The Loony Bin Podcast

We're joined by a second Loonlet, John Rynders, who takes his chances at Loon or Loonlet Trivia, we talk about that win in Dallas thanks to two more set piece goals, and we'll get you ready for another busy stretch for our Loons that including a home game in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals this Tuesday.    (10:50) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (18:50) Quick Hits (35:30) FC Dallas Recap (50:40) Holstein Kie...

We take a look at that Bongi Brace on Dylan Wolpers birthday that had the South African running to his mama. We review the 2-2 draw at Red Bull Arena that had Sandro Schwartz filing reports. And we get ready for a Fourth of July clash with FC Dallas that will include the return of 3 of our 4 Loons away from the team.    (6:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:40) Quick Hits (31:05) Houston Dynamo Recap...

We're joined for the full episode by the ever present and always funny Jon Marthaler, freelance Loons beat writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune. We check in on our Loons away at the Gold Cup. And we'll look ahead at not one, but two, games coming up this week for the Loons.    (5:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:50) Quick Hits (38:15) Houston Dynamo Preview (48:50) New York Red Bulls Preview (54:00...

David Gass from Soccerwise joins The Loony Bin to talk about the history of the sandwich, our favorite theorems, and all things Minnesota United. Matt and Dan also dig deep into the home loss against San Diego FC.    (5:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:20) Quick Hits (22:10) David Gass Interview (1:09:00) San Diego FC Review (1:34:50) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.b...

We take a look at that Vancouver whitecaps loss down in Mexico that has everyone in the shits, we have a conversation with Minnesota's head groundskeeper Ryan Moy, and we'll give mid-season awards and grades to some of our boys in black and blue.   (6:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:45) Quick Hits (24:10) Ryan Moy Interview (55:10) Mid-Year Awards and Grades (1:08:05) San Diego Preview (1:13:25) Lo...

We take a look at the late night mid-week draw against Vancouver that was tough to stay awake for, then we'll revel in the first point (and we got three!) the Loons have ever earned in Seattle. And we salute all the women's professional teams in Minnesota that keep showing us how to deliver wins and championships.    (6:56) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:30) Quick Hits (28:28) Vancouver Whitecaps Reca...

We take a look at the Open Cup win against St. Louis City that has the Loons in the Quarterfinals and we review the home draw against the defensive Austin FC. And we take a look ahead to a trip northwest that has Minnesota playing against some top dawgs in the West. In memory of George Floyd.    (6:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:00) Quick Hits (21:11) St. Louis City US Open Cup Recap (34:00) Austi...

We're talking all about Coach Ramsay's decision to rotate the squad on Wednesday at Houston and whether it was justified by the comprehensive win at home against St. Louis City on Saturday. It's short rest as the Loons host that same St. Louis City team in the US Open Cup Round of 16 followed by a visit from Austin FC on Saturday. And news out of LA regarding their head coach is a bit of a surpris...

It's a mega-episode! We talk about the road US Open Cup win before we focus on that memorable 4-1 win against Leo Messi and Miami. We're looking ahead to two MLS games, first at Houston and then home against St. Louis. And don't skip over our conversation with Mike Imburgio, the lead consultant for American Soccer Analysis in their new relationship with Minnesota United.    Loon or Loonlet Trivia...

It was a solid road win for the Loons against Austin, aided by one of the worst goalie blunders you will ever see. We have two game previews as the Loons head to Kentucky for a US Open Cup match and then come home to face some team called Inter Miami. And we wonder if anyone found Matt during the Loonlet scavenger hunt.   Loon or Loonlet - 6:10 Quick Hits - 13:03 Austin FC Recap - 24:52 Louisville...

It's a wake up call for our Loons in their 1-3 loss to Vancouver's B team. We're getting ready for the trip to Austin to play the Verde and Black and we'll check in on the Twoonies, Teemu Pukki, and the likely addition of Julian Gressel.    Loon or Loonlet - 3:20 Quick Hits - 11:20 Vancouver Whitecaps Review - 24:33 Austin FC Preview - 42:15 Loon Droppings - 48:15   ------------------   Connect wi...

Positive: Eight games unbeaten with one goal conceded in their last four games! Negative: Loons draw 0-0 for the second straight game, this time against a severely limited FC Dallas. We'll also get you ready as the Loons now host the Supporters Shield leading Vancouver Whitecaps this weekend in a game in between their two CONCACAF Champions Cup games against Inter Miami, and we know where Minnesot...

It's a scoreless draw for Dayne and Tani in their hometown of Toronto as the Loons go 7 games unbeaten. With a home game coming up against middling FC Dallas, we look for the guys to get back in the win column. And we discuss the news that MLS won't flip the calendar in 2026, coming out of the World Cup.    Loon or Loonlet - 4:30 Quick Hits - 11:00 Toronto FC Review - 25:00 Dallas FC Preview - 46:...

The Loony Bin was joined by Dayne St. Clair as we talked all about penalty kicks, away fans and holding on to that #1 goalie position for the Canadian Men's National Team. Matt and Dan also break down the soccer game won on a baseball field and get you all ready for the Loon's first trip to Toronto since 2019.    Loon or Loonlet - 3:15 Quick Hits - 10:19 Dayne St. Clair Interview - 16:45 NYCFC Rev...

The Loony Bin welcomed Matt Doyle, the Armchair Analyst from MLSsoccer.com, as he joined for a discussion about Minnesota United's current form and style of play in 2025. We discuss how the Loons took care of business on a rainy, cold night in St. Paul and we'll get you ready for a trip to NYCFC where the Loons have found some success in the past. Loon Droppings ends with a tribute to the one and...

While the Loons are undefeated in their last four games, it's the second late lead lost for our Loons, this time against the hated Galaxy. We'll break it all down and get ready to BOOO Brayan Vera again as RSL comes to town. And usually you do a minute of silence for someone that's dead, right? Right?   Loon or Loonlet - 8:52 Quick Hits - 13:40 LA Galaxy Review - 26:19 Real Salt Lake Preview - 51:...

It's a post road trip episode where Dan and Matt took in the highs and the lows of the team's away tie to Sporting Kansas City. We'll give you a review of The Blue Hell and we'll get you ready for the redemption game against LA Galaxy that the Loons will have to play without five of their starters.    Loon or Loonlet - 4:14 Quick Hits - 9:02 Sporting Kansas City Review - 18:14 LA Galaxy Preview -...

The Loony Bin was honored to be joined by Loons captain Michael Boxall. Thank you to Minnesota United for helping make this conversation happen.  Matt and Dan ask Michael about family life, his beginnings with MNUFC, and try to figure out "How Minnesotan is Michael."   —------------------------------------------   Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybinpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinp...

It's another game and another 1-0 win for our Loons, this time handing San Jose their first loss of the year. The team is now off to face the winless Sporting Kansas City hoping to keep them that way. And we'll take a look at the MLS Cup Champs, the LA Galaxy, and their worst in MLS start to the season.    Loon or Loonlet - 2:40 Quick Hits - 9:10 San Jose Review - 23:32 Sporting Kansas City Previe...

It's all about the home opener and the Loons taking their first 3 points of 2025 (and their first home opener win in Allianz Field history!). The Loons head to San Jose to take on a new look team coached by Bruce Arena that already has two wins to their name. And what is up with that chant and tifo in San Diego?   Loon or Loonlet - 5:15 Quick Hits - 11:38 CF Montreal Review - 26:05 San Jose Previe...

Matt and Dan break down the season opening loss at LAFC and get ready for the home opener against CF Montreal. We talk CONCACAF Champions Cup, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and the new "Only the Captain" rule.    Loon or Loonlet - 5:18 Quick Hits - 11:05 LAFC Review - 28:45 CF Montreal Preview - 49:31 Loon Droppings - 54:23   ------------------   Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybinpodcast.bsky.social),...

Jeff Rueter, Senior Writer for The Athletic, joins The Loony Bin to talk about MLS, Minnesota United and the 2025 season about to begin. Matt and Dan discuss the end of preseason, make their own MN-Prophecies for the upcoming campaign, and take a look at the team's new Away kit that has everyone cracking jokes.   Pledge to the Charity Card Club that turns bad behavior into Doing Good Stuff: dgsuni...

After making the signings of Nicolas Romero and Hoyeon Jung official, Owen Gene is in town for his physical and to sign his contract. The team is back in California having already smashed SKC (maybe more like SKCII) 6-0 in their first game at the Coachella Valley Invitational and we will break it all down.   Loon or Loonlet - 4:05 Quick Hits Around Soccer - 11:15 Loon News - 18:48 Roster Updates -...

The Loons have officially signed two new players in Nicolas Romero from Atletico Tucuman in Argentina and Hoyeon Jung from Gwangju in South Korea. And it seems like the team has one or two more signings up their sleeves. We also talk about the Loons' first team returning to the US Open Cup and the new Leagues Cup format.    Loon or Loonlet Trivia - 4:40 Quick Hits Around Soccer - 11:27 US Open and...

Wes Burdine, co-founder of Minnesota Aurora FC, joins the show to make the closing pitch for this round of Community Ownership Shares that closes on Friday, January 31st ( mnaurora.com/become-a-community-owner-2024 ). Wes also talks Black Hart of St. Paul, MNUFC and takes his shot at Loon or Loonlet. Matt and Dan then catch you up on the state of the roster, especially with the news that midfielde...