This week Landon and Jeremiah break down a 2-point week that could have been a 6-point week, and discuss the Bukari and Beloko transfer rumors. Other questions and topics include: - Comparing the Atlanta and Vancouver games - On pace for record low goal scoring - But is there reason for hope? - A fine line between "adjustments" and "tinkering" - Co…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about a hypothetical security guard at Walmart for soccer reasons, explore why Austin FC is straight up not having a good time having gone 1-4-2 in their last seven league matches, talk about how Phil watched Austin getting scored on 12 times "for fun," and talk about upcoming matches before wrapp…

Steph here, taking back the reins for show notes because this is a very serious podcast and I love moms. Today's episode starts with recaps of a TRIPLE match week: away @Cincinatti, home v Atlanta, and the Austin FC and Atlanta Unified team match at Q2! We cover: Katori, our matchscot who thankfully stayed home out of the heat this week! Make sure …

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include: - Did the players deserve boos? - Actually, curses ARE real - Best 8 minutes of the season - Does Austin need a bad cop? - Cincinatti delivers another loss - Pedantic defensi…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West (with Phil recording from a hotel in San Antonio) reflect on Austin FC's near-disaster against El Paso Locomotive FC in U.S. Open Cup play, discuss the upcoming match against FC Cincinnati, ponder lineup possibilities in future weeks given how long certain players remained on the field last Wednesday, …

Mike here, writing the show notes today; trying a new thing where in the title of the show I give it a click-baity headline! Did it work? Also, we never learned how to spell Cincinnatti. I know that's wrong. Today's episode starts with recaps of last week's match against MNUFC and our US Open Cup match against El Paso: Matchscots Fit Checks Curse T…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include: - Join the Patreon - Should Austin revert to more defensive tactics? - Nico's toxic positivity - A smart person says we're smart - How does Desler affect this offense? - How …

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West eschew watching what turns out to be possibly the worst MLS match of the year to poke gentle fun at DFW's newest soccer team and its complicated crest, and then turn their attention to Saturday's 3-0 loss to Minnesota United FC, reveal some behind-the-scenes observations about the post-match press conf…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West declare T.S. Eliot wrong and contend that May is the cruelest month with its massive slate of matches, Phil goes through some game show questions and predicts the team's May record, they share initial thoughts about Robert Taylor coming to the team, fret about Minnesota United FC's talent, and finish o…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Houston Dynamo ShOwen Heart Missed Connections Captain Stuff in the post-game presser Social Media Standouts, feat: Austin 40 Under 40 nominees Brad Stuver and Trennis Jones 100 Guys vs 1 Gorilla Robert Taylor Full Introduction 4ATX stuff! -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight…

This week Jeremiah and Steph break down Austin FC's 2-0 loss against the Dynamo and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Join the Patreon and be part of the community that got Landon to dye his hair green! - Houston Road Trip vibes - Dani Pereira injury non-updates - What's the deal with Ilie not always starting? - …

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West muse on Robert Taylor and '80s music (and the tenuous connection hatched in Phil's brain), actually discuss how Robert Taylor might make an impact on his new club, marvel at the Houston Dynamo's current injury list, celebrate CJ Fodrey's extension, and talk a little field tilt as Austin FC's paradoxica…

Today's episode starts with a NEW BOY ALERT!!! and then digs into a recap of last week's match against the LA Galaxy: Curses (post)Match Moods Goal Celly Rating Social Media Standouts -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to our special guests for providing their nuanced and level headed takes. -- and as always…

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down Austin FC's 1-0 win against the Galaxy and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Join the Patreon and give Landon green hair - Anaya family GoFundMe - How the formation change helped Austin win - A thesis on luck and chance - Vazquez's redemption arc - Chaotic ending - Transfe…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk not too painfully about last weekend's 5-1 debacle and where Verde goes from here, gives some vague hints about just how good the tifo at the Galaxy match is going to be, pay tribute to a fan we lost this past week, discuss why Verde need to win their next two matches, and close with Phil workshop…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Vancouver Whitecaps Mouse-capades north of the border Goal Celly Ratings Match Mood Social Media Standouts, feat: a special font review -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michelle and Christian of Simply Soccer Podcast - make sure to follo…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's monumental defeat and what we learned from it. Other questions and topics include: - Pics of the Patreon gifts! - Join the Patreon here - Analyzing what the f*** happened - How Vancouver created their own luck - Thoughts on press conference statements - Is the blueprint out on Austin? - Stuver saves…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West get nerdy on the completely reasonable series of events vaulting Verde to the top of the league, discuss their upcoming marquee match against Vancouver, miss Vanni Sartini, discuss Austin's playoff chances now that the team's banked 13 points in their first seven matches, celebrate Riley Thomas, and br…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Portland Matchscot: Lance! Adopt this perfect zoomie angel. Ascot 'Fit Check! Match Moods Social Media Standouts, feat: pillows, bags, and a small putter boy -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michael McColl of AFTN - make sure to follow t…

This week Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's home draw against the Portland TImbers, then preview next weekend's trip to Vancouver. Other questions and topics include: - Check out the new Patreon gifts! - "Humans desire always what they don't have" - What is Austin FC's ceiling? - How small mistakes stacked up - Questionable refereeing - Center ba…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about Austin FC's three-match win streak, why getting closer to goal to take shots might work out better for them, why they like Brendan Hines-Ike and Myrto Uzuni so much, what they expect in the rematch with Phil Neville's Portland Timbers, and the VerDos match next Friday you might want to consi…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against St Louis CITYYYYY SC: Matchscot: None, Adopt A Dog And Tell Us About It! Travel Fit Check! Match Moods, feat: A Very Special Hallmark Movie Pitch Goal Celly Rating Social Media Standouts -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Sam Svilar of Stump…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's third straight win away in St. Louis, and preview their second match of the season against the Portland TImbers. Other questions and topics include: - Austin maintains 2nd place in West - Winning ugly vs Losing pretty - Is Wolff the 10 we needed? - Myrto Uzuni sees everything - How we score more wit…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against San Diego FC: Matchscot: Semper Fi & Oorah Tee-Shirt Week on the Great Austin FC 'Fit Off Match Moods, feat: Greg v Verdisimo Goal Celly*S* Social Media Standouts -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Annamaria Lu of the City FC Report - make s…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's counter-attack heavy win against San Diego, and preview the next away game in St. Louis. Other questions and topics include: - A reminder of why we love soccer - Are we a counter-attacking team now? - Brandon Vazquez gets his first goal - Owen Wolff's impact - Estevez's defensive strategy - Leo Vais…

n this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss León's weird omission from the Club World Cup, Austin FC's small (not big or particularly breaking) reveal about the 2025 All-Star Game, the upcoming match against San Diego FC and only having one healthy center back (which we're totally not worried about), no goals scored from open play in four…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against LAFC, featuring SPECIAL GUEST JEREMIAH BENTLEY OF MOONTOWER SOCCER! 'Fit Checks (including an update on Beats-Gate, an entirely fabricated drama!) Match Moods Vibe checks Social Media Standouts -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Tony from Sa…

This week Landon and Mike analyze Austin FC's defensive strategy in their away win against LAFC. Other questions and topics include: - Moontower shirt in the stands in LA! - Why was Austin's defense so effective? - Why we're not that worried about the offense - Why Owen started on the right - Spoiler alert for Tuesday's "special announcement" - Leo…

This week, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West are not worried about the Mikkel Desler injury, or no goals from open play from Austin FC in the first three matches, or the early working theory about 2025 Dani Pereira, or the match at LAFC on Saturday, or last night's VerDos match that ended like a certain first-team match from a couple of weeks ago, or t…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against Colorado, featuring: Interview with Stella 'Fit Checks (including an injured-but-not-in-style Julio!) Match Moods (some love for Verdisimo!) Short Shorts! Our newest bench bffs -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Travis, Darren, and Vince fro…

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down another annoying loss against the Colorado Rapids, and are then joined by Apple TV's Max Bretos to preview the LAFC match. Other questions and topics include: - A "good" match but still no goals - How do we feel and are we right? - Assessing the ref's decisions - Uzuni's surprise start - ATX needs to control…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West ponder whether Whataburger is a sad food or a celebration food, before getting into the unfortunate result against Portland, the dearth of scoring (so far), the upcoming match against the Rapids, and the start of the 2025 season for Austin FC II. Also, remember to turn your clocks forward on Sunday to begin with what M…

Today's episode starts with a brief recap of last week's away match in Portland and some Social Media standouts including: Our coach with a dog! Dani sounds! Smelling Salts! -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Matt with BurgundyWave for coming on to share his thoughts about our Saturday night matchup. We t…

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's annoying loss in Portland and preview Saturday's home match against the Colorado Rapids. Other questions and topics include: - Is it too early to panic? - Not the horseshoe, but equally ineffective - How Bukari can be more effective - Is it really a 4-4-2? - Ok, NOW it's a 4-4-2 - Uzuni's lackluster…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the first tifo of 2025 and the first regular season match of 2025, cover the dearth of shots on target in the first match, expunge some of the demons from last season, look ahead to the upcoming match at Portland and a big watch party, and finally project performances for the first seven matche…

Today's supersized episode starts with an exciting recap of our 1-0 home opener against SKC! We cover: An interview with the softest dog ever, Cino! The STUNNING lewks of Coat-Fest 2025 The first goal celly of the season! Social Media Stand Outs -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Sam from Stumptown Footy …

In this special episode, Phil West hangs out with Joe Lowery (of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show fame), talking about San Diego FC's surprising opening weekend win and why that might not be much of a surprise, some of MLS' better storylines as its 30th season gets underway, along with a Phoenix-eye view of what Austin FC's done this offseason and …

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's season opener win against Sporting Kansas City and preview the first away game in Portland. Other questions and topics include: - Austin FC wins their home opener! - Why Austin's possession play looks different now - Breaking down Bukari's match - Why Ilie is the captain - Owen Wolff is the guy beca…

In our first Opponent Spotlight of 2025, we're thrilled to be joined by Sheena and Chad Smith of For the Glory KC to cover off season roster moves and some predictions for Saturday night. Check out the episode to hear Sheena and Chad's thoughts on: National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around SKC (and Peter Vermes) Most exciting m…

This week Landon and Jeremiah preview Austin FC's season opener against Sporting Kansas City, and Landon joins David Gass and Tom Bogert on Soccerwise to preview the 2025 season. Other questions and topics include: - Submit your Over/Under predictions here - Final preseason matches - Rodo drops hints at season launch party - Uzuni finally in town -…

This week, Moy-SESS Chiullán and fill-EEP West share their new Austin FC pronunciation guide supercut, discuss the Thursday night kit release party, look back on Saturday's preseason match, look ahead to the opener against Sporting Kansas City this coming Saturday, ponder Myrto Uzuni's fitness, and even drop some hints about the tifo you'll soon se…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht for the 2025 Over/Under Predicitions and also cover the Coachella preseason matches. Other questions and topics include: - Favorite halftime shows - Svatok's Fagundez diss track - What we learned from preseason - Desler gets a green card!!! - Who is in Austin's best midfield? - Over/Under Pre…

On this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Oleksandr Svatok's scuffle with Diego Fagundez, the two viewable Coachella Valley Invitational matches, Besard Sabovic's arrival, Myrto Uzuni's delay, Mikkel Desler's absence, and the approaching official kit launch.Av Phil West

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Adrian Healey to review the offseason and answer listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Guilherme Biro contract extended - Josh and Gavin Wolff go to Houston - Las back on loan - When to start panicking about Uzuni and Sabovic - Listener Questions with Adrian Healey - Reasons why Austin…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West got an audience with Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez, with the topics ranging from "formations aren't real" to the role of fullbacks to his work with his assistant coaches and what the transition's been like going from FC Dallas to the U.S. Men's National Team to Austin FC in less than a year.…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Long Cao to explain MLS Roster Rules. Was it a mistake to attempt this? Probably, but we have to give the people what they want. Other questions and topics include: - 2025 Jersey Leak. Do we like it? - Myrto Uzuni is official - His contract and weirdly long medical - Dubersarsky arrives in Austin - Why di…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West — they built this podcast! They built this podcast on ridiculous kit leaks! (cue the synths) ... and another one befell Austin FC this week. They discuss a certain Austin influencer who released the Electric Watermelon Kit into the wild, plus the Myrto Uzuni and Besard Sabovic signings, the apparent strategy to [eschew…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Driussi's legacy in Austin, Sunday's open training session, and how the newest players will fit into the team. Other questions and topics include: - Driussi is officially gone - What is his legacy in Austin? - Dubersarsky is officially Verde - More discussion on Uzuni's position - Besard Sabovic player profile …

This week, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West give you a brief glimpse behind the curtain, and then dive into all the news, including Sebastián Driussi's move to River Plate, the Nicolás Dubersarsky signing, the all-but-official Myrto Uzuni signing, plus "an exclusive interview with Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell," some formation contemplat…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are once again drowning in Austin FC news, including the Driussi transfer saga, two new player links and much more. Other questions and topics include: - Rodo's update on Driussi - Potential outcomes ranked - Vazquez press conference highlights - Did MLS try to block the Vazquez move? - The confusing case of Myrto Uzun…