson while he was in Chicago trying to close a business deal.

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Team Award Winners

Down the Byline 30 October @ 08:13 PM EST
Yeah I'm almost a week behind on this, but was thinking the team may actually announce more winners than just MVP, Golden Boot and Humanitarian of the Year. Anyways, this year, the award winners consisted of 2 players, Josh Wolff and Jimmy Conrad.
Wolff won both the MVP award and the Golden Boot. Click to continue reading...

Team Owners Association – Update 10/28/09 – USL Papadakis Says “The negotiations are finished”

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 28 October @ 04:15 PM EST

Canadian Press are reporting that USL league owners, Alek Papadakis is saying that "The negotiations are finished," Papadakis told CKAC. "We decided to continue our preparation for the season 2010 with the teams which wished to remain with us." Papadakis was refering to the ongoing talk with the Team Owners Association or TOA that have been organized for well over a year and have failed to pay renewel fees to the USL for the 2010 season.

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Team Owners Association – Update 10/28/09 – USL Papadakis Says “The negotiations are finished”

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 28 October @ 04:15 PM EST

Canadian Press are reporting that USL league owner, Alek Papadakis is saying that "The negotiations are finished," Papadakis told CKAC. "We decided to continue our preparation for the season 2010 with the teams which wished to remain with us." Papadakis was referring to the ongoing talk with the Team Owners Association or TOA that have been organized for well over a year and have failed to pay renewal fees to the USL for the 2010 season.

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