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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)