Dan Elias
@oyvey2you.bsky.social
Host of The Loony Bin Podcast, MNUFC, MN sports, and happy to be here and not there.
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"87: 2025 was the Best of Times, it was the Worst of Times" is live!
We review the best and worst #MNUFC moments of the 2025 season. We discuss the end-of-year roster decisions and what they mean for 2026. And we're making a call to fellow Loons fans to find more loonlets so we can grow the asylum!
We review the best and worst #MNUFC moments of the 2025 season. We discuss the end-of-year roster decisions and what they mean for 2026. And we're making a call to fellow Loons fans to find more loonlets so we can grow the asylum!
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
@mnloonlet.bsky.social and I went through the entire #MNUFC season, from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the mountain.
Relive the 2025 season with us…
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Relive the 2025 season with us…
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@mnloonlet.bsky.social and I went through the entire #MNUFC season, from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the mountain.
Relive the 2025 season with us…
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Relive the 2025 season with us…
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
"87: 2025 was the Best of Times, it was the Worst of Times" is live!
We review the best and worst #MNUFC moments of the 2025 season. We discuss the end-of-year roster decisions and what they mean for 2026. And we're making a call to fellow Loons fans to find more loonlets so we can grow the asylum!
We review the best and worst #MNUFC moments of the 2025 season. We discuss the end-of-year roster decisions and what they mean for 2026. And we're making a call to fellow Loons fans to find more loonlets so we can grow the asylum!
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
@mnloonlet.bsky.social and I went through the entire #MNUFC season, from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the mountain.
Relive the 2025 season with us…
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Relive the 2025 season with us…
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Need your #MNUFC fix after remembering that the Loons don’t play for another three days?
@wesburdine.bsky.social, @mnloonlet.bsky.social and I have you covered!
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@wesburdine.bsky.social, @mnloonlet.bsky.social and I have you covered!
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"85: Time to Trip About the Calendar Flip?" is live!
@wesburdine.bsky.social joined us this week, we covered: Game 3 Recap (again), @mnaurorafc.bsky.social, the Midway neighborhood, United Village, @blackhartstp.com, the Schedule Flip, Apple TV, #MNUFC prep for San Diego, and the end of the penny.
@wesburdine.bsky.social joined us this week, we covered: Game 3 Recap (again), @mnaurorafc.bsky.social, the Midway neighborhood, United Village, @blackhartstp.com, the Schedule Flip, Apple TV, #MNUFC prep for San Diego, and the end of the penny.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Need your #MNUFC fix after remembering that the Loons don’t play for another three days?
@wesburdine.bsky.social, @mnloonlet.bsky.social and I have you covered!
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@wesburdine.bsky.social, @mnloonlet.bsky.social and I have you covered!
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The episode where I admit to screaming “We’re having a baby!” (we’re not) as 19,000 of us birthed some soccer joy together while taking down the Seattle Sounders and ending their season … #MNUFC
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"84: Loons Drown the Sounders in Cathartic Fashion" is live!
We have never been more excited to sit down, hit record and talk about a soccer game. We recap a truly unbelievable night for #MNUFC at Allianz that culminated in a moment Loons' fans have never been able to experience ... until now.
We have never been more excited to sit down, hit record and talk about a soccer game. We recap a truly unbelievable night for #MNUFC at Allianz that culminated in a moment Loons' fans have never been able to experience ... until now.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The episode where I admit to screaming “We’re having a baby!” (we’re not) as 19,000 of us birthed some soccer joy together while taking down the Seattle Sounders and ending their season … #MNUFC
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We love talking about #MNUFC wins and playoff wins are even more fun!
Episode includes:
📗 Twoonies/Doubloons Update
🏆 MNUFC Emmy?
✍️ Contract Extensions
🥰 PK Performance
❔ Game 2 Questions
🦈🐙 Open Cup Replay
🌙 Lionel Eclipse
🧱 Rwan Cruz Madness
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Episode includes:
📗 Twoonies/Doubloons Update
🏆 MNUFC Emmy?
✍️ Contract Extensions
🥰 PK Performance
❔ Game 2 Questions
🦈🐙 Open Cup Replay
🌙 Lionel Eclipse
🧱 Rwan Cruz Madness
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"82: Loons Eat Monday Night Playoff PKs for Breakfast" is live!
We break down that #MNUFC Game 1 PK win thanks to Dayne and the post (Referee Rant included) and we look ahead to Game 2 in Seattle that will definitely end past our bed times.
We break down that #MNUFC Game 1 PK win thanks to Dayne and the post (Referee Rant included) and we look ahead to Game 2 in Seattle that will definitely end past our bed times.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We love talking about #MNUFC wins and playoff wins are even more fun!
Episode includes:
📗 Twoonies/Doubloons Update
🏆 MNUFC Emmy?
✍️ Contract Extensions
🥰 PK Performance
❔ Game 2 Questions
🦈🐙 Open Cup Replay
🌙 Lionel Eclipse
🧱 Rwan Cruz Madness
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Episode includes:
📗 Twoonies/Doubloons Update
🏆 MNUFC Emmy?
✍️ Contract Extensions
🥰 PK Performance
❔ Game 2 Questions
🦈🐙 Open Cup Replay
🌙 Lionel Eclipse
🧱 Rwan Cruz Madness
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Is Allianz Field or Target Center? Tune in to the Emirates Cup to find out!
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Is Allianz Field or Target Center? Tune in to the Emirates Cup to find out!
It’s a long week with no #MNUFC game until Monday so check out our latest episode and keep your eye (ear) to wherever you get your podcasts for a special episode dropping tomorrow morning!
"81: Loons May Rue Missed Opportunity, Playoffs Hath Cometh" is live!
Third in the West was there for #MNUFC but a dud in LA keeps them at 4th. We talk all about it and get ready for the Seattle playoff series that includes two late Monday night games, ensuring kids everywhere can't watch. Yay!
Third in the West was there for #MNUFC but a dud in LA keeps them at 4th. We talk all about it and get ready for the Seattle playoff series that includes two late Monday night games, ensuring kids everywhere can't watch. Yay!
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It’s a long week with no #MNUFC game until Monday so check out our latest episode and keep your eye (ear) to wherever you get your podcasts for a special episode dropping tomorrow morning!
New episode is out and it’s full of #MNUFC goodies:
🛣️ I35 Cup Update
2️⃣ Twoonies Playoff Opponent
🇸🇴 International Debutante
🍕 United Village Update
📰 @andygreder.bsky.social
🔥 Decision Day Primer
🥄 Trash Can Derby
🧣 Stupid World Records
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🛣️ I35 Cup Update
2️⃣ Twoonies Playoff Opponent
🇸🇴 International Debutante
🍕 United Village Update
📰 @andygreder.bsky.social
🔥 Decision Day Primer
🥄 Trash Can Derby
🧣 Stupid World Records
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"80: Decision Day Awaits & 2025 Newsy Updates" is live!
@andygreder.bsky.social of the @pioneerpress.bsky.social joins us to discuss some #MNUFC talkers of the 2025 season. Then Matt and Dan break down the table heading into Decision Day and wonder what MLS is thinking with their AI game recaps.
@andygreder.bsky.social of the @pioneerpress.bsky.social joins us to discuss some #MNUFC talkers of the 2025 season. Then Matt and Dan break down the table heading into Decision Day and wonder what MLS is thinking with their AI game recaps.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
New episode is out and it’s full of #MNUFC goodies:
🛣️ I35 Cup Update
2️⃣ Twoonies Playoff Opponent
🇸🇴 International Debutante
🍕 United Village Update
📰 @andygreder.bsky.social
🔥 Decision Day Primer
🥄 Trash Can Derby
🧣 Stupid World Records
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🛣️ I35 Cup Update
2️⃣ Twoonies Playoff Opponent
🇸🇴 International Debutante
🍕 United Village Update
📰 @andygreder.bsky.social
🔥 Decision Day Primer
🥄 Trash Can Derby
🧣 Stupid World Records
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Another episode dropped last night!
🫡 To Our Listeners
🤨 Loon or Loonlet Trivia
✍️ #MNUFC Free Agent Talker
🏆 No Open Cup Final Sadness
👐 Monach Path Derby Talk
📈 WC Standings Update
⏰ Decision Day Primer
⚽️ World Cup Soccer Ball Jokes
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🫡 To Our Listeners
🤨 Loon or Loonlet Trivia
✍️ #MNUFC Free Agent Talker
🏆 No Open Cup Final Sadness
👐 Monach Path Derby Talk
📈 WC Standings Update
⏰ Decision Day Primer
⚽️ World Cup Soccer Ball Jokes
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"79: Fans Appreciate a Comfortable Win on Fan Appreciation Night" is live!
It's our Listener Appreciation episode covering the Monarch Path Derby (and the last game of the I35 Cup!). We also take a peek ahead to Decision Day for #MNUFC in LA and we make fun of the new World Cup soccer ball.
It's our Listener Appreciation episode covering the Monarch Path Derby (and the last game of the I35 Cup!). We also take a peek ahead to Decision Day for #MNUFC in LA and we make fun of the new World Cup soccer ball.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Another episode dropped last night!
🫡 To Our Listeners
🤨 Loon or Loonlet Trivia
✍️ #MNUFC Free Agent Talker
🏆 No Open Cup Final Sadness
👐 Monach Path Derby Talk
📈 WC Standings Update
⏰ Decision Day Primer
⚽️ World Cup Soccer Ball Jokes
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🫡 To Our Listeners
🤨 Loon or Loonlet Trivia
✍️ #MNUFC Free Agent Talker
🏆 No Open Cup Final Sadness
👐 Monach Path Derby Talk
📈 WC Standings Update
⏰ Decision Day Primer
⚽️ World Cup Soccer Ball Jokes
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It’s the episode where @mnloonlet.bsky.social drags me for undercooking bratwurst and also the one where we talk in detail about Clutch, Maple and Zayu, the 2026 World Cup mascots.
And does #MNUFC win anything for having the most GAM … IN THE WORLD!? Listen in to find out.
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And does #MNUFC win anything for having the most GAM … IN THE WORLD!? Listen in to find out.
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"78: A Point is a Good Point at this Point, I Guess" is live!
We looked back at the #MNUFC draw against Colorado, preview the return leg of the Monarch Path Derby, and wonder what trophy we win for having the most General Allocation Money … IN THE WORLD!
We looked back at the #MNUFC draw against Colorado, preview the return leg of the Monarch Path Derby, and wonder what trophy we win for having the most General Allocation Money … IN THE WORLD!
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It’s the episode where @mnloonlet.bsky.social drags me for undercooking bratwurst and also the one where we talk in detail about Clutch, Maple and Zayu, the 2026 World Cup mascots.
And does #MNUFC win anything for having the most GAM … IN THE WORLD!? Listen in to find out.
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
And does #MNUFC win anything for having the most GAM … IN THE WORLD!? Listen in to find out.
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Join @mnloonlet.bsky.social, @rynjohnster.bsky.social and me as we wallow in the sorrows of the last week of #MNUFC soccer that was (and will hopefully never be again).
Misery definitely does love company.
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Misery definitely does love company.
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"77: Gut-Punched in the Cup-Nuts (feat. @rynjohnster.bsky.social)" is live!
Misery loves company so we’ve asked Loonlet John to help us grieve the last-second Open Cup loss and the game against the Chicago Fire. We have a nice long #MNUFC vent sesh, hoping it makes us feel just a wee bit better.
Misery loves company so we’ve asked Loonlet John to help us grieve the last-second Open Cup loss and the game against the Chicago Fire. We have a nice long #MNUFC vent sesh, hoping it makes us feel just a wee bit better.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Join @mnloonlet.bsky.social, @rynjohnster.bsky.social and me as we wallow in the sorrows of the last week of #MNUFC soccer that was (and will hopefully never be again).
Misery definitely does love company.
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Misery definitely does love company.
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
We’ve done the math, and if your hoping to be on maternity or paternity leave during the 2026 World Cup, now’s the time to get busy …
This and actual #MNUFC talk included in our latest episode!
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This and actual #MNUFC talk included in our latest episode!
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“76: Loons nearly Crash, then Smash & Grab Three Points in San Diego” is live!
We re-live the night that was for #MNUFC in San Diego and get ready for another huge game for our Loons in their hunt for their first MLS-era trophy. Some guy named Triantis did something too …
We re-live the night that was for #MNUFC in San Diego and get ready for another huge game for our Loons in their hunt for their first MLS-era trophy. Some guy named Triantis did something too …
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host (and Loonlet), cover game highlights and the latest Loon Droppings with down-to-earth analysis and, if you ask them, the wittiest of banter.
Theloonybinpod.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We’ve done the math, and if your hoping to be on maternity or paternity leave during the 2026 World Cup, now’s the time to get busy …
This and actual #MNUFC talk included in our latest episode!
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This and actual #MNUFC talk included in our latest episode!
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Reposted by Dan Elias
Appreciate the invite. Had a blast talking about our favorite club with you guys.
If you haven’t already, give them a listen and go subscribe.
If you haven’t already, give them a listen and go subscribe.
We enjoyed having @jonharrison90.bsky.social and his infectious laugh on our latest show.
Episode included:
🚽 Bathroom sticker talk
✍️ Markanich contract
📉 Leagues Cup punishment
🥶 Schedule change debate
🥿 Losing slippers
💰 Erik ten Hag motivation
#MNUFC
Episode included:
🚽 Bathroom sticker talk
✍️ Markanich contract
📉 Leagues Cup punishment
🥶 Schedule change debate
🥿 Losing slippers
💰 Erik ten Hag motivation
#MNUFC
"75: International Break Takes (feat. Jonathan Harrison)" is live!
@jonharrison90.bsky.social joined us this weekend to take on Loon or Loonlet trivia, talk about what team Loons fans hate the most, and to tell Dan that, "No, the schedule change would not be good for #MNUFC."
@jonharrison90.bsky.social joined us this weekend to take on Loon or Loonlet trivia, talk about what team Loons fans hate the most, and to tell Dan that, "No, the schedule change would not be good for #MNUFC."
September 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Appreciate the invite. Had a blast talking about our favorite club with you guys.
If you haven’t already, give them a listen and go subscribe.
If you haven’t already, give them a listen and go subscribe.
We enjoyed having @jonharrison90.bsky.social and his infectious laugh on our latest show.
Episode included:
🚽 Bathroom sticker talk
✍️ Markanich contract
📉 Leagues Cup punishment
🥶 Schedule change debate
🥿 Losing slippers
💰 Erik ten Hag motivation
#MNUFC
Episode included:
🚽 Bathroom sticker talk
✍️ Markanich contract
📉 Leagues Cup punishment
🥶 Schedule change debate
🥿 Losing slippers
💰 Erik ten Hag motivation
#MNUFC
"75: International Break Takes (feat. Jonathan Harrison)" is live!
@jonharrison90.bsky.social joined us this weekend to take on Loon or Loonlet trivia, talk about what team Loons fans hate the most, and to tell Dan that, "No, the schedule change would not be good for #MNUFC."
@jonharrison90.bsky.social joined us this weekend to take on Loon or Loonlet trivia, talk about what team Loons fans hate the most, and to tell Dan that, "No, the schedule change would not be good for #MNUFC."
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We enjoyed having @jonharrison90.bsky.social and his infectious laugh on our latest show.
Episode included:
🚽 Bathroom sticker talk
✍️ Markanich contract
📉 Leagues Cup punishment
🥶 Schedule change debate
🥿 Losing slippers
💰 Erik ten Hag motivation
#MNUFC
Episode included:
🚽 Bathroom sticker talk
✍️ Markanich contract
📉 Leagues Cup punishment
🥶 Schedule change debate
🥿 Losing slippers
💰 Erik ten Hag motivation
#MNUFC
Really appreciate @jeffrueter.bsky.social giving the time (to respond to Reddit users).
Episode includes:
💦 Leagues Cup final talk
✍️ #MNUFC contract updates
👔 Portland recap
🌊 San Diego preview
🤣 Man U laugher
💍 Kelce/Swift talk
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Episode includes:
💦 Leagues Cup final talk
✍️ #MNUFC contract updates
👔 Portland recap
🌊 San Diego preview
🤣 Man U laugher
💍 Kelce/Swift talk
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
“74: Drawing the Timbers & More Transfer Window Talk” is live!
We’re joined by the one and only @jeffrueter.bsky.social from @theathletic.com to deep dive the #MNUFC transfer window.
Matt and Dan discuss the Portland home draw that continued season-long trends.
Dedicated to Fletcher and Harper.
We’re joined by the one and only @jeffrueter.bsky.social from @theathletic.com to deep dive the #MNUFC transfer window.
Matt and Dan discuss the Portland home draw that continued season-long trends.
Dedicated to Fletcher and Harper.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host (and Loonlet), cover game highlights and the latest Loon Droppings with down-to-earth analysis and, if you ask them, the wittiest of banter.
Theloonybinpod.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Really appreciate @jeffrueter.bsky.social giving the time (to respond to Reddit users).
Episode includes:
💦 Leagues Cup final talk
✍️ #MNUFC contract updates
👔 Portland recap
🌊 San Diego preview
🤣 Man U laugher
💍 Kelce/Swift talk
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Episode includes:
💦 Leagues Cup final talk
✍️ #MNUFC contract updates
👔 Portland recap
🌊 San Diego preview
🤣 Man U laugher
💍 Kelce/Swift talk
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Another two week break led to a looong episode that includes:
🏕️ UP camping trip
🇿🇦 Mofokeng talk
🇦🇹 Fitz talk
🇬🇷 Triantis talk
🇸🇳 Dieng talk
🇵🇾 Firaña talk
🇨🇷 Michel talk
⚽️ (and a bunch of other #MNUFC stuff)
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🏕️ UP camping trip
🇿🇦 Mofokeng talk
🇦🇹 Fitz talk
🇬🇷 Triantis talk
🇸🇳 Dieng talk
🇵🇾 Firaña talk
🇨🇷 Michel talk
⚽️ (and a bunch of other #MNUFC stuff)
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
"73: Deadline Day Drama & the Season of Firsts" is live!
It's a marathon episode covering three #MNUFC games, the close of the Summer Transfer Window, and a look at how these new players may impact the team to close the season. We also say goodbye to a Loon that looks to be headed to Spain, 🥲.
It's a marathon episode covering three #MNUFC games, the close of the Summer Transfer Window, and a look at how these new players may impact the team to close the season. We also say goodbye to a Loon that looks to be headed to Spain, 🥲.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
www.theloonybinpod.com
August 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Another two week break led to a looong episode that includes:
🏕️ UP camping trip
🇿🇦 Mofokeng talk
🇦🇹 Fitz talk
🇬🇷 Triantis talk
🇸🇳 Dieng talk
🇵🇾 Firaña talk
🇨🇷 Michel talk
⚽️ (and a bunch of other #MNUFC stuff)
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🏕️ UP camping trip
🇿🇦 Mofokeng talk
🇦🇹 Fitz talk
🇬🇷 Triantis talk
🇸🇳 Dieng talk
🇵🇾 Firaña talk
🇨🇷 Michel talk
⚽️ (and a bunch of other #MNUFC stuff)
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That’s right, we’re back with a new episode after the RSL game, and it looks like we have quite a few new #MNUFC players to learn about, too!
Hope we can get them visas (and international roster spots) soon so we can integrate the new talent before the stretch run.
Hope we can get them visas (and international roster spots) soon so we can integrate the new talent before the stretch run.
@oyvey2you.bsky.social is back in market (🏕️🏕️🦟) and we’ll have a new episode for you on Monday morning that will cover the last 2 weeks of #MNUFC happenings:
😡 Colorado loss
😁 Seattle win
❓ RSL result
😭 Tani departure
🙏🏻 Joaquin staying
🔀 Transfer window updates
#COYL
😡 Colorado loss
😁 Seattle win
❓ RSL result
😭 Tani departure
🙏🏻 Joaquin staying
🔀 Transfer window updates
#COYL
August 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
That’s right, we’re back with a new episode after the RSL game, and it looks like we have quite a few new #MNUFC players to learn about, too!
Hope we can get them visas (and international roster spots) soon so we can integrate the new talent before the stretch run.
Hope we can get them visas (and international roster spots) soon so we can integrate the new talent before the stretch run.
Episode includes complaining about my son calling me “bruh”!
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"72: Leagues Cup Wrap-Up & Prep for the Stretch Run" is live!
We put a bow on the 2025 Leagues Cup run for #MNUFC, we preview the next 3 games (no episode for another two weeks, sorry), and we look at key signings OTHER teams are making because we've got no idea when/if we'll sign new players.
We put a bow on the 2025 Leagues Cup run for #MNUFC, we preview the next 3 games (no episode for another two weeks, sorry), and we look at key signings OTHER teams are making because we've got no idea when/if we'll sign new players.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Episode includes complaining about my son calling me “bruh”!
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Newest episode includes:
✍️ #MNUFC transfer talk (only outgoing so far)
🔴 PK victory discussion, thanks to Yeboah
🇲🇽 Prep for Leagues Cup
⭐️ All Star game breakdown
😱 Rumored signing for other Western Conference teams
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✍️ #MNUFC transfer talk (only outgoing so far)
🔴 PK victory discussion, thanks to Yeboah
🇲🇽 Prep for Leagues Cup
⭐️ All Star game breakdown
😱 Rumored signing for other Western Conference teams
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“71: Yeboah Penalty Kick Brace Helps Loons Keep Pace” is live!
It’s another early Sunday morning recording as we talk about that #MNUFC “win” in St. Louis, the transfer window open with only the sounds of crickets coming through, and … everyone’s favorite tournament (sarcasm), Leagues Cup!
It’s another early Sunday morning recording as we talk about that #MNUFC “win” in St. Louis, the transfer window open with only the sounds of crickets coming through, and … everyone’s favorite tournament (sarcasm), Leagues Cup!
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host (and Loonlet), cover game highlights and the latest Loon Droppings with down-to-earth analysis and, if you ask them, the wittiest of banter.
THELOONYBINPOD.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Newest episode includes:
✍️ #MNUFC transfer talk (only outgoing so far)
🔴 PK victory discussion, thanks to Yeboah
🇲🇽 Prep for Leagues Cup
⭐️ All Star game breakdown
😱 Rumored signing for other Western Conference teams
Give a listen 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
✍️ #MNUFC transfer talk (only outgoing so far)
🔴 PK victory discussion, thanks to Yeboah
🇲🇽 Prep for Leagues Cup
⭐️ All Star game breakdown
😱 Rumored signing for other Western Conference teams
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So sad for these kids, a real consequence of this moment. And what will this look like for fans and teams next summer during the World Cup?
A Venezuelan youth baseball team will not participate in the Senior League World Series because it was denied travel visas to the U.S., Little League International said Friday.
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Venezuelan youth baseball team denied travel visas to U.S. for tournament
Cacique Mara, the Venezuelan team, was replaced by a team from Mexico after having its visa requests denied.
dlvr.it
July 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
So sad for these kids, a real consequence of this moment. And what will this look like for fans and teams next summer during the World Cup?
Newest episode includes:
🤑 Club World Cup player bonus modifications
❓Loon or Loonlet Trivia
🩼 Hoyeon injury update
💵 #MNUFC transfer window talk
📷 Chelsea photoshopping skills
⚾️ Home run derby discourse
🚔 EPL winner for most football-related arrests
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🤑 Club World Cup player bonus modifications
❓Loon or Loonlet Trivia
🩼 Hoyeon injury update
💵 #MNUFC transfer window talk
📷 Chelsea photoshopping skills
⚾️ Home run derby discourse
🚔 EPL winner for most football-related arrests
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"70: New Kit, Penalty Kick & Not Quite Enough Grit" is live!
It's a Sunday morning recording this time as we recap the disappointing home loss for #MNUFC against LAFC and the draw that felt like a loss at Portland. We get ready for a game against St. Louis where we might go up against Sang Bin ...
It's a Sunday morning recording this time as we recap the disappointing home loss for #MNUFC against LAFC and the draw that felt like a loss at Portland. We get ready for a game against St. Louis where we might go up against Sang Bin ...
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Newest episode includes:
🤑 Club World Cup player bonus modifications
❓Loon or Loonlet Trivia
🩼 Hoyeon injury update
💵 #MNUFC transfer window talk
📷 Chelsea photoshopping skills
⚾️ Home run derby discourse
🚔 EPL winner for most football-related arrests
Give a listen! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🤑 Club World Cup player bonus modifications
❓Loon or Loonlet Trivia
🩼 Hoyeon injury update
💵 #MNUFC transfer window talk
📷 Chelsea photoshopping skills
⚾️ Home run derby discourse
🚔 EPL winner for most football-related arrests
Give a listen! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
July 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
NEW episode includes #MNUFC transfer rumors, Aurora talk and our uninformed take on the Crystal Palace situation.
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“69: Loons Douse Fire in Cup & Bake the Quakes in the Follow-Up” is live!
We have three game recaps and two game previews as our #MNUFC advanced in the US Open Cup.
We also talk about the transfer rumors surrounding SBJ, Padelford, and Markanich.
We have three game recaps and two game previews as our #MNUFC advanced in the US Open Cup.
We also talk about the transfer rumors surrounding SBJ, Padelford, and Markanich.
The Loony Bin Podcast - Dedicated to expanding the fandom of MNUFC one newbie, or loonlet, at a time.
We are a podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. Join us weekly (during the season) as Dan Elias, host (and fully grown Loon), and Matt Leaf, co-host...
theloonybinpod.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEW episode includes #MNUFC transfer rumors, Aurora talk and our uninformed take on the Crystal Palace situation.
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Goal #1 accomplished:
July 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Goal #1 accomplished:
