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: Minnesota United plays it blasé, but there’s no diminishing a win over Messi, Inter Miami
Loons followers have endured a couple decades of unsatisfying soccer developments. This day may have been their most satisfying of all.
May 11, 2025
Messi‘s goal provides a Minnesota soccer moment in a Minnesota United rout of Inter Miami CF
The crowd that gathered at Allianz Field, many wearing Lionel Messi’s No. 10, witnessed the highlight of a lifetime and a significant win by the home team.
May 10, 2025
As the Loons prepare to face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, what's this circus all about, anyway?
Loons fans — and players themselves — can’t wait for an in-person glimpse at Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
May 10, 2025
For Minnesota United, MLS’ return to the U.S. Open Cup has its benefits
The Loons play at Louisville City on Wednesday night, in what figures to be a very busy stretch.
May 6, 2025
Analysis: Injury pushes Minnesota United back in time and forward on the pitch
Because Kelvin Yeboah was hurt, the Loons turned to the 5-2-3 setup they used often in 2024, in effect moving Robin Lod and Joaquín Pereyra up the field against Austin.
May 4, 2025
Minnesota United takes victory at Austin, its favored approach wearing well on the road
The Loons controlled the game by stopping passes at midfield, and they benefited from a goal that rolled between Austin goalie Brad Stuver‘s legs.
May 4, 2025
Analysis: Minnesota United CSO El-Ahmad is building to win now and in the future
The Loons have cash available, open spots on their roster and room for one or even two more designated players.
May 2, 2025
Loons sign Inter Miami castoff Gressel, a two-time MLS Cup winner
After seeming to fall from favor with Inter Miami, Julian Gressel was perhaps the top transfer target in MLS during the primary transfer window.
April 29, 2025
Analysis: Injury pushes Minnesota United back in time and forward on the pitch
Because Kelvin Yeboah was hurt, the Loons turned to the 5-2-3 setup they used often in 2024, in effect moving Robin Lod and Joaquín Pereyra up the field against Austin.
May 4, 2025
Minnesota United takes victory at Austin, its favored approach wearing well on the road
The Loons controlled the game by stopping passes at midfield, and they benefited from a goal that rolled between Austin goalie Brad Stuver‘s legs.
May 4, 2025
Analysis: Minnesota United CSO El-Ahmad is building to win now and in the future
The Loons have cash available, open spots on their roster and room for one or even two more designated players.
May 2, 2025
Loons sign Inter Miami castoff Gressel, a two-time MLS Cup winner
After seeming to fall from favor with Inter Miami, Julian Gressel was perhaps the top transfer target in MLS during the primary transfer window.
April 29, 2025