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The Daves I Know
by The Daves
We are the Daves You Know, or maybe not. We are a podcast focused on Minnesota United FC, but not afraid to take the piss out of you and your dumb football club.
Episodes
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Twelve Goals Four Points
We're back to discuss two high scoring matches and 1 point. An absolute capitulation in Portland (in spite of some very pretty goals).
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Five Days Late and a Few Dollars Short
Five Days Late and a Few Dollars Short by The Daves
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When The Daves Away
A Dave made a terrible decision to not run the podcast this week. Never again.
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More Like Boring Salt Lake
Your last MLS pod before the World Cup. We recap the last MNUFC match against a Luna-less RSL and an at the death equalizer. Plus goal-paloozas in the USL-W and USL2.
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A Short One While You Were Away
A short one, since we didn't actually watch much of this 270+ minutes of Loons soccer. MPLS City and Aurora kick off their seasons, and we contemplate a summer of local soccer!
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Are We Good?
A quick podcast to break down the US Open Cup Quarterfinal loss to the hottest team in MLS, the San Jose Earthquakes and then a stunning come from behind victory over the Columbus Crew in godforsaken Ohio, plus a quick recap of the Twoons season so far.
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Californication
The gang is joined by local Soccer guy and big-hat enthusiast Anthony de Sam Lazaro to talk all things Loons including US Open Cup history.
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The California Smash'em Up
We're back to recap a couple of California wins and talk about the biggest winners from these unexpected victories. We briefly discuss the Open Cup match (also in California, but the northern part) and give our over/unders on the number of matches (and minutes) we'll see James in a MNUFC kit,...
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Thank God the International Break Is Over
Thank god the International Break is finally, mercifully over. We look back at two very bad and one very meh games, discuss the hiring of former Loon and former Head Coach candidate Danny Cruz, as well as look ahead to the next few matches, which, spoiler alert are gonna be tough.
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Chancalay more like Chance(s) a plenty
Recapping the season and home opener for MNUFC. 4 points is a good haul for a tough start to the campaign.
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Here We Go Again Year 10
We're back for Season 10! A off-season that started tragically has us, dare I say, actually excited about the season? Quick breakdowns of the moves out, slightly more in-depth on the moves in and we ask each other some questions about the upcoming season. Plus we got a couple of Colombian guys!
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Just When We Thought We We're Out
Just when we thought we were out, they dragged us back in. We swear to god, we are not recording again before 2026, but we had to get together to discuss the DSC news, Rosales move, and Lod rumors, as well as Superdraft picks, Twoons moves and just general fuckery.
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Farewell 2025 Season
A wrap up of the 2025 Loons season. We also talk about the roster and speculate on potential roster moves for 2026.
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Loons Go West
Dan and Dave spend the first part of the podcast talking about the Loons upcoming opponent, San Diego FC. Then Jess and MJ finally show up, so we can talk MLS Calendar change. We break down all of the known changes, speculate on some of the unknowns and discuss the pros and cons of this massive...
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We Don't Talk About LA
The full crew is back to break down the epic Sounders playoff victory, the tragic Twoons loss and look forward to what maybe.
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We're We Good?
MJ, Dan, and Dave discuss (well they talk around) the LA Galaxy match. It's mostly about Dave's trip to LA and Stub Hub/Herballife/Dignity Health Sports Park. Then we talk briefly about the season as a whole and reflect on the last few weeks but also what we thought of how the Loons played this...
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Decision Day
MJ, Dan and Dave are back to record a pre-Decision Day podcast. We talk about the last two Loons matches, a draw in Commerce City and an annihilation of the Sporks in Saint Paul. Afterwards we look at the permutations and ramifications of Decision Day. Dave mentions he will be in LA at least 9...
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A Terrible No Good Very Bad Week
A Dave, Dan, and (eventually) an MJ get together to discuss a terrible week for the Loons, but find some reason for optimism and look forward to the run-in at the end of the year and what the Loons can do to win the whole damn thing!
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Viva la Chaconistas!
We're back to break down the 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers. We address a couple of big questions, including the future of Joseph Rosales, the tiredness of the team, and who our immediate impact and long-term future dreams for our most recent transfers.
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Nectarine Triangle
A podcast, only 3 months after our last one. We talk a bit briefly about a few matches from the past three months, including wins, yes WINS over Seattle, the Leagues Cup, um, debacle, and Open Cup. Then afterwards we dive into the ins/outs of the Transfer Window, noting that this was a…
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Welcome Mo
We get together for a special episode where we interview Loons Legend Mo Saeid. We talk to him about his transition from Scandinavia to the US via Columbus, the difference between an established team Columbus and an expansion team in Minnesota. We also get his thoughts on a few other Loons…
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Beckham in the Menchies
We're back, this time with a Dan to break down a busy two weeks for your Loons. We recap the Open Cup triumph in Louisville, Beckham getting into the Menchies, a schedule loss down in Texas, and give STL the what for on their garbage pizza and garbage soccer team!
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Willkommen Gressel
The gang is back to start with a quick recap of the previous three matches, was very muched a mixed bag. Then, a longer dive on the arrival of Julian Gressel, arguably one of the best signings of the MLS Transfer Window (wink,wink). And finally we wrap up with some lower league soccer as Aurora…
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What Ball
Balls? Where we're going we don't need no stinkin' balls! We're back to talk about the month of matches we missed while a Dave was moving about one mile! From worrying trends to the worst match to ever attend, we cover it all, including that drab draw in stinky ol' Canada!
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The Good Blood Pressure Meds
We're back starting our 9th!!!! year. We get quickly caught up on the young guys the Loons brought in and briefly discuss the 6 point haul that very easily could've been 7 or 9. We also discuss some league transparency and make fun of our next three opponents.
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Adrian Heath Underpants
The last pod of 2024, we recap the moves made by the team, talk about our feelings, and speculate on what the team might do in 2025. Also, we get the worst gift in the history of doing this podcast!
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A Quick Post-Mortem
A quick post-mortem of the Loons loss to the LA Galaxy 6-2 on Sunday. We also play a brief game of Should He Stay or Should He go and give some quick thoughts overall on the season. We'll be back with a more thorough breakdown of the moves the team makes and what we'd like to see next year, after...
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Penalties Are Nervewracking
We're back to break down the last three matches, a Decision Day win and two Penalty Wins in the playoffs. Up next LA Galaxy. We also gave some opinions on the potential of MLS moving to the European calendar.
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The One With The Playoff Scenarios
We discuss the three amazing Loons matches and break down some playoff scenarios. Ultimately we have some fun with Gopher soccer and @everton being bad.
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A Catch-Up Pod
A Catch-Up podcast on the month that was for Minnesota United, including some fun SKC facts, checking in on the new guys, and a fairly detailed breakdown of the playoff race/chase.
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Top Gun Soccer, Nothing But Wingers!
A Dave, MJ and a Dan get together to discuss all of the recent Loons moves both in and out of the club. They discuss how the new signings might fit in and speculate about how the team will lineup on Saturday! Later they recap the USWNT Gold Medal run, the hiring of Poch for the Men's team, and…
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The Waiting Game
We're back to break down the Leagues Cup matches for the Loons and highlight the recent spate of signings. Then we spent the bulk of the episode discussing the US Women and Men (but let's face it, the Women's tournament has been better) Olympic adventures. Including some interesting substitution...
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The Daves Olympic Preview Show with Smart People
We're back to discuss the Loons not super great week briefly, but hey, they did Make a Wish and get off the losing train, so baby steps. More importantly, Bridget and Nubia are joining Dave to help discuss the US Olympic soccer teams. Firstly, a brief discussion of the men's team, followed by a...
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Chaos Reigns
We have a full podcast this week as Nubia, Eric and Rodrigo join MJ and Dave to briefly discuss the Loons, MPLS City and Aurora, before deep-diving into the EUROs and the chaos that was CONMEBOL and COPA America '24. As always, the MN Futbol Show brings the receipts.
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Some Good Soccer
Two Loons matches and two new ways to lose. Eric, MJ, and Dave briefly discuss the most recent Loons losses and chat about what has gone wrong with the team and who, if anyone, is at fault for the recent slide in form. Bright side, we actually think they played well the last few matches. After...
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We're Yelling Timber
The MN Futbol Show Boys join to discuss Loons, but mostly to talk Euros and Copa. What is wrong with Mexico, can the US survive (spoiler alert, they can't), and what is up with this Eastern European futbol renaissance? Also, we find out in real-time Aurora is not hosting playoffs for some fucking...
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The Less Said About the Loons The Better
The less said about the Loons the better, so we dispense with the Loons quickly and since we are joined by Brazilian correspondent Eric Silva Brenneman to talk all things Copa America and Euro 2024. We also chat briefly about the Loons transfer rumors and Minnesota Aurora FC is very close to...
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Bringing Babies to Matches
Kaleb joins the TDIK pod for the first time and we talk about bringing our toddlers to the match last Saturday. Spoiler Alert: A lot of girl-dadding in this one! Zeller tells a story about making fun of Jesus Ferreria, the guys talk about the valuable point secured, and MN kids on the pitch. We...
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An International Emergency
Zero points in LA but three points against the Sporks, completes a pretty intense 8 days. Jess and Zeller briefly discuss both matches before addressing the fact that 10!!! International Loons will be unavailable for the upcoming Pride match against FC Dallas.
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The Stupidest Match Ever
It's a Memorial Day Miracle, A Bridget and a Dave get together in person to laugh at Fortuna Dusseldorf, but more importantly discuss the stupidest MNUFC match ever. We don't necessarily mean that in a bad way, but boy howdy was it fucking stupid. Plus lower division soccer is really in full…
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Good Vibes FC
2 matches, 4 points, Good Loons? We discuss the good vibes of the team, hockey line changes, & set pieces. Also, MPLS City SC and Aurora are finally back in action for an action-packed 6 weeks of soccer
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The Loons Went Down to Georgia.. And Came Back with a Soul
The Loons Went Down to Georgia.. And Came Back with a Soul! We talk about another Loons road win, including some butt-hole-clenching defense, Tani Time (again), and Papa Arriaga having himself one helluva week!
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Peter Vermemes
Dave, MJ & Jess are back to break down a wonderful 2-1 victory over the Sporks, make fun of Peter Vermes, and amaze at our manager's ability to make in-match changes and just be an overall awesome guy.
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This Is A Movie Podcast Now
A Dave, MJ, and Bridget get together to discuss Loon's optimism. Did you know you can change formations and adjust to maximize your player's abilities, also you can reward young guys for late match performances? We didn't know that either.
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Slow Starts & Rat Tails
Eric, Bridget and a Dave get together to discuss the Loons match from last Saturday. They discuss slow starts, what they'd like the team to do to change that, and what to do about Reynoso. Also discussed are new MLS substitution and injury rules, going into effect this weekend. And because we…
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What to do with a Problem Like Reynoso
We welcome Colin to the TDIK fold and discuss Tani Time, Loons starting slow, and what to do about Reynoso. We also get some MPLS City tea, talk about Aurora and learn that Colin is in an improv group!
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Two Wins, Two Losses, Too Soon
After an international break, we (very) briefly recap the Friendly win against St. Patrick's Athletic and Open Cup victory over Chicago, then spend a little more time discussing the issues in the 2-0 losses to Philly & Michigan Stars FC.
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Are the Loons... fun?
Are the Loons... fun? ESB joins MJ and Zeller to discuss the new manager, his tactics, his experience, and his vibes. That is the framework we use to discuss the Loons thrilling 2-0 win over defending (and presently reeling) Western Conference Champs LAFC.
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The Podcast of Books
A new joint, by Ragnar Zellburg, The podcast of Books
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Cardiac Kids
A short one, as it was just MJ and Zeller, this was recorded live at the Black Hart so apologies for the slightly less-than-stellar audio, particularly from MJ's mic. We discuss the Loons new knack for grabbing points late, can we press for 34+ matches, some slightly dodgy defending, and being...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are the Daves You Know, or maybe not. We are a podcast focused on Minnesota United FC, but not afraid to take the piss out of you and your dumb football club.
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