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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive for the 2nd time, and no we still have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 2 are; Atlanta United, NE Revolution, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders, CF Montreal, Austin FC, DC United, and finally Nashville SC. For each team in the episode, ...

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...

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 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...

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...

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Major League Soccer chat as we bring you something a little different this episode.Saturday night saw the 2020 MLS Cup takes place in Columbus, as the Crew saw off the challenge of Seattle Sounders. AFTN did our first live watchalong on YouTube and we bring you that now in podcast form for your aural pleasure.But don't worry, this episode isn't just us talking about the match. In fact, far from it! We do chat about the main action as it takes place but this episode sees Michael McColl, Steve Pandher, Zachary Adam Meisenheimer, Navid Mashinchi, and Will Silver delve into a number of topics and issues affecting Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer as a whole.Just how far behind the top of the league are the Whitecaps? Why can't they recruit and perform better than Columbus? Can they turn things around or will they simply get left behind? And where would the Whitecaps actually have a player ranked in the all time list of MLS players?Plus we talk MLS expansion in Austin and Sacramento, hear from Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff and Sporting Director Claudio Reyna about building their squad and Tuesday's expansion draft, the rumours of MLS and Liga MX merging, how far MLS has come in its 25 years, the top 25 players of all time, Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address, what lies in store for next season, and much much more, including hearing a little bit from both head coaches after the MLS Cup itself.There's no timestamps or breakdown for this episode as the chat was fluid and we want you to enjoy it all as it played out.

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 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...

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 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

In this episode Phil West, author of The United States of Soccer and I Believe That We Will Win stopped by to talk about MLS supporters group splits (both good and bad) along with the return of MLS match action. Landon and Jeremiah also cover: Austin Supporters Group LandscapeSupporters Section tickets go on saleDavy Arnaud hired as Wolff's assistant coachMLS and Black Players for ChangeYou can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here. Remember to rate, review, and subs...

Rodney Redes has been signed by Austin FC as their first-ever player! In this emergency episode Landon and Jeremiah sit down with Roberto Rojas, a Paraguayan soccer expert for beIN Sports, to talk about who Redes is and where he came from. Here are some links to things we talk about during the show Chris Bils's tweet about first player signings of expansion teamsInfo about Redes from Roberto RojasAustin FC's announcement videoRodney Redes signing in the news: Jeff Carlisle for ES...

In this episode Landon and Jeremiah interview Pflugerville City Council Member Rudy Metayer to get his perspective on Austin FC's recent statement on the club's commitment to racial justice. They also cover: MLS is Back updatesAustin FC x Black PumasTwellman's view from the press boxSeason TicketsSt. David's groundbreakingYou 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 th...

In the first episode of the Capital City Soccer Show Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC's VP of Community Engagement, Kaitlin Swarts, about Upper Ninety’s restorative justice programming, and the club's recent statement about its commitment to fighting racism. They also cover: Hector Moreno rumorsMLS is Back TournamentSeason Ticket UpdatesAustin FC's bid to host Gold Cup and NCAAFake crowd noiseYou can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here Remember to ra...

Capital City Soccer is teaming up with some familiar faces to bring you a new Austin FC podcast. The Capital City Soccer Show will be your #1 source for Austin FC news, interviews, and analysis. The first episode will go live early next week, but in the meantime, you can follow Capital City Soccer on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or go to capitalcitysoccer.com for the latest info. We look forward to talking to you soon. Support the show

We have returned from the Major League Soccer Cup Final to regale you with many stories of our travels! On the real tho, MLS Cup in Atlanta was unreal. The most fun we've ever had at a final, and the Atlanta United fans seemed to enjoy it a bit as well, given that they won the whole damn thing. Congratulations to the Five Stripes. Bravo to the Timbers for an incredible season. Now let's laugh about the whole thing until CCL starts up in like 6 weeks and we can get serious again! Segment 1: TAMz a Make Her Dance Segment 2: The Bucket Hat Derby in Madrid + Interview w/ Gully Squad Member and Austin FC Supporter Landon Cotham (@elviajero87, @austinanthem, @austinanthemES) Away Days Football: Get yourself a Mystery Kit today at awaydaysfootball.com Use Promo Code "COOLIGANS" for 15% off. Follow us on Twitter! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Help support the show by joining the Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices