Loon Calling
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Blog dedicated to Minnesota United FC.
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NEWS: The club has acquired goalkeeper Drake Callender from Charlotte FC in exchange for a guaranteed $450,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2026-27.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
NEWS: The club has acquired goalkeeper Drake Callender from Charlotte FC in exchange for a guaranteed $450,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2026-27.
Details » https://utd.mn/4pmvG1f
Details » https://utd.mn/4pmvG1f
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I've seen some confusion over Justin Haak accepting a 1-year FA deal from the Galaxy instead of taking a longer, guaranteed deal from NYCFC. And unfortunately you kind of need to be an MLS CBA sicko to understand all the math at play here.
Gonna try to break it down for you 1/x
Gonna try to break it down for you 1/x
December 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I've seen some confusion over Justin Haak accepting a 1-year FA deal from the Galaxy instead of taking a longer, guaranteed deal from NYCFC. And unfortunately you kind of need to be an MLS CBA sicko to understand all the math at play here.
Gonna try to break it down for you 1/x
Gonna try to break it down for you 1/x
Great move by KEA. Callender should give us some solidity. Hope to see more signings soon!
December 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Great move by KEA. Callender should give us some solidity. Hope to see more signings soon!
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🇺🇸 BREAKING: Minnesota United is nearing a deal to acquire goalkeeper Drake Callender from Charlotte FC, per sources.
Callender, 28, won trophies with Inter Miami before being traded to Charlotte. Obviously a starting GK in this league... heads to Minnesota to be new starter.
Callender, 28, won trophies with Inter Miami before being traded to Charlotte. Obviously a starting GK in this league... heads to Minnesota to be new starter.
December 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Minnesota United is nearing a deal to acquire goalkeeper Drake Callender from Charlotte FC, per sources.
Callender, 28, won trophies with Inter Miami before being traded to Charlotte. Obviously a starting GK in this league... heads to Minnesota to be new starter.
Callender, 28, won trophies with Inter Miami before being traded to Charlotte. Obviously a starting GK in this league... heads to Minnesota to be new starter.
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Confirmed: #MNUFC working toward acquiring new No. 1 goalie, Drake Callender, in deal with Charlotte FC, source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social. @tombogert.bsky.social first.
Context: #Loons were looking for Dayne St. Clair replacement in pool of #MLS vets, coincidentally get former Miami keeper
Context: #Loons were looking for Dayne St. Clair replacement in pool of #MLS vets, coincidentally get former Miami keeper
December 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Confirmed: #MNUFC working toward acquiring new No. 1 goalie, Drake Callender, in deal with Charlotte FC, source told @pioneerpress.bsky.social. @tombogert.bsky.social first.
Context: #Loons were looking for Dayne St. Clair replacement in pool of #MLS vets, coincidentally get former Miami keeper
Context: #Loons were looking for Dayne St. Clair replacement in pool of #MLS vets, coincidentally get former Miami keeper
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There's much more where that came from
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There's much more where that came from
Watching the Celtic match.
Not great striker play, huh?
Not great striker play, huh?
December 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Watching the Celtic match.
Not great striker play, huh?
Not great striker play, huh?
I am beyond speechless right now.
Updated news story: Dayne St. Clair turned down an $1 million offer from #MNUFC -- which would have put him in the top five highest-paid goalkeepers in #MLS -- for a smaller deal to play with Inter Miami and Leo Messi.
www.twincities.com/2025/12/17/d...
www.twincities.com/2025/12/17/d...
Dayne St. Clair won’t return to Minnesota United
Loons offered a seven-figure deal, but the Canadian is going to Inter Miami.
www.twincities.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I am beyond speechless right now.
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🚨 Sources: All info on new divisions in MLS in future...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Sources: MLS divisional revamp may split rivalries, blend conferences
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🚨 Sources: All info on new divisions in MLS in future...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
- 5 divisions, six teams each
- San Jose not with California teams
- D.C. United not with Northeast teams
Likely plan, but not 100% confirmed yet. Playoff proposals too
With @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
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My 22 Under 22 vote is in. As usual I skewed much more heavily towards "proven" rather than "prospect," and the fact that here were so many of the former seems like an indication of health for the league overall.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/22-unde...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/22-unde...
September 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My 22 Under 22 vote is in. As usual I skewed much more heavily towards "proven" rather than "prospect," and the fact that here were so many of the former seems like an indication of health for the league overall.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/22-unde...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/22-unde...
That deadline day was fun to witness. Never doubted KEA for a second 😃
August 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
That deadline day was fun to witness. Never doubted KEA for a second 😃
I'd like to see a RWB signing for the Loons.
August 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I'd like to see a RWB signing for the Loons.
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Dieng might be the best young player in the USL, and he's got an elite nose for goal. You can't ask for better instinct in the box and movement in transition. For my money, he can score right away in MLS if the service is there.
Big, big questions for Hartford's playoff hopes.
Big, big questions for Hartford's playoff hopes.
August 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Dieng might be the best young player in the USL, and he's got an elite nose for goal. You can't ask for better instinct in the box and movement in transition. For my money, he can score right away in MLS if the service is there.
Big, big questions for Hartford's playoff hopes.
Big, big questions for Hartford's playoff hopes.
Would really like to see a version of the Loons that are more committed to possessing the ball and showing just as much discipline in attack as they do in defense.
July 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Would really like to see a version of the Loons that are more committed to possessing the ball and showing just as much discipline in attack as they do in defense.
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June 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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champagne (of beers) soccer
June 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
champagne (of beers) soccer
I really love watching this team.
June 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I really love watching this team.
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Ahhhhhhhh! You got a better angle on that shot I want! If only you had one with the Wonderwall in the background.
May 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ahhhhhhhh! You got a better angle on that shot I want! If only you had one with the Wonderwall in the background.
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May 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Your School House Rock moment......
May 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Your School House Rock moment......
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Michael Boxall and Robin Lod insisted that Saturday’s win over Miami was just another three points for #MNUFC.
I think they’re wrong, and it meant a whole lot more than that.
I think they’re wrong, and it meant a whole lot more than that.
Minnesota United plays it blasé after win over Lionel Messi et al.
Loons followers have endured a couple decades of unsatisfying soccer developments. This day may have been their most satisfying of all.
www.startribune.com
May 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Michael Boxall and Robin Lod insisted that Saturday’s win over Miami was just another three points for #MNUFC.
I think they’re wrong, and it meant a whole lot more than that.
I think they’re wrong, and it meant a whole lot more than that.
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Some great Tifo from @mnwonderwall.bsky.social #mnufc
May 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some great Tifo from @mnwonderwall.bsky.social #mnufc