We recap three games that included two firsts for our Loons. We dig into the summer transfer window that brought in five new players, even if we had to wait until deadline day to get them done. And we’ll say goodbye to at least one key Loon, who will break the record for most expensive outgoing transfer fee in team history. 

(12:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(19:10) Transfer Window Recap

(1:02:15) Colorado Rapids Recap

(1:10:35) Seattle Sounders Recap

(1:18:00) Real Salt Lake Recap

(1:28:15) Portland Timber Preview

(1:31:55) Loon Droppings 

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Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)

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We put a bow on Minnesota United’s 3rd year participating in the Leagues Cup. We get you ready for, not one, not two, but three upcoming MLS games. And we’ll look at some of the new players OTHER teams are signing, because, as of now, we’ve got no new Loons flying our way. 

(8:45) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(14:35) Quick Hits

(26:05) Leagues Cup Review

(1:02:10) Colorado Rapids Preview

(1:05:50) Seattle Sounders Preview

(1:09:25) Real Salt Lake Preview

(1:13:20) Loon Droppings 

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Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)

Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

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We talk about the sluggish win in the St. Louis heat thanks to two Ya’ Boi Yeboah penalty kicks. We get you ready for the new look Leagues Cup that pits our Loons against three Mexican sides. And we’ll keep talking about the Transfer Window, hoping that just talking about new players will help them materialize.

(3:55) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(10:10) Quick Hits

(18:35) St. Louis Recap

(41:00) Leagues Cup Preview

(50:35) Loon Droppings

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We talk about the home loss to LAFC despite the team’s new sweet kits, we review the away draw against the Portland Timbers late Saturday night, and we mourn the end of the Bromance Era as Sang Bin packs his bags for St. Louis. 

(5:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(10:40) Quick Hits

(24:20) LAFC Recap

(39:20) Portland Recap

(53:50) St. Louis Preview

(58:40) Loon Droppings

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Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)

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We talk about the “most aggressive set-piece team in the world.” We review the friendly draw with the Germans, the Open Cup win over the Fire, and the thrashing of the Quakes 4-1. And we get ready for two matches against Western Conference teams that are trying to catch our Loons in the standings.

(4:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(11:00) Quick Hits

(26:15) Holstein Kiel Recap

(28:10) Chicago Fire Open Cup Recap

(45:40) SJ Earthquake Recap

(1:01:15) LAFC Preview

(1:04:30) Portland Preview

(1:08:25) Loon Droppings

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We’re joined by a second Loonlet, John Rynders, who takes his chances at Loon or Loonlet Trivia, we talk about that win in Dallas thanks to two more set piece goals, and we’ll get you ready for another busy stretch for our Loons that including a home game in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals this Tuesday. 

(10:50) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(18:50) Quick Hits

(35:30) FC Dallas Recap

(50:40) Holstein Kiel Preview

(51:50) Chicago Fire Open Cup Preview

(57:30) SJ Earthquake Preview

(1:01:30) Loon Droppings

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We take a look at that Bongi Brace on Dylan Wolpers birthday that had the South African running to his mama. We review the 2-2 draw at Red Bull Arena that had Sandro Schwartz filing reports. And we get ready for a Fourth of July clash with FC Dallas that will include the return of 3 of our 4 Loons away from the team. 

(6:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:40) Quick Hits

(31:05) Houston Dynamo Recap

(46:35) New York Red Bulls Recap

(1:03:05) FC Dallas Preview

(1:06:35) Loon Droppings

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We're joined for the full episode by the ever present and always funny Jon Marthaler, freelance Loons beat writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune. We check in on our Loons away at the Gold Cup. And we’ll look ahead at not one, but two, games coming up this week for the Loons. 

(5:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:50) Quick Hits

(38:15) Houston Dynamo Preview

(48:50) New York Red Bulls Preview

(54:00) Loon Droppings

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David Gass from Soccerwise joins The Loony Bin to talk about the history of the sandwich, our favorite theorems, and all things Minnesota United. Matt and Dan also dig deep into the home loss against San Diego FC. 

(5:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:20) Quick Hits

(22:10) David Gass Interview

(1:09:00) San Diego FC Review

(1:34:50) Loon Droppings

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BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social

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We take a look at that Vancouver whitecaps loss down in Mexico that has everyone in the shits, we have a conversation with Minnesota's head groundskeeper Ryan Moy, and we’ll give mid-season awards and grades to some of our boys in black and blue.

(6:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia

(12:45) Quick Hits

(24:10) Ryan Moy Interview

(55:10) Mid-Year Awards and Grades

(1:08:05) San Diego Preview

(1:13:25) Loon Droppings

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BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social

Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)

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