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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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

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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

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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

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Dan Elias (@oyvey2you)

Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)

It’s the October International Break, so who better to bring on than Jeff Rueter from The Athletic. Jeff takes his chances with Loon or Loonlet and then he and Dan talk Coach Ramsay, Khaled El-Ahmad, and the future of MLS before trying to figure out what first round playoff opponent the Loons match up best with. And the official nickname nominations for the giant Loon Sculpture continue.

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Dan Elias (@oyvey2you)

Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)

The Loons earned four points while away at RSL and Vancouver while scoring one total goal from a penalty kick. They’re now up to 405 minutes without conceding a goal, a team record, and have leap-frogged Vancouver for the 7th seed in the playoffs. With a two week break (for those not playing internationally), the team now gets ready for Decision Day at home against St. Louis where they could end the season anywhere from 5th to 8th place. 

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Dan Elias (@oyvey2you)

Matt Leaf (@MNloonlet)