Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's matches against Vancouver and the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup Matchscot interview Fit Checks Match Moods SO MUCH SPICE! Social Media Standouts, feat: JimmyTime Steaks Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin Podcast - make sure …

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…

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…

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 …

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? - …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 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…

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…

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…

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 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…

This week Landon and Jeremiah a ton of Austin FC news, including the Brandon Vazquez and Ilie Sanchez signings, Driussi potential transfer, and Austin FC's current starting XI. Other questions and topics include: - Austin breaks transfer record on Brandon Vazquez - Is $10 million too much? - How does he fit in the team? - Should Borrell sell Driuss…

This week Landon, Jeremiah, and Steph get drunk and answer listener questions, while a sober Mike hosts. Don't listen to this one with kids. Questions and topics include: - Our most cancel-able Austin FC takes - The soccer field version of the "mile high club" - Lots of F/M/K matchups - Guessing Fagundez tattoos - Players as the Scooby-Doo gang - S…

This week Landon is solo with a quick news update. Topics include: - New Year's Day meetup, 3pm on 1.1.25 at Hopsquad (probably) - Send us questions for Moontower After Dark - Austin FC's SuperDraft results - Why the international roster spot is good business - What can we expect from Riley Thomas and and Patrick Gryczewski? - MLS releases GAM amou…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Fafa Picault and Owen Wolff rumors, and preview the MLS SuperDraft. Other questions and topics include: - Tom Bogert "likes the fit" of Picault in Austin - How would we feel about that signing? - Owen Wolff getting European interest? - How does the MLS SuperDraft work? - Austin's options in the draft - Can …

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Gyasi Zardes buyout and how that affects the rest of Austin FC's roster build. Other questions and topics include: - Party boats and one-eyed dogs - The Zardes buyout is a sign of ambition - Does it mean Austin have another striker lined up? - Guide to the MLS Offseason Calendar - Austin FC's free agency hi…

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys…

This week Landon and Jeremiah choose who they would protect in the Expansion Draft. Other questions and topics include: - Nico Estevez reports to Austin - Austin FC alum performing in college - What is the expansion draft? - Austin FC's sad expansion draft history - The players we would protect and why - MLS schedule coming soon - Should Rodo have …

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer more listener questions and discuss the Austin FC Media Game. Other topics and questions include: - Why free agents don't make sense for Austin - Take a chance on Josef or HH? - Our ideal roster builds - Our realistic roster builds - Does Austin care about U22 signings? - Stuver's hair secret - Austin FC as base…

This week Landon and Mike answer a bunch of listener questions about the roster build, Nico Estevez, and some other silly stuff. Other topics and questions include: - International boys roundup - What is the most likely formation for Austin in 2025? - Is there room for a true #10? - Paulo Diaz and Magnus Eriksson transfer rumors - How will Austin F…

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are publicly shamed by Marcelo Teson when they revisit their preseason Over/Under predictions. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC Academy Update - Can Austin FC keep the youngest Wolff? - Dani Pereira extends contract - Farewell to Alex Ring - International call-ups - Revisiting our Over/Under Predictions …

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss their takeaways from Nico Estevez's intro presser and Landon's exclusive interview with him. Other topics and questions include: - Estevez's performance in the press conference - Is the charm offensive working? - Ok, we like him, but is he a good coach? - Rodo strangely defensive - What did we learn from the Ni…

This week we bring you an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with new Austin FC Head Coach, Nico Estevez. Landon met up with him at Q2 Stadium for a chat about his coaching philosophy and his career before coming to the US. Topics and questions include: - His extensive coaching career in Spain - Some of the names he coached as youth - His views on the role…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's new head coach and try to decide how they feel about it. Other topics and questions include: - Nico Estevez hired as new head coach - Our initial reactions when JB was tipped off - Surprising and underwhelming, but is it actually bad? - Steve Davis article on Nico Estevez - Great news in the MLSPA s…

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin's fun final game of the season, and are joined by Trevor Scott from CBS Austin's We Are Austin. Other topics and questions include: - A dog named Moontower - Surprise roster absences - Ervin Torres gets his MLS debut - Differences with Arnaud in charge? - Un-cursing Driussi - Landon goes ALL CAPS on a re…

This week Landon and Jeremiah play a game inspired by Driussi's 50th Austin FC goal, and are also joined by Tony Husband to preview the final match and discuss Austin's coaching future. Topics and questions include: - Pochettino's USMNT at Q2 stadium - Can Jeremiah name the top 10 Austin FC scorers? - Biro vindicated by suspension news - Austin pla…