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Forthcoming Minnesota United blog with occasional other American soccer content. By sickos, for sickos.
#MNUFC are MLS' biggest underdogs in game 2. I think SEA wins, but the level of confidence oddsmakers and pundits have that it's a LOCK is puzzling.
I wouldn't bet much, but if you think Seattle overextends themselves chasing the game, you could do worse than a parlay of MN outright and under 1.5
I wouldn't bet much, but if you think Seattle overextends themselves chasing the game, you could do worse than a parlay of MN outright and under 1.5
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#MNUFC are MLS' biggest underdogs in game 2. I think SEA wins, but the level of confidence oddsmakers and pundits have that it's a LOCK is puzzling.
I wouldn't bet much, but if you think Seattle overextends themselves chasing the game, you could do worse than a parlay of MN outright and under 1.5
I wouldn't bet much, but if you think Seattle overextends themselves chasing the game, you could do worse than a parlay of MN outright and under 1.5
Fun with arbitrary endpoints:
Loons record when attempting 350 passes or fewer: 11-2-3
Loons record when recording 450 touches or fewer: 8-0-1
#MNUFC
Loons record when attempting 350 passes or fewer: 11-2-3
Loons record when recording 450 touches or fewer: 8-0-1
#MNUFC
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Fun with arbitrary endpoints:
Loons record when attempting 350 passes or fewer: 11-2-3
Loons record when recording 450 touches or fewer: 8-0-1
#MNUFC
Loons record when attempting 350 passes or fewer: 11-2-3
Loons record when recording 450 touches or fewer: 8-0-1
#MNUFC
Good discussion of the Loons’ 4-4-2 in here as well as all three of us unreservedly agreeing with each other for what is, I believe, the first time ever.
We're back, recapping the last two @mnufc.com matches with @dwade.bsky.social, @texaszeller.bsky.social & @mj-mattsui.bsky.social, discussing Decision Day ramifications and some flowers for Gopher Soccer and @mnaurorafc.bsky.social
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Decision Day
MJ, Dan and Dave are back to record a pre-Decision Day podcast. We talk about the last two Loons matches, a draw in Commerce City and an annihilation of the Sporks in Saint Paul. Afterwards we look at
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October 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Good discussion of the Loons’ 4-4-2 in here as well as all three of us unreservedly agreeing with each other for what is, I believe, the first time ever.
In both strategy and execution, Sierra Leone just had a free kick straight out of the 2017 Loons' playbook.
They got cute with the routine on an FK 20 yards out, failed to get a shot themselves and gave up a shot on target at the other end.
They got cute with the routine on an FK 20 yards out, failed to get a shot themselves and gave up a shot on target at the other end.
October 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In both strategy and execution, Sierra Leone just had a free kick straight out of the 2017 Loons' playbook.
They got cute with the routine on an FK 20 yards out, failed to get a shot themselves and gave up a shot on target at the other end.
They got cute with the routine on an FK 20 yards out, failed to get a shot themselves and gave up a shot on target at the other end.
Judging analytics projects has reminded me that, although I have cultivated a rosy persona, I am at my best when I am an unfettered hater.
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Judging analytics projects has reminded me that, although I have cultivated a rosy persona, I am at my best when I am an unfettered hater.
San Diego FC has won just once at home since May 31.
Some of that is a schedule quirk because of their shared stadium, but even so, that got to give their first playoff opponent a lot of hope.
Some of that is a schedule quirk because of their shared stadium, but even so, that got to give their first playoff opponent a lot of hope.
September 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
San Diego FC has won just once at home since May 31.
Some of that is a schedule quirk because of their shared stadium, but even so, that got to give their first playoff opponent a lot of hope.
Some of that is a schedule quirk because of their shared stadium, but even so, that got to give their first playoff opponent a lot of hope.
Triantis absolutely RIPPED a couple shots in warm ups 😳
September 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Triantis absolutely RIPPED a couple shots in warm ups 😳
Eat your heart out, Bernstein!
🎶Tonight, tonight, we're marching in tonight
With shouts and songs and drums for our Loons
Tonight, tonight, we'll bring the hype tonight
We won't stop, til we sing Wonderwall 🎶
With shouts and songs and drums for our Loons
Tonight, tonight, we'll bring the hype tonight
We won't stop, til we sing Wonderwall 🎶
What a way to start off this busy week!
Make plans to join one of the pre-game parties tomorrow night, then meet us at the Giant Loon at 6:30pm for a march to the match.
We can't wait to see you all as we bring the hype, noise, and energy to Allianz!
Make plans to join one of the pre-game parties tomorrow night, then meet us at the Giant Loon at 6:30pm for a march to the match.
We can't wait to see you all as we bring the hype, noise, and energy to Allianz!
September 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Eat your heart out, Bernstein!
The #MNUFC Transfer Window recap is up!
I came away from the research for this:
- Very intrigued by the mysterious Alexis Fariña
- Less sure of Mamadou Dieng's ceiling
- Genuinely puzzled by Dominik Fitz's passing
Take a look and let me know who you're most excited about!
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I came away from the research for this:
- Very intrigued by the mysterious Alexis Fariña
- Less sure of Mamadou Dieng's ceiling
- Genuinely puzzled by Dominik Fitz's passing
Take a look and let me know who you're most excited about!
callupastorm.com?p=70
The Cavalry Has Arrived: Who Are Dominik Fitz, Nectarios Triantis, and the Rest of the New Loons? – Call Up A Storm
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September 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The #MNUFC Transfer Window recap is up!
I came away from the research for this:
- Very intrigued by the mysterious Alexis Fariña
- Less sure of Mamadou Dieng's ceiling
- Genuinely puzzled by Dominik Fitz's passing
Take a look and let me know who you're most excited about!
callupastorm.com?p=70
I came away from the research for this:
- Very intrigued by the mysterious Alexis Fariña
- Less sure of Mamadou Dieng's ceiling
- Genuinely puzzled by Dominik Fitz's passing
Take a look and let me know who you're most excited about!
callupastorm.com?p=70
Releases like this materially move MLS forward. It makes teams/players/games easier to talk about, it takes abstract concepts and grounds them, it gives amateur tools to take their insights and prove them out, and so much more.
Cannot wait to play with these!
Cannot wait to play with these!
Over the last 5 months, I've been working on building an app that allows *everyone* to generate data visualizations using ASA data. From match-level action plots to season-long radar charts, VizHub lets you download tons of different graphics with ease.
It's 100% free and public, too. Enjoy!
It's 100% free and public, too. Enjoy!
Love the ASA data but wish you had a helping hand in turning it into fancy plots and graphics?
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
September 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Releases like this materially move MLS forward. It makes teams/players/games easier to talk about, it takes abstract concepts and grounds them, it gives amateur tools to take their insights and prove them out, and so much more.
Cannot wait to play with these!
Cannot wait to play with these!
I feel like I should have pre-written Porter’s obituary.
BREAKING: The New England Revolution have fired head coach Caleb Porter.
September 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I feel like I should have pre-written Porter’s obituary.
Every foul should be an optional penalty shot. Get tripped up 40 yards out and think you can beat the keeper from there? Everybody clear out!
Everybody should absolutely view this as an invitation to drop your spiciest soccer takes.
lol I’m gonna need bluesky’s biggest soccer post ever to balance out all the politics engagement im burying myself under.
September 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Every foul should be an optional penalty shot. Get tripped up 40 yards out and think you can beat the keeper from there? Everybody clear out!
Good news: I put down almost 1000 words on the Loons’ summer signings
Bad news: That only got me through two of them.
Still hoping to have it out by Friday so y’all will have something to read while you wait for #MNUFC’s west coast kick off.
Bad news: That only got me through two of them.
Still hoping to have it out by Friday so y’all will have something to read while you wait for #MNUFC’s west coast kick off.
September 10, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Good news: I put down almost 1000 words on the Loons’ summer signings
Bad news: That only got me through two of them.
Still hoping to have it out by Friday so y’all will have something to read while you wait for #MNUFC’s west coast kick off.
Bad news: That only got me through two of them.
Still hoping to have it out by Friday so y’all will have something to read while you wait for #MNUFC’s west coast kick off.
Cannot wait for #MNUFC to go up a goal on the road in the playoffs and roll this bad boy out to kill off the final 63 minutes of the game:
September 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Cannot wait for #MNUFC to go up a goal on the road in the playoffs and roll this bad boy out to kill off the final 63 minutes of the game:
We tackled a couple interesting questions in this one, but none bigger than this: What is Joseph Rosales' future with this #MNUFC? He's obviously talented, but does he fit anywhere else on the field now that Anthony Markanich has signed a long-term deal?
Woah, another recording, only two weeks after the last one, slow the fuck down fellas! Thoughts on Portland, and the futures of a few of the new Loons! on.soundcloud.com/ZTk6joXRK0P4... featuring @mj-mattsui.bsky.social, @dwade.bsky.social, @texaszeller.bsky.social & Jessica14408392
Viva la Chaconistas!
We're back to break down the 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers. We address a couple of big questions, including the future of Joseph Rosales, the tiredness of the team, and who our immediate impact a
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September 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We tackled a couple interesting questions in this one, but none bigger than this: What is Joseph Rosales' future with this #MNUFC? He's obviously talented, but does he fit anywhere else on the field now that Anthony Markanich has signed a long-term deal?
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Woah, another recording, only two weeks after the last one, slow the fuck down fellas! Thoughts on Portland, and the futures of a few of the new Loons! on.soundcloud.com/ZTk6joXRK0P4... featuring @mj-mattsui.bsky.social, @dwade.bsky.social, @texaszeller.bsky.social & Jessica14408392
Viva la Chaconistas!
We're back to break down the 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers. We address a couple of big questions, including the future of Joseph Rosales, the tiredness of the team, and who our immediate impact a
soundcloud.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Woah, another recording, only two weeks after the last one, slow the fuck down fellas! Thoughts on Portland, and the futures of a few of the new Loons! on.soundcloud.com/ZTk6joXRK0P4... featuring @mj-mattsui.bsky.social, @dwade.bsky.social, @texaszeller.bsky.social & Jessica14408392
Need your soccer fix tonight? Hartford (who is definitely missing Momo Dieng) is hosting Indy Eleven on ESPN+.
Former Loons involved:
Marlon Hairston (HFD)
Jack Blake (IND)
James Musa (IND)
Finn McRobb (Former Twos defender, IND bench)
Plus you can scout guys like Sebastian Anderson! #MNUFC
Former Loons involved:
Marlon Hairston (HFD)
Jack Blake (IND)
James Musa (IND)
Finn McRobb (Former Twos defender, IND bench)
Plus you can scout guys like Sebastian Anderson! #MNUFC
September 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Need your soccer fix tonight? Hartford (who is definitely missing Momo Dieng) is hosting Indy Eleven on ESPN+.
Former Loons involved:
Marlon Hairston (HFD)
Jack Blake (IND)
James Musa (IND)
Finn McRobb (Former Twos defender, IND bench)
Plus you can scout guys like Sebastian Anderson! #MNUFC
Former Loons involved:
Marlon Hairston (HFD)
Jack Blake (IND)
James Musa (IND)
Finn McRobb (Former Twos defender, IND bench)
Plus you can scout guys like Sebastian Anderson! #MNUFC
🚨🚨🚨Old Friend Alert! 🚨 🚨🚨 #OnceALoon #MNUFC
Damion Lowe returns to MLS, joining Sergio Santos and Jack McGlynn in Houston.
September 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨🚨🚨Old Friend Alert! 🚨 🚨🚨 #OnceALoon #MNUFC
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BE ELEGANT IN T̶R̶I̶U̶M̶P̶H̶ DEFEAT
September 1, 2025 at 2:13 AM
BE ELEGANT IN T̶R̶I̶U̶M̶P̶H̶ DEFEAT