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Sound of the Loons is your source for Minnesota United audio, from player soundbites to longform interviews to the flagship podcast with play-by-play commentator Callum Williams and writer Steve McPherson. Tune in regularly to hear from players and coaches, plus inside insights on everything soccer…

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 660 EPISODES

    4.8 from 131 ratings Listeners of Sound of the Loons that love the show mention: mnufc, cal, jamie, steve, club, wish, great, best, go loons, kyndra.


    Ivy Insights

    The Sound of the Loons podcast is a platform that represents a professional football club, but unfortunately, host Steve lacks the professionalism and tact required for such a role. While he may have solid writing skills and an impressive resume, his performance on the podcast leaves much to be desired. However, it must be noted that there are redeeming qualities to this podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The Sound of the Loons is when it is hosted by Callum (Cal) and Kyndra. Their extensive knowledge of soccer and insightful interviews make for an enjoyable listening experience. They are able to provide legitimate analysis and opinions that rival those of professional commentators and analysts. Additionally, their chemistry as hosts shines through in their candid conversations and game breakdowns. Furthermore, Jamie's contributions on the Fantasy XV and match previews are always a highlight.

    However, it should be mentioned that lately, there has been a change in tone on the podcast. Jamie's constant need to be right and his tendency to badger others when they disagree with him can be off-putting for listeners. The audience wants to hear different perspectives and opinions, not someone constantly trying to prove their own correctness. This shift detracts from what was initially an enjoyable experience.

    In conclusion, while The Sound of the Loons podcast has its flaws, there are still positive elements that make it worth listening to. Cal, Kyndra, and Jamie bring valuable soccer knowledge to the show, providing insightful commentary and engaging interviews. It would be beneficial if they took note of listener feedback regarding the recent change in tone, as maintaining an open-minded approach will only enhance the overall quality of this podcast.



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    Episode 303: Catching Up with Crystal Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 28:18


    USWNT veteran and defender Crystal Dunn joins Zarek to discuss her approach to leadership, how she balances motherhood with soccer, as well as her recent move to Paris ahead of the upcoming national team game at Allianz Field.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: Rounding Up the Week with Andrew Wiebe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 48:08


    MLS Season Pass reporter Andrew Wiebe joins Jonathan and Manny to discuss the week that was across the league, the latest Loons matches, and predictions going into the weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 302: Discussing The Latest with Dayne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 24:21


    Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair joins Zarek to chat about the upcoming games against Vancouver and Seattle, his approach to road games, his mindset about playing for Canada, and more.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: Minnesota Aims for Third Consecutive Win, Hosts Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 47:53


    Manny and Jonathan talk Open Cup, look forward to an Austin rematch, and reflect on a streak of victories for Minnesota United.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 301: It's Always Tani Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 23:44


    Tani Oluwaseyi sits down with Zarek to talk about his return to the scoresheet, Canadian national call-ups, and Michael B. Jordan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 300: All Things Academy with Justin Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 25:42


    Loons Matchday Preview: Black & Blue Staying Busy Between Miami, Houston, St. Louis CITY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 59:11


    Episode 299: The Mental Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 53:07


    Academy players Ari and Ramon sit down with Zarek to discuss mental health in sports and trust as a major aspect of team success. Dr. Shannon Woulfe joins to talk psychology, social media, and acceptance.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: Momentum for Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 52:03


    Keith Costigan joins Manny and Jonathan ahead of MNUFC vs. Inter Miami to talk Eastern Conference, midfield impact, and recent acquisition Julian Gressel.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: Momentum for Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 52:03


    Keith Costigan joins Manny and Jonathan ahead of MNUFC vs. Inter Miami to talk Eastern Conference, midfield impact, and recent acquisition Julian Gressel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 298 - Back Together for U.S. Open Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 23:39


    Former Minnesota player and current Louisville FC coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to catch up, talk coaching, and preview all things USOC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 298 - Back Together for U.S. Open Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 23:39


    Former Minnesota player and current Louisville FC coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to catch up, talk coaching, and preview all things USOC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 297: Developing Player, Team, and Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 23:20


    Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 297: Developing Player, Team, and Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 23:20


    Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 296: We Got Gressel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 24:34


    The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 296: We Got Gressel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 24:34


    The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 295: MNUFC Doing It Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 30:13


    Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol' days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons' performance so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 295: MNUFC Doing It Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 30:13


    Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol' days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons' performance so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: Minnesota Faces Top-Ranked Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 40:08


    Andy Greder joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss a physical Matchday 10, Vancouver's busy schedule, and the end of the transfer window (and Julian Gressel). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Loons Matchday Preview: Minnesota Faces Top-Ranked Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 40:08


    Andy Greder joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss a physical Matchday 10, Vancouver's busy schedule, and the end of the transfer window (and Julian Gressel). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: Loons Staying Vigilant Ahead of Dallas Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 62:28


    Tyler Terens sits down with Jonathan and Manny to take a look at the league standings, recap the draw in Toronto, and discuss Minnesota's approach to Matchday 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Loons Matchday Preview: Loons Staying Vigilant Ahead of Dallas Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 62:28


    Tyler Terens sits down with Jonathan and Manny to take a look at the league standings, recap the draw in Toronto, and discuss Minnesota's approach to Matchday 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: MNUFC Looks to Continue Success Streak in Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:48


    Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to talk Minnesota depth, standout performances, and an upcoming match against the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Loons Matchday Preview: MNUFC Looks to Continue Success Streak in Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:48


    Jon Marthaler joins Manny and Jonathan to talk Minnesota depth, standout performances, and an upcoming match against the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 294: Going Pro with the Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 25:14


    MNUFC2's Logan Dorsey joins Zarek for book club plus a discussion of professional preseason, the importance of mindset, and second team bonds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 294: Going Pro with the Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 25:14


    MNUFC2's Logan Dorsey joins Zarek for book club plus a discussion of professional preseason, the importance of mindset, and second team bonds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 293: Convos with the Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 24:34


    MNUFC's longtime leader Michael Boxall sits down with Zarek to break down international success, self-care, and the season so far — and golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 293: Convos with the Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 24:34


    MNUFC's longtime leader Michael Boxall sits down with Zarek to break down international success, self-care, and the season so far — and golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: Black & Blue in the Big Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:41


    Jamie Watson joins Jonathan and Manny to explore Coach Ramsay's backline options, NYCFC's front three potential, and a wide open Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Loons Matchday Preview: Black & Blue in the Big Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:41


    Jamie Watson joins Jonathan and Manny to explore Coach Ramsay's backline options, NYCFC's front three potential, and a wide open Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: About to Get Real (Salt Lake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 69:39


    Lloyd Sam joins hosts Jonathan Harris and Manny Lagos to cover international break, Minnesota's draw against the Galaxy, and an upcoming Real Salt Lake rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: About to Get Real (Salt Lake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 69:39


    Lloyd Sam joins hosts Jonathan Harris and Manny Lagos to cover international break, Minnesota's draw against the Galaxy, and an upcoming Real Salt Lake rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 292: Let's Talk Twos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 27:41


    MNUFC2 Head Coach Jeremy Hall joins fellow former Puerto Rican National Team player (and Sound of the Loons host) Zarek to discuss his coaching philosophy and lay out some big-time potential on the Twosie roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 292: Let's Talk Twos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 27:41


    MNUFC2 Head Coach Jeremy Hall joins fellow former Puerto Rican National Team player (and Sound of the Loons host) Zarek to discuss his coaching philosophy and lay out some big-time potential on the Twosie roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: Matchday Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 53:22


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Loons Matchday Preview: Matchday Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 53:22


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Episode 291: Inside the Net

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:49


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 291 - Inside the Net

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:49


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: Matchday 3, Going on 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 57:28


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Loons Matchday Preview: Matchday 3, Going on 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 57:28


    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 290: The Morris Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 27:22


    Morris Duggan sits down with Zarek to talk about being a defensive starter, navigating the season, and learning from Boxy on the backline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Episode 290: The Morris Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 27:22


    Morris Duggan sits down with Zarek to talk about being a defensive starter, navigating the season, and learning from Boxy on the backline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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