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Sound of the Loons
Minnesota United's official podcasts feature club insight, analysis, and storytelling with hosts Zarek Valentin and Jonathan Harrison. Tune in to Sound of the Loons for player interviews and fresh perspectives, or check out the Loons Matchday Preview to catch up on how the Black and Blue are faring throughout the season.
Episodes
Sound of the LoonsEpisode 297: Developing Player, Team, and Sport
Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in…
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Episode 296: We Got Gressel
The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. See Privacy…
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Episode 295: MNUFC Doing It Right
Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol’ days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons’ performance so far. See Privacy Policy at…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Minnesota Faces Top-Ranked Vancouver
Andy Greder joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss a physical Matchday 10, Vancouver’s busy schedule, and the end of the transfer window (and Julian Gressel). See…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Loons Staying Vigilant Ahead of Dallas Match
Tyler Terens sits down with Jonathan and Manny to take a look at the league standings, recap the draw in Toronto, and discuss Minnesota’s approach to Matchday…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: MNUFC Looks to Continue Success Streak in Toronto
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to talk Minnesota depth, standout performances, and an upcoming match against the Reds. See Privacy Policy at…
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Episode 294: Going Pro with the Flow
MNUFC2’s Logan Dorsey joins Zarek for book club plus a discussion of professional preseason, the importance of mindset, and second team bonds. See Privacy…
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Episode 293: Convos with the Captain
MNUFC’s longtime leader Michael Boxall sits down with Zarek to break down international success, self-care, and the season so far — and golf. See Privacy…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Black & Blue in the Big Apple
Jamie Watson joins Jonathan and Manny to explore Coach Ramsay’s backline options, NYCFC’s front three potential, and a wide open Western Conference. See…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: About to Get Real (Salt Lake)
Lloyd Sam joins hosts Jonathan Harris and Manny Lagos to cover international break, Minnesota’s draw against the Galaxy, and an upcoming Real Salt Lake…
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Episode 292: Let’s Talk Twos
MNUFC2 Head Coach Jeremy Hall joins fellow former Puerto Rican National Team player (and Sound of the Loons host) Zarek to discuss his coaching philosophy and…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Matchday Madness
Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press joins Jonathan and Manny to talk March Madness — both the college basketball tournament and Major League Soccer’s own intense…
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Episode 291: Inside the Net
2022 Goalkeeper Wars champion, Alec Smir, joins Zarek to talk about his journey to Minnesota, the ins and outs of goalkeeping, and expectations for the…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Matchday 3, Going on 4
Devon Kerr joins Manny Lagos to recap Minnesota’s win over San Jose, figure out what’s going on in Kansas City, and think on Julian Alvarez’s Wednesday PK…
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Episode 290: The Morris Mentality
Morris Duggan sits down with Zarek to talk about being a defensive starter, navigating the season, and learning from Boxy on the backline. See Privacy Policy…
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Episode 289: New Place, Same Soccer
Zarek and his fresh haircut chat with Joaquín Pereyra (in Spanish!) about rooming with Kelvin Yeboah, new signing Nicolás Romero, and the cultural differences…
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Episode 288: Meet Markanich
Zarek sits down with defender Anthony Markanich to talk about his season so far, preparation for tomorrow’s match against San Jose and the crucial question of…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: This Week in the West
Kyle Hayward joins Jon Marthaler and Jonathan Harrison to talk about Western Conference performances so far, what to expect from San Jose this weekend, and Joe…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: The Home Opener has a Familiar Voice
She's back! Kyndra de St. Aubin returns to MNUFC podcasting this week, joining Jonathan and Manny on the latest episode of the Loons Matchday Preview. Listen…
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Episode 287: One Game at a Time
Coach Ramsay compares preseason in the UK and the US, reflects on the Loons’ Matchday 1 performance, and looks forward to the home opener. See Privacy Policy…
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Episode 286: Learning to Juggle
Academy coach Amin Qasim joins Zarek to reflect on his journey from Somalia, his early experiences as a head coach, and balancing relationships with both a big…
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Episode 285: Get Lost in the Game
Striker Kelvin Yeboah sits down with Zarek to talk about the importance of giving your all to the game, walking away with no regrets, and… playing ping pong?…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Looking Forward and Locking In
Jon Marthaler joins hosts Jonathan Harrison and Manny Lagos to talk trades and transfers, take a look at LAFC ahead of the season opener, and lay down…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: California Dreaming
Hosts Jonathan Harrison and Manny Lagos chat all things Coachella Valley Invitational and some of the biggest moves made across the league lately. See Privacy…
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Episode 284: Another New Loon Joins the Flock
Hank Stebbins is back like he never left (because he didn't leave) to discuss Owen Gene, Minnesota United's newest signing. See Privacy Policy at…
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Episode 283: New Loon Goofin'
Hank Stebbins, Head of Recruitment Roster Strategy and Negotiation, joins the podcast to chat about Minnesota United's two newest Loons, tugboats, and cowboy…
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Episode 282: Striking Up Conversation with Coach Cam
Assistant Coach Cameron Knowles joins Zarek to chat about preseason, his philosophy on coaching and which Loons are the best at bowling. See Privacy Policy at…
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Episode 281: Beach Volleyball Battles
Canadian duo Dayne St. Clair and Tani Oluwaseyi sit down with Zarek in Santa Barbara to chat about their time off, preseason preparations, and an intense beach…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Preseason Reunion
There may not be a match to preview, but the gang is back for a special preseason edition of the Loons Matchday Preview. Join Manny, Jonathan, and Jon…
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Episode 280: Professional Padelford
Zarek sits down with Maplewood's own Devin Padelford in Santa Barbara to talk through preseason, as well as what the 2024 season was like for the young…
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Episode 279: From K to Z
It's a new year and the Sound of the Loons is kicking things off with new host, Zarek Valentin. Wil Trapp joins our new host to discuss all things preseason…
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Episode 278: Chief Executive Observations
MNUFC CEO Shari Ballard joins Kyndra for the last Loons podcast of 2024 to look back at what worked, what's next, and where the club is headed in 2025. See…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: The Season That Was
Andy Greder returns to the pod to take one final look at the 2024 MLS season with Manny and Jonathan. Listen in to hear their picks for Loons MVP, biggest…
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Episode 277: Wrapping Up the Season with Khaled El-Ahmad
Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad joins Kyndra to talk 2024, reliving the highlights of his first year with the club and looking forward to continuing the…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Loons Fall in LA
Manny and Jonathan discuss the conference semifinals in the penultimate Loons Matchday Preview of the season, including analysis of MNUFC's 6-2 loss to the…
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Episode 276: Midfield Maestros
Kyndra is joined by Hassani Dotson and Sacha Kljestan on this week's episode of Sound of the Loons to talk all things playoffs, from Sacha's hot takes to…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Conference Semifinal in Carson
Manny and Jonathan are back this week to get you back up to speed with the playoffs, recap the international break, and set up this weekend's Western…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Playoff Pause
Jon Marthaler joins the crew for this playoff edition of the Loons Matchday Preview to help Manny and Jonathan break down what's already been an exciting…
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Episode 275: Shootouts and Shoutouts
Kyndra sits down with shootout hero Dayne St. Clair and MLS Insider Andrew Wiebe on this week's episode of Sound of the Loons to talk through the playoffs so…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Going Live for Game 2
We took the show on the road before the Loons head home for Game 2. Manny and Jonathan sat down with special guests Khaled El-Ahmad, Zarek Valentin, and Tani…
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Episode 274: Playoff Preparations
Apple TV's Brian Dunseth and MNUFC Head Coach Eric Ramsay join Kyndra on this episode of Sound of the Loons to close out the regular season and look ahead to…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: The Mega Matchday Preview
We've got a full house on this week's episode, as Andy Greder and Jon Marthaler join the usual suspects to wrap up the MLS regular season and look ahead to the…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Decision Day Discussions
In this episode of the Loons Matchday Preview, Jonathan and Manny chat about the recent international break, cover how the standings are shaking out around the…
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Episode 273: Decisions with Dennis and Wil
Sound of the Loons is back this week to preview a big Decision Day matchup with St. Louis. MNUFC Assistant Coach Dennis Lawrence and midfielder Wil Trapp share…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: A Poorly Timed Pause
Jon Marthaler is back again with more hot takes, joining hosts Johnathan Harrison and Manny Lagos on this international break preview edition of the Loons…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Capping Off the Road Schedule
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan once again this week to break down the last two matches against the Rapids and RSL, then they predict what we might see…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Get Your Rafts Ready
Your usual hosts are joined by MNUFC defender Zarek Valentin on this week's edition of the Loons Matchday Preview to talk through the rain delay victory in…
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Episode 272: Going Full Kiwi
Kyndra is joined by MNUFC's favorite New Zealanders on this week's episode of Sound of the Loons, as Michael Boxall joins to talk about his new contract and…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Loons Look to Sweep SKC
Andy Greder joins Jonathan and Manny this week to touch on some thrilling action from around the league before turning to the impressive start to life in MLS…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Gateway to the Rest (of the Season)
From controversial calls to international messes, Jonathan and Manny cover a lot of ground with guest John Marthaler in this week's episode of the Loons…
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Episode 271: Catching up with Coach and the Return of MLS NEXT
This is a big one, folks! MNUFC Head Coach Eric Ramsay joins Kyndra on this week's Sound of the Loons to talk about his first season as a head coach, including…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Another Break in Action
Don’t worry Loons fans; we may have a break in action, but Manny and Jonathan aren’t going anywhere. Our hosts are back this week to break down the win against…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: A Seismic Matchup
We're right back into the swing of things with this week's Matchday Preview, as Manny and Jonathan sit down to wrap up the Leagues Cup championship, results…
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Episode 270: A Couple of New Loons
New Loons Kelvin Yeboah and Anthony Markanich stop by to talk to Kyndra about their respective moves to Minnesota, their first impressions of the club, and…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Reloaded and Ready to Resume
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan on this week's Matchday Preview Show to take a look at Leagues Cup, the return of European club soccer, and—most…
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Episode 269: Summer of Transfers with Khaled El-Ahmad
This week on Sound of the Loons, Kyndra sits down with CSO and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad to talk about Minnesota United's business in the transfer…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Leagues Cup Wrap-Up
Manny and Jonathan recap the Loons Leagues Cup 2024 performance before setting the stage for the rest of the tournament and talking all things Olympics. See…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Waiting Game
Manny and Jonathan talk their way through Olympic soccer, Leagues Cup, and the Loons' group stage matches against Seattle and Necaxa in this week's edition of…
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Episode 268 - In Good Hands
MNUFC's new Head of Goalkeeping Thomas Fawdry joins Kyndra on this week's Sound of the Loons to talk about his background, his role with the club, and his…
Sound of the LoonsLoons Matchday Preview: Manny Talks Minnesota and Mexico
On this episode of the Loons Matchday Preview, Manny is joined by MNUFC Assistant Coach, Cameron Knowles, and Necaxa midfielder, Fernando Arce Jr. to discuss…