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Sound of the Loons

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Minnesota United
MLS
Major League Soccer
Minnesota United FC
Soccer
US Men's National Team
Alina Health
LA Galaxy
Leagues Cup
Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders
MLS Playoffs
Allianz Field
Inter Miami
Copa America
World Cup
Austin FC
Sporting Kansas City
LAFC
Lionel Messi

Minnesota United's official podcasts feature club insight, analysis, and storytelling with hosts Zarek Valentin and Jonathan Harrison. Tune in to Sound of the Loons for player interviews and fresh perspectives, or check out the Loons Matchday Preview to catch up on how the Black and Blue are faring throughout the season.

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Latest Episodes

Manny and Jonathan break down the very eventful World Cup semifinal, preview the midsummer return to Major League Soccer, and take a look at what the Loons need to do to level up.

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Manny and Jonathan break down the end of the Round of 16, talk disallowed goals, and predict the approaching quarterfinals.

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New Head of Goalkeeping Cristiano Costa sits down with Zarek to reminisce on working with former MNUFC Assistant Coach Dennis Lawrence, growing up in Brazil, and his time working in MNUFC’s development pipeline.

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Prior to the USMNT’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Julian Gressel and Devin Padelford join Manny to break down the best of the Group Stage, take a look around the bracket, and look ahead to the second half of Minnesota United's season.

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Recent Guests

Manny Lagos
Former MLS player, guest analyst on the show
Episode: Loons Matchday Preview: Ramping Up to the Round of 32
Marcus Caldeira
Professional soccer player; Canadian youth product; who played for Forge FC and WVU
Minnesota United
Episode: Episode 336: Putting in the Work with Marcus Caldeira
Josh Wolff
Assisting coach for the Loons, former US men's national team player
Minnesota United FC
Episode: Loons Matchday Preview: All-Stars and Stripes with Markanich, Duggan, and Wolff
Dr. Bershow
Sports medicine physician with Allina, clinician for Minnesota United
Allina Health
Episode: Episode 334: Playing Safe with Allina Health
Dr. Bellamy
Sports medicine physician with Allina, clinician for Minnesota United
Allina Health
Episode: Episode 334: Playing Safe with Allina Health
Neil Sika
Sportscaster, Apple TV commentator
Apple TV
Episode: Loons Matchday Preview: The World’s Game with Neil Sika
Kyle Duncan
Soccer player, Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC
Episode: Episode 333: East to Midwest with Kyle Duncan
Kyndra de St. Aubin
Guest host/analyst on call
ESPN/MLS broadcasting (as discussed)
Episode: Loons Matchday Preview: California Takeover with Kyndra de St. Aubin
Tommy Soehn
Assistant coach to the first team
Minnesota United
Episode: Episode 331: Kicking to Coaching with Tommy Soehn

Hosts

Jonathan Harrison
Host with a focus on match previews, guest introductions, and guiding discussion.
Manny Lagos
Co-host providing analysis and insights, with background as a former MLS player.
Zarek Valentin
Host of Sound of the Loons, provides club insight and player perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 196 ratings
  • Grade A

    New season, new Sound. Starting with a bang! Great pick with Zarek at the helm. Excited to hear what qualities he brings to the podcast. Will miss Kyndra, she is a soccer treasure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Romarr57
    United States2 years ago
  • Keep it up!

    Great content and just want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darth Maum
    United States2 years ago
  • Was Great

    Steve lacks the professionalism and tact for a podcast that represents a professional football club, he may be able to write and have a solid resume however podcast was 100 fold more entertaining and opinions legitimate commentators and analyst with likes of Kyndra and Callum. Steve makes the podcast sound like a beercast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dupstar75
    United States5 years ago
  • Good people, frustrating though

    Cal and Kyndra are a good pair, they are smart and know the game well and their passion for MNUFC shines through. Steve adds his flair but consistently takes too much time bothering Cal with things that have nothing to do with soccer. Save that stuff for the end of the podcast!

    For potential listeners — this is not the podcast to get honest hot takes on the performance of the coaches or players — think of this podcast more as propaganda and info-marketing rather than actual analysis or sports ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PSOLSON
    United States6 years ago
  • McPherson ruins this show.

    Cal is so good. Kyndra too. But the episodes with Steve McPherson are literally unlistenable. He somehow makes every attempt to make a show about the Loons to be literally about anything else. It is maddening and infuriating and beyond frustrating. He makes a great podcast truly unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BaronVonSnack
    United States6 years ago

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Critiques tend to focus on off-topic banter or guest balance in some episodes.
Listeners value deep MLS and club-specific context, with praise for knowledgeable hosts and well-curated guests.
Feedback often highlights strong host dynamics and insightful tactical discussions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Loons Matchday Preview: Cup Commentary with Kyndra de St. Aubin
Q: What stood out most about the US performance tactically?
The hosts highlighted the pentagon/triangle midfield shape, high-pressing wing-backs, and the way three attacking players rotated as number 10s to create overloads and space, with Pulisic driving vertical moves.
Loons Matchday Preview: Ramping Up to the Round of 32
Q: How do you expect Pochettino to handle roster changes for the Turkey game given yellow cards?
Expect broader rotation to protect players with cautions, potentially resting key players while maintaining a competitive lineup to preserve momentum for the knockout rounds.
Loons Matchday Preview: Ramping Up to the Round of 32
Q: What did you learn about the US team in the first two games?
The team's back three is crucial, Tim Ream's distribution has helped break lines, and the system shift to a back five/three with a flexible midfield has energized the team and allowed two forwards to work off each other.
Loons Matchday Preview: All-Stars and Stripes with Markanich, Duggan, and Wolff
Q: Josh, what are the important things to carry into the third game against Turkey?
Carry momentum from the group stage into the knockout-ready mindset, show collective strength, maintain discipline, and adapt to a higher-quality opponent with maturity and resilience.
Loons Matchday Preview: All-Stars and Stripes with Markanich, Duggan, and Wolff
Q: Anthony, how has Des been utilized and what impact does that have on your game as a defender and attacker?
Des's upfield positioning adds attacking threat while staying calm on the ball, and studying players at this level helps refine defensive and offensive movements in both halves of the field.

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This show provides in-depth analysis and storytelling around a professional MLS club, blending tactical breakdown, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes team context. Episodes frequently cover weekly form, tactical adjustments, and league-wide trends, with guests ranging from current players and coaches to respected soccer journalists. A notable strength is its blend of on-field insight with personal, human-interest angles from players and staff, making it accessible to both hardcore fans and listeners seeking broader soccer narratives. The format often features lively host-host dynamics and guest perspectives that sharpen understanding of team strategy, player development, and the broader MLS landscape.

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Recent guests on Sound of the Loons include:

1. Manny Lagos
2. Marcus Caldeira
3. Josh Wolff
4. Dr. Bershow
5. Dr. Bellamy
6. Neil Sika
7. Kyle Duncan
8. Kyndra de St. Aubin

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