Call Up A Storm

In spite of Saturday's heroics, #MNUFC isn't going to make the playoffs. Probably. Maybe. The bottom of the West is bad, someone has to get in, so... why not the Loons? callupastorm.com/minnesota-un...

Massive missed call in the u17 Women's World Cup match between the US and Kenya, but the new VSR system worked and the US has the penalty they deserved. (Don't judge me, I'm trying not to fall asleep ever again)

In spite of Saturday's heroics, #MNUFC isn't going to make the playoffs. Probably. Maybe. The bottom of the West is bad, someone has to get in, so... why not the Loons? callupastorm.com/minnesota-un...

That game was Peak MLS <laudatory> <derogatory>

Good: I've actually written a bunch lately! Bad: I have told precisely nobody! So... enjoy! A breakdown of new Loon Cherrion Valerius: callupastorm.com/greetings-to... A look at why Minnesota's next five games could decide its season: callupastorm.com/the-crucible...

Marcus Caldeira has already done something only six other players in #MNUFC history have done and he's on the edge of joining even more elite company: callupastorm.com/what-is-the-...

<laughing and clapping like a drunk seal>

With mere moments to spare: A quick look at why the next month is do-or-die for #MNUFC starting tonight in Portland: callupastorm.com/the-crucible...

The time crunch makes this exceptionally difficult, so if Hank Stebbins can pull this deal off without breaking the bank, go ahead and give him the CSO gig: callupastorm.com/rumor-watch-...

The time crunch makes this exceptionally difficult, so if Hank Stebbins can pull this deal off without breaking the bank, go ahead and give him the CSO gig: callupastorm.com/rumor-watch-...

callupastorm.com/a-few-short-... Saturday was fun, but is there any reason to believe it was a sign of things to come? Actually, yes. Maybe. TBD. If there is, the Marcus Caldeira hype train boards here.

Not on the scoresheet, second strikers seldom are, but Caldeira has made two unselfish runs to open up space for Yeboah and Yeboah has scored them both. If that’s repeatable, the Loons will look like a different team overnight.

Me: I think Caldeira would excel as a second striker, but I don’t see the fit on this team. Cam: Hold my copy of “Inverting the Pyramid”

According to reports from @andygreder.bsky.social as well as Florian Plettenberg, #MNUFC is a medical away from bringing in Sturm Graz's Maurice Malone. He's not a sure bet by any means, but folks just scouting the box score are missing some key parts of his game. callupastorm.com/rumor-watch-...

I don't think anyone is a villain here, but the reality remains: Minnesota United needs more money. In the end, this may be a move that makes both teams better in the long run. In the short run? Well... Good luck, Hank! callupastorm.com/kahled-el-ah...

Look, I'm not going to tell you things are good for the Loons right now BUT: The most recent player they've been connected to is Maurice Malone. His middle name is Maximillian. Maurice Maximillian Malone 3M Honestly, too bad they're not #MNUFC's shirt sponsor instead of Target!

I’ll hopefully get thoughts up tonight, but Jon’s very much echo my own (and are more clearly articulated!)

Imagine enjoying Minnesota United. Couldn’t be me. Is not fucking me.

callupastorm.com/more-than-a-... I started picking through the available free agents and found a very intriguing option. He seems more likely to go to Germany, but #MNUFC should absolutely be calling his agent.

callupastorm.com/no-longer-a-... Writing this piece definitely tempered my expectations for AZ Jackson, but I think I understand the move a lot better now. #MNUFC can't break down low blocks, and while Jackson isn't going to do that single-handedly, he's brings a new look to the left side.

"Ethan Bristow’s production in Nectarios Triantis’ minutes is the median outcome for Minnesota’s summer transfer business over the last five windows. I have said some mean things about the Loons, but as usual, nothing is crueler than the truth." callupastorm.com/the-tick-toc...

First time the Loons have scored multiple goals since May 2 First time they scored three in a half since Sept. 13 of last year against San Diego.

Not an eye-popping love, but a solid one if the price is right. AZ’s knowledge of the league would help him make an impact yet this summer, which many signings do not. Reminds me of Ismael Tajouri-Schradi coming in in 2023.

Good news: The Loons finally got connected to a potential transfer! Bad news: His team doesn't want to sell him and it's getting ugly! Callum McCowatt isn't going to knock anyone's socks off, but he'd be a solid addition...if he's ever allowed to leave Denmark. callupastorm.com/rumor-watch-...

Every veteran sports media person will tell you the very best time to drop a blog on a complex topic is 11:20pm on a Friday night. So here you go! callupastorm.com/how-did-the-...

Per @americansocceranalysis.com, no player named Tomas or Tomás recorded a positive g+ in the first half of the MLS season. #Analysis

Excellent tifo from @timbersarmy.org & @tacovertops.bsky.social ahead of kickoff. “No Caps, No Cascadia” #SaveTheCaps

We're excited to welcome new @mnufc.com CEO Christina Hennington to the club! She joins the team at a pivotal point. We're looking forward to seeing how she builds on the strong foundations that have already been laid and puts her own stamp on the future.

If you took SKC and STL and combined them into one, would the state of Missouri be able to field a single playoff-caliber team? Probably, but definitely not hosting in the first round...

The transfer window opens Monday, which means I am ravenous for Loons rumors. Last week, @andygreder.bsky.social dropped some breadcrumbs on player #MNUFC were monitoring. I finally got the chance to don a tinfoil hat, brew some tea for the leaves, and dive in: callupastorm.com/awaken-the-a...

Let us pray this is not the most notable arrival of the summer.

Last night, @mplscitysc.bsky.social faced Sueño FC for the first time since the Crows beat them twice in eight days at the end of last season. Two of the best teams in USL 2 faced off, but only one of them looked like they knew what it took to win. callupastorm.com/foundations-...

"Soccer people, best people" is a thing I say a lot, and I always mean it, but sometimes I forget just how true it is. The @mnaurorafc.bsky.social game this afternoon was awesome; @mplscitysc.bsky.social this evening reminded me of how wonderful a community can be. Soccer people, best people.

Dude scores his first MLS goal and his thoughts are about dropped points. I have a lot of love for guys with that mentality. That said, I hope he does get a moment to really savor that accomplishment!

I am blogging about the Loons

Ryan Porteous committed both of the fouls that Mukhtar turned into FK Bangers. Hasal could key his car in broad daylight and there would be no witnesses.

Thomas Hasal is going to have nightmares about Hany Mukhtar for MONTHS after tonight. What a night for the German!

As @colinodonnell.bsky.social points out, Diaz is out for this one because of yellow card accumulation.

Rotating Diaz and Gene for Boxy and Trapp isn’t that remarkable. Diaz not appearing in the 18 is though… #MLS-Live

#MNUFC fans, a little pre-game reading on Jamés, Markanich, and the budget. callupastorm.com/reflections-... There’s not enough data dropped in the MLSPA salary guide to really call it Nerd Christmas, but given that a union is behind the release, Nerd Labor Day seems more appropriate anyway...

I'm not accusing #RSL of subtle political messaging, I'm just saying it's awfully convenient that the team that plays at America First Field has EIGHT right wings:

MLS doesn’t have pro-rel, but they may by the time Portland finishes with SKC. Every time I think Kansas City has found rock bottom, the floor falls out.

SBJ goal with a Burki assist!

Fade England and France in the World Cup: Not since 2002 has a country been represented in the Champions League final and World Cup final in the same summer.

Credit to Joe Dickerson, he made the same call at the other end. So… points for consistency, I guess?

TOUGH penalty call in Chicago, but ball don’t lie.