This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht to revisit our preseason Over/Under Predictions, and discuss the reported trade of Stefan Cleveland. Other questions and topics include: - Stefan Cleveland traded to Sporting Kansas City - Why this move is bigger than $50k - What to expect from offseason mechanisms - Could Argentina come to A…

In this episode, Phil West is joined by special guest Hernán González of We Are Austin TV to talk about We Are Austin TV's dominance in the Austin FC Media Cup game, the long-awaited roster decisions that see Julio Cascante and Diego Rubio departing the club, speculation about other roster moves happening during the season, Brandon Vázquez's physic…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's offseason roster decisions and how they feel about them. Other questions and topics include: - Jon Gallagher is the best - Austin FC announces roster decisions - Ilie Sanchez will return in 2026 - What's the plan for Cleveland and Las? - Rodo will have limited options - Ways to open senior roster sp…

***Apologies for the sub-par audio quality on this week's show. We had some technical issues and had to make do with what we had. Thanks. This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Seth Rau to break down the 2026 Austin FC schedule. Other questions and topics include: - Austin FC Media Cup recap - Diego Rubio says farewell - Ervin Torres earns Hom…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the earlier-than-usual MLS schedule drop for 2026, including Phil's three best and three worst things about the schedule for Austin FC, with the best including a special focus on Verde coming April 4, and the worst including some disappointing news about the East away trips and the San Diego aw…

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down the MLS schedule shift and answer more listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Offseason hobbies - MLS makes huge schedule changes - Why these changes are important - Reported shift to a single table - Who would be in Austin's conference? - International duty roundup - Could Austin FC sign …

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West start with a very Emergency Tangent-esque contemplation of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter bringing us the most famous of Beckett plays, then they dive into all the MLS news that broke on Thursday, including the schedule change and the reported move from conferences to divisions and a single league table,…

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer listener questions, and discuss a few potential roster changes. Other questions and topics include: - Urawa Reds let Landon down - Jeremiah is the oldest living Liverpool player - Landon's take on renewing Ilie - Two moves that almost certainly won't happen - Japan's cool Toyotas - What is Austin FC's identity a…

In this episode, Phil West is joined by special guest Lincoln Rose again to talk about Lincoln's 85-year-old woman alter ego, what it's like to call four LAFC goals on a radio broadcast documenting the end of the 2025 Austin FC season, predictions for the five Game 3 matchups in the playoffs, how to manage Verde's option-year decisions, what to do …

This week, Mike and Jeremiah reflect on Austin FC's first round playoff series exit against LAFC - we try to find some storylines and takeaways from the matches, discuss some hypothetical Witches' Deals, reflect a bit on the 2025 season, and discuss the potential for hope in 2026. We also mess up the intro and outro and talk about how much we miss …

In this episode, Phil West talks to Justin Ruderman about how lucky LAFC fans are to have gotten the two most likable Tottenham Hotspur players, how Game 1 of the playoff series between Austin FC and LAFC went from their Verde-centric and LAFC-centric perspectives, what to expect in Game 2, if they think it will go to a third game, and should LAFC …

It's Halloween and the scariest thing we're facing are the Sonny fans on instagram! Today we talk about LAFC Playoff Match 'fit checks Match Moods Goal Celly and we recap the Austin FC boys & fam Halloween costumes! Meet us in section 135 a half hour before kickoff for a Swoontower photo! Support the show…

In this Emergency Tangent episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about baseball fandom, their baseball origin stories, enduring games that go well past nine innings, enduring games inside a stadium with a dome Phil likened to a "gray grapefruit squeezer," and the time that Moisés got Stan Lee to hold a Blue Jays hat for a photo that ended up i…

This week Mike and Jeremiah are joined by Special Guest Host Adrian Healey to help fill the Landon-sized hole in our hearts; we discuss, amongst other things: How do we feel about Austin’s 2nd best season so far? LAFC Playoff Preview & Los Verdes Watch Party locations An initial look back on 5 Years of Verde And as always, we cover bits of Austin F…

In this episode, Phil West is joined by special guest Lincoln Rose to play a word association game with all 16 remaining playoff teams, rate the watchability for all eight first-round best-of-three series, talk about the players they're most excited to see, and make some MLS Cup projections. There's also a tangent about playoff baseball, John Candy…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the final regular season game, and what we learned going into the playoff series against LAFC. Other questions and topics include: - Landon says goodbye to a friend - What does this loss mean for the playoffs? - Austin defies statistics for 74 minutes - Taking joy in San Jose's pain - Academy keeper called to P…

This week we've got a recap of LAFC at home, a VERY SERIOUS playoff mentality discussion, and a podcast digest. And of course, our regular features, as always! Matchscot Interviews with Pickle and Theo! Fit Checks Match Moods Social Media Standouts and the Man of Steph's Jersey! Thank you all so much for listening! Support the show…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West record while keeping an eye on their opposing teams in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series (which Phil would influence after recording by employing an eighth-inning rally cap), discuss the upcoming matchup with San Jose and why Austin FC will be getting the best that San Jose can muster, …

This week Landon and Mike break down Austin's win against LAFC that clinched 6th place, then look ahead to San Jose and the playoffs. Other questions and topics include: - Buy tickets for the Crugnolas' show - Win against LAFC clinches 6th place - Wait, but how? (MLS table math) - Will we see LAFC in the playoffs? - Mike playing mind games with the…

We did it! We got an episode out before the next match started! If you want to hear a little about why we've been so busy and on a different schedule lately, show up to our Multilingual Mixer on Monday night 10/13! Today we talk about: Deebo - maybe the cutest hippo matschscot of all time? Match Moods Goal Celly: Svatok Svatoking Social Media Stand…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about a great game that was not a great soccer game, touch on a horrible week that was capped off by Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez saying, "It was a horrible week for us," look ahead to Sunday night's matchup against LAFC, do some playoff math and Wooden Spoon math (with Moisés making a musica…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss what we should learn from Wednesday night's Open Cup final, preview Saturday night's match against St. Louis City SC, review the playoff-making scenarios for Austin FC this weekend, register a record number of Emergency Podcast bleeps while being happy about the culture being created by the clu…

We've got a big episode looking back on the Austin FC 2025 Open Cup run and Final experience, as always within the same structure you're used to with us: Fit Checks Match Moods Social Media Standouts And, after our Open Cup lookback, Steph gives us the Man of Her Jersey. Thank you so much, everyone, for being you. Support the show…

In this episode, Phil West and 615 Soccer's Ben Wright preview Wednesday night's U.S. Open Cup final, which includes talk about his hour in Austin (at that point in his travels), how Nashville SC got to the final, how the regular season is going, the dynamic duo that Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar have been this season, who Nashville SC's unsung her…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss (briefly) the loss at RSL, then look ahead to Wednesday's US Open Cup Final vs Nashville. Other questions and topics include: - Landon and Mike are too old for punk shows - What the Open Cup final means for Austin - ATX rotate heavily in Salt Lake - Defensive missteps to learn from - What we took away from Fodr…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West share that, sometimes, Zoom does weird things, before getting into the win over the Sounders that defied Phil's 60th-minute expectations, a preview of Real Salt Lake (and their summer signings that haven't yet hit), a preview of the U.S. Open Cup and why Hany Mukhtar could loom large, some playoff plac…

On this week's Swoontower, we've got a doozy of an episode! Between the Bobby Jones CSF Verde Homecoming fundraiser, an incredible match at home against Seattle, the 4ATX Gala, and Brad Stuver's contract extension, we've got more than enough going on to fill your ears with a fun show. Listen in to hear us talk about: Matchscots! Fit Checks Seattle,…

This week Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's historic week, which included two last-minute winners. Other questions and topics include: - Listen to Landon and Brad Stuver here - CALVIN JAY FODREY - Is a back 5 the way forward? - Focus and effort on our side - How Austin won the USOC semi - Should we have gotten a red card? - Disciplined defense be…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West revel in Austin FC's semifinal U.S. Open Cup win (but not as much as Nico Estévez reveled in it), share audio from Brendan Hines-Ike after the loss against Dallas (to show Verde's focus in that finals-deciding match), provide an early preview on that final against Nashville, touch on the matchup agains…

We're back again with another episode, reviewing our match against FCD (don't worry, it's just one word) and our OPEN CUP SEMI FINAL WIN IN MINNESOTA. Away Day Experience Match Moods Goal Cellies (the highest score from Mike ever!!!) Social Media Standouts Remember to support Verde Homecoming! and of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the s…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West share thoughts on the U.S. Open Cup semifinal match between Verde and Minnesota United FC just hours before it starts, including looking at what national pundits have said, the 18 players social media showed going and who might start, why the Loons' win over St. Louis wasn't as good as the 3-1 scorelin…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what went wrong in Dallas and preview this week's two games. Other questions and topics include: - Austin FC not up for Dallas game - Subpar experience at Toyota Stadium in Frisco - How does this affect playoff chances? - What "prioritizing Open Cup" looks like - What are "second balls"? - What it means to play…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about Moisés' workout with Jon Gallagher, Austin FC's win over Sporting Kansas City, whether the team is reversing its post-July swoon trend from past seasons, preview the matchup with FC Dallas in Frisco, and bring in a special guest to help determine which teams we'd most and least like to see V…

In this first-of-its-kind episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West sidestep soccer for an Emergency Tangent on the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and the sequel debuting on Wednesday. They talk about Phil's heavy metal past and the goth band he was once part of, how they both came to know the movie, its influence on Seattle's music scene and va…

This week Landon and Jeremiah the win in Kansas City that all but punches our playoff ticket, and go through the highlights of Rodolfo Borrell's press conference. Other questions and topics include: - Brad Stuver event on Monday 9/15 - Austin FC win away at Sporting Kansas City - CJ Fodrey's impact as a sub - Should it have been a penalty? - Wolff …

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West celebrate a special milestone with a nod to the stars of the upcoming Broadway production of Waiting for Godot, discuss the recent admiration of Owen Wolff via Verde All Day, break down elements of the Rodolfo Borrell press conference, discuss the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City in which Ni…

We're back again with another episode, reviewing San Jose and the week in socials! We've got: Fit Checks: ZAN! :one million fire emojis: Match Moods Goal Cellies Social Media Standouts and of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down the exciting win against the San Jose Earthquakes and preview what the thin roster might look like against Sporting Kansas City. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Austin FC's improved playoff outlook - Nico's tactical adjustments for San Jose - Owen is goo…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West use selective sampling to say things are going decently well (15 points in their last nine matches) or concerningly off the rails (two points in their last three matches), explore the history of Austin FC post-July performances, look at the upcoming San Jose match as well as an SKC away match with five…

We're back again, this time with a shorter episode than normal - Montreal? Not a fun match to talk about, and the boys were social-ing a LOT more quietly this week than normal. Also, we're off to Dragon Con in Atlanta this weekend, so we didn't quite have as many days of content to plumb through as normal. That said, we do talk a bit about the matc…

This week Landon and Jeremiah try to keep things fun while discussing the Montreal match and the weird end to the transfer window. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Landon and Jeremiah as "honorary captains" - How Montreal's man-marking stifled Austin - Owen Wolff conjures magic again - Mixed bag…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about Leagues Cup turning into League Cup, ponder Nicky Beloko's sudden departure from Austin FC, discuss the rest of the summer transfer window, debut another play about GAM, grouse about recent Copa Tejas results, ponder the possibilities of a win in Montréal on Saturday, and discuss a special A…

We've got a full show today, fresh off our moody-as-heck draw against Frisco last weekend! We: interview four of the sweetest puppies (come home with me, Hamilton, please) rate some fierce, fine, and f.....interesting 'fits investigate two-phone-beso talk about match moods rate a goal celly and cover our social media standouts! As always, we end wi…

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down why Austin couldn't beat Dallas, and wonder if any moves will be made before the transfer window closes. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Jeremiah on the Austin Eras podcast - Mount Rushmore of MLS's Most Hated - Are we allowed to say that the ref wasn't …

We're back with a normal episode for y'all today! We... Interview FOUR matchscot puppies Examine pre-match fits Rate goal cellies Discuss social media standouts Preview the FC Frisco match and reveal the man of Steph's jersey! Support the show

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze the Houston Dynamo match, answer more listener questions, and debunk some player rumors. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Jeremiah on the Austin Eras podcast - What went right/wrong against Houston? - Should we blame the refs? - Should we be annoyed that Bel…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West share their thoughts on Leagues Cup, unveil Phil's new short one-act play to illustrate how Austin FC turned $50,000 GAM into $225,000 GAM by laundering an international roster spot, provide some Nicky Beloko updates and share some of Diego Rubio's recent thoughts, preview the upcoming Copa Tejas match…

Mike and Steph went to work this weekend at the Meet the Player event! They used their fan-experience time to all of our advantage to find out important intel like: Is Sabovic sneaky funny? Whose wife is the best fashion influence? Who are best friends? Who is maybe lying about their best friend? Who is the most dad? Has Robert Taylor seen K-Pop De…

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer a bunch of listener questions, and are joined by Apple TV's Marcelo Balboa to preview the Houston Dynamo match. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Ray Romano's Moontower Soccer - Closed door friendly update - Leagues Cup at Q2 this week - Berant Celina rumor - …