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The Loony Bin Podcast

The Loony Bin

A podcast dedicated to expanding the fan base of Minnesota United FC

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01:42:56

74: Drawing the Timbers & More Transfer Window Talk...

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2025/09/02

We have an interview with Jeff Rueter from The Athletic talking about the Loons summer transfer window, we talk about that Trapp pass and the Lod Finnish that salvaged a point against Portland, and we get you ready for a big game against San Diego, who sit just ahead of our team in 1st place in the West. Dedicated to Harper and Fletcher. (8:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:55) Quick Hits (18:00) Jeff Rueter on the Transfer Window (1:05:55) Portland Timber Recap (1:25:35) San Diego Preview (1:31:50)

01:37:45

73: Deadline Day Drama & the Season of Firsts

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2025/08/25

We recap three games that included two firsts for our Loons. We dig into the summer transfer window that brought in five new players, even if we had to wait until deadline day to get them done. And we’ll say goodbye to at least one key Loon, who will break the record for most expensive outgoing transfer fee in team history. (12:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (19:10) Transfer Window Recap (1:02:15) Colorado Rapids Recap (1:10:35) Seattle Sounders Recap (1:18:00) Real Salt Lake Recap (1:28:15) Portland

01:22:05

72: Leagues Cup Wrap-Up & Prep for the Stretch Run

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2025/08/08

We put a bow on Minnesota United’s 3rd year participating in the Leagues Cup. We get you ready for, not one, not two, but three upcoming MLS games. And we’ll look at some of the new players OTHER teams are signing, because, as of now, we’ve got no new Loons flying our way. (8:45) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:35) Quick Hits (26:05) Leagues Cup Review (1:02:10) Colorado Rapids Preview (1:05:50) Seattle Sounders Preview (1:09:25) Real Salt Lake Preview (1:13:20) Loon Droppings ------------------

59:10

71: Yeboah Penalty Kick Brace Helps Loons Keep Pace

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2025/07/27

We talk about the sluggish win in the St. Louis heat thanks to two Ya’ Boi Yeboah penalty kicks. We get you ready for the new look Leagues Cup that pits our Loons against three Mexican sides. And we’ll keep talking about the Transfer Window, hoping that just talking about new players will help them materialize. (3:55) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:10) Quick Hits (18:35) St. Louis Recap (41:00) Leagues Cup Preview (50:35) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan

01:05:45

70: New Kit, Penalty Kick & Not Quite Enough Grit

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2025/07/20

We talk about the home loss to LAFC despite the team’s new sweet kits, we review the away draw against the Portland Timbers late Saturday night, and we mourn the end of the Bromance Era as Sang Bin packs his bags for St. Louis. (5:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:40) Quick Hits (24:20) LAFC Recap (39:20) Portland Recap (53:50) St. Louis Preview (58:40) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

01:12:21

69: Loons Douse Fire in Cup & Bake the Quakes in the...

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2025/07/14

We talk about the “most aggressive set-piece team in the world.” We review the friendly draw with the Germans, the Open Cup win over the Fire, and the thrashing of the Quakes 4-1. And we get ready for two matches against Western Conference teams that are trying to catch our Loons in the standings. (4:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (11:00) Quick Hits (26:15) Holstein Kiel Recap (28:10) Chicago Fire Open Cup Recap (45:40) SJ Earthquake Recap (1:01:15) LAFC Preview (1:04:30) Portland Preview (1:08:25)

01:13:11

68: Loons Declare Independence with Set Piece...

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2025/07/07

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 Kiel Preview (51:50) Chicago Fire Open Cup Preview (57:30) SJ Earthquake Preview (1:01:30) Loon Droppings

01:12:06

67: June Swoon Ain’t Nothing But an Old Tune

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2025/06/30

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 (46:35) New York Red Bulls Recap (1:03:05) FC Dallas Preview (1:06:35) Loon Droppings

01:03:33

66: Club World Gold Cup Chaos (feat. Jon Marthaler)

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2025/06/23

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) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias

01:40:00

65: Loons Lose, No Kings, Queer Joy Always (feat....

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2025/06/16

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.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email:

01:20:14

64: Mid-Season Awards and Grades (feat. Ryan Moy)

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2025/06/08

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) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias

01:13:06

63: Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming! Loons Take Three Points...

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2025/06/02

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 Recap (40:47) Seattle Sounders Recap (1:03:50) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky:

01:06:39

62: Markanich Cup Comeback and Drawing the Verde and...

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2025/05/26

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) Austin FC Recap (52:35) Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (56:08) Seattle Sounders Preview (1:00:20) Loon Droppings

01:11:43

61: Wednesday Flop Followed by Saturday Mic Drop

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2025/05/19

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 surprise for Loonlet Matt and many others. (7:38) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:45) Quick Hits (25:41) Houston

01:55:29

60: History Over Hype, Culture Over Cash (feat. Mike...

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2025/05/12

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 - 7:00 Quick Hits - 14:18 American Soccer Analysis’ Mike Imburgio Interview - 22:22 Louisville

58:20

59: Ope! Ball’s Just Gonna Sneak By Ya, Stuver

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2025/05/05

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 City US Open Cup Preview - 44:12 Inter Miami Preview - 48:08 Loon Droppings - 54:20

53:19

58: It’s Storms that Make You Appreciate the Sunshine

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2025/04/28

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 with us on Blue Sky (@loonybinpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or

53:06

57: Unbeatable Loons Scoreless Again in Sketchy Draw

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2025/04/22

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 Minnesota will head for their first US Open Cup game in the Round of 32. Loon or Loonlet - 4:40 Quick

58:26

56: Dayne Gets Hometown Shutout in Diddling Scoreless...

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2025/04/14

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 - 46:00 Loon Droppings - 50:40 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky

01:33:39

55: Loons Eat Pigeons for Lunch (feat. Dayne St. Clair)

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2025/04/07

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 Review - 1:03:46 Toronto FC Preview - 1:22:16 Loon Droppings - 1:27:42 ------------------

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