MINNESOTA SOCCER PODCAST: MN United's Substitutes Explode Onto the Scene in Dallas, Plus Eli Hoff on MNUFC's New Academy Setup


Nic and Naylor break down Minnesota United FC’s 3-1 loss to FC Dallas, then talk to Eli Hoff about Minnesota United’s development academy.

Loss to Dallas:

– The first half was trash.

– The second half was better.

– Heath’s subs

– Previewing the Houston game.

Plus the Hoff interview and some world soccer talk.

The Minnesota Soccer Podcast is a weekly podcast with hosts David Naylor and Nic Hallett. Listen for news about the latest with the Minnesota United, Major League Soccer, The World Cup, The Premier League, FIFA and everything going on in the world of soccer (football).

David Naylor (@ProfCedar) covers Minnesota United FC for Zone Coverage. He has previously appeared at SB Nation’s Canis Hoopus, and he has traveled across the country to report on the Timberwolves.

Nic Hallett (@PrinceHallett) is a Zone Coverage editor and writer, who specializes in soccer coverage. He has previously covered sports for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Big Ten Network.

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