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With Landon in Mexico and Jeremiah in Florida, we bring you a special vacation edition of Moontower Soccer, which mostly means Landon hasn't slept and has slightly worse audio quality. But don't worry, the quality of the content is still top-notch. Topics this week include: -Austin FC's impressive performance against the Houston Dynamo -The not-so-impressive performance against FC Dallas -Fans and La Murga invade Frisco -Which criticisms of Wolff are fair and which are fans being unrealistic...
Landon is on vacation this week, so Chris Welhausen steps in to help Jeremiah make sense of Austin's recent form, and to lighten the mood with some fun and games. Other questions and topics include: -Chris's take on Driussi -Rapids recap -Copa Tejas previews -Chris introduces the game Start/Bench/Injure -Join the Dallas invasion (buy your ticket here) -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This e...
On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah dive deep on Austin FC's latest rumored signing, Sebastian Driussi. Other questions and topics include: -Sounders recap -Could Wolff have done anything differently? -Cesar Luis Merlo reports that Zenit's Driussi will join Austin FC -What position does he actually play and is he what Austin needs? -Austin fans plan to invade Frisco on Aug 7 (buy your ticket here) -Colorado Rapids preview (59:49) -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remembe...
On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah preview Austin FC's upcoming match against the league-leading Seattle Sounders with Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart. Other questions and topics include: -Austin FC Stats Quiz -Did Austin's friendly against Tigres serve its purpose? -Owen Wolff and McKenzie Gaines get minutes -Is the honeymoon over like Eric Goodman says it is? -Is it possible for a superstar to move to another MLS team? -Did we accidentally get confirmation that Moussa Djitté is in...
On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC's goalkeeper coach, Preston Burpo (49:52), and review Austin's 0-2 loss to LAFC. Other topics include: -Landon and Jeremiah's 50th episode!!! -Why Diego's shorts get shorter -Tigres preview -When will Djitte be ready? -Are keepers really crazy? -Stuver's best attributes -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This episode is brought to y...
On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah review Austin FC's 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers, which gave them their first-ever home win and home goal. Other topics include: -Wolff's tactical changes -Ring in a 3-man back and what that does for the team -Gallagher scores Wolff's dream goal and ignites Q2 -Can we keep Stuver around? -Austin's new signing, Moussa Djitte (53:54) -Transfer rumors -Goal "traditions" and why Austin should hold off -LAFC preview (1:09:15) -More You can find mor...
On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah review one very bad game (Minnesota 2:22) and one pretty okay and fun game (Columbus 21:14), but still have a lot of fun. Other topics include: -Moontower Soccer Live with Adrian Healey! -An unsettling number of injuries -Was it okay for Wolff to throw in the towel against Minnesota? -Columbus Twitter heat -Besler and Ring's surprise start -Jimenez better than Lima? -Transfer rumors -Portland preview (1:07:37) -More You can find more detailed show not...
Packed show this week! Landon talks to Christian Polanco of the Cooligans (watch on Fubo) about his experience at the Austin FC home opener. He and Jeremiah then review one of the more exciting 0-0 draws you'll see. Other topics include: -Q2 Stadium transportation -The amazing Austin tifo -Is Diego Fagundez real-life Roy Kent? -Cecilio's half turns and embellished fouls -Why so few subs again? -Best-dressed boys on the bus -Minnesota preview -Columbus preview with Patrick Murphy of the Massi...
This week Landon and Jeremiah review the 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City and assess where Austin FC stand at the end of a hard road stretch. They also chat with Pam Catoe of CraftBeerAustin.com (50:40) of about the intersection of beer and soccer in the area surrounding Q2 Stadium. Other topics include: -Wolff's interesting new formation -Chances taken and chances squandered -Is Stuver an All Star? -Is 8 points good enough? -Is supporter culture only authentic if it's bad? -Beer ...
Since there wasn’t a game this weekend, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Welhausen to do a State of the Team show and assess the Austin FC roster position by position. Other topics include: -Have Kolmanic earned a permanent move? -Cascante and Lima worth the money? -Should Austin FC try wingbacks? -How do we get the most out of Pochettino -Prospects for DP strikers -Which player has the best hair? -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and subscrib...
This week Landon and Jeremiah talk to Chris Bils about his recent exclusive interview with Austin FC Sporting Director, Claudio Reyna. They also recap Austin FC's draw against the top of the league Seattle Sounders. Other topics include: -The story behind our theme music -Austin FC's lineup against Seattle -Why VAR got that offside call correct -Cecilio's practice of the dark arts -McConaughey at murga practice -Could Austin FC really sign two DPs this summer? -More You can find more detaile...
This week Landon and Jeremiah interview Brad Tillery about his quest to get the Verde Keeper Kit into the hands of Austin FC fans and how it turned out to be so much bigger than a shirt. They also reluctantly cover Austin FC's loss to Nashville. Other topics and questions include: -Landon's mom's reaction to Jhohan Romaña's big beautiful thighs -Austin FC are fresh out of center backs (maybe not for long) -Jokers who think Stuver isn't good -What is going wrong with the attack? -Q2 will be r...
This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's loss to the Galaxy, answer some listener questions, and discuss the recently released player salaries. Topics and questions include: -Wolff's rotations -Stuver's penalty save (and the fan reactions) -What needs fixing and how soon does it need to be fixed? -Was Pereira the right choice at the 6? -How much are Austin FC players being paid? -Can we expect more than two DPs this summer? -Preview of the Nashville (#nashverde) match (53:38) -Our liv...
This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's loss to Sporting KC and answer a whole mess of listener questions. Topics and questions include: -Another beautiful assist from Stroud -Are Austin FC too dependent on Alex Ring? -Did Wolff park the bus too early? -Who is the best option at the 9? -USWNT at Q2 -Preview of the LA Galaxy match (51:35) -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This episode...
This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's 1-0 win against Minnesota United and Landon's trip to Minneapolis for the game. Topic's discussed include: -The Black Hart of Saint Paul -Experience at Allianz Field -Alex Ring by the numbers -Fagundez's goal -Wolff sticks to his guns on Reynoso -Listener Questions -Sporting KC preview (54:57) -What are the symptoms of biscuit lung? -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via y...
This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's first MLS victory against the Colorado Rapids. They also talk to Eric Goodman from the Austin Chronicle about his soccer column (47:08 ), and preview next weekend's game versus Minnesota United (1:00:30). Topics discussed include: -Jeremiah's experience at the stadium with 200+ Austin fans -Besler stays home with the new baby -Pochettino mysteriously left off the team sheet -Ben Sweat injury -Fagundez scores first Austin FC goal -Wolff's tactic...
AUSTIN FC PLAYED A GAME!!! After more than two years of podcasting together, Landon and Jeremiah finally get to talk about a competitive match. They recap the game vs LAFC and also discuss: -Stuver's surprise start and standout players -Romaña's confidence -Landon's Nick Lima complaint -What changes do we want to see next week? -Who should start at the 9? -Fans turn out in Austin and LA -Colorado Rapids preview -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and s...
Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Welhausen to review La Copita, assess the general state of the Austin FC roster, and preview the first real game against LAFC. Mike Craven also joins (1:02) to talk about his Austin FC coverage for the Austin American Statesman. This show's topics discussed: -What we learned in La Copita -Austin FC's 5-1 win over SAFC -Who will start against LAFC? -Press conference highlights -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, a...
Landon and Jeremiah review the Copita game against the Dynamo and are also joined by Phil West (41:02) of MLSsoccer.com and The Striker Texas to preview the MLS season. Topics discussed include: -Who impressed against the Dynamo? -Who struggled? -Pochettino's amazing free kick -Is it too early to worry? -Phil's playoff and MVP picks -Landon makes an unpopular Austin FC prediction -Aguero to Austin? -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to t...
Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Joe Lowery of MLS Assist and the Total Soccer Show to choose Austin FC's starting XI position by position (starts at 33:01). Topics discussed include: -Who will be the center back pairing? -Who plays next to Pochettino? -Is Redes starting caliber? -Scrimmage results vs Lousiville City -Training begins at St. David's Performance Center -Full MLS schedule out (Austin FC's video and the making-of) -Does anybody know where to find Four Loko? -More You can fin...
Landon and Jeremiah are joined by freelance writer, Bryan C. Parker, to discuss how Austin FC became the "most popular team in Texas". You can read Bryan's Texas Monthly article here. Other topics discussed include: -Highlight reel analysis of Austin FC's match vs OKC Energy -La Copita, The Best Little Cup in Texas -Copa Tejas -Austin fans take over FC Dallas tweet -Press conference with Wolff, Cascante, and Ring -More You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to rate, review, a...
Landon and Jeremiah are joined by MLSsoccer.com writer, Sam Jones, to discuss why he thinks Austin FC will win the league's hearts this season. Other topics discussed include: -Q2 Stadium's expected completion date -How many will get to attend the first home match? -Austin invades Denver -Weekly press conferences with Wolff and players -Can Cecilio Dominguez be MVP? (Spoiler alert: probably not) -Chris Welhausen starts a war -You can find Sam Jones's MLS newsletter here: The Daily Kickoff ...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Austin FC goalkeeper, Brad Stuver, to discuss topics ranging from team chemistry to preseason routines, to his parents' Twitter account. Other topics discussed include: -Zan Kolmanic signing is official -Sebastian Berhalter loan -Preseason kicks off -Austin FC player numbers -The Bold's preseason challenge -Michael Lahoud joins the broadcast team -Landon tries and fails to remember this meme You can find more detailed show notes here. Remember to r...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Austin's favorite self-proclaimed soccer analyst, Chris Welhausen, to discuss and analyze the latest Austin FC news. Jon Arnold also joins to share some FC Dallas knowledge and let Austin fans know what to expect from our new rivals. Topics discussed include: -Preseason schedule and scrimmages -Pulisic to Austin FC? -How long is Wolff's leash? -Zan Kolmanic rumor--Does Austin need him? -Why Jeremiah thinks Young Money is stupid You can find more de...
Austin FC had a slow news week due to the effects of the recent winter storm, so Landon and Jeremiah decided it was a good time to get nerdy and talk about Allocation Money, the MLS-iest thing MLS ever created. Topics discussed include: -What the heck are GAM and TAM? -How did this all get so complicated, and is it David Beckham's fault? -Rodney "Young Money" Redes confirmed by Precourt -Austin FC players raise money to help their new community -- Pitch in here -Bucket baths, bartering, and ...
On this week’s episode Landon and Jeremiah interview Chris Bils about some of his recent articles and his role in creating The Striker Texas. Other topics covered include: -Pochettino signed as Austin FC's second DP -How much money does Austin FC have left to spend? -What's Austin's best XI? -What preseason will look like in Austin -U22 initiative and what it means -More Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This episode is brought to you by FV...
On this week’s episode Landon and Jeremiah interview Jordan Enke, the VP of Stadium Operations for Austin FC. Topics covered include: -Q2 Stadium roof design and chair experiments -Gameday transit plans (including bike and rideshare updates) -MLS and players reach CBA agreement -Pochettino and Florentin rumors persist -Aaron Schoenfeld signs as a free agent -Lots more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This episode is brought to you b...
This week’s episode features an interview with Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast about the Austin FC roster to date, the state of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and potential designated players. Landon and Jeremiah also discuss: -Tomas Pochettino rumors -Legends Jersey Launch -Austin Monthly profile and expanding media coverage of Austin FC -The Big Green's effect on Landon's childhood Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite p...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's #1 SuperDraft pick, Dani Pereira from Virginia Tech. They also discuss: -Kekuta Manneh's return to Austin -Absolute legend, Chris Bils, finds out how many senior roster spots we have -Fan reactions to Q2 Stadium -MLS season opening announcement -CBA updates -What is The Striker Texas? Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This episode is brought to you by FVF Law Support the show
The Capital City Soccer Show is now Moontower Soccer! Though the name is changing, the show itself isn’t. We’ll still be bringing you the best Austin FC content every week, including news, interviews, and analysis. The show will be appearing in this same feed, so you don’t need to resubscribe or look for it in a new place. Our beautiful logo was designed by Joel Corral. It may not display immediately on all podcatchers, but it should update by later today. We’ll be back next week wit...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah interview Travis Clark from Top Drawer Soccer about what to expect from the upcoming MLS SuperDraft and the Austin FC academy. Other topics covered include: -What is Generation Adidas? -Will Philip Mayaka be Austin's first pick? -"Legends" jersey coming soon -Adrian Healey's interview with The Striker -CBA negotiations continue You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via y...
To commemorate the two-year anniversary of the official franchise announcement, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Alexi Lalas to get his thoughts on Austin FC's progress over the past two years. Other topics covered include: -Besler signing and McConaughey-inspired announcement -Senior roster spots are filling up quickly -Adrian Healey's roster breakdown -Austin FC's first snow day -When will the season actually start? You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. ...
Landon and Jeremiah are gamers now! But they also talk about the following Austin FC topics: -Diego Fagundez signing -The first MLS 101 segment -Joe Corona signs with Houston -How many Guarani players can we sign? -MLS's potential CBA trouble and how it could affect the first season You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app This episode is brought to you by FVF Law Support the ...
Landon and Jeremiah give a rundown of the five players Austin FC has acquired since the last recording (as well as the one that they lost). They also pick a starting XI from the 15 players currently available. Other questions answered include: -How many of our current players will be starters when the season kicks off? -What is the supplemental roster? -Was Jeremiah partying on tour buses when he was a teenager as Landon claims? You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we menti...
Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Hague and Chris Welhausen to discuss Austin FC's player signings during the recent trade window and Expansion Draft. -Five players signed in the half-day trade window -Four more players were acquired during the Expansion Draft -Fifth draft pick, Kamal Miller, was traded to Montreal -Did Austin FC do good business? You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your f...
Landon and Jeremiah discuss player signings, some rumored, and others that may already be done. They're also joined by Scott Adair (Austin Soccer Foundation) and Aaron Rochlen (Soccer Assist) to talk about the great work those organizations do for soccer in Austin. Aaron also shares his experience of having a son play for the Austin FC Academy. Other topics include: -Julio Cascante scouting report -Signing Wil Trapp??? -Landon changes his tune on Paul Aguilar after seeing him dance -ML...
Landon and Jeremiah dissect some rumored international players who may be candidates for MLS, and possibly Austin FC. They also discuss the MLS offseason calendar and the various mechanisms through which Austin FC might be finding players. Other topics covered include: -How much money can Austin FC spend on players? -Miguel Layun visits Austin -Paul Aguilar headed to MLS? -Ruined MLS playoff brackets -Is Landon a big ol' Grinch? You can find detailed show notes and more of the links w...
Landon is joined by Chris Hague and Chris Welhausen to do a Mock MLS Expansion Draft (starts around 27:00). Let's get nerdy. Brock Williams also joins Landon and Jeremiah to give his take on the recently released Austin FC jersey, and the success of the marketing campaign that surrounded it. Other topics covered include: -New Austin FC coaching hires -HEB sponsorship -How popular this show is in Nigeria You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to ra...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by writer Phil West to preview the MLS Playoffs. Other topics covered include: -Austin FC Expansion Draft rules -Allocation Order and potential signings -Jersey release expectations -MLS starting on time in 2021 -Stadium news -Stolen glassware, foreign and domestic You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app Support the show
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by James Ruth, the Senior VP of Marketing for Austin FC, to talk about the club's current and future marketing efforts. Other topics covered include: -Claudio Reyna's roster construction plans (Chris Bils's article) -Austin FC's first jersey release -Cecilio and Rodney both (technically) score a goal -ASF FootGolf Tourney You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah share why they believe the stadium naming rights deal may already be done and speculate about who the sponsor might be after names were added to Troy Bryant's recent article. Other topics covered include: - Austin FC Academy results against FC Dallas - Daryl Grove's influence on American soccer dialogue - Rumors of a delayed start to the 2021 season - Potential train station at McKalla Place - Why Ted Lasso is amazing. Check out Brene Brown's podcast abo...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah talk to Mateo Clarke and Rigo Rodriguez Lira from La Murga de Austin, the heartbeat of Austin FC. stopped by to talk about the work that the band has been doing for the last 18 months, as well as what they have planned for 2021. The topics we cover include: - Grass and seats have been installed at McKalla! - Austin FC announces sleeve sponsor - Redes and Dominguez's contributions in Libertadores - Supporters' Shield drama - Interested in getting involve...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah start the show by raising a glass to soccer podcasting giant, Daryl Grove of the Total Soccer Show. As Jason Davis recently tweeted, "Daryl Grove is the best of us." The topics we cover include: - Austin FC Academy wins against RISE and RGV Toros - Will Austin FC sign anyone during this transfer window? - Austin-Philadelphia Union Expansion Draft conspiracy? - Supporters Shield drama - Austin FC releases some cool videos You can find detailed show...
We want to hear from you! Please fill out this brief survey to help us make the Capital City Soccer Show the best it can be. Thanks for listening and for taking the time to complete it. In this episode, Landon, Jeremiah, and Senior Director of Grounds, Weston Appelfeller, pretty much just talk about grass... The various grass-related topics we cover include: -Grass being installed at St. David's Performance Center -Weston's background in groundskeeping -Why Seashore Paspalum is the right g...
We want to hear from you! Please fill out this brief survey to help us make the Capital City Soccer Show the best it can be. Thanks for listening and for taking the time to complete it. In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah discuss their most controversial topic yet... Which beers will be served at the stadium??? They also cover: -Redes/Dominguez in Copa Libertadores -How does the academy stack up against the best in the country? -Austin FC steps up their media game -4ATX, Community Pillars,...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by ESPN's Tom Marshall to discuss which Mexican national team players are ripe for a move to MLS and/or Austin FC. Big thanks to Sergio Tristan for writing this article that we referenced heavily in our research. We also cover: -Cecilio and Rodney play in Copa Libertadores -Austin FC Academy and MLS Next -David Tenney hired as High Performance Director -What the heck is a High Performance Director? -Adrian Healey brought on for broadcast -Yedli...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Meredith Miklasz of The Plastics to discuss how the importance of creating an inclusive fan culture and how to achieve it. We also cover: -Cecilio and Rodney will be playing together at Club Guarani -Season tickets are sold out -Season ticket update -MLS player protests and RSL's ownership change You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite pod...
In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Austin FC's Academy Technical Director, Juan Delgado, to talk about his impressive resume and his role in building the youth teams. We also cover: -First DP signing, Cecilio Dominguez -Shirtless McConaughey Meet and Greet -Season ticket update You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app. Support the show
The story of how Austin FC came to be is one of twists and turns. Chris Bils, an Ohio native and former Crew intern, was there for the whole ride as a journalist in Austin. In this episode Landon, Jeremiah, and Chris take an in-depth look into the entire saga. We also talk about rumored Austin FC signing, Cecilio Dominguez. You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app. Support the ...
In this episode, the lead designer of the Austin FC stadium project, Jonathan Emmett, joins to get into the weeds of McKalla Place. Landon and Jeremiah also cover: MLS expansion clubs delayed by a yearRodney Redes scouting report (plus Super Ramirez!)Transfer rumorsCharlotte FC logo hawt takesYou can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show via your favorite podcasting app. Support the show
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