Recent content from Jon Marthaler
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.
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.
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.
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."
Minnesota United's season ends in Western Conference semifinals with 6-2 loss to Galaxy
The Loons had given up two goals in their previous seven matches, but the high-powered Galaxy scored three in each half against them.
Analysis: Minnesota United's rookie coach Ramsay leads team back from the abyss
The Loons were in a freefall, but 33-year-old coach Eric Ramsay pushed all the right buttons on the way to Sunday's MLS Western Conference semifinal vs. LA Galaxy.
Analysis: Here's how the Loons can upset the LA Galaxy in the MLS playoffs
It's an age-old strategy, but one that applies perfectly here, considering the Galaxy's weaknesses.
Analysis: Loons have reason to believe they match up well with Galaxy
Minnesota United is a No. 6 seed playing the second-seeded Galaxy and couldn't beat them in two tries this season. But a closer look inside the matchup brings hope.
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Ice cold soccer alert: What if MLS flips to a fall-spring schedule?
Minnesota United could clinch its MLS playoff series against Real Salt Lake with a win Saturday. Meanwhile, however, the league is considering a schedule model that would hurt attendance in cold-weather cities.
Analysis: Loons employees heckled team to help prepare for penalty shootout
Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay got creative to help his players get ready for Game 1 against Real Salt Lake. His team delivered.
Loons take 1-0 lead in MLS Cup first round with win over Real Salt Lake
Loons took the opening match of the best-of-three series on penalty kicks, winning the shootout 5-4.
How Minnesota United dug out of a huge hole and made the MLS Cup Playoffs
The Loons shook everything up, endured a brutal, eight-game stretch and landed in a playoff series against Real Salt Lake that many think they can win.
Analysis: Loons playoff series has penalty kicks written all over it
Loons games against Real Salt Lake are almost always close, and with no overtime in the MLS Cup Playoffs, penalty kicks could very well decide this.
