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.
Midfielder Robin Lod joins the pod to discuss his soccer journey, U15 Coach Peter McDonnell gives Kyndra the rundown on last week's GA Cup and representatives from IPTF drop by to share their mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Hear from every level of the club on this week's episode — from the first team to the Academy. Adrian stops by for an update, Emmanuel Iwe shares his story, and Leo Conneh shines in the Academy Spotlight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Cal is back to discuss life changes, working for Apple and the state of the league from a broadcaster's perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
On this episode of Sound of Loons, Kyndra is joined by Technical Director Mark Watson to discuss the process of signing Sang Bin Jeong, as well as what the player will add to the squad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Hear about Hassani Dotson's road to recovery from the man himself, as well as MNUFC's Chief Medical officer Dr. Robby Bershow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Center back Michael Boxall and Sporting Director Manny Lagos stop by to discuss this weekends home opener against the New York Red Bulls before Kyndra catches up on what's going on in the MNUFC Community Relations department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
This week on Sound of the Loons, Kyndra sits down with assistant coach Ian Fuller to discuss the new MLS season, as well as MNUFC2 Head Coach Cameron Knowles for an update on the Twosies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
On this episode of the Sound of the Loons, Kyndra is joined by MNUFC Head Coach Adrian Heath and Pioneer Press Reporter Andy Greder to discuss preseason, player performances and final preparation ahead of Saturday's season opener against FC Dallas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
New guys and preseason news. MNUFC Technical Director Mark Watson joins Kyndra to discuss players in camp, transfers made and transfers yet to come on this week's episode of Sound of the Loons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
This week on Sound of the Loons, Kyndra catches up with goalkeeper and World Cup veteran Dayne St. Clair, before being joined by Justin Morrow to talk about the work being done by Black Players for Change. Learn more about Black Players for Change at https://blackplayersforchange.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Another new face and a familiar one as well. This week on Sound of the Loons, Kyndra sits down with Doneil Henry to discuss his new team, as well as CEO Shari Ballard for a closer look at the front office and National Girls and Women in Sports Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Preseason pondering for the pod. In this episode of the Sound of the Loons, Kyndra is joined by Extratime podcast host, Andrew Wiebe, and Head of Sports Science at MNUFC, Sean Buckley, to discuss preseason league and Loon happenings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The season is almost ready for takeoff. In this episode of the Sound of the Loons, Kyndra is joined by Wil Trapp to chat about all things preseason, Wil's outlook on the off-season and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
New year, new season. In this episode of the Sound of the Loons, Kyndra is joined by Manny Lagos and Adrian Heath to chat about preseason, reflect on the passing of Pelé and look at some of the recent roster moves by the Loons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A wild World Cup final, a schedule sneak peek and a final farewell... sort of. Cal and Kyndra discuss the exciting ending of the 2022 World Cup, take a look at the 2023 schedule, reflect upon their time at Minnesota United and reveal what's next for the Sound of the Loons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A tribute to an American soccer legend, a look at recent roster moves and a wild World Cup. Cal and Kyndra celebrate the life and legacy of Grant Wahl, review the latest Loon and league happenings and discuss their thoughts on how the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup has gone so far and how they believe it will end with MNUFC Technical Director, Mark Watson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Cal and Kyndra chat with Head Coach Adrian Heath and Sporting Director Manny Lagos about the latest roster moves at MNUFC and their predictions for the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Forecasts for the final and the future of the franchise. Cal and Kyndra make their 2022 MLS Cup predictions and chat with MNUFC Academy leaders, Amos Magee and Noel Quinn, about their roles and their goals for the development pipeline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
A recap of the 2022 season, a look back on a disappointing game in Dallas and a look ahead to the rest of the 2022 MLS Playoffs. Cal and Kyndra review the latest Loon and league happenings and look ahead to the rest of the 2022 MLS Playoffs with MNUFC Sporting Director, Manny Lagos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A regular season recap, a look back on a dominant Decision Day, and a look ahead to the first round of the 2022 MLS Playoffs. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon happenings and look ahead to Minnesota United's Monday night fútbol game against FC Dallas with MNUFC head coach, Adrian Heath. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A look at the Loons, a wild Western Conference, and an upcoming Decision Day game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon and league happenings and look ahead to Sunday's Decision Day showdown against the Whitecaps with Vancouver's head coach, Vanni Sartini. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Two tough World Cup warmup games for the U.S., a new contract for El Rey and and a Saturday match in San Jose. Cal and Kyndra discuss the international break, talk to MNUFC Technical Director Mark Watson about the recent re-signing of Emanuel Reynoso and look ahead to the next Loons match against the Earthquakes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Ever wondered who the Head of Sports Science is at MNUFC? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, Cal and Kyndra do a deep dive into the work experience of Minnesota United's Sean Buckley and recap the latest Loon happenings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Two tough games against West Coast teams and the newest edition of the Nicest Rivalry in Sports. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon happenings and talk to Sporting Kansas City midfielder, Oriol Rosell, about the season they've had and the upcoming match against Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A disappointing result against Dallas and a game against Portland with playoff implications. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon happenings and talk to Portland Timbers head coach, Giovanni Savarese, about the season they've had and the upcoming match against Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A tough game against Real Salt Lake, a deep dive into player performances and a duel against Dallas on the horizon. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon happenings, look ahead to this weekend's matchup and discuss how the Western Conference is shaping up with the postseason just around the corner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A big win against Austin, a deep dive into player performances, and another Texan team on the horizon. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon happenings and talk to MNUFC technical director, Mark Watson, about the recent transfer window and how the Twosies have impacted the recruitment process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A successful match in Music City, the MLS All-Star week, and an upcoming game against the Western Conference's second place squad. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon and league happenings and look ahead to Saturday's showdown against Austin FC with the opposing team's head coach, Josh Wolff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A special All-Star edition of the podcast in which ESPN analyst and Apple Valley native Taylor Twellman joins Kyndra de St. Aubin — but not Cal, because car problems – to preview MLS All-Star Week, reflect on the growth of soccer Minnesota, and debate whether or not the Twin Cities qualify as a "small market". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
A dramatic draw against Portland, a busy transfer window, and an upcoming match in the mountains. Cal and Kyndra recap the latest Loon and league happenings and look ahead to Saturday's showdown with former USMNT player and current Colorado Rapids color analyst, Marcelo Balboa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
