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Well isn't this what defensive minded strikers are supposed to do! ;)

Yesterday was a good day to make a coaching change. Today is a better day to make a coaching change.

Cut him some slack he's a striker known for his defense!

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I think Dotson's injury last season lowered that squad's ceiling. He should still be a Loon.

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I was almost jealous of this assignment. (See what I did there?)

Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 26/09/2026

So good thing we added a 4th RWB in the transfer window!

Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 26/09/2026

That lack of midfield depth is worrying. Trapp and Gene both go 90 tonight. Sigh.

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Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 26/09/2026

Imagine if MLS had pro/rel, this would be a huge 6 pointer. We'd care. MLS match of week. But we are playing this over an international break with missing depth to try to sneak into an 18 team playoff so the game doesn't really matter. And the team plays like it. Score: 1-2

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Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 23/09/2026

The Midway Menards offered me a magic carpet ride on my visit. Magical.

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And thanks Jon. Service journalism is fun. Keep up the good work!!!

3. And maybe my most controversial take, the team store should sell underwear. And only release new underwear styles after home defeats.

2. Sorry Freddy, but we need MN royalty when the players take the pitch. Enter Prince: Let's go Crazy Let's go Loons Lets go you Loons of Minnesota Until we sing that one last song, let's go

Lyrics for a Loons chant:
CAPO:
Dearly Beloved
We are gathered here today
To watch this game called “soccer”

90 Minutes, plus stoppage
Stand all match, waive a scarf, and that’s a mighty long time.
But I'm here to tell you there's something else:
The WONDERWALL

[drum beat begins]
And if [the Visitors] [try/tries] to bring you down

Go Crazy!

*or sub in an opponent with 3 syllables, eg ‘the Timbers’, the WhiteCaps, the Sounders, LA team, Dylan Wolpers, etc.

ALL:
Let's go Crazy
Let's go Loons
Lets go you Loons of Minnesota
Until we sing that one last song, let's go

CAPO:
Are we gonna let [The Visitors] bring us down?

ALL:
Oh no, lets go

Let's go Crazy
Let's go Loons
Lets go you Loons of Minnesota
Until we sing that one last song, let's go

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Jon, do you think I have only 1 idea to fix the vibes? 1. The Halftime "Karaoke" song must change after home losses. It's clear Mr. Brightside's jealously doesn't win matches

Yea... Not sure our Interim CSO has the authority to make a coaching change, even with two assistants capable of the top job. Le sigh. I vote Danny Cruz.

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That bottom graph is plotted in the shape of a Loon's head. You can't unsee it.

Doyle, we as Loons fans would appreciate your perspective on if our issue is not having enough talent or if we aren't set up well tactically for the talent we do have. I mean, we've won 2 games Trapp has started all season. But like we don't seem set up well either. What should I blame?

Gressel started the leagues Cup game? Atalante, a win? Seems a hole in the roster. Back up 8

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Maybe we try Gene/Gressel or Gene/Harvey??

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Added last night's result to this table. Loons only have 2 wins all season when Trapp starts. Last night I thought he had a good game and it wasn't necessarily on him. But its a pattern. Maybe we need Trapp to close out matches more fresh. We need to see see Gene/Triantis from the start again.

A table showing that when Trapp starts the Loons don't win a lot of matches. When he doesn't start, they do.

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Wes, I tried to start singing Wonderwall once we took the lead. Just gotta do it when we can at this point. Get it out of the way.

Jon, I tried to get folks around me to sing Wonderwall at half, just to clear the vibes. No avail.

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Gah, almost. What does Cam see in Trapp that I don't?

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Professionalism matters, even in an age when everyone has access to all the tools, maybe its especially true now with AI slop everywhere. Journalists are brave, they are necessary. @samstroozas.bsky.social demonstrated this as well. Its a fantastic, enduring photo worthy of a Pulitzer. 3/3

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Everyone had a camera, but Navidi got a shot that has endured and so clearly tells the story of those of us that stood outside in winter to protect our neighbors and document ICE at scenes like this all around the Metro. 2/3

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I never noticed the Bathrobe Lady that February morning. A friend recently asked me, with State Fair Crop Art on his mind, if I had a photo of the photographer taking the photo. It turns out I was taking a video at the exact moment the iconic photo was taken by @leilanavidi.bsky.social 1/3

A screenshot from a video of a photographer taking a now iconic photo. In the foreground are observers wearing winter jackets and holding phones while filming ICE activity. An ICE agent walks through the middle wearing full combat gear with a rifle. There's a hint of a blue bathroom in the foreground.

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Sorry, I'm back. As a sicko, I looked back at early season Loon wins and noticed the midfield pairing was Gene/Triantis for most of them. If we get that midfield tonight, I'm adjusting to a 2-1 win. With Triantis back healthy, it's beyond time to go back to that pairing.

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...But there's a chance that a return to cooler weather clothing from the supporters changes the home vibes.

Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 16/09/2026

LAG wants the ball (+1), but Loons are at home and no longer sub until after 78' (-2). 1-2.

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No Child Left Behind has left an entire generation of students, behind.

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So a partnership between sports club and university sounds much better. No more need for the highest paid state employee to be the dictator, err, 'ole ball coach.

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And they can have relegation between tiers. It'd be intense and better than what we have now.

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The Pro Sports can still exist, they get the facilities. But can create their own "Clubs" with non-profit boards. Pay players, fundraise. Become the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tier of pro sports.

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When I was in college, I helped to start my college's Club Rugby team. We hired our coach, scheduled our own matches, raised our own money. This is better for learning.

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Since I keep getting texts from Klobochar about supporting the "Protect College Sports Act" I offer the following HOT TAKE: College sports and universities should get a divorce. Get Pro Sports out of learning institutions. Student run club activities only.... Release education from the burden.

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If you are going to moneyball you need a tactical identity. We had it with Ramsey. Cam hasn't settled on an identity.

Oh, Total Soccer Show and it's weekly episode. They won't answer Loons minutiae though. There's a window, Jon!

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I mean, there are entire podcasts built around answering listener questions. Reply All (RIP) and its successor pods Search Engine and Hyperfixed are great!

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Podcast question... What are Cam's ideal tactics? I realize this roster is less than ideal but I'm struggling to see what they are trying to get to.

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Oh I just checked the XI, looks like Romero's back. Good. But Trapp/Gene midfield? Tired. Can we see the Gene/Triantis from the get go?

Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 10/09/2026

Another car crash game where neither team is eager to possess the ball, but at least the Loons are on the road. 1-1

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eek we lost the XG as well as the match. Wasn't a good one. At least I didn't walk into Allianz last nice with expectations. Thank the Prediction Matrix!

Screenshot from Fotmob. Top stats graphic comparing team performance (MNUFC first, FC Dallas second): 51%–49% ball possession, expected goals 1.04–2.31, total shots 8–13, and box touches 13–33.

Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 09/09/2026

WIP Prediction Matrix at work: The Loons are at home. -1 Dallas doesn't want the ball and is a dangerous countering team. -2 Dallas is way ahead of us in the table. +2 (we play to the other team's level) Therefore: Loons win the XG, but lose the match 2-3.

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Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 09/09/2026

I hope one of the adjustments is starting Triantis over Trapp

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Brandon Hundt @brandonhundt.com · 06/09/2026

My thoughts exactly. Needs options for "did opponent reinvest record sale of striker into a new striker?" "Are they making a home debut?" Ball possession ended exactly 50/50. Hmmm