Jon Marthaler

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Jon Marthaler has been covering Minnesota soccer for more than 15 years, all the way back to the Minnesota Thunder.

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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.

November 27, 2024

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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."

November 25, 2024

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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.

November 25, 2024

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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.

November 23, 2024

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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.

November 15, 2024

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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.

November 8, 2024

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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.

November 1, 2024

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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.

October 30, 2024

Loons

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.

November 15, 2024

Loons

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.

November 8, 2024

Loons

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.

November 1, 2024

Loons

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.

October 30, 2024

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