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.
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Episode 176 - Cincinnati Inquirers
Cal and Kyndra are joined by new FC Cincinnati head coach, Pat Noonan, to discuss the squads' respective seasons and preview this Saturday's match. Also, Cal goes on a rant about soccer fandom in America. It's audio gold.
55 min
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Episode 175 - La La Loons
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin are joined by LAFC announcer Max Bretos to preview Sunday's big-time matchup between the rapidly-ascending Loons and the Supporters' Shield leaders, LAFC.
33 min
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Episode 174 - The Deputy Drops By
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin are joined by MLS Deputy Commissioner and St. Paul native, Mark Abbott, to discuss this week's big All-Star Game announcement, the growth of Major League Soccer and where he sees the league...
23 min
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Episode 173 - A Very Rapids Recording
U.S. soccer legend and current Colorado Rapids broadcaster, Marcelo Balboa, joins the pod to chat about the clubs' respective starts to the season and preview this Saturday's showdown in St. Paul.
25 min
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Episode 172 - And the Academy Goes To...Frisco
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin break down the Loons first loss of the season and look ahead to the Austin FC match, before chatting with MNUFC Director of Youth Development, Noel Quinn, about the Youth Academy's upcoming trip...
48 min
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Episode 171 - Hanging with Hassani
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin break down the Loons fast start to the season and the USMNT qualifying for the World Cup, before sitting down with Hassani "Bangers Only" Dotson to discuss his time growing up in Washington,...
53 min
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Episode 170 - Double the Teams, Double the Fun
With the Loons on a brief hiatus for the International Break, Callum Williams sits down with MNUFC2 Head Coach Cameron Knowles and VP of Soccer Operations Alex DeRosa to discuss the building of the roster, the structure of the new league,...
35 min
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Episode 169 - Bantering with Boxy
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin break down a big road win vs. New York before sitting down with long-tenured Loons defender Michael Boxall to discuss his assessment of the Minnesota goalkeeper competition, his journey to MLS, expectations...
60 min
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Episode 168 - A Well-Dressed (?) Wil Trapp
A well-dressed (?) Wil Trapp joins the pod to discuss the Loons back-to-back draws to open the season, the highs and lows of his time in Columbus and Miami, taking up a new leadership role in Minnesota and much more.
43 min
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Episode 167 - Previewing the 2022 Home Opener ...
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin chat with goalkeeper Tyler Miller about the season opening draw in Philly, his position battle with Dayne St. Clair, the upcoming matchup with Nashville and a whole lot more.
46 min
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Episode 166 - 2022 Season Preview
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin sit down with MNUFC head coach, Adrian Heath, to discuss offseason acquisitions, expectations for the year ahead, the season opener against Philadelphia and more.
48 min
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Sound of the Loons: Special Edition - National ...
Kyndra de St. Aubin breaks down the history of National Girls and Women in Sports Day and Title IX with the head coach of women's soccer at the University of Minnesota, Erin Chastain and CEO of Minnesota United, Shari Ballard. Sound...
57 min
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Sound of the Loons: Special Edition - USMNT 202...
Kyndra de St. Aubin and Callum Williams sit down with Alexi Lalas to discuss the upcoming 2022 USMNT World Cup Qualifier against Honduras at Allianz Field. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health.
56 min
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Sound of the Loons: Special Edition - Training ...
Steve McPherson is joined by both Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin in the locker room at Allianz Field to catch you up on the end of last season, the offseason and the start of training camp for Minnesota United.
63 min
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Episode 165 – MLS Cup Playoffs
Steve McPherson sits down with Kyndra de St. Aubin and special guest via phone Callum Williams, to take a look at the MLS Cup Playoffs.
44 min
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Episode 164 – Early Exit
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin join Steve McPherson to recap the 2021 season and postseason. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
58 min
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Episode 163 – Playoffs: Round One
Callum Williams is back alongside Steve McPherson (literally) as we record Sound of the Loons in person for the first time since March 2020. Talking all things Portland and the opening round of the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, Sound of the Loons...
50 min
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Loon Dive – Manny Lagos
Steve McPherson is joined by Manny Lagos to talk about MLS. As the Loons prepare for a playoff matchup against the Portland Timbers, we turn the dial back to discuss teams either coached by Manny Lagos, or teams that he's played on...
12 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 35 (w/ Mark Watson)
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin are joined by Mark Watson to preview the Decision Day matchup between Minnesota United and LA Galaxy. The Match Preview Show is presented by Great Clips.
45 min
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Episode 162 – Decision Day
Callum Williams joins Steve McPherson as we take a look at where Minnesota United is in the Western Conference ahead of Decision Day. Sound of the Loons is presented by Allina Health Orthopedics.
43 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 34
Callum Williams and Kyndra de St. Aubin are back to preview the penultimate match of the 2021 regular season as your Loons kick off against Sporting Kansas City at home in what is a must win in the race for the postseason. The Match Preview...
45 min
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Loon Dive – Carli Lloyd
Kyndra de St. Aubin sits down with US Soccer legend Carli Lloyd ahead of her final appearance for the USWNT.
33 min
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Episode 161 – MustWinMustWinMustWin
Steve McPherson and Callum Williams record Sound of the Loons live after picking up an important six points in two games – first on the road against Austin FC on Saturday and following that up with a home win on Wednesday against the Philadelphia...
49 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 31 (w/ Josh Wolff)
Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff joins the show alongside Kyndra de St. Aubin and Callum Williams to preview this weekends match up between Minnesota United and Austin FC. The Match Preview Show is presented by Great Clips.
35 min
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Match Preview Show – Week 30 (w/ Manny Lagos)
Technical Director and former Minnesota United Head Coach Manny Lagos joins Kyndra de St. Aubin and Callum Williams to talk about the 2011 NASL championship campaign and to preview this weekend's matchup against the Colorado...
47 min