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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Messi and Inter Miami to face Minnesota United on May 10 at Allianz Field
The Loons announced their 2025 schedule on Thursday, and one highlight is their first chance to face Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
December 19, 2024
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How can the Loons compete with the best in the West? Continuity, for starters.
By the time LA Galaxy hoisted the MLS Cup, it was clear to Minnesota’s new regime how far the Loons need to go.
December 11, 2024
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Analysis: The Loons' first moves of the offseason keep roster largely intact
The Loons picked up their 2025 options on Dayne St. Clair, Tani Oluwaseyi, Hassani Dotson and Bongokuhle Hlongwane -- each a candidate for a contract extension.
November 27, 2024
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Analysis: Despite ‘sour taste’ from season-ending loss, Loons accomplished much
Said coach Eric Ramsay about his first season with Minnesota United: “I know when the dust settles, we’ll look back with a real sense of satisfaction."
November 25, 2024
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Minnesota United’s season ends in Western Conference semifinals with 6-2 loss to Galaxy
The Loons had given up two goals in their previous seven matches, but the high-powered Galaxy scored three in each half against them.
November 25, 2024
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Analysis: Minnesota United’s rookie coach Ramsay leads team back from the abyss
The Loons were in a freefall, but 33-year-old coach Eric Ramsay pushed all the right buttons on the way to Sunday’s MLS Western Conference semifinal vs. LA Galaxy.
November 23, 2024
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Analysis: Here's how the Loons can upset the LA Galaxy in the MLS playoffs
It’s an age-old strategy, but one that applies perfectly here, considering the Galaxy’s weaknesses.
November 15, 2024
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Analysis: Loons have reason to believe they match up well with Galaxy
Minnesota United is a No. 6 seed playing the second-seeded Galaxy and couldn’t beat them in two tries this season. But a closer look inside the matchup brings hope.
November 8, 2024
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Minnesota United’s season ends in Western Conference semifinals with 6-2 loss to Galaxy
The Loons had given up two goals in their previous seven matches, but the high-powered Galaxy scored three in each half against them.
November 25, 2024
Loons
Analysis: Minnesota United’s rookie coach Ramsay leads team back from the abyss
The Loons were in a freefall, but 33-year-old coach Eric Ramsay pushed all the right buttons on the way to Sunday’s MLS Western Conference semifinal vs. LA Galaxy.
November 23, 2024
Loons
Analysis: Here's how the Loons can upset the LA Galaxy in the MLS playoffs
It’s an age-old strategy, but one that applies perfectly here, considering the Galaxy’s weaknesses.
November 15, 2024
Loons
Analysis: Loons have reason to believe they match up well with Galaxy
Minnesota United is a No. 6 seed playing the second-seeded Galaxy and couldn’t beat them in two tries this season. But a closer look inside the matchup brings hope.
November 8, 2024