Jon Marthaler
@jonmarthaler.com
Can't shut up about Minnesota sports, but still always Minnesota nice.
P.S. I am not a crackpot.
P.S. I am not a crackpot.
Former #MNUFC striker Tani Oluwaseyi just scored a Champions League goal for Villarreal, giving the Yellow Submarine a 1-0 lead against Ajax.
January 20, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Former #MNUFC striker Tani Oluwaseyi just scored a Champions League goal for Villarreal, giving the Yellow Submarine a 1-0 lead against Ajax.
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Story » Former #MNUFC coach Eric Ramsay defends MLS as “uniquely demanding” while he embarks on another challenge at West Brom.
Coming off Wilfred Nancy’s crash out at Celtic, the North American league could really use Ramsay’s success in Europe.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/19/f...
Coming off Wilfred Nancy’s crash out at Celtic, the North American league could really use Ramsay’s success in Europe.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/19/f...
Former Loons coach Eric Ramsay defends MLS as ‘uniquely demanding’
Eric Ramsay has more than one job to do at West Bromwich Albion.
www.twincities.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Story » Former #MNUFC coach Eric Ramsay defends MLS as “uniquely demanding” while he embarks on another challenge at West Brom.
Coming off Wilfred Nancy’s crash out at Celtic, the North American league could really use Ramsay’s success in Europe.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/19/f...
Coming off Wilfred Nancy’s crash out at Celtic, the North American league could really use Ramsay’s success in Europe.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/19/f...
With Alex Ovechkin getting 20 goals for the 21st straight season, a stat for you:
Number of 30-goal seasons for Alex Ovechkin (21yrs): 19
Number of 30-goal seasons by the combined Minnesota Wild franchise (24yrs): 19
Number of 30-goal seasons for Alex Ovechkin (21yrs): 19
Number of 30-goal seasons by the combined Minnesota Wild franchise (24yrs): 19
January 19, 2026 at 5:12 PM
With Alex Ovechkin getting 20 goals for the 21st straight season, a stat for you:
Number of 30-goal seasons for Alex Ovechkin (21yrs): 19
Number of 30-goal seasons by the combined Minnesota Wild franchise (24yrs): 19
Number of 30-goal seasons for Alex Ovechkin (21yrs): 19
Number of 30-goal seasons by the combined Minnesota Wild franchise (24yrs): 19
#MNUFC are the frontrunners for the Aldi MLS Cup for the second year in a row
Seems like best the estimate from folks who track these things more closely than I do has Minnesota United closing in on...
*wait for it*
*wait for it*
*wait for it*
$11 million total 2026 GAM.
*wait for it*
*wait for it*
*wait for it*
$11 million total 2026 GAM.
Free newsletter: I spent the afternoon figuring out – very, very roughly – how much GAM each MLS team has to play with.
My brain is mush.
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/figuring-o...
My brain is mush.
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/figuring-o...
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
#MNUFC are the frontrunners for the Aldi MLS Cup for the second year in a row
#MNUFC has named Cameron Knowles head coach.
This was announced 30 minutes before their first preseason practice of the year, smashing their old record (naming a head coach before the fourth game of the season) by several months.
This was announced 30 minutes before their first preseason practice of the year, smashing their old record (naming a head coach before the fourth game of the season) by several months.
January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
#MNUFC has named Cameron Knowles head coach.
This was announced 30 minutes before their first preseason practice of the year, smashing their old record (naming a head coach before the fourth game of the season) by several months.
This was announced 30 minutes before their first preseason practice of the year, smashing their old record (naming a head coach before the fourth game of the season) by several months.
Why are these banners different. This is driving me insane.
January 11, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Why are these banners different. This is driving me insane.
Okay so I know I said this wasn’t happening much this spring, but then Eric Ramsay took the West Brom job the same day, so…. for @stribsports.startribune.com:
www.startribune.com/mnufc/601560...
www.startribune.com/mnufc/601560...
Minnesota United manager Eric Ramsay will leave for England’s West Brom
Days before the start of preseason training, the Loons coach has followed several of the team’s stars out of Minnesota.
www.startribune.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Okay so I know I said this wasn’t happening much this spring, but then Eric Ramsay took the West Brom job the same day, so…. for @stribsports.startribune.com:
www.startribune.com/mnufc/601560...
www.startribune.com/mnufc/601560...
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Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay to take West Brom job
This is the second credible connection between Ramsay and another club since the calendar turned last week.
www.twincities.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Updated news story: Eric Ramsay is leaving #MNUFC for the West Bromwich Albion job, the @pioneerpress.bsky.social learned Thursday morning.
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
After two outstanding seasons with #Loons, the Welshman is headed home to a team in the English second division.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/08/m...
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Summary: #MNUFC has lost its head coach and a host pieces from the team that set a club record of 58 points in #MLS last season:
❌ Eric Ramsay ➡️ West Brom
❌ Tani Oluwaseyi ➡️ Villarreal
❌ Dayne St. Clair ➡️ Miami
❌ Robin Lod ➡️ Chicago
❌ Joseph Rosales ➡️ Austin
❌ Hassani Dotson ➡️ Seattle
❌ Eric Ramsay ➡️ West Brom
❌ Tani Oluwaseyi ➡️ Villarreal
❌ Dayne St. Clair ➡️ Miami
❌ Robin Lod ➡️ Chicago
❌ Joseph Rosales ➡️ Austin
❌ Hassani Dotson ➡️ Seattle
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
As #MNUFC reports for preseason on Saturday, just a note: I'm told the Star Tribune isn't planning much in the way of Loons coverage this spring.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
January 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
As #MNUFC reports for preseason on Saturday, just a note: I'm told the Star Tribune isn't planning much in the way of Loons coverage this spring.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.
December 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.
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The last edition of The Minnesota Star Tribune printed in Minnesota.
December 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The last edition of The Minnesota Star Tribune printed in Minnesota.
I don’t know that it was in doubt or anything, but this offseason has been absolute proof that the #MNUFC front office is going to act without sentiment or nostalgia.
December 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I don’t know that it was in doubt or anything, but this offseason has been absolute proof that the #MNUFC front office is going to act without sentiment or nostalgia.
Got this on the TV and it’s like a visit from an old friend
Nothing will ever recapture the holiday magic of the Channel 45 Yule Log.
December 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Got this on the TV and it’s like a visit from an old friend
Nothing will ever recapture the holiday magic of the Channel 45 Yule Log.
December 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Nothing will ever recapture the holiday magic of the Channel 45 Yule Log.
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Brutal. @lunargiraffe.bsky.social texted me this photo this morning and said "The Ghost of Christmas Future was too late 😢"
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Brutal. @lunargiraffe.bsky.social texted me this photo this morning and said "The Ghost of Christmas Future was too late 😢"
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News brief: #MNUFC trades Joseph Rosales to Austin FC for $1.5 million in GAM, a source confirmed to @pioneerpress.bsky.social on Friday @tombogert.bsky.social first reported.
www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/l...
www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/l...
Loons trade defender Joseph Rosales to Austin FC
Minnesota United has regularly fielded calls from other clubs, both inside MLS and elsewhere in the world, inquiring about the availability of left back Joseph Rosales. On Friday, the Loons moved o…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
News brief: #MNUFC trades Joseph Rosales to Austin FC for $1.5 million in GAM, a source confirmed to @pioneerpress.bsky.social on Friday @tombogert.bsky.social first reported.
www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/l...
www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/l...
The #MNUFC season ended three and a half weeks ago... and the 2026 preseason begins three weeks from now. So far, the offseason has been defined more by departures than signings, so here's a look at where the Loons are at as the calendar turns.
Minnesota United set to begin new era after offseason departures of Dayne St. Clair, Hassani Dotson
Minnesota United set to begin new era after offseason departures of Dayne St. Clair, Hassani Dotson
A new goalkeeper is now at the top of the Loons’ wish list with St. Clair set to join Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The #MNUFC season ended three and a half weeks ago... and the 2026 preseason begins three weeks from now. So far, the offseason has been defined more by departures than signings, so here's a look at where the Loons are at as the calendar turns.
Reposted by Jon Marthaler
Minnesota United set to begin new era after offseason departures of Dayne St. Clair, Hassani Dotson
Minnesota United set to begin new era after offseason departures of Dayne St. Clair, Hassani Dotson
A new goalkeeper is now at the top of the Loons’ wish list with St. Clair set to join Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Minnesota United set to begin new era after offseason departures of Dayne St. Clair, Hassani Dotson
#MNUFC chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad said he's made Robin Lod an offer, and is waiting to see if the midfielder will take it. "The ball is in his court," said El-Ahmad. "Robin is someone we would like to keep."
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#MNUFC chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad said he's made Robin Lod an offer, and is waiting to see if the midfielder will take it. "The ball is in his court," said El-Ahmad. "Robin is someone we would like to keep."
Wayzata HS standout Joe Highfield, who was an All-American at Portland and has played a couple of years for Minneapolis City, was taken 11th overall by Houston in the MLS SuperDraft. #oneofus
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wayzata HS standout Joe Highfield, who was an All-American at Portland and has played a couple of years for Minneapolis City, was taken 11th overall by Houston in the MLS SuperDraft. #oneofus
#MNUFC has made three SuperDraft picks and they're all (at least based on their listed hometowns) USA natives. Loons determined to not use any international roster spots on this draft if they can help it.
December 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#MNUFC has made three SuperDraft picks and they're all (at least based on their listed hometowns) USA natives. Loons determined to not use any international roster spots on this draft if they can help it.
#MNUFC first-team players from 2023 that are currently still on the roster:
Michael Boxall
Wil Trapp
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
DJ Taylor
Joseph Rosales
Devin Padelford
They still could re-sign Robin Lod, too. After two years, almost total turnover from the Heath era.
Michael Boxall
Wil Trapp
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
DJ Taylor
Joseph Rosales
Devin Padelford
They still could re-sign Robin Lod, too. After two years, almost total turnover from the Heath era.
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
#MNUFC first-team players from 2023 that are currently still on the roster:
Michael Boxall
Wil Trapp
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
DJ Taylor
Joseph Rosales
Devin Padelford
They still could re-sign Robin Lod, too. After two years, almost total turnover from the Heath era.
Michael Boxall
Wil Trapp
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
DJ Taylor
Joseph Rosales
Devin Padelford
They still could re-sign Robin Lod, too. After two years, almost total turnover from the Heath era.