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Free Headers: Loons hope to have near-full contingent for Galaxy
Minnesota may be struggling defensively - but at least they aren't about to have injuries and suspensions wreak total havoc on them as well.
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Episode 2: News, sporting directors, and bathroom radio
In episode 2 of the podcast, we talk about the two most important things for any club's front office: the chief soccer officer, and the gameday bathroom audio.
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Restoring stability for MNUFC should start with permanent CSO job for Stebbins
MNUFC can't afford any more instability at the top. Making Hank Stebbins the permanent chief soccer officer would help move the club back to solid ground.
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Cardboard Soccer, Part 3: Forgotten backwater... or hidden gem?
Topps hasn't always given all that much attention to MLS cards. Here now, a brief history of their attempts.
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Loons left chasing the low bar of the playoff line
Minnesota's 4-2 loss at St. Louis on Saturday was, in a lot of ways, expected. St. Louis is on a historic undefeated run - only one team in league history has had a longer in-season streak without losing - and the Loons are mired in the doldrums. That&
Free Headers: Loons head to St. Louis, and who hates Iowa?
Minnesota heads to St. Louis, at a point where things aren't going well. Plus Gophers, transactions, and podcasts.
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Podcast Episode 1: Why so many, uh, fallings down?
I've done so many other podcasts, why not ask myself the questions too?
Caution might be the key for fixing the Loons defense
Minnesota isn't going to stop pressing - but needs to work on picking the right moments to press.
Free Headers: MLS returns to being serious about U.S. Open Cup
The 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup final was Toluca against Tigres. The 2026 Leagues Cup final will be Toluca against Monterrey (with Club León against Club América in the third-place game.) Maybe Major League Soccer is getting serious about the U.S. Open Cup for a simple reason: there aren&
After a quiet summer transfer window, Minnesota United has to hope its team is better than its results
MNUFC finished its transfer window with another intriguing move - but if the Loons are going anywhere in 2026, it'll be with the team it already had.
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Cardboard Soccer, Part 2: Collectors vs. Investors
Nothing here is ever legal or investing advice... but I can tell you what I think you should do.
The second-half Loons might be a good team with bad results
The underlying numbers say that the Loons have played well post-World Cup. But the results don't begin to match.