Jon Marthaler
@jonmarthaler.com
Covering #MNUFC for the Minnesota Star Tribune (but contractually obligated to not indicate nor imply that I'm an employee, or staff member, at same). Can't shut up about Minnesota sports, but still always Minnesota nice. Also still a crackpot.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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I don’t know what’s happening at Mariucci Arena these days but I’m calling for a full investigation
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
I don’t know what’s happening at Mariucci Arena these days but I’m calling for a full investigation
#MNUFC training report: Eric Ramsay, on Carlos Harvey playing 90 minutes for Panama last night: "I'm sure if the coach has had a conversation with him about how he feels and how many minutes he wants to play, he's told him perfect and 90, so not an easy player to manage, in that sense. "
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#MNUFC training report: Eric Ramsay, on Carlos Harvey playing 90 minutes for Panama last night: "I'm sure if the coach has had a conversation with him about how he feels and how many minutes he wants to play, he's told him perfect and 90, so not an easy player to manage, in that sense. "
A lot of people have wondered if the schedule change in MLS could result in #MNUFC playing games - league, Champions Cup, or otherwise - at US Bank Stadium.
I asked the club if there had been any discussion of that possibility, and got a flat one-word response: "No."
I asked the club if there had been any discussion of that possibility, and got a flat one-word response: "No."
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A lot of people have wondered if the schedule change in MLS could result in #MNUFC playing games - league, Champions Cup, or otherwise - at US Bank Stadium.
I asked the club if there had been any discussion of that possibility, and got a flat one-word response: "No."
I asked the club if there had been any discussion of that possibility, and got a flat one-word response: "No."
MLS keeps citing a figure that says 91% of games, in the new schedule, will fall during the current league window. That's a little disingenuous, given that now they play just a handful of games in November/December, and with the new setup those will be normal regular-season weeks
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
MLS keeps citing a figure that says 91% of games, in the new schedule, will fall during the current league window. That's a little disingenuous, given that now they play just a handful of games in November/December, and with the new setup those will be normal regular-season weeks
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
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I'm satisfied with my photo choice here. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS announces calendar change, will play fall-to-spring from 2027 onward
The North American league will do away with the calendar in use since its 1996 founding, starting in July and ending in May in a single table format
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I'm satisfied with my photo choice here. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Story up for @stribsports.startribune.com, as MLS flips its calendar to begin in July and end in May - and play more regular-season games in late fall and winter:
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
www.startribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Story up for @stribsports.startribune.com, as MLS flips its calendar to begin in July and end in May - and play more regular-season games in late fall and winter:
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
Don Garber deflects a question about what kind of pushback they got from northern markets on this move. He admits that northern markets will suffer from this, but suggests that this is balanced by southern markets having suffered for years in the summer heat.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Don Garber deflects a question about what kind of pushback they got from northern markets on this move. He admits that northern markets will suffer from this, but suggests that this is balanced by southern markets having suffered for years in the summer heat.
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
MLS also officially announced that, in 2026, all of its matches will be available as part of the base Apple TV subscription.
And for season ticket holders, congrats: "As part of the transition, an Apple TV subscription will be included as part of 2026 full-season ticket packages with MLS clubs."
And for season ticket holders, congrats: "As part of the transition, an Apple TV subscription will be included as part of 2026 full-season ticket packages with MLS clubs."
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
MLS also officially announced that, in 2026, all of its matches will be available as part of the base Apple TV subscription.
And for season ticket holders, congrats: "As part of the transition, an Apple TV subscription will be included as part of 2026 full-season ticket packages with MLS clubs."
And for season ticket holders, congrats: "As part of the transition, an Apple TV subscription will be included as part of 2026 full-season ticket packages with MLS clubs."
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It really hits you in the face how badly they dropped the ball that this isn’t starting in July of 2026. IT WAS RIGHT THERE
As part of the shift, the 2027–28 MLS regular season will kick off in mid-to-late July 2027 and conclude with the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May 2028.
MLS will observe a midwinter break from mid-December through early February, with no league matches scheduled in January.
MLS will observe a midwinter break from mid-December through early February, with no league matches scheduled in January.
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It really hits you in the face how badly they dropped the ball that this isn’t starting in July of 2026. IT WAS RIGHT THERE
Story up soon, but it's official: MLS is flipping its calendar, starting in July 2027. After a shortened season in spring 2027, the league will start its year in mid-July, pause in mid-December, re-start in mid-February, and hold playoffs in May.
At best, pros and cons here for #MNUFC fans.
At best, pros and cons here for #MNUFC fans.
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Story up soon, but it's official: MLS is flipping its calendar, starting in July 2027. After a shortened season in spring 2027, the league will start its year in mid-July, pause in mid-December, re-start in mid-February, and hold playoffs in May.
At best, pros and cons here for #MNUFC fans.
At best, pros and cons here for #MNUFC fans.
Can't describe how funny it would be if he announces, like, another off-roster homegrown slot
Looks like there's white smoke rising from the MLS Board of Governors meeting: Don Garber will meet the press in just over a hour.
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Can't describe how funny it would be if he announces, like, another off-roster homegrown slot
I think this is a good change and will make MLS games more widely available.
Not sure if we're headed for more F1 fans who discover MLS, or vice versa. Anyway to get out ahead of all of the content, Inter Miami is Max Verstappen
Not sure if we're headed for more F1 fans who discover MLS, or vice versa. Anyway to get out ahead of all of the content, Inter Miami is Max Verstappen
BREAKING: MLS will come out from behind the separate MLS Season Pass subscription beginning in 2026, per sources.
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
All games will be available on the Apple TV streaming service.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources
Beginning next season, MLS games will be even more accessible via Apple TV
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I think this is a good change and will make MLS games more widely available.
Not sure if we're headed for more F1 fans who discover MLS, or vice versa. Anyway to get out ahead of all of the content, Inter Miami is Max Verstappen
Not sure if we're headed for more F1 fans who discover MLS, or vice versa. Anyway to get out ahead of all of the content, Inter Miami is Max Verstappen
#MNUFC training report: perfect attendance, at least among non-internationals. Taxing session; a few players were on the ground at the end.
Talked to Wil Trapp, about his flexing at Nouhou. Trapp said he was just telling him that he shouldn't go down so easily, given he's a big guy.
Talked to Wil Trapp, about his flexing at Nouhou. Trapp said he was just telling him that he shouldn't go down so easily, given he's a big guy.
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
#MNUFC training report: perfect attendance, at least among non-internationals. Taxing session; a few players were on the ground at the end.
Talked to Wil Trapp, about his flexing at Nouhou. Trapp said he was just telling him that he shouldn't go down so easily, given he's a big guy.
Talked to Wil Trapp, about his flexing at Nouhou. Trapp said he was just telling him that he shouldn't go down so easily, given he's a big guy.
For reference, here is my 5D MLS format that continues to make sure #MNUFC flies a million miles per season and plays in the Central Time Zone as little as possible
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For reference, here is my 5D MLS format that continues to make sure #MNUFC flies a million miles per season and plays in the Central Time Zone as little as possible
I've been looking at this for ten minutes, but the worst 5D schedule format I can come up with so far has #MNUFC in a division with Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Seattle, and Portland. This means I believe 100% that this is what's happening, until someone tells me different
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I've been looking at this for ten minutes, but the worst 5D schedule format I can come up with so far has #MNUFC in a division with Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Seattle, and Portland. This means I believe 100% that this is what's happening, until someone tells me different
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Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Sources: MLS owners set to vote on season calendar, format changes Thursday
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sources: MLS owners are expected to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Could happen as soon as 2027.
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also: Changes to competition format expected too, including single league table + divisions.
w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Currently working out this "five-division" schedule format, and trying to decide just how it's going to somehow end up with #MNUFC playing all its games in the Pacific Time Zone
MLS owners are *expected* to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Changes to competition format also expected.
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners set to vote on fall-spring calendar and season format changes: Sources
Substantial change could be coming to MLS's structure and operations following a Thursday vote, sources tell The Athletic
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Currently working out this "five-division" schedule format, and trying to decide just how it's going to somehow end up with #MNUFC playing all its games in the Pacific Time Zone
If you’re a millennial check your phone, people you haven’t heard from in eight years just texted you pictures of the northern lights
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
If you’re a millennial check your phone, people you haven’t heard from in eight years just texted you pictures of the northern lights
Made the sports cover with #MNUFC stories for @stribsports.startribune.com three days in a row. Gotta love the playoffs!
www.startribune.com/sports/loons to read all the stories...
www.startribune.com/sports/loons to read all the stories...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Made the sports cover with #MNUFC stories for @stribsports.startribune.com three days in a row. Gotta love the playoffs!
www.startribune.com/sports/loons to read all the stories...
www.startribune.com/sports/loons to read all the stories...
Monday night at 9pm Central! No national TV! No other game that night! I simply cannot believe this league’s inability to make any sense!
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Monday night at 9pm Central! No national TV! No other game that night! I simply cannot believe this league’s inability to make any sense!
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
More from last night's #MNUFC win in game 3, focused on the epic penalty shootout, and on the halftime that turned things around for the Loons:
Analysis: Minnesota United’s 10-round shootout with Sounders had a bunch of subplots all its own
The shootout ended with a shot off the crossbar, marking the fifth time in two playoff shootouts at Allianz Field that Seattle had found the woodwork.
www.startribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
More from last night's #MNUFC win in game 3, focused on the epic penalty shootout, and on the halftime that turned things around for the Loons:
Silver linings for the international break for #MNUFC:
* St. Clair and Boxall don't have to leave North America
* Finland (Lod) plays Friday/Monday (and the 2nd is a friendly)
* Rosales is suspended for the semis anyway
Triantis (Greece) and Harvey (Panama) are Thur / Tue, meaningful games. Rough.
* St. Clair and Boxall don't have to leave North America
* Finland (Lod) plays Friday/Monday (and the 2nd is a friendly)
* Rosales is suspended for the semis anyway
Triantis (Greece) and Harvey (Panama) are Thur / Tue, meaningful games. Rough.
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Silver linings for the international break for #MNUFC:
* St. Clair and Boxall don't have to leave North America
* Finland (Lod) plays Friday/Monday (and the 2nd is a friendly)
* Rosales is suspended for the semis anyway
Triantis (Greece) and Harvey (Panama) are Thur / Tue, meaningful games. Rough.
* St. Clair and Boxall don't have to leave North America
* Finland (Lod) plays Friday/Monday (and the 2nd is a friendly)
* Rosales is suspended for the semis anyway
Triantis (Greece) and Harvey (Panama) are Thur / Tue, meaningful games. Rough.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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