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A podcast dedicated to expanding the fan base of Minnesota United FC
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We're joined for a short interview with Cam Knowles that we got after the team's introductory press conference. We have other coaching and roster updates all throughout the organization. And we'll give you all the reasons we can think of to start to hate the Chicago Fire. BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We are joined by Joe Lowery, of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show fame, to discuss the offseason that was and the changes on their way. We dig into the most recent news that we'll have a new head coach on the touchline this year after yet another departure. And we take a look at the preseason schedule that has the team sleeping in hotels more than in their own beds the next six weeks. BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We have our first Loon or Loonlet trivia of the year to see if Matt can get over the 60% line. We check in on some overseas Ramsay rumors that may impact who's on the Loons' touchline in 2026. And we end with a bedtime story for all the Loonlets out there. BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We're joined by the 2025 Loonlet of the Year, John Rynders, as we discuss our New Year's ResoLOONtions. We're saying goodbye to the Loon's all time leading goal-scorer, Robin Lod, who joins our future rival instead of staying with us. And I'll ask the guys how much money they're willing to spend for some super fancy Fort Lauderdale grass. BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We talk about the earth-shattering news that dropped this week … the Loons Coachella schedule. We dig into the cataclysmic news that just crossed our feeds … that Matus Kmet is on his way back. And we'll probably talk about some other things that happened that may or may not be currently making us nauseous. (3:45) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (9:30) Quick Hits (26:05) Dayne Departs (59:25) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We start to get our panic on as the lack of news about a Dayne St. Clair contract has us both in our feelings. We congratulate Shari Ballard even if we haven't been able to interview her ourselves. And we wonder if maybe it's time that FIFA just changes soccer to a game of quarters instead of halves. (3:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (9:30) Quick Hits (23:30) Peter Stroud Talk (29:25) Dayne Panic (35:40) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We break down the World Cup draw and all the cringe that came with it. We let you know if we heard anything about Dayne's contract situation from the sources we don't have. And we'll give out our annual awards that are both straight-forward and a bit curved-backwards. (7:10) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:00) MLS Cup Review (28:45) MNUFC Straight-Forward Awards (43:20) MNUFC Curved-Backwards Awards (59:10) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We review the best and worst moments of the 2025 season for our Loons. We discuss the end of year roster decisions and what they mean for 2026. And I ask Matt if violent conduct is still violent conduct when it's also friendly fire. (5:00) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:40) End of Year Roster Decisions (28:25) Best and Worst Moments of 2025 (53:15) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We talk about the loss to San Diego that put an end to a mostly successful season. We start our planning early for next year's away travel. And we'll take a look at what a roster might look like for those extra cold weather games that are coming our way. (6:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:00) Quick Hits (23:00) San Diego Review (51:35) 2026 Schedule Release (59:30) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We're joined by Wes Burdine to break down what ended up being a very newsy week across MLS. We get you ready for the Western Conference Semifinal in San Diego that will AGAIN be played late on a Monday. And we'll take a peek at our holiday gift lists, wondering if anyone wrote down "mechanoreceptor" crocs. (5:05) More Seattle Game 3 Review (13:00) MN Aurora Update (26:20) Midway/United Village/BlackHart Update (32:40) MLS Flips the Calendar (1:05:00) San Diego Western Conference Semi Preview (1:15:50) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We do everything we can to help you re-live that crazy and eventually AMAZING night at Allianz Field. We peak ahead to what lies around the corner for our Loons in the playoffs. And we'll brainstorm what someone should do with the NW corner of Snelling and University, after the CVS is inevitably is demolished. (4:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (9:25) Quick Hits (17:40) Seattle Game 3 Review (1:19:50) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We get into everything that happened during that Game 2 loss late last night. We review the most recent release of the team's salary numbers including how much the new guys are making. And we discuss where one should and should not place their jacket when peeing at a urinal. (8:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:00) Quick Hits (28:50) Seattle Game 2 Review (48:15) Seattle Game 3 Preview (52:20) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We break down that Game 1 PK win thanks to Dayne and the post. We look ahead to Game 2 in Seattle that will definitely end past our bed times. And we'll congratulate the back to back winner of MLS Referee of the Year even if we do so begrudgingly. (4:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:40) Quick Hits (23:15) Seattle Game One Review (51:15) Seattle Game Two Preview (55:45) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
The Loony Bin was honored to be joined by Loons defender Anthony Markanich. Thank you to Minnesota United for helping make this conversation happen. Matt and Dan ask Anthony about his dogs, the scoring spree he's been on, and we try to figure out "How Minnesotan is Anthony." ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We look back at that Decision Day dud from our Loons and how it didn't impact the Western Conference standings. We preview the Best-of-3 series against that soccer team from Seattle. And we introduce you to the MacGuffin Trophy, even though we've just learned it existed earlier this week. (6:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:30) Quick Hits (22:35) LA Galaxy Decision Day Recap (47:20) Seattle Best-of-3 Preview (53:05) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We have a discussion with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press to go through some big talkers of the 2025 season. We get you caught up on the Western Conference standings that sees our Loons falling a little behind. And we'll celebrate the first professional goal of a former Loon even if it has been wiped away from the history books. (7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:45) Quick Hits (24:45) Andy Greder Interview (1:00:40) Western Conference Update (1:07:45) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We look back at last night's home finale win on fan appreciation night that keeps our Loons in the Western Conference title race. We preview Decision Day in LA, in spite of it still being two full weeks away. And we check in on the newly released game ball for the 2026 World Cup, even if its "intentionally deep seems" seem intentionally intentional. (7:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:20) Quick Hits (28:00) Sporting Kansas City Recap (52:55) LA Galaxy Decision Day Preview (1:00:15) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We look back at the draw against Colorado that stopped the bleeding for our Loons (Thank you Nectar). We preview the last regular season home game of the season, the return leg of the Monarch Path Derby. And we're wondering what trophy the Loons win for having the most General Allocation Money … IN THE WORLD! (5:00) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:20) Quick Hits (26:45) Colorado Rapids Recap (59:45) Sporting Kansas City Preview (1:06:25) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Misery loves company so we've asked Loonlet John Rynders back into the studio to help us grieve the last-second Open Cup loss to Austin and the regular season game against the Chicago Fire that sent us further into the dumps. And we have a nice long vent sesh, hoping it will make a feel just a wee bit better. (7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (16:15) Quick Hits (33:05) US Open Cup Austin Recap (57:35) Chicago Fire Recap (1:16:30) Colorado Rapids Preview (1:21:45) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
We deep dive the trip to San Diego that has the Loons flying high. We look ahead to Austin's Open Cup visit to Allianz that will send one team to the final. And we're counting down the weeks until the 2026 World Cup, wondering if this might be a good time to have another kid. (6:25) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:15) Quick Hits (24:10) San Diego Recap (46:45) US Open Cup Austin Preview (53:55) Chicago Fire Preview (57:50) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
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