Minnesota Kicks
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The official unofficial account of the Minnesota Kicks. Ace, the Artful Dodger, the Captain, Tino, the Met and tailgating!
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November 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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At the local baseball glove repair shop there is a great collection of Minnesota Kicks stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
At the local baseball glove repair shop there is a great collection of Minnesota Kicks stuff.
50 years ago today professional soccer was officially brought to Minnesota. Newspaper clipping via @whenesota.com
This account will be more active in the coming year documenting the Kicks first season in Minnesota. Follow along for all the soccer (and tailgating) fun!
This account will be more active in the coming year documenting the Kicks first season in Minnesota. Follow along for all the soccer (and tailgating) fun!
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
50 years ago today professional soccer was officially brought to Minnesota. Newspaper clipping via @whenesota.com
This account will be more active in the coming year documenting the Kicks first season in Minnesota. Follow along for all the soccer (and tailgating) fun!
This account will be more active in the coming year documenting the Kicks first season in Minnesota. Follow along for all the soccer (and tailgating) fun!
Bummer the Loons lost tonight.
Please just enjoy this scene from days of Minnesota soccer past.
Please just enjoy this scene from days of Minnesota soccer past.
November 25, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Bummer the Loons lost tonight.
Please just enjoy this scene from days of Minnesota soccer past.
Please just enjoy this scene from days of Minnesota soccer past.
The MLS conference semi final match up is Minnesota vs Los Angeles.
November 24, 2024 at 11:07 PM
The MLS conference semi final match up is Minnesota vs Los Angeles.
The Kicks played two seasons indoors at Met Stadium, 79/80 and 80/81. After that the Strikers played as part of the MISL. The Strikers 85/86 media guide really played into the indoor nature of the sport.
November 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM
The Kicks played two seasons indoors at Met Stadium, 79/80 and 80/81. After that the Strikers played as part of the MISL. The Strikers 85/86 media guide really played into the indoor nature of the sport.
County Seat stores were a big Kicks sponsor.
November 23, 2024 at 4:34 AM
County Seat stores were a big Kicks sponsor.
48 years ago Minnesota joined the World.
November 22, 2024 at 3:34 AM
48 years ago Minnesota joined the World.
Another full house at the Met for a Kicks game.
November 21, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Another full house at the Met for a Kicks game.
In case you're wondering the official pantone colors for the Kicks were "denim" blue PMS 292 and orange PMS 165.
November 19, 2024 at 11:52 PM
In case you're wondering the official pantone colors for the Kicks were "denim" blue PMS 292 and orange PMS 165.
Any chance @mnufc.bsky.social can get Twinkie the Loon out of retirement?
November 19, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Any chance @mnufc.bsky.social can get Twinkie the Loon out of retirement?
Had this poster in my room as a kid. I was a charter member of the NASL Dr. Pepper Rookie Soccer Club.
November 18, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Had this poster in my room as a kid. I was a charter member of the NASL Dr. Pepper Rookie Soccer Club.
Keeping a box score like you would in baseball never really caught on. Probably an NASL attempt to American-ize the game.
November 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Keeping a box score like you would in baseball never really caught on. Probably an NASL attempt to American-ize the game.
Unfortunately the coupon expired and there are only four Zantigo's left in the Twin City metro.
November 18, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Unfortunately the coupon expired and there are only four Zantigo's left in the Twin City metro.
What was your favorite lot to park in for tailgating before Kicks games at the ol' Met?
November 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM
What was your favorite lot to park in for tailgating before Kicks games at the ol' Met?
1979 Kicks schedule poster. Sponsored by Shakey's Pizza!
November 17, 2024 at 2:06 PM
1979 Kicks schedule poster. Sponsored by Shakey's Pizza!
Did you know? Former hockey player, referee and coach - George Karn from St. Paul, MN designed the North Stars, Fighting Saints & Minnesota Kicks logos.
November 17, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Did you know? Former hockey player, referee and coach - George Karn from St. Paul, MN designed the North Stars, Fighting Saints & Minnesota Kicks logos.
The old NASL had some great jerseys. We weren't calling them kits back then.
November 16, 2024 at 5:09 AM
The old NASL had some great jerseys. We weren't calling them kits back then.
This could've easily been me in the Met parking lot before a game.
November 15, 2024 at 8:44 PM
This could've easily been me in the Met parking lot before a game.
The rugged and energetic Alan Merrick
November 15, 2024 at 4:37 PM
The rugged and energetic Alan Merrick
I would probably watch a "where are they now" reality show of these two Kicks fans in the parking lot tailgating before a game.
November 15, 2024 at 4:12 AM
I would probably watch a "where are they now" reality show of these two Kicks fans in the parking lot tailgating before a game.
Pretty cool that this shoe is in the collection of the Minnesota Historical Society.
November 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Pretty cool that this shoe is in the collection of the Minnesota Historical Society.
Is throwback Thursday still a thing? If so, here are the Kicks celebrating another goal. #TBThursday
November 14, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Is throwback Thursday still a thing? If so, here are the Kicks celebrating another goal. #TBThursday
Love my Kicks ADJ Superstripe caps!
November 14, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Love my Kicks ADJ Superstripe caps!
Always loved Ace wearing his socks low. Ron Futcher wore shin guards for obvious reasons.
November 14, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Always loved Ace wearing his socks low. Ron Futcher wore shin guards for obvious reasons.