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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Loons
Minnesota United nearing deal to acquire young Argentine center back
The Loons are working on signing Nicolás Romero from Atlético Tucumán — the same club in Argentina that produced Joaquín Pereyra.
January 20, 2025
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Minnesota United, amid a frigid training camp, prepares to separate from its highest-paid player
A transfer of striker Teemu Pukki to a Finnish power is on the verge of completion and would free up valuable roster positions.
January 18, 2025
Loons
Loons will play international friendly against Bundesliga’s Holstein Kiel
The exhibition match is set for July 7 at Allianz Field during the middle of Minnesota United’s MLS season.
January 17, 2025
Loons
Minnesota United signs stalwart Trapp with a top striker maybe next
The MLS offseason goes quickly, but the Loons are a much more stable operation than at this time last year.
January 9, 2025
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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
Loons
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
Loons
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
Loons
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
Loons
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
Loons
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
Loons
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
Loons
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