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 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: Loons discover there’s a chunky gap between them and MLS’ best
Minnesota United didn’t even compete well with league-leading Vancouver's second-stringers Sunday.
April 28, 2025
Minnesota United absorbs a loss to a Vancouver team resting its best players
Minnesota United’s eight-game unbeaten run ended, even though the Loons scored for the first time in nearly six hours of play.
April 28, 2025
Minnesota United wingback in midst of confrontation over alleged slur vs. Vancouver
The Loons acknowledged a player had been accused of violating MLS’ policy involving discrimination.
April 27, 2025
Loons aim to improve from good to great by adding more offense
Coming off back-to-back 0-0 draws — against Dallas and Toronto — the Loons face MLS-leading Vancouver.
April 26, 2025
Analysis: Minnesota United can’t lose, but it also can’t score
Opponents, as shown by FC Dallas in a chippy 0-0 draw Saturday, have learned to clog the middle of the field. The Loons’ correction must involve a wider route.
April 20, 2025
Loons settle for draw against undermanned Dallas but stretch unbeaten run to eight
Dallas played without two prominent players and several other regulars but managed to gum up the game and keep it scoreless.
April 20, 2025
What moves should Minnesota United consider at next MLS trade deadline?
Even with a seven-game win streak, the Loons have two areas in which they could look to improve — and one potential mistake they need to avoid.
April 19, 2025
Analysis: Minnesota United learns sometimes success comes at a cost
The Loons ran into a Toronto team Saturday that wasn’t going to allow the counterattacks that have led to a seven-game unbeaten run.
April 13, 2025
Minnesota United and Toronto FC play to a draw in a game of few chances
The Loons ran their unbeaten stretch to seven games but likely expected more against a team without a win.
April 12, 2025
When Oluwaseyi, St. Clair are with the Canadian national team, they are sorely missed
Since the start of last season, the Loons are 19-7-6 with Tani Oluwaseyi and Dayne St. Clair in the fold, and 0-6-3 when they are away.
April 12, 2025
