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Jon Marthaler @jonmarthaler.com · 37m

#MNUFC training report: Robin Lod was back in action with the Loons today. Sounds like Kelvin Yeboah is progressing well, too; he's done three full training sessions in a row, minus some 11-on-11 work, according to manager Eric Ramsay.

A growing chance Yeboah plays Sat., to get back in form...

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 5h

MNUFC new signing Nectar Triantis was interviewed recently on Sound of the Loons - an interesting conversation on his journey from growing up in Sydney, Australia, to Bodo, Norway, Scotland and now Minnesota. Apple Pods has a transcript to skip the audio. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Episode 316: Immediate Impact with Nectarios Triantis

Podcast Episode · Sound of the Loons · 10/06/2025 · 16m

podcasts.apple.com

Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 6h

Glad to see yet another intimate jazz club opening this time at 2756 Hennepin Av. in Uptown. I've been catching some nice sets at the super intimate High Hat in St. Paul on Selby Av. Thrilled to see jazz making a comeback in the Twin Cities.
www.startribune.com/brownstone-j...

A new jazz venue is coming to Uptown in Minneapolis

Brownstone Jazz will be an intimate club run by a veteran R&B singer at the corner of Hennepin and 28th.

www.startribune.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 6h

Also funny that on my morning scroll I was searching Google Maps for Cape Verde, the smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup (yesterday) and this photo popped up on images shared of the country. Look familiar to this thread?

Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 6h

Marshmello?

Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

Here is an interesting video about KAW's and a comparison of his work to Andy Warhol's. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DOX...

The Visionary Art of KAWS: Beyond the Canvas

YouTube video by Pops' Hiking and Travel

www.youtube.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

I enjoyed this interview with MNUFC Kelvin Yeboah and his comparison of MLS to other leagues in Europe he has played in. "MLS is more like France—more athletic, more about talent and intensity. Honestly, the MLS might even be slightly above Ligue 1 now..."
en.as.com/soccer/kelvi...

Kelvin Yeboah exclusive interview: Messi, Tony Yeboah, injuries, MLS growth

The Minnesota United forward opened up to AS USA about his time in MLS.

en.as.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

I was in Hayward, Wisconsin for a wonderful weekend away with dear friends and took these photos. And no, the chair photo is not ai created - I've had some people ask.

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

According to @frederickmelo.bsky.social, “FAMILY” — the Centerpiece at the Museum of Modern Art San Francisco —- will be permanently situated either inside or outside the four-level TreeHouse retail/office building at #MNUFC's United Village. It’s by the artist known as KAWS.
x.com/FrederickMel...

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Bill McGuire recently shared plans for United Village, the development surrounding #MNUFC's Allianz Field. A bakery, dinner, pizzeria, Bailey's Garden, ice rink, music venue, day care, some of these concepts are now in the works. Details here:
t.co/ASPhBshbP7

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

I know I will have at least 5 more years of eye site not having to scroll through months of microfiche. 🧐

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 1d

This has been really important for my historical MN soccer research. For some reason neither Newpapers.com nor the MNHS had an searchable online versions of the PP. Finally, it's here and I have already made some nice finds in the last several weeks.

newpapers.com

This domain may be for sale!

Newpapers.com

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 2d

As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:

This sucks so hard.

MLS is using generative AI to write match recaps. Writers used to get paid freelance rates to do that. Hssssss.

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 6d

Direct link to An American Game podcast. Cannot emphasize enough how entertaining and informative this podcast is.
anamericangame.buzzsprout.com/2519329/epis...

AN AMERICAN GAME

Some say that soccer is an American game. Okay, Tom McCabe and Kirk Rudell say that, and it might sound weird if you’re an American soccer fan, and you’ve spent your whole life having to prove you kno...

anamericangame.buzzsprout.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · 6d

The US is and has been a soccer nation despite what you have been told by US Soccer and even Don Garber.
Soccer was in New Jersey before Brazil
US had a pro league before Italy or Spain
An American Game podcast tell these amazing and entertaining stories told by @soccertownmedia.bsky.social

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Tom Elko @tomelko.bsky.social · 19d

Fun story featuring @brianquarstad.bsky.social!

It’s Joncacaf @jonarnoldfc.bsky.social · 20d

Minnesota loves its loons. No, really. A lot.

While it seems like a no-brainer in hindsight, the state bird was the perfect uniting symbol for #MNUFC from its launch through the present.

I spoke to Dr. Bill McGuire, Brian Quarstad & a loon expert to learn more: www.mlssoccer.com/news/minneso...

Minnesota United FC: Uniting the state through an iconic symbol | MLSSoccer.com

Maybe you just have to be from Minnesota to really get it. Plenty of soccer teams have a pregame ritual. A cherished old pop song here. A boom-boom clap there. Minnesota United, though, kick off with ...

www.mlssoccer.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · Jul 23

With as many players who have been injured or the team has loaned or transferred out, on top of the clear weaknesses/lack of depth the Loons have, if they only come away with 2 additions this transfer period it will be hard to take the team seriously regarding ambition to compete.

Andy Greder @andygreder.bsky.social · Jul 22

Primer »

#MNUFC had a high-quality team
in prime positions to finish the MLS season/cup tournaments, but one weakness sticks out.

Will #Loons seize the moment and make a splash in the summer transfer window?
www.twincities.com/2025/07/22/w...

Will Minnesota United make a splash in the summer transfer window?

The Loons, solidly in postseason contention, have the roster flexibility to address a need in midfield.

www.twincities.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · Jul 19

That was a day. I remember the panic in his voice.
Great memory. Thanks.

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · Jul 14

Amazing. I knew you when.

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · Jul 13

Quick programming note: I’ll be on NBC Nightly News tonight (6:30p ET/5:30p CT) talking FIFA, lessons from the Club World Cup, and what to expect at next summer’s men’s World Cup.

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John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · Jul 9

Minnesota United became the most aggressive set-piece team on the planet with old-fashioned tactics backed by new analytics — and now they can’t stop scoring from it.

My first for The Guardian:

The most aggressive set-piece team in the world plays in Minnesota

Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tactic

www.theguardian.com

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Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · Jul 3

This morning on the back side of the Como Park lakeside pavilion, St. Paul, MN.

Brian Quarstad @brianquarstad.bsky.social · Jul 1

@ussoccerhistory.org has been uncovering and bringing you some of the earliest soccer footage of games played in the US this past week. Now @brianbunk.bsky.social uncovers the world's earliest soccer film with sound. An ASL match from 1927 played in Brooklyn. www.ussoccerhistory.org/the-worlds-e...

The world’s earliest soccer film with sound

The 1927 film captures an uneventful match between unremarkable ASL teams at the end of a mediocre half-season. Yet, it is a milestone in the history of soccer.

www.ussoccerhistory.org

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Brian D. Bunk @brianbunk.bsky.social · Jul 1

I wrote about the world's earliest soccer film with sound. Contains a link to the footage so you can watch and listen to highlights of an American Soccer League match from 1927.

www.ussoccerhistory.org/the-worlds-e...

The world’s earliest soccer film with sound

The 1927 film captures an uneventful match between unremarkable ASL teams at the end of a mediocre half-season. Yet, it is a milestone in the history of soccer.

www.ussoccerhistory.org

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Society for American Soccer History @ussoccerhistory.org · Jul 1

Interested in U.S. soccer history? If so, consider becoming a SASH member.

Your $20 yearly membership fee helps support SASH's efforts to promote, facilitate & disseminate research into the rich history of U.S. soccer. For more info, please visit our website:
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SASH Membership

Annual SASH Membership

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