Jon Marthaler
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Jon Marthaler has been covering Minnesota soccer for more than 15 years, all the way back to the Minnesota Thunder.
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Analysis: U.S. men’s soccer national team isn’t showing up, and neither are its fans
In the CONCACAF Nations League Finals last weekend in Los Angeles, the U.S. lost to Panama and Canada, again. Not only did the U.S. fail, nobody was in the stands to see it.
March 24, 2025
Analysis: Loons' scoring leader shows again the right spot matters as much as the right shot
In a draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday, Kelvin Yeboah scored with a simple and familiar ploy: “He’s in the right position at the right time.”
March 23, 2025
Minnesota United endures a draw with LA Galaxy that was moments from being a victory
The Loons, reminiscent of a week previous, gave up a goal in the 90th minute after taking a lead in the 87th.
March 22, 2025
Loons take analytics much more seriously than the numbers would have you believe
The Loons' statistical department has ranked toward the bottom of MLS, but they’re catching up fast.
March 21, 2025
Analysis: Thousands of tickets remain for Messi's scheduled visit to Minnesota in May. Why?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are slated to play the Loons on May 10, but fans are proceeding cautiously in case the star attraction doesn’t play.
March 19, 2025
Analysis: Loons are unreserved about their frustration after reserves preside over flop at KC
Commonly calm, manager Eric Ramsay was among the angry after Minnesota United gave up three goals once changes were made.
March 17, 2025
Minnesota United turns a comfortable lead into a regrettable draw at Sporting Kansas City
The Loons, a team working to establish a defensive reputation, scored the first three goals and gave up the last three.
March 16, 2025
Here’s a twist: Sporting KC might want to follow Minnesota United’s lead this time
The Loons have gradually rebuilt since the firing of coach Adrian Heath, while Sporting KC sputters under respected coach Peter Vermes.
March 14, 2025
Analysis: Thousands of tickets remain for Messi's scheduled visit to Minnesota in May. Why?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are slated to play the Loons on May 10, but fans are proceeding cautiously in case the star attraction doesn’t play.
March 19, 2025
Analysis: Loons are unreserved about their frustration after reserves preside over flop at KC
Commonly calm, manager Eric Ramsay was among the angry after Minnesota United gave up three goals once changes were made.
March 17, 2025
Minnesota United turns a comfortable lead into a regrettable draw at Sporting Kansas City
The Loons, a team working to establish a defensive reputation, scored the first three goals and gave up the last three.
March 16, 2025
Here’s a twist: Sporting KC might want to follow Minnesota United’s lead this time
The Loons have gradually rebuilt since the firing of coach Adrian Heath, while Sporting KC sputters under respected coach Peter Vermes.
March 14, 2025