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.
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 lineup for Matchday 5. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 upcoming match against the LA Galaxy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 controversy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Zarek and his fresh haircut chat with Joaquín Pereyra (in Spanish!) about rooming with Kelvin Yeboah, new signing Nicolás Romero, and the cultural differences between Argentina and the US. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 which Loon is the best poker player. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Willis’ mustache. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 in for a break down of MLS opening weekend and a quick look ahead to the first game at Allianz Field in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 family and the U15s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 predictions about the 2025 MLS season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Hank Stebbins, Head of Recruitment Roster Strategy and Negotiation, joins the podcast to chat about Minnesota United's two newest Loons, tugboats, and cowboy boots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 volleyball tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Marthaler as they talk about the Loons' preparations for the 2025 season before taking a look around the league at large. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
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 defender. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 and chat about how he spent his time in the off-season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 surprises of the year, and more in the final LMP of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 project in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Galaxy and a look ahead toward the remainder of the playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Hassani's preparations for the Western Conference Semifinal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Conference Semifinal against the LA Galaxy, with special guest Jon Marthaler returning to the pod as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 postseason, around the league and right here in Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 far and look ahead at what's coming up next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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 Oluwaseyi at Brit’s Pub in the heart of downtown Minneapolis to recap the win at altitude and talk through how your Loons can end the series early this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
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 the First Round against Real Salt Lake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
