MLS Western Conference Archives - Beautiful Game Network: Recent Episodes
MLS Western Conference Archives - Beautiful Game Network
The guys open the podcast discussing recording at Heavy Rotation Brewing on May 7th, Grand Hollers upcoming shows, Mental Health Awareness month, and what they did over the weekend. Then it’s on to the nights beers, and the Loons draw against Dallas at Allianz Field. They discuss the lineup, the Loons high press, a once again stout defense, the continuing offense problems, Amarilla looking better, and what to do with Bongi. They then make their predictions regarding next weeks game in Vancouver. MN Soccer history is up next, and they end the episode with a story about a naked landlord.
The post 169 At Least We Didn’t Lose : Loons Get A Draw & Landlords Exposed appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod talking about what they did over the weekend. Then it’s on to the beers for the night, and the Loons defeat against the Sounders. They talk about the starting lineup, offensive struggles, the defensive trying to hold this team up, the 10 position, & Heath trying to put square pegs in round holes. The finish this very short episode with two funny stories about the champagne of beers & nudists against a tram.
The post 168 Struggling In Seattle : Loons Lose To The Sounders & Nudists Crushing Beers appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the podcast discussing Connor’s graduation party at Park Tavern along with other things they did during the weekend. Then it’s on to the nights beers, and the Loons loss to Orlando on Saturday night. Discussion about the game include the lineup, rotating forwards, a decent first half, Jeong Sang-bin’s impact, Hassani Dotson and a terrible ending. The guys make their predictions about next weekends game in Seattle next, then Connor has some MN Soccer history. They finish the podcast with a funny news story about a guy, a gator, and a liquor store.
The post 167 Beer For My Gator : Loons Drop A Game To Orlando & Florida Man Strikes Again appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod discussing what they did during Easter weekend. Then it’s on to the beers, followed by an interview with MNUFC First Team Equipment Manager Sean Bigness. Sean discusses his path to the Loons, gaming with players, his favorite former Loons, his skills with the ball bag, and crowd reactions while on the road. After the interview, the guys discuss the Loons loss to the Fire. They talk about the formation, the disjointed play, the new guy getting on the pitch, and how we just can’t seem to win in Chicago. The guys then make their predictions for the upcoming home match against Orlando to finish up the episode.
The post 166 Chicago Is Not Our Kind of Town : Loons Lose To The Fire & An Interview With Sean Bigness appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod talking about another snowstorm, and how their weekends went. Then it’s on to the nights beers and the Loons victory of St. Louis. They discuss the uneventful first half, the penalty against Amarilla, the back line stepping up, and why you shouldn’t stick your head too low while playing soccer. After the break, David has a mini rant involving Amarilla’s stats compared to the eye test. Then it’s time for some MN Soccer history with Connor, followed by a funny story about cheating at a fishing tournament. The guys end the podcast with predictions about next weeks Loons game against Chicago.
The post 165 Now With Added Sound Effects : Loons Defeat St. Louis & How To Stuff A Walleye appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the podcast discussing an outing to the Price is Right at Mystic Lake, David’s week in the Magic Kingdom and Frozen Four being played in Florida. Then it’s on to the beers for the night, and the Loons draw against Vancouver. The talk about the formation, Menders goal, MLS Veteran Valentin, & added minutes. Next, the guys make their predictions for Saturday’s match up against St. Louis, Connor has a little MN Soccer history, and they finish the episode with a story about some prisoners who ended up at an IHOP.
The post 164 Not All Heroes Wear Capes : Loons Get A Draw & The Worst Hiding Place Ever appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod congratulating Connor on his recent college graduation. They then announce that this is the 5 year anniversary of the podcast, and discuss all that has happened during that time. Then it’s on to the beers for the night, and a brief discussion about the Loons incoming signing. The Loons victory against the Colorado Rapids is discussed next, which includes talk about the field conditions, Bongi stepping up, the injury to Jack Price and how the team is playing better without Rey. They then make their predications for next weeks home game against Vancouver. After a quick break, they play another round of Ask the AI, followed by Connors MN Soccer history segment. To close the pod, they discuss a case of mistaken identity on a door bell camera.
The post 163 Cheers to Five Years : Loons Beat The Rapids & The Case Of the Octo-Hand-Frog appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
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The guys start the pod talking about weather, new beers at Allianz Field, & spring break in Fort Myers. Then it’s on the Loons draw against the Red Bulls. They discuss the terrible field conditions, the goal by Bongi, the goal by the Red Bulls, & all around sloppy play by both teams. The guys then make their predictions for the upcoming game against the Rapids and do a little Ask the AI. This is followed up by some MN Soccer History, and they end the podcast with a story about a stolen truck full of chocolate.
The post 162 Sloppy Field, Sloppy Play : Loons Get A Draw & Chocolate Thievery appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the podcast down two hosts. They then discuss lunch plans on Saturday, spring time and the Loons home opener. The beers are up next, and then they discuss some news from around the MLS. Loons bye week news is up next, which is followed by their predications for the upcoming match against NYRB. The guys then get into their new segment, Ask the AI, where they ask ChatGPT questions regarding the Loons & soccer. They finish up the podcast discussing a news story about a tweet from the National Park Service regarding proper etiquette when you & a friend are being chased by a bear.
The post 161 The Bye Week Episode : Loons Musings, AI Questions & How To Be A Bad Friend appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the podcast talking about the latest snowstorm and weather terrorists. Then it’s on to the beers and a brief update about Rey. The Loons victory over FCD is discussed next, which includes talk about the lineup, the formation, Mender’s goal, Mender’s non-foul, the defense holding up, and playing without Rey. The guys talk about the new Apple TV MLS Season Pass next, and discuss the good & the bad of the first week on the app. Connor’s MN Soccer History segment is up next, and they end the podcast with a story about workers falling into a vat of chocolate.
The post 160 Servicing The Manhole : Loons Open Up 2023 With A Win & The Dangers Of Chocolate appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod by getting right into the beers for the night. They then move on to some more talk about Rey and his absence from the team. Predictions for the Loons season is up next, with each guy predicting where they will end up in the standings. They also each make a bold prediction about the upcoming season. Next, Connor talks about his experience at the Loons Northern Lights kit release, and adds in his MN Soccer History segment. The funny story for the night is next, which is about a ballet director who didn’t like some criticism and took it out on the critic. The guys then go off script a bit and talk about Aaron Rodgers and if MLS Season Pass will be available at local bars.
The post 159 Mediocrity or Bust : 2023 Loons Season Predictions & Everybody Hates A Critic appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod with the announcement of new intro music from the band Grand Holler. Then it’s on to the beers for the night, with David tasting Modist’s new collab with Hormel. The discussion then turns to Reynoso, and how concerned they are with his absence from the team. The guys then talk a little Apple MLS Season Pass, along with some playoff format rumors for the 2023 season. Some MN Soccer History with Connor is up next and they end the episode with a story about a Minnesota man being assaulted with a chicken.
The post 158 It’s A Shame About Rey : A Missing Loon, Apple MLS Season Pass & Chicken Residue appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys kick off the podcast discussing the new beer collaboration from Modist Brewing & Hormel. Then it’s on to the beers they are drinking. The cover the signing of a young CB next, and some other rumors floating around about a possible signing of a CB from Liga MX. The then discuss the Loons home opener giveaway, and if it will be cold enough to use it. Japan’s population problem is discussed next, and they finish the podcast with a story about a unwelcome turkey causing problems in a Minnesota city.
The post 157 Scandinavian Talent Pipeline : Loons Transfer Talk & A Wild Guest Overstays His Welcome appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod discussing how everyone is making moves but the Loons. Then it’s on to beers, and the reason David isn’t drinking during the podcast. They talk how the Loons roster is set up next, and how it’s pretty much the same team as last year. They discuss some needs and some different formations. A couple rumored transfers from South Korea are discussed, and how the World Cup changes a perception of certain players. The guys then answer some questions from people on Twitter, followed by a short segment of MN Soccer History. They end the episode with a story about a female cop who lost her job due to her open marriage policy.
The post 156 You Asked, We Answered : Loons Roster Talk & Cops Gone Wild appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the podcast discussing their holidays, and the reason why Tony isn’t recording this episode from a sunny beach in Mexico. Then it’s on to the beers and a discussion about the World Cup Final. They then talk about the MLS Superdraft and who the Loons selected. Up next, it’s the Loons 2023 schedule, and they talk about what games they are looking forward to. They finish the podcast with a story about the cops being called on Cousin Eddie and a new law in Korea.
The post 155 A Series Of Unfortunate Events : World Cup, Loons Talk & The Book Of Dave’s appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
It’s just Tony & Dave on this episode and they start talking about the current MN snowstorm. Then it’s on to the beers for the evening. After the beers, the discuss the quarterfinals & semifinals of the World Cup, focusing mostly on the upsets and games that went to PK’s. They then discuss the Loons signing a couple of MLS Veterans to start filling out their roster. They finish with a funny story about a heist in Germany of some very weird stuff.
The post 154 Why Would You Steal That : It All Comes Down To France & Argentina In The World Cup appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod talking about their weekends, then it’s on to the nights beers. They then discuss the round of 16 at the World Cup, and spend extra time talking about Team USA’s loss to the Netherlands and the future of the team. A little Loons talk comes up next as the guys talk about the recent signing of GK Clint Irwin. To finish up the episode they talk about two stories: a golfer getting an unexpected nose job & a women who couldn’t stand the noise of some medical equipment.
The post 153 It Was Fun While It Lasted : Team USA Is Bounced From The WC & Golf Bites appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the episode discussing what they did for Thanksgiving. Then it’s on to the beers for the night, and they discuss some of the surprises & stories from the group stages of the World Cup. They then discuss the 3 group stage games for Team USA, with a more in depth discussion regarding game 3 against Iran. The guys finish the podcast with a funny story about a rogue turkey named Kevin.
The post 152 Coming Off A Soccer High : Team USA Moves On & Fun With A Turkey Named Kevin appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod talking about Dave going to Orlando, Bracket Challenge talk & the beers they are drinking. Then it’s on to the World Cup, and problems before it even started. They then talk about the first match between Ecuador & Qatar. After that discussion, they talk about their picks for who will win the cup, along with some surprises they predicted along the way. They end the pod discussing a pair of old shoes that sold for a lot of money at auction.
The post 151 Maybe That Wasn’t The Best Choice : FIFA World Cup Preview & Expensive Used Shoes appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the podcast talking about the weather, Halloween & horse racing in bars. It’s then on to todays
The post 150 When One Cup Ends, Another One Begins : MLS Cup Talk, Sexy Garlic & Golf Carts appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod talking about their activities during the past week. Then it’s on to the beers, and
The post 149 The Birds And The Bees : A Loons 2022 Year In Review appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod talking about their weekends, then it’s on to the beers. The decision day matchup between
The post 148 A Win When We Needed It : Loons Get A Win On Decision Day & Here Come The Playoffs appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the podcast by getting right to the beers. They then discuss David’s experience during Hurricane Ian. The
The post 147 Eye Of The Storm : Loons Look Lifeless in San Jose & Cheating At Chess appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod talking about allergies, hurricanes & Quantum Leap. Then it’s on to beers, and a brief
The post 146 Train Car : Loons Still Can’t Win & A Nursing Home With Benefits appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod talking about MN sports & the death of the Queen of England. Then it’s on
The post 145 Beating A Dead Bush : Loons Drop Third In A Row & Riding In Cars With Bears appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open their Labor Day episode talking about drinking at the MN State Fair. Then it’s on to the
The post 144 Let’s Just Have Some Fun : Loons Drop Two & Unsolicited Plane Pics appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys open the pod talking about Tony’s annual trip to the MN State Fair and the amount of craft
The post 143 Don’t Call It A Comeback : Loons Pull Out A Win & Sailboats Are Back appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the episode talking about how the only person who watched the game live was missing the podcast.
The post 142 Ope, Sorry Austin, Just Gonna Grab Those Points : Loons Get A Win & Nothing Funny Happened appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod talking about attending the MLS All-Star game. Then it’s on to beers and a little
The post 141 It Sounds Dirty, But It’s Not : Loons Win In Nashville’s New Home & Splooting In NYC appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the podcast talking about Tony & Dave’s trip to Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton. Then it’s on
The post 140 Playing The Blame Game : Loons Lose In Colorado & Too Many Snakes appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys start the pod talking about absences and then really get into a discussion about 3 new breweries coming
The post 137 Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting : Loons Get 4 Out Of 6 Points & Wisconsin Man Has Skills appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.
The guys (minus Connor) start the pod talking about the 4th of July, and what they did after their long
The post 135 Wait, Are You Telling Me We Can Score Goals : Loons Get Two Victories & Beware Of The Super Clap appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.