Introduction: On a wide-ranging edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts with Canada’s 3-2 overtime victory over Team USA in the Four Nations championship game. Plus a look at the Timberwolves' relatively soft schedule in March and the breakup between MLB and ESPN.
Podcast: Minnesota United preview + ESPN and MLB breakup + Ben Johnson counterpoint
On a wide-ranging edition of the podcast, host Michael Rand starts with Canada’s 3-2 overtime victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations championship game. Plus Jon Marthaler joins Rand to preview the Minnesota United season and a listener has a perspective on Ben Johnson.
10:00: Jon Marthaler joins Rand to preview the Minnesota United season, which begins Saturday at LAFC. Is this the year the Loons become legitimate contenders?
25:00: A listener has a perspective on Ben Johnson.
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Minnesota gave up 48 points in the first quarter, rallied all the way back, then faded in a way that drew criticism from coach Chris Finch.