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Sound of the Loons

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★★★★★
4.7
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147 reviews
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United States
This podcast has
611 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2018/01/30
Latest episode
2026/11/04
Average duration
42 min.
Release period
5 days

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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.

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Episode 348: Sense of Security with Morris Duggan
2026/11/04
Defender Morris Duggan sits down with Zarek to talk about wearing the captain’s band, his contract extension, self care, and the team’s attitude going into a crucial Decision Day matchup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Playing from Behind
2026/10/30
Manny and Jonathan get hyped for the Sprint Season, recap Minnesota’s draw in Houston and triumph over Kansas City, and look ahead to a big matchup against LAFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 347: Technical and Tactical with Cherrion Valerius
2026/10/26
Defender Cherrion Valerius joins Zarek to talk about his move from the Netherlands to the United States, his contributions to the squad so far, and the importance of language. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 346: Season Recap with Darius Randell
2026/10/22
After a fantastic season with MNUFC2, striker Darius Randell joins Zarek to talk about bouncing between MNUFC’s first and second team squads, his United States U20 call-up, and whether hot dogs are sandwiches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Not Our First Rodeo with Jon Marthaler
2026/10/22
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to recap the Loons' glorious win over St. Louis, praise the striker duo of Kelvin Yeboah and Marcus Caldeira, and preview a rematch in Houston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Crunch Time
2026/10/15
With five games remaining in the regular season, Manny and Jonathan take a look around the league, recap the Loons’ back-to-back draws, and look ahead to the Black and Blue’s matchup against one of the West’s hottest teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Preparing to Pivot
2026/10/08
Manny and Jonathan relive the glory of the USMNT’s friendly at Allianz Field, dig into the Loons’ loss in Seattle, and look ahead to their upcoming Saturday matchup against one of the West’s most unpredictable opponents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 345: Catching Up with Tani Oluwaseyi
2026/10/05
Villarreal and Canadian national team striker Tani Oluwaseyi joins Zarek to reminisce on his time as a Loon and look ahead to his return Allianz Field, as Canada takes on the USMNT in a friendly on October 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 344: Prepping for Postseason with Fanendo Adi
2026/10/01
MNUFC2 Head Coach Fanendo Adi joins Zarek to discuss his background as a player, his approach to coaching, and the Twos’ approaching playoff match in Ventura County. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Sounding Off Before the Break
2026/09/24
Manny and Jonathan take a moment to look back on MNUFC2's playoff-clinching performance before turning their attention to the impending international break. Then, a final look at the Galaxy loss and a few keys to getting the victory in Seattle this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: The Playoff Push
2026/09/17
Manny and Jonathan talk U.S. Open Cup, club youth development across the nation, and the Loons’ upcoming crucial contest 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.
Episode 343: Striking Success with Kelvin Yeboah
2026/09/16
Club-leading goal-scorer Kelvin Yeboah joins Zarek to break down his recent scoring spree, playing selflessly, and the two-striker system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Searching for Momentum with Jon Marthaler
2026/09/10
Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to break down Minnesota’s struggle to find wins, praise Marcus Caldeira’s scoring spree, and discuss the merits of toasted ravioli. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loons Matchday Preview: Closing the Window, Opening the Door
2026/09/03
Manny and Jonathan discuss MNUFC’s acquisition of Cherrion Valerius, changes to the 2027 U.S. Open Cup format, and the Loons’ upcoming contest in Portland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 342: El Juego Hermoso with Joaquín Pereyra
2026/09/01
Midfielder Joaquín Pereyra joins Zarek to discuss differences in playstyle between Argentina and the US, reflect on the responsibility of wearing the captain’s band, and recap his stunning rabona goal against San Jose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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4.7 out of 5
147 reviews
★★★★★
Wisconsinsportsfan 2026/09/03
Yeboah
Yeboah is a absolute joke he misses tap ins
★★★★★
Romarr57 2025/01/18
Grade A
New season, new Sound. Starting with a bang! Great pick with Zarek at the helm. Excited to hear what qualities he brings to the podcast. Will miss ...
★★★★★
Darth Maum 2025/01/17
Keep it up!
Great content and just want more!
★★★★★
Dupstar75 2021/03/05
Was Great
Steve lacks the professionalism and tact for a podcast that represents a professional football club, he may be able to write and have a solid resume h...
★★☆☆☆
PSOLSON 2020/12/16
Good people, frustrating though
Cal and Kyndra are a good pair, they are smart and know the game well and their passion for MNUFC shines through. Steve adds his flair but consistentl...
★★★★★
218 Loon 2020/06/23
Great Podcast with Cal & Kyndra
Love this podcast when it is hosted by Cal and Kyndra, great knowledge and insightful interviews. They should be the permanent hosts going forward
★★☆☆☆
JLuxor26 2019/12/12
I’m starting to tune out
Latest pod was 13 minutes in before they addressed MNUFC or MLS or soccer at all. Over half the episode. Absolute shallow rubbish to begin every epi...
★★★★★
Yohen01 2019/06/20
Favorite podcast!
Steve and Cal are so passionate about this. They make things so that everybody can understand, and it’s always fun when I get to hear Jamie on the Fan...
★★★★★
ctrloption 2019/05/23
From a distance
As an exile from MN, I appreciate this podcast as a way to keep up with MNUFC. Even more, I appreciate that Cal and Steve bring their whole selves to ...
★☆☆☆☆
herjfijtkswe 2019/05/01
Too much extra grabage..
I stopped listening because I tune in to hear about the loons and football not pizza or any of the other off topic things they blabber on about for wa...
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