The Loony Bin Podcast

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    ------------------   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 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 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 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) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

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) 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 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   ------------------   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 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   ------------------   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 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 (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

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: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

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 (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

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: @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 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   ------------------   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 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 Dynamo Recap (36:47) St. Louis City Recap (55:40) St. Louis City US Open Cup Preview (1:01:43) Austin FC Preview (1:06:50) 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

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 City Recap - 1:03:25 Inter Miami Recap - 1:10:30 Houston Dynamo Preview - 1:40:35 St. Louis City Preview - 1:44:40 Loon Droppings - 1:49:02   ------------------   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  

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   ------------------   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 (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)  

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