Land of 10,000 Links: August 30, 2017

*Loon noise*

Welcome to our latest daily roundup and open comment thread. Enjoy!

Minnesota

• Adrian Heath’s defensive strategy to subdue the Chicago Fire noted as Sam Polak’s top coaching move of Week 25.
• 5 Loons (Michael Boxall, Kevin Molino, Johan Venegas, Francisco Calvo, and Jermaine Taylor are all set for International friendlies with their respective countries.
• There are discussions to be had regarding MNUFC’s next steps, and reader Mr. W got those started in this FanPost.

Around the League

• The Columbus Crew got their first good experience with VAR. They also got their first bad experience with it too.
• NSFW: If you like swear words and hate brands, this Weekend Hate Watch summary is probably the story for you.
• Agent thinks it is “absurd” Sebastian Giovinco has not been called by Italy.

Around the World

• #WengerOut - the complete 10-year timeline of repetitive failures for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger.
• A comprehensive list of ways to help those in Houston affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Mark your calendar

• Next match: Saturday, September 9th at TCF Bank Stadium vs Philadelphia Union.