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A podcast dedicated to expanding the fan base of Minnesota United FC
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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 (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 (@loonybinpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 (@loonybinpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.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: dgsunited.org/charity_card_club/ Loon or Loonlet - 5:18 Jeff Rueter Interview - 11:50 Loon News - 1:09:20 MN-Prophecy - 1:17:06 LAFC Preview - 1:21:15 Loon Droppings - 1:23:38 ------------------ 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 (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 Burdine Interview - 11:35 Wes Tries Loon or Loonlet Trivia - 16:48 Roster Updates - 1:00:15 Loon Droppings - 1:25:55 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 Loon Droppings - 44:18 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
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 (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
The Loony Bin is thrilled to welcome on former play-by-play voice of the Loons Cal Williams for an interview. Loonlet Matt and Dan take a look at the schedule release that includes one game of major intrigue. And the guys catch you up on the state of the roster heading into 2025. Quick Hits - 4:25 Cal Williams Interview - 10:45 Call Williams Loon or Loonlet - 16:10 Schedule Release - 58:40 Roster Update - 1:09:45 Loon Droppings - 1:23:55 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
It’s MLS Awards season and Matt and Dan have some Loon awards to give out. Some are standard while others are just a bit loony. The guys also discuss the Coach Ramsay Open Letter to fans that gave some folks a fright. Loon or Loonlet - 6:45 2024 Loon Awards - 23:38 Loon Droppings - 56:20 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
Matt and Dan discuss (and draft!) the best and worst moments of the Loons’ 2024 season before discussing the just released roster moves. And the guys start to look ahead to some of the events that could impact the 2025 season. The episode also includes a major development in the Carrot the hamster story. Loon or Loonlet - 3:50 Quick Hits - 10:55 Best/Worst Moments of 2024 Draft - 16:20 Loon Droppings - 46:18 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
The Loons’ season came to an end at the hands of the L.A. Galaxy (and the referee - not bitter) in a game that ended 6-2 souring an otherwise successful 2024 campaign to build upon. We take a close look at this game and prepare for an offseason that will hopefully bring new additions to take this team to the next level. Loon or Loonlet - 4:22 Quick Hits - 9:30 LA Galaxy Game Recap - 23:40 Loon Droppings - 51:08 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
FINALLY, the Loons head to L.A. for the Western Conference Semifinal against the Galaxy. Andrea Yoch from Minnesota Aurora FC joins The Loony Bin to take on Loon or Loonlet, talk NWSL, and chat about the new Aurora ownership opportunity open to the community (visit mnaurora.com to learn more). And the guys try a new segment called “M-N Pro-phe-cy”! Quick Hits - 6:15 Andrea Yoch Interview - 20:40 Loon Droppings - 64:30 ------------------ Connect with us on Blue Sky (@loonybindpodcast.bsky.social), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@loonlet.bsky.social)
The guys have Andy Greder (@andygreder) from the Pioneer Press on to help break down the Western Conference Semifinal match between our beloved Loons and the 2nd seeded LA Galaxy. Andy tries to prove he’s a Fully-Grown Loon and not a Loonlet. And the offseason coaching carousel is already in full swing. Election Rant - 00:00 Start of Regular Show - 6:23 LA Galaxy Preview (feat. Andy Greder) - 26:37 Loon Droppings - 57:38 ------------------ Connect with us on twitter (@loonybindpodcast), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you) Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)
It’s two more draws against Real Salt Lake making it six draws in a row against those Salty Banana Chips (credit: The Loony Bin Junior). But this time, in the MLS Cup Playoffs, both games go to penalty kicks and the Loons advance to the Western Conference Semifinal against the LA Galaxy. Their victories come on the back of Dayne St. Claire’s PK saves (and RSL’s misses) and a team of shooters who make 8 out of 10 shots. Now we wait three weeks for the Loon’s next playoff game. Loon or Loonlet - 3:48 RSL Game 1 Recap - 16:10 RSL Game 2 Recap - 32:31 Loon Droppings - 54:13 ------------------ Connect with us on twitter (@loonybindpodcast), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you) Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)
While the Loons await their Tuesday game in Utah, The Loony Bin welcomes a new guest to the pod in Kyndra de St. Aubin. We talk MLS Season Pass, the Loon’s season that was and the upcoming Best-of-3 playoff series to come against Real Salt Lake. The guys end the episode talking about the possible MLS calendar switch and how that might impact our cold-climate Loons. Kyndra Interview: 2:11 Loon Droppings: 61:00 ------------------ Connect with us on twitter (@loonybindpodcast), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you) Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)
The Loons earn their 2nd straight three goal home victory, this time against St. Louis CITY, and cruise into the 6th seed in the Western Conference. Around the rest of the conference, late goals change the Loons’ playoff opponent until the dust settles and RSL awaits. Dan and Matt work their way through this episode hoping their voices will hold on until the very end. Loon or Loonlet: 5:39 STL Recap: 18:42 RSL Prep: 40:20 Loon Droppings: 48:17 ------------------ Connect with us on twitter (@loonybindpodcast), email us at theloonybinpod@gmail.com or find us at www.theloonybinpod.com. Dan Elias (@oyvey2you) Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)
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