No Loons, no problem. We discuss the recently announced Minnesota Super Cup and wonder what it could possibly become. 

There is just a little bit of Loons news and a slightly longer Once A Loon segment with some Colombian flavor.

Finally we discuss the upcoming Home Opener against the Bread Bowls, discuss John Tolkin's flowing locks and spoiler alert, we all pick a Loons victory on Saturday (so hammer the BreadBowls!)

No Loons, No Problem

History was made as the Loons defeated the CRapids for the first time in history. We are down a Jess this week, but MJ and Dave are here to break it down, including the appearance of Luis Emo-rilla, a perplexing Garcia performance, and Heath getting his tactics, right, again???

We also discuss MPLS City SC, Aurora news, and international call-ups!

Rocky Mountain High

Well, that was a thing that happened. We discuss the match from Saturday and talk a little bit about the decision to add almost 2 extra minutes after 6 minutes of added time. We also discuss that maybe a point was a good result for the Loons too. Tomato, tomato.

Also, we have the best team in the world St. Louis City coming up this week, so this should be fun!

Fuggin Bullshit

Well, formation change giveth and taketh away.

Jess is back and we rave about the Starting debut of Sang Bin Jeung, a revitalized Robin Lod, and maybe the best match of Bongi's young MLS career. We then have to rant about some lackadaisical team and individual defending, eventually ending in a pretty pathetic capitulation.

We also have lower-league news, including MPLS City and Aurora, also burying the lede Ragnar scored his first ever soccer goal!!!!

Formation Change Giveth and Taketh Away

A two-match week this week, but first we recap the last, especially with the Whitecaps match debacle. However, there may be some silver linings from that match, including the team looking good in a 3-5-2, SBJ getting his first Loons goal, and the team actually looking potent offensively (we wish they could finish a bit more).

We also touch on the return of Rey, talk MPLS City and Aurora, and preview that aforementioned two-match week!

Two Match Week!

No Loons match this week, but lots of Loons (and hopefully future Loons) were in action. We touch on those and the upcoming Gold Cup matches for the Loons. 

We also hit on the absolutely red-hot Aurora, Zeller fawns over Tianna Harris, MJ accuses Cat Rapp of thievery, and we ponder the upcoming match vs Faux Salt Lake

Loons on Parade

We're back with a lot of soccer to discuss from the state of MN. We also welcome Thunderwall president and Revontulet Match Day Lead, Daniel Ditmanson. We brought Daniel on to discuss the matches, but also Daniel's road to soccer supporters stuff and the formation of Thunderwall.

Oh yeah, we also discuss all of the soccering!

A Shot at a Draw

It's a Pukki Party! It's also a Dotson Party! We are feeling pretty good about the Loons this week ahead of the kick off of Leagues Cup.

We also Chat @mplscitysc, @mnaurorafc and Puebla!

Pukki Party

The Leagues Cup is here! So, we discuss the Leagues Cup, starting with the Loons' beatdown of Puebla at Allianz Field.

We also discuss MPLS City, some more WoSo, and briefly preview the second Leagues Cup match against the Chicago Fire. We also briefly touch on the WWC, but check out the MN Futbol Daves for more of that content!

A Puebla Beat Down

The MN Futbol Daves are back together to recap the 2nd round of World Cup matches in New Zealand & Australia.

We discussed Brazil and Germany's ups and downs, marveling at the Linda Caicedo story and Colombia generally, worrying about South Korea, and applauded the African federations teams so far.

We also spent some time discussing the USA-Netherlands match from Wednesday and we all have a slightly different view of what is going on with this USWNT.

Plan Gran Colombia

A Dave, an MJ, and a Jess are back together again baybee! They discuss a disappointing loss to the Chicago Fire, including Kei Kamara scoring another goddamn goal against the Loons and the Loons advancing in the Leagues Cup. Most importantly though, another Bongi brace!

After the break, MN Super Cup action, Aurora players on the move to Europe, a quick and dirty preview of Columbus, and then some World Cup bullet points (highlighting all of the firsts that have been happening in this amazing tournament)!

Lose and Advance

We get Dan back for our annual EPL preview. We eschewed conventional previews and just ask questions.

Also we recorded this in person at the Black Hart, eat a dick COVID!

EPL Preview 23-24

The last MNFD podcast of the Women's World Cup and the gang is all here. We open up with a quick recap of the Semis and Third Place match before diving into the final. We talk about the game itself and also lament all of the fallout from the Spanish Federation being real fuckwads!

We spend so much time on the toxic Spanish FA that we barely talk about Infantino not being the worst person at a World Cup!!!

We also recap the end of tournament awards and who got robbed, finally we give our USWNT epilogue, discussing a little about Vlatko, the failures of the team, and what steps might be next for the US Soccer Federation.

World Cup Pods

We Need to Talk About Vilda

The Nicest Rivalry in Sports sucks and MN does a lot of sucking in front of goal once again. The gang breaks down the match, from the inability of the Loons to finish, a really poor refereeing performance, and gives some props to Boxall.

After the break, we discuss Gopher soccer and preview the two-match week with matches away to the Galaxy and home to top-of-the-table St. Louis City.

Familiar Foe, Familiar Result

IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!! So naturally we needed to record an emergency podcast.

Emergency Pod - Heath Actually Out

Episode 300!!!! WE DID IT. So clearly we needed to get Episode 32, 69, 200, and now Episode 300 guest, the voice of my Loons, Chris Lidholm on the pod to regale us with stories. He has a nice one about Heath.

We vaguely talk about other soccer, but let's be honest, you're mostly here for Lidholm soccer stories and Greder being a coward!

Episode 300 - Chris Lidholm tells good stories

Well, that was the end of a soccer season. We kinda break it down, speculate a bit on the upcoming offseason, discuss Aurora, the Gophers, and a potentially lucrative opportunity for people to kick soccer balls at a Dave's head. Plus the epic story about how Zeller absolutely fucked himself this weekend.

The End of the Road

It's been almost two months since we recorded and lots of stuff happened, and almost kinda didn't do anything. We try to recap all of it, at least to the best of our abilities. 

Also if you have any thoughts on the format going forward in 2024, please reach out to us, via Carrier Pigeon or yelling at Zeller at the bar!

Loon Catch-Up Party

Seriously??? We hastily threw together a one-hour podcast that is somehow more than an hour, silly us!

A Hastily Thrown Together Loons Preview Podcast

We back! And we're vibing, both literally and figuratively! We have a slightly different format, very similar banter, and a couple of announcements.

We discuss the Season & Home Openers, FO moves, USOC and MJ's really upset (like far too upset ;) ) about the new UCLformat coming next year.

Play The Kids!

A short one, as it was just MJ and Zeller, this was recorded live at the Black Hart so apologies for the slightly less-than-stellar audio, particularly from MJ's mic.

We discuss the Loons new knack for grabbing points late, can we press for 34+ matches, some slightly dodgy defending, and being lucky which is often better than being good.

Cardiac Kids

A new joint, by Ragnar Zellburg, The podcast of Books

The Podcast of Books

Are the Loons... fun? ESB joins MJ and Zeller to discuss the new manager, his tactics, his experience, and his vibes. That is the framework we use to discuss the Loons thrilling 2-0 win over defending (and presently reeling) Western Conference Champs LAFC.

Are the Loons... fun?

After an international break, we (very) briefly recap the Friendly win against St. Patrick's Athletic and Open Cup victory over Chicago, then spend a little more time discussing the issues in the 2-0 losses to Philly & Michigan Stars FC.

Two Wins, Two Losses, Too Soon

We welcome Colin to the TDIK fold and discuss Tani Time, Loons starting slow, and what to do about Reynoso. We also get some MPLS City tea, talk about Aurora and learn that Colin is in an improv group!

What to do with a Problem Like Reynoso

Eric, Bridget and a Dave get together to discuss the Loons match from last Saturday. They discuss slow starts, what they'd like the team to do to change that, and what to do about Reynoso.

Also discussed are new MLS substitution and injury rules, going into effect this weekend. And because we have some MN Futbol Show folks, we get into some world football!

Slow Starts & Rat Tails

A Dave, MJ, and Bridget get together to discuss Loon's optimism. Did you know you can change formations and adjust to maximize your player's abilities, also you can reward young guys for late match performances? We didn't know that either.

This Is A Movie Podcast Now

Dave, MJ & Jess are back to break down a wonderful 2-1 victory over the Sporks, make fun of Peter Vermes, and amaze at our manager's ability to make in-match changes and just be an overall awesome guy.

Peter Vermemes

The Loons Went Down to Georgia.. And Came Back with a Soul!

We talk about another Loons road win, including some butt-hole-clenching defense, Tani Time (again), and Papa Arriaga having himself one helluva week!

The Loons Went Down to Georgia.. And Came Back with a Soul

2 matches, 4 points, Good Loons? We discuss the good vibes of the team, hockey line changes, & set pieces.

Also, MPLS City SC and Aurora are finally back in action for an action-packed 6 weeks of soccer

Good Vibes FC

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