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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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01:55:29

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

The Loony Bin Podcast ·

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 ------------------

01:26:55

54: Forecast Calls for Torrent of Tani Time (feat....

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2025/03/31

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 only, Mitch Hedberg, who passed away 20 years ago. Loon or Loonlet - 3:55 Quick Hits - 10:23

01:02:39

53: Revenge was Almost a Dish Best Served Cold

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2025/03/24

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 - 51:00 Loon Droppings - 54:10 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky

01:03:48

52: Road Trip, Three Zip: Free Fall, Three All

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2025/03/17

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 - 52:10 Loon Droppings - 56:03 Sign Up for the Charity Card Club:

37:34

Special Episode: A Conversation with Michael Boxall

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2025/03/13

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 theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf

59:16

51: Not Today, Jose: Defensive Display, One Goal...

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2025/03/11

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 Preview - 47:17 Loon Droppings - 53:45 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky

01:04:13

50: No PK, No Problem: Power Play Long Throw Paces...

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2025/03/04

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 Preview - 50:32 Loon Droppings - 55:50 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky

01:02:15

49: Despite Season Opening Loss, the Loons Are Back...

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2025/02/24

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), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias

01:32:45

48: The 2025 Hype Train Leaves the Station (feat....

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2025/02/17

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: dgsunited.org/charity_card_club/ Loon or Loonlet - 5:18 Jeff Rueter Interview - 11:50 Loon News -

53:04

47: The Fellas Head to Coachella & Owen the Loon,...

The Loony Bin Podcast ·

2025/02/10

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 - 33:05 Loon Droppings - 45:33 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky

59:28

46: We Return to the Cup, Both Open and Leagues, New...

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2025/02/03

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 Leagues Cup Roundup - 19:04 Roster Updates - 35:00 Loon Droppings - 51:32

01:30:45

45: Is Hassani Gonnie & Minnesota Aurora Talk (feat....

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2025/01/27

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 midfielder Hassani Dotson is requesting a trade away from the team. Quick Hits Around Soccer - 5:05 Wes

52:53

44: Sisu Later Teemu, Loons Put Pukki Party out to...

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2025/01/20

While not 100% official at the time of recording, it’s clear Teemu Pukki has played his last game for our Loons. He heads home to be a family man now and we’ll tell you what it means for the team. We get into that preseason stuff, rosters and rumors, which is what it's all about this time of year. And the American Birding Association has named its 2025 Bird of the Year … (cliffhanger) Loon or Loonlet Trivia - 6:00 Quick Hits Around Soccer - 12:20 Roster Updates - 23:57 Rumor Mill - 38:55

01:19:42

E43: Loons Report for Ramsay’s 1st Preseason (feat....

The Loony Bin Podcast ·

2025/01/10

It’s the return of Jon Marthaler as he takes on Loon or Loonlet trivia and talks all things United. Matt and Jon also square off in the Small Town Name Game. Then Matt and Dan talk Wil Trapp contract and a few of the other rumors bouncing around online. Jon Marthaler Interview - 5:15 Jon Marthaler Loon or Loonlet Trivia - 11:35 MNUFC Updates - 52:10 Rumor Mill - 59:50 Loon Droppings - 1:08:48 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us

01:04:46

E42: 2025 New Year's Reso(Loon)tions & the Rumor Mill...

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2025/01/05

The Loon's rumor mill has started rolling and we're talking all about it. We give you our 2025 New Year’s Reso(Loon)tions for us and the team in 2025. And we also have two Reddit Up Vote or Down Vote segments before we get ready to welcome the team in for Coach Ramsay’s first preseason. Loon or Loonlet - 4:02 Quick Hits Around Soccer - 12:05 MNUFC Updates - 23:09 New Year’s Reso(Loon)tions - 45:18 Loon Droppings - 51:50 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky

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