Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

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 because he's not "the guy" - Las contract extension - New stadium food - Portland Timbers Preview (1:02:10) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realt...

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 moves over the offseasonKeys to success for SKC this season and this weekendThoughts on Dániel Sallói's moustacheFind and follow For Th...

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 - Sporting Kansas City Preview - Will SKC's new additions be enough? - Predicting Austin FC's starting XI - Landon's appearance on Soccerwis...

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 Predictions (35:06) - More news (1:15:32) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - much more Moontower Soccer is bro...

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 FC might disappoint in 2025 - Trevor Allison's "primary chance creator" research - What counts as success in 2025? - Our picks for non-verde/black...

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 did Kolmanic get extended AGAIN? - We have a theory... - Preseason match results - MLS Roster Rules 101 w/ Long Cao (17:20) - Okay, maybe it's 201 ...

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 - "The Desler of midfielders" - Where should Austin use the last roster spot? - New technical staff announced - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilso...

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 Uzuni - U22 D-mid Dubersarsky incoming? - How Austin could sign Evander - 2025 schedule breakdown with Seth Rau - Buy away game tickets here - Free T...

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 Driussi? - What does Austin look like without him? - Ilie Sanchez profile - Starting XI from our current roster - How should Borrell use the remaining r...

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 - So much more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app. Moontower Soccer i...

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 amounts - Update on Fafa Picault link to Austin FC - Throwback interview with Joe Lowery from March 2021 (12:15) - Us and Joe pick our starting XI and...

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 Austin get anybody good at #12? - Who are Austin's new assistant coaches? - Arnaud stays, but Burpo gone? - Leagues Cup update - Why do MLS teams...

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 history - Which free agents we might be interested in - Staff changes at Austin FC - Takeaways from Garber's State of the League - Swedish midfielde...

*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, we discuss the comings and goings of the roster, Halloween costumes, and a secret game we're gonna play this offseason! Swoont...

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 waited to hire a coach? - Which of the available MLS coaches would make sense? - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to ra...

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 baseball players - Holiday mental health tips - How LC and JB got into trouble as kids - Merch store is up and running! - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sag...

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 FC look different on match day 1? - Giving players upgrades in one stat - 3/3 or 2/4/2 model? - Q2 food option wish list - Favorite MLS away day - ...

*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, we discuss the comings and goings of the roster, Halloween costumes, and a secret game we're gonna play this offseason! Coming...

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 w/ Marcelo Teson - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com ...

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 Nico press tour? - How many players can we realistically sign? - Dani Pereira says no contract extension - Why selling Dani might make sense - Mor...

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 of a coach - The constants of his coaching philosophy - The importance of relationship building - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe ...

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 salary guide - Breaking down last week's contract extensions - How is Owen Wolff's roster status affected? - Is this Cascante saying goodbye? - Upd...

*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, we discuss the vibes around Galaxy away, Colorado at home, and A NEW DAD... alongside our normal content! Matchscot feature: Mo...

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 ref - Obrian extension a good thing? - German striker linked to ATX - Landon complains about Matt Doyle again - Trevor Scott interview (57:08) - ...

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 players nominated for MLS honors - National team updates - What will Davy Arnaud's Austin FC look like? - Offseason schedule released - Colorado Rapi...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are tasked with covering more Austin FC news than is safe for two men. Adrian Healey also joins to share his thoughts on the direction of Austin FC. Topics and questions include: - Mauricio Pochettino knows Landon's name - Josh Wolff fired by Austin FC - What is Wolff's legacy in Austin? - Rodolfo Borrell press conference highlights - The futures of Pereira, Driussi, and Owen - Rodo doubles down on "names you wouldn't believe" - Portland and LA Galaxy recaps -...

*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, we discuss the vibes around a loss to Houston, a draw with RSL, and a win against Portland, alongside our normal content: Matc...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Mike Crugnola from Swoontower Soccer to play the Wikipedia Game and to cover the week's news. Other topics and questions include: - How we felt during the RSL game - Breaking down the playoff math - Pereira and Gallagher on-field dispute - When do we expect Wolff to be fired? - Austin scores two late to tie RSL - Austin FC II's playoff chances - Portland Timbers preview - LA Galaxy preview - Wikipedia Game: Austin FC Edition (58:35) - Free Ticket ...

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze the draw at LAFC and the loss to Houston that effectively ended Austin's playoff hopes. Brian Dunseth joins to preview RSL and share his thoughts on Austin FC's season. Other topics and questions include: - Big beers and corgis - Max Bretos gave us a shout on Apple TV - Coaching isn't the only issue - Wolff's future - 5-2-3 or 4-2-sumthin? - Two strong performances with little reward - Good news from MLS roster profile update - Brazilian Hercules rumor...

*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, we discuss losses to Canadian teams and a draw against LAFC, alongside our normal content: Matchscot feature: Angelica! (No in...

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down what went wrong in Toronto and what Austin FC's playoff chances look like now. Other topics and questions include: - Why can't Austin finish? - Austin's vulnerable defensive structure - Is Bukari selfish or just over-eager? - Substitution reasoning - Owen Wolff's amazing goal - Playoff chances getting even slimmer - Viggo Ortiz to Charleston Battery - MLS Free Agent list released - LAFC and Houston previews (55:44) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wils...

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer listener questions and give updates on all the players on international duty. Other topics and questions include: - How are the boys on international duty doing? - Did Svatok ever leave Austin? - Austin FC Academy loses a top prospect - Do we approve of neighbors with chickens? - How can Wolff get Driussi going? - Who is our ideal coaching candidate? - Which Austin FC player would you build a team around? - Which outfield player would you put in goal? - T...

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down why Austin FC were so ineffective against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Other topics and questions include: - How Vancouver's gameplan shut down Austin - Poor planning or poor performance? - (The answer is "yes") - Driussi and Pereira far below their standards - Other results hurt ATX's playoff hopes - Lots of international callups for Austin - Rodo's new scouting network - Potential changes to MLS transfer window - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Rea...

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's 2-0 win in Nashville and preview the home game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Other topics and questions include: - Austin back in the playoff picture - Brad Stuver's huge game wins MLS honors - False 9 Driussi and the fun, weird tactics around it - Which Stuver save was better? - Gally continues to produce (out of spite for Landon) - Bukari nets his first MLS goal - Dani Pereira called up for Venezuela - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (55:28)...

*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, we discuss: Matchscot feature? Nope.‘Fit Checks? Nope.Match Moods? Nope.Celly Ratings? Nope.There were no games! (sob emoji, y'...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by David Gass of Soccerwise to discuss all kinds of topics, including the Austin rebuild project, Austin's youth development strategy, and lots more. Other topics and questions include: - Grading the transfer window - Ring no longer a DP, but in the most MLS-y way - David Gass interview (14:06) - What's more to blame, roster or coaching? - Should Wolff get one more year with new players? - Austin FC II's development strategy - "Day that will live in G...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's tactical shift against LAFC and answer some listener questions. Other topics and questions include: - Why change the plan for this game? - Annoyed by the same thing for different reasons - Is possession a meaningful stat? - Has Manchester City-fication begun in Austin? - Hines-Ike involved in both LAFC goals - Will Austin sign anybody by Wednesday? - Listener Questions (47:39) - Who is gone at the end of the season? - Damian Las and Alon...

*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, we discuss our recent Leagues Cup matches against Pumas and Monterrey, as well as our latest road match at LAFC. Matchscot feature:...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's group-topping win against Monterrey and how they did it. Other topics and questions include: - Do we think about xG wrong? (Arman Kafai's article) - Dani gets a goal at Q2 - How Austin topped the group - Tactical shift at half time - Analyzing Teen Wolff's masterful assist - Austin to play in LA for...reasons - LAFC Leagues Cup preview - Trade window closing - Who should Austin move to make room? - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty ...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's insane Leagues Cup upset against Pumas and are joined by Arch Bell to preview the Monterrey match. Other topics and questions include: - Handball and sword technology - Bukari's early red - Pereira leads by example "con huevos" - Driussi gets a much-needed win - Tactical shift after the red card - Where does this rank among Austin victories? - What we learned from a player we didn't sign - Monterrey preview w/ Arch Bell (1:04:11) - Free...

*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, we discuss our recent home matches against Seattle and Charlotte, as well as a spicy road match at Dallas! Matchscot feature: Anya ...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the debuts of the new boys and the chaos in the FC Dallas match. Other topics and questions include: - Bukari and Desler play their first minutes - Wild sequence of events in Frisco - Copa Tejas is dead to me - Alex Ring does Alex Ring stuff - Landon's important message about Gallagher - Is 10th place good enough for now? - Leagues Cup boycott? - Pumas Preview - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subsc...

This week, Landon and Mike discuss what Austin FC needs to do to stay near the playoff line. They also discuss the #WolfDut banner at the loss to Seattle, and the possibility of Gregg Berhalter taking over in Austin. Other topics and questions include: - Could Berhalter really come to Austin? - #WolfDut - Alex Ring's plausibly deniable quote - Jordan Morris the Puppetmaster - Should Fodrey get more minutes? - State of the Playoff Race - FC Dallas and Charlotte previews - How much can we...

*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, we discuss our win in Minnesota, our loss in SKC, and our weather-delayed win at home against NYCFC! Matchscot feature: Guest Corre...

This week, Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's 2-1 home win against NYCFC, Zardes's big night, and Q2's "Sellout Streak". Other topics and questions include: - Owen Wolff goes ALL CAPS - When is Dani Pereira actually back? - Austin FC look gritty again - Zardes breaks into top 10 MLS scorers - Why Ring is the most frustrating player - Mikkel Desler arrives in Austin - Q2's misleading "Sellout Streak" (inspired by WAATV) - Seattle Sounders preview (1:03:59) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sa...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's 2-0 loss at Sporting Kansas City, Josh Wolff's post-match comments, and Moussa Djitte's future. Other topics and questions include: - Why was the attack so poor? - Breaking down post-match comments - How a goal is lucky and deserved at the same time - Jeremiah goes ALL CAPS about Owen Wolff - Is Austin's transfer season already over? - Djitte's contract terminated - New details about Bukari deal - Svatok's Euros performance - NYCFC pr...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's signing of Ukrainian center back, Oleksander Svatok, the arrivel of Osman Bukari, and our mixed feelings on the team's 4-point week. Other topics and questions include: - Kei Kamara is eternal - Do we feel good about this week? - What's our assessment of 2024 so far? - LAFC and Minnesota anlysis - Svatok profile - Copa America update - Sporting Kansas City preview w/ Nate Bukaty (1:10:54) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - ...

Steph and Mike are back! This week, we discuss our draw against LAFC, some social media standouts, and OFFICIAL NEW BOY ALERTS! Matchscot feature: Edna‘Fit Checks for our First and Second Teams!Celly RatingsSocial Media Stand Outsand as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show

This week, Jeremiah and Mike review our 2-0 loss to Colorado, talk with Keith Costigan to preview LAFC, do their best to preview Minnesota, and review the week in Austin FC news. Other topics and questions include: - Coach Wolff sets the Bukari/Desler Countdown in motion - We are who we are until then - Andrew Wiebe's Race to 45 Spreadsheet - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite p...

This week, Jeremiah and Mike answer listener questions, discuss their (Austin FC) hopes and dreams, and talk with Mark Rogondino to preview Denverde 2024. Other topics and questions include: - Listener Questions - Matt Doyle's Midseason Grades Assessment - International Duty Roundup - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app. Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law...