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.

Sports
Soccer
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Loon Dive – Coaches Corner, Part 1
Callum William sits down with the MNUFC coaching staff to discuss all things soccer in this special multi-part Loon Dive.
22 min
452
Episode 43 – A Phone Call
Steve McPherson connects with Callum Williams over the phone as the team continues its preseason in Tucson. The audio quality is not great, but the content is superb.
30 min
453
Loon Dive – Deadline Day
Jamie Watson and Cal Williams join you to discuss the top transactions and headlines across the league and around the world on International Deadline Day.
20 min
454
Episode 42 – Ike Opara
Minnesota United announces the signing of US centerback Ike Opara, making the move from Sporting KC to Minnesota. Steve McPherson and Callum Williams break down the move and discuss the criticism and praise the club received upon announcing...
43 min
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Loon Dive – Kyndra w/ Ethan Finlay
Kyndra de St. Aubin connects with Ethan Finlay at preseason training in Arizona, chatting about how the team is coming together and the importance of getting to know one another these few weeks before the season begins.
8 min
456
Episode 41 – Preseason Begins!
The players are back in-market which means the MNUFC preseason has officially begun. Steve McPherson and Callum Williams are on the mic to give you their thoughts after the first two days of training.
40 min
457
Episode 40 – New Soccer
Sound of the Loons is back with the MNUFC preseason just around the corner! Steve McPherson and Callum Williams discuss the 2019 Draft, take a look ahead at the preseason and give their thoughts on Austin FC, the new expansion club that...
42 min
458
Introducing the all new SKOR North
Phil Mackey announces some exciting, major changes at 1500, beginning right now! For starters, we’ve got a new name now – SKOR North (and SKORNorth.com)… And an expanded menu of Minnesota sports content across multiple platforms. You’ll...
1 min
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Episode 39 – Offseason Acquisitions
Steve McPherson is reunited with Callum Williams to bring you nearly 50 minutes of offseason conversation including the latest signing of Osvaldo Alonso and a look at the upcoming MLS SuperDraft.
48 min
460
Loon Dive – Dayne St. Clair
Steve McPherson hops on a call with Dayne St. Clair after he was selected seventh overall in the MLS SuperDraft 2019.
5 min
461
Loon Dive – Chase Gasper
Steve McPherson hops on a call with Chase Gasper after he was selected fifteenth overall in the MLS SuperDraft 2019.
7 min
462
Loon Dive – Jan Gregus
Steve McPherson dials up the Loon's latest signing to chat soccer and his move to the U.S. ahead of preseason 2019.
10 min
463
Episode 38 – 2019
Callum Williams is back in-studio with Steve McPherson as they take a look ahead at the 2019 campaign – including FC Cincinnati and the new playoff and schedule structure.
40 min
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Episode 38 – 2019
Callum Williams is back in-studio with Steve McPherson as they take a look ahead at the 2019 campaign – including FC Cincinnati and the new playoff and schedule structure.
40 min
465
Episode 37 – Jamie Watson
Steve McPherson is joined my sideline commentator Jamie Watson to talk cooking shows, MLS and a new USMNT head coach in the latest Sound of the Loons podcast.
46 min
466
Episode 36 – Kyndra de St. Aubin
It's another episode of the Sound of the Loons podcast! Our regular host, Callum Williams has shipped back across the Atlantic, so we warmly welcomed MNUFC color commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin into the office to chat Thanksgiving traditions,...
42 min
467
Episode 35 – Knockout Round
Steve and Cal chat over a cup of tea around the knockout stage and the upcoming matches in the MLS hunt for a champion.
37 min
468
Episode 34 – Postseason
Callum and Steve give their predictions for the MLS postseason and discuss Halloween traditions and candy on Halloween eve.
40 min
469
Episode 33 – Decision Day
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams take a look around the league to decide who is in and who is out as Decision Day draws nearer. Plus! A look at the offseason needs of Minnesota United and their picks for MLS champion in December.
47 min
470
Episode 32 – Toin Coss
What's your favorite season? Cal and Steve incorrectly picked fall, but to each their own. That and so much more in Episode 32 of Sound of the Loons.
44 min
471
Episode 31 – Jim's
Cal reports back from Philadelphia after the Loons drop three on the road. Now out of the playoff picture, it's time to look ahead – what will the offseason bring and how will the team bounce back from a disappointing weekend.
33 min
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Episode 30 – Birthdays, Three Points & Shoes
Callum Williams and Steve McPherson connect in the latest edition of the Sound of the Loons podcast – chatting about another three point weekend, birthday celebrations and men's fashion. All this and more in the 30th episode!
40 min
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Episode 29 – Portland Timbers
Back at home, the Loons managed to secure three points with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers. Steve McPherson and Callum Williams break down the match and hold another session of the holding midfielder appreciation...
37 min
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Episode 27 – The Adrian Heath Show
Jamie Watson joins Steve McPherson in a special Sound of the Loons taping of the Adrian Heath show! The two MNUFC personalities chat about Darwin Quintero and his impact on the team and the tactics that go into changing of the lineup in...
43 min
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Episode 28 – Sports Angry
Callum Williams is finally back from his hiatus (wedding). He sits down with our regular cohost Steve McPherson, and they discuss returning home after seven weeks on the road, video games and the infamous addition of VAR to Major League...
45 min