@dmayberry.bsky.socialWe know this prompt-response isn’t true, yet we know 2026 is not the Loons’ year.
Houston’s ok/pretty good 2026 moves calmly toward their first-round exit.
Maybe tonight is draw, but it’s not gonna be a win. Wolpers FC 2-1. #MNUFC
@loonybinpodcast.bsky.socialWhile the Dynamo have never won in St. Paul, it’s starting to feel the same for #MNUFC.
What’s gonna give tonight on this hot, fall evening? Will Houston do the thing or will the Loons help us sing?
What’s your MN-Prophecy for tonight match?
@adamwells.bsky.social#mnufc fans today thinking about the Loons game tomorrow
@andygreder.bsky.social#MNUFC preview vs. Houston
How new CEO Christina Hennington is starting to put her fingerprints on #Loons 👋 Marcus Caldeira receives praise from #CanMNT coach Jesse Marsch 👏
Plus, unavailable list and prediction:
www.twincities.com/2026/10/09/l...
@loonybinpodcast.bsky.socialAdd Jefferson Diaz to the list of Loons missing the Saturday night match for Yellow Card Accumulation for #MNUFC tomorrow night.
This team (and the head coach) needs a home win in the worst way.
@jonmarthaler.comFree headers: thoughts from USA-Canada at Allianz Field on Tuesday night, updates from #MNUFC training, a link to this week's podcast, and: too many Minnesotans are scaring new Loons players about winter, and I think we should all agree to start lying to them.
@jonmarthaler.comThe update from #MNUFC training is that Joaquín Pereyra did not participate in team training today, and is out for tomorrow. It sounds like Wednesday’s trip to Colorado may be a bridge too far, too.
Backup keeper Alec Smir came back from international duty injured as well, and will miss the game
@northstarashle.bsky.socialPlease contact your representatives today regarding Hourcar/Evie, they need the help to ensure continued mobility of many in our area.
I’ve used Evie and Hourcar quite a bit, including getting to and from Blaine on many occasions to cover #MNUFC.
It’s a huge resource our area cannot lose.
@loonybinpodcast.bsky.socialWhoever can keep their xG closest to zero gets 3 points this weekend!
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats MD 28
#MINvHOU
REGULAR SEASON CLUB vs CLUB STATS:
22nd meeting
#MNUFC: 10 wins, 1.52 Y/90, 1 R, 1 pen, 11.29 F/90
#HoldItDown: 6 wins, 2.05 Y/90, 0 R, 1 pen, 10.95 F/90
[5 draws]
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats MD 28
#MINvHOU
R: Marcos DeOLIVEIRA
Matching or reverse regular season fixtures:
05/17/2023 MIN 1–0 HOU
07/12/2023 HOU 0–3 MIN
MIN: 3 Y, 0 R, 0 pens
HOU: 3 Y, 0 R, 0 pens
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats MD 28
#MINvHOU
R: Marcos DeOLIVEIRA
HOUSTON:
16 g, 2.19 Y/90, 0 R, 1 pen, 13.13 F/90
HOU OPPs: 1.69 Y/90, 2 R, 3 pens, 12.44 F/90
HOU RECORD: 6 W - 4 D - 6 L (1.375 PPG)
HOU AWAY: 3 W - 1 D - 4 L (1.250 PPG)
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats MD 28
#MINvHOU
R: Marcos DeOLIVEIRA
MINNESOTA:
18 g, 1.94 Y/90, 0 R, 4 pens, 13.44 F/90
MIN OPPs: 1.61 Y/90, 1 R, 1 pen, 11.17 F/90
MIN RECORD: 10 W - 3 D - 5 L (1.833 PPG)
MIN AT HOME: 7 W - 2 D - 2 L (2.091 PPG)
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats MD 28
#MINvHOU
R: Marcos DeOLIVEIRA
2026 REGULAR SEASON:
11 g, 3.27 Y/90, 0 R, 5 pens, 27.27 F/90
HOME: 2.00 Y/90, 0 R, 3 pens, 13.55 F/90
AWAY: 1.27 Y/90, 0 R, 2 pens, 13.73 F/90
HOME RECORD: 6 W - 3 D - 2 L (1.909 PPG)
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats MD 28
#MINvHOU
R: Marcos DeOLIVEIRA
REGULAR SEASON:
152 g, 3.68 Y/90, 12 R, 41 pens, 25.38 F/90
HOME: 150 g, 1.80 Y/90, 6 R, 21 pens, 12.58 F/90
AWAY: 1.89 Y/90, 6 R, 20 pens, 12.82 F/90
HOME RECORD: 69 W - 38 D - 43 L (1.633 PPG)
@mlsrefstats.org#MLSRefStats Match Day 28
@mnufc.com vs @houstondynamo.com
REF: Marcos DeOLIVEIRA - 153rd game
AR1: Cameron BLANCHARD - 209th
AR2: Oscar MITCHELL-CARVALHO - 199th
4TH: Chris PENSO - 109th
VAR: Daniel RADFORD - 205th
AVAR: Robert SCHAAP - 164th
@beckstrand.bsky.socialWell, that's a pretty stark comparison, if there were any lingering doubts among Loons fans about how the locker room dealt (and is dealing) with the obvious lack of ambition from the #MNUFC ownership and front office. Yikes.
!["At the end of the day, I made the best decision for myself, and I can live with my decision," said St. Clair. "It wasn't like it was a financial decision, but I have a chance to go and really feel like I have a real chance at winning trophies. The expectation there is to win every single game. Where in Minnesota, that wasn't our reality. Of course you go out there and you compete. But if we [Inter Miami] don't win a trophy this year, everyone will say it's a disappointment. In Minnesota, we tried, we had some close moments. We would still say some of those seasons were successful - versus, if this team doesn't win a trophy, it's an unsuccessful season."
This is no more than your average Loons fan would say, too, in criticizing Minnesota for a lack of ambition - or, for that matter, a lack of trophies. Honestly, St. Clair sounded exactly like any other Loons fan, pounding out a post on social media.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:irfvkvmqshosc2efwn7lzu3m/bafkreihiscn3ddiqwzwpsp2jbwzwgbpm5cr3jwtmpbaaji5j7ve7cn4lka@jpeg)
@loonybinpodcast.bsky.socialWe are again lucky to have Jon on the #MNUFC beat!
@markoftheeast.bsky.socialNodding my head reading DSC's quotes. I know there are people who enjoy watching him struggle, and enjoyed Ramsay's short stint at West Brom. But the Loons are a low(no)-ambition club and if you want to win, and do not want a low-ball offer, it is tough to remain in MN. Sucks for fans. #MNUFC