It's a Bonus Crosspost for those that missed it! Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin Podcast join David Gass from Soccerwise for a Minnesota United 2026 Season preview where we discuss how James-manie hits the twin cities and more!

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We talk about the biggest signing in Minnesota United history, as James Rodriguez joins the Loons. We try to figure out how he'll fit into this team, for however long he is here. And we review the Loons first preseason game out West against Sporting Kansas City.

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We check in on some recent roster news, not only for the first team, but for the Twoonies too. We discuss the recent article by Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press that highlights the challenges that the federal occupation of Minnesota is causing for both current and future players. We get you ready for the Loons' first game in 2 full months, even though this one won't count. And we catch up with the Independent Supporters Council and an end of year award they just announced.

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We have an interview with Minnesota United homegrown defender Devin Padelford we think you'll enjoy. We have more roster updates as the team stays active ahead of their return trip to California. And we'll check in on both of our former coaches who've had harrowing experiences lately.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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