We're joined by Wes Burdine to break down what ended up being a very newsy week across MLS. We get you ready for the Western Conference Semifinal in San Diego that will AGAIN be played late on a Monday. And we'll take a peek at our holiday gift lists, wondering if anyone wrote down "mechanoreceptor" crocs.

(5:05) More Seattle Game 3 Review

(13:00) MN Aurora Update

(26:20) Midway/United Village/BlackHart Update

(32:40) MLS Flips the Calendar

(1:05:00) San Diego Western Conference Semi Preview

(1:15:50) Loon Droppings

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We do everything we can to help you re-live that crazy and eventually AMAZING night at Allianz Field. We peak ahead to what lies around the corner for our Loons in the playoffs. And we'll brainstorm what someone should do with the NW corner of Snelling and University, after the CVS is inevitably is demolished.

(4:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(9:25) Quick Hits

(17:40) Seattle Game 3 Review

(1:19:50) Loon Droppings

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We get into everything that happened during that Game 2 loss late last night. We review the most recent release of the team's salary numbers including how much the new guys are making. And we discuss where one should and should not place their jacket when peeing at a urinal.

(8:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(14:00) Quick Hits

(28:50) Seattle Game 2 Review

(48:15) Seattle Game 3 Preview

(52:20) Loon Droppings

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We break down that Game 1 PK win thanks to Dayne and the post. We look ahead to Game 2 in Seattle that will definitely end past our bed times. And we'll congratulate the back to back winner of MLS Referee of the Year even if we do so begrudgingly.

(4:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(10:40) Quick Hits

(23:15) Seattle Game One Review

(51:15) Seattle Game Two Preview

(55:45) Loon Droppings

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The Loony Bin was honored to be joined by Loons defender Anthony Markanich. Thank you to Minnesota United for helping make this conversation happen.

Matt and Dan ask Anthony about his dogs, the scoring spree he's been on, and we try to figure out "How Minnesotan is Anthony."

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We look back at that Decision Day dud from our Loons and how it didn't impact the Western Conference standings. We preview the Best-of-3 series against that soccer team from Seattle. And we introduce you to the MacGuffin Trophy, even though we've just learned it existed earlier this week.

(6:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(13:30) Quick Hits

(22:35) LA Galaxy Decision Day Recap

(47:20) Seattle Best-of-3 Preview

(53:05) Loon Droppings

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We have a discussion with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press to go through some big talkers of the 2025 season. We get you caught up on the Western Conference standings that sees our Loons falling a little behind. And we'll celebrate the first professional goal of a former Loon even if it has been wiped away from the history books.

(7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(15:45) Quick Hits

(24:45) Andy Greder Interview

(1:00:40) Western Conference Update

(1:07:45) Loon Droppings

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BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social

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We look back at last night's home finale win on fan appreciation night that keeps our Loons in the Western Conference title race. We preview Decision Day in LA, in spite of it still being two full weeks away. And we check in on the newly released game ball for the 2026 World Cup, even if its "intentionally deep seems" seem intentionally intentional.

(7:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(15:20) Quick Hits

(28:00) Sporting Kansas City Recap

(52:55) LA Galaxy Decision Day Preview

(1:00:15) Loon Droppings

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We look back at the draw against Colorado that stopped the bleeding for our Loons (Thank you Nectar). We preview the last regular season home game of the season, the return leg of the Monarch Path Derby. And we're wondering what trophy the Loons win for having the most General Allocation Money … IN THE WORLD!

(5:00) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:20) Quick Hits

(26:45) Colorado Rapids Recap

(59:45) Sporting Kansas City Preview

(1:06:25) Loon Droppings

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BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social

Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)

Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

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Misery loves company so we've asked Loonlet John Rynders back into the studio to help us grieve the last-second Open Cup loss to Austin and the regular season game against the Chicago Fire that sent us further into the dumps. And we have a nice long vent sesh, hoping it will make a feel just a wee bit better.

(7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(16:15) Quick Hits

(33:05) US Open Cup Austin Recap

(57:35) Chicago Fire Recap

(1:16:30) Colorado Rapids Preview

(1:21:45) Loon Droppings

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BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social

Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)

Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

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