We take a look at the late night mid-week draw against Vancouver that was tough to stay awake for, then we’ll revel in the first point (and we got three!) the Loons have ever earned in Seattle. And we salute all the women’s professional teams in Minnesota that keep showing us how to deliver wins and championships. 

(6:56) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:30) Quick Hits

(28:28) Vancouver Whitecaps Recap

(40:47) Seattle Sounders Recap

(1:03:50) Loon Droppings

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We take a look at the Open Cup win against St. Louis City that has the Loons in the Quarterfinals and we review the home draw against the defensive Austin FC. And we take a look ahead to a trip northwest that has Minnesota playing against some top dawgs in the West. In memory of George Floyd. 

(6:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:00) Quick Hits

(21:11) St. Louis City US Open Cup Recap

(34:00) Austin FC Recap

(52:35) Vancouver Whitecaps Preview

(56:08) Seattle Sounders Preview

(1:00:20) Loon Droppings

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We’re talking all about Coach Ramsay’s decision to rotate the squad on Wednesday at Houston and whether it was justified by the comprehensive win at home against St. Louis City on Saturday. It’s short rest as the Loons host that same St. Louis City team in the US Open Cup Round of 16 followed by a visit from Austin FC on Saturday. And news out of LA regarding their head coach is a bit of a surprise for Loonlet Matt and many others. 

(7:38) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(13:45) Quick Hits

(25:41) Houston Dynamo Recap

(36:47) St. Louis City Recap

(55:40) St. Louis City US Open Cup Preview

(1:01:43) Austin FC Preview

(1:06:50) Loon Droppings

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It’s a mega-episode! We talk about the road US Open Cup win before we focus on that memorable 4-1 win against Leo Messi and Miami. We’re looking ahead to two MLS games, first at Houston and then home against St. Louis. And don’t skip over our conversation with Mike Imburgio, the lead consultant for American Soccer Analysis in their new relationship with Minnesota United. 

• Loon or Loonlet Trivia - 7:00

• Quick Hits - 14:18

• American Soccer Analysis’ Mike Imburgio Interview - 22:22

• Louisville City Recap - 1:03:25

• Inter Miami Recap - 1:10:30

• Houston Dynamo Preview - 1:40:35

• St. Louis City Preview - 1:44:40

• Loon Droppings - 1:49:02

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It was a solid road win for the Loons against Austin, aided by one of the worst goalie blunders you will ever see. We have two game previews as the Loons head to Kentucky for a US Open Cup match and then come home to face some team called Inter Miami. And we wonder if anyone found Matt during the Loonlet scavenger hunt.

• Loon or Loonlet - 6:10

• Quick Hits - 13:03

• Austin FC Recap - 24:52

• Louisville City US Open Cup Preview - 44:12

• Inter Miami Preview - 48:08

• Loon Droppings - 54:20

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It’s a wake up call for our Loons in their 1-3 loss to Vancouver’s B team. We’re getting ready for the trip to Austin to play the Verde and Black and we’ll check in on the Twoonies, Teemu Pukki, and the likely addition of Julian Gressel. 

• Loon or Loonlet - 3:20

• Quick Hits - 11:20

• Vancouver Whitecaps Review - 24:33

• Austin FC Preview - 42:15

• Loon Droppings - 48:15

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Positive: Eight games unbeaten with one goal conceded in their last four games!

Negative: Loons draw 0-0 for the second straight game, this time against a severely limited FC Dallas.

We’ll also get you ready as the Loons now host the Supporters Shield leading Vancouver Whitecaps this weekend in a game in between their two CONCACAF Champions Cup games against Inter Miami, and we know where Minnesota will head for their first US Open Cup game in the Round of 32. 

• Loon or Loonlet - 4:40

• Quick Hits - 12:00

• FC Dallas Review - 24:17

• Vancouver Whitecaps Preview - 41:17

• Loon Droppings - 47:05

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Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

It’s a scoreless draw for Dayne and Tani in their hometown of Toronto as the Loons go 7 games unbeaten. With a home game coming up against middling FC Dallas, we look for the guys to get back in the win column. And we discuss the news that MLS won’t flip the calendar in 2026, coming out of the World Cup. 

• Loon or Loonlet - 4:30

• Quick Hits - 11:00

• Toronto FC Review - 25:00

• Dallas FC Preview - 46:00

• Loon Droppings - 50:40

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Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

The Loony Bin was joined by Dayne St. Clair as we talked all about penalty kicks, away fans and holding on to that #1 goalie position for the Canadian Men's National Team. Matt and Dan also break down the soccer game won on a baseball field and get you all ready for the Loon’s first trip to Toronto since 2019. 

• Loon or Loonlet - 3:15

• Quick Hits - 10:19

• Dayne St. Clair Interview - 16:45

• NYCFC Review - 1:03:46

• Toronto FC Preview - 1:22:16

• Loon Droppings - 1:27:42

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The Loony Bin welcomed Matt Doyle, the Armchair Analyst from MLSsoccer.com, as he joined for a discussion about Minnesota United’s current form and style of play in 2025. We discuss how the Loons took care of business on a rainy, cold night in St. Paul and we’ll get you ready for a trip to NYCFC where the Loons have found some success in the past. Loon Droppings ends with a tribute to the one and only, Mitch Hedberg, who passed away 20 years ago. 

• Loon or Loonlet - 3:55

• Quick Hits - 10:23

• Matt Doyle Interview - 17:35

• Real Salt Lake Review - 52:06

• NYCFC Preview - 1:17:00

• Loon Droppings - 1:20:50

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