Today marks Wil Trapp‘s 33rd birthday, and he celebrates it as the heartbeat of the Loons’ midfield. While this series often focuses on players who have moved on to new horizons, Trapp is a rare case of a player whose “where are they now” answer is exactly where fans want him to be—anchoring the center…
Today marks the 41st birthday of Jermaine Taylor, one of the foundational veterans of the Loons’ inaugural MLS squad. As a pillar of the Jamaican national team for over a decade and a steadying hand during Minnesota United’s chaotic 2017 transition to the top flight, Taylor has traded the high-stakes pressure of the international stage…
Today marks the 37th birthday of one of the most physically gifted midfielders to ever pull on a Minnesota jersey during the early NASL years. Bryan Arguez arrived in the Twin Cities with a resume that few at the second-division level could match, having spent time in the Bundesliga and captaining United States youth national…
Today marks the 35th birthday of one of the most prolific strikers to ever grace the North American Soccer League (NASL). Stefano Pinho, the Brazilian marksman who spearheaded the attack during the final NASL season for the Loons, continues to prove that his nose for goal is timeless. As he celebrates his birthday today, he…
Today marks the 65th birthday of the man who defined the first seven years of the Loons in Major League Soccer. Adrian “Inchy” Heath, the first and only head coach of the club’s inaugural era, remains one of the most polarizing and passionate figures in Minnesota soccer history. While his departure in late 2023 was…
Today marks the 25th birthday of Jordan Adebayo-Smith, a player whose blistering pace and versatility across the front line made him an intriguing prospect for the Loons’ scouting department in 2024. After a year spent gaining valuable professional minutes in the USL Championship, Jordan is set to return to Saint Paul this month as the…
Today marks a double celebration for Calum Mallace: not only is it his 36th birthday, but 2026 also marks his induction into the Marquette “M Club” Hall of Fame. For fans of the Minnesota soccer scene, the name Mallace is synonymous with local grit and professional success, and Calum’s journey from Mendota Heights to the…
Today marks the 29th birthday of Miguel “Micky” Tapias, a player whose arrival in 2023 provided the defensive stability the Loons had been craving for years. After two seasons anchoring the backline at Allianz Field, Miguel Tapias made a high-profile return to his home country in late 2024, joining one of the most storied clubs…
Today marks the 38th birthday of Fernando Paixão da Silva, better known as Fernando Bob. While his stint in Saint Paul was brief—lasting only a few months during the 2018 season — Fernando Bob remains one of the most high-profile Brazilian veterans to have featured in the Loons’ midfield. His arrival was seen as a…
Today marks the 28th birthday of Kervin Arriaga, a player whose physical dominance and highlight-reel strikes made him a cult hero during his two-and-a-half seasons in Saint Paul. Known affectionately as “The Tank” by the Loons faithful, Arriaga has spent the last 18 months carving out a significant career in Europe, eventually landing in one…
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