Best Austin FC Podcasts (2024)

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Tactics Analysis vs LAFC, Has City-fication Begun?, Damian Las's Future, Transfer Window Closing, and more 1:14:29

6h ago1:14:29

1:14:29

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 …

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Episode 16: Two Leagues Cup Wins and Five Dogs In This House Emergency 51:22

13d ago51:22

51:22

It's a quasi-emergency for Moisés Chiullán and Phil West, who decided to record on a Wednesday following Austin FC's Leagues Cup victories against Pumas UNAM and CF Monterrey. They discuss what this means for the remainder of the regular season, what could happen in the Leagues Cup knockout rounds, what to glean from news about the player that Aust…

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Episode 319 - Giroud Debut and Denis Scores Two! 1:01:49

4h ago1:01:49

1:01:49

The moment we've been anticipating for months has FINALLY happened! Here on Episode 319, re-live the incredible moment in the 71' of our 4-1 victory over San Jose in the 2024 Leagues Cup when Olivier Giroud finally makes his debut as a member of the Black and Gold! Sure, we also talk about the 4 goals, the Transfer Window closing, the state of the …

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One More Sleep - San Jose (Leagues Cup Round of 16... with Giroud?) 27:39

7h ago27:39

27:39

LAFC gets set to take on the Smurfs at the friendly confines of BMO Stadium in the 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 16! Yes... Olivier Giroud could make his debut tomorrow night!By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Calvin Stengs set for Charlotte FC Record Signing + Ascent Launch & Independence Cruising 57:41

12h ago57:41

57:41

Football is back!! Doubters were circling near the end of the window but Charlotte FC appears to have defied the odds by bringing in a new record signing just before the deadline, Creative Attacking Mid Calvin Stengs from Feyenoord Rotterdam. Stengs projects as a transformational signing For The Crown, potentially one of the best players in MLS as …

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Episode 318 - LAFC Flips the Script on Austin 51:26

4d ago51:26

51:26

It's Episode 318, and the 2024 edition of the Leagues Cup rolls through BMO. LAFC cuts off the broccoli at the stalk, taking out Austin 2-0 en route to a Round of 16 date with the Smurfs! Denis Bouanga caught Austin's back line napping with his 11th-minute goal off a superb long ball from Hugo Lloris, his first assist since 2010. After a couple of …

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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: Principal Zardes 40:00

4d ago40:00

40:00

*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…

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Tim Ream officially signs with Charlotte FC 59:57

5d ago59:57

59:57

John and Danny discuss Fulham legend Tim Ream signing with Charlotte FC. Is this the "big name" signing the club promised or will we see another impact incoming in the next three weeks before the transfer window closes? Plus, TFOS questions!

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One More Sleep - Austin - 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32! 25:01

6d ago25:01

25:01

LAFC gets set to host Austin FC in the 2024 Leagues Cup Round of 32! Will we see Giroud make his LAFC debut?By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Austin Top Leagues Cup Group, Tactical Analysis of Monterrey Game, Rethinking xG, LAFC Preview, and more 1:17:20

7d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

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 fo…

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Episode 317 - Vancouver: The Roller Coaster 56:22

12d ago56:22

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Here on Episode 317, we are back in action at BMO, and it's more Leagues Cup action. This time, we take on a very, very familiar foe as of late, the Vancouver Whitecaps. And boy oh boy was it a roller coaster ride! LAFC simply looked awful to start the match. Down 2-0 after 20 minutes, and playing rather uninspired football, the supporters at BMO w…

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Austin FC Upsets Pumas "Con Huevos", Monterrey Preview w/ Arch Bell, Big Night for the Veterans, and more 1:26:06

15d ago1:26:06

1:26:06

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 - …

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One More Sleep - Vancouver Whitecaps Leagues Cup Preview 22:24

14d ago22:24

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Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd match in the Leagues Cup vs the Gauldless Vancouver Whitecaps.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 316 - Xolos Provides Little Resistance 57:45

17d ago57:45

57:45

On Episode 316, we pose the following question: Can LAFC win 3-0 AND underwhelm offensively? Xolos provides little resistance in our Leagues Cup opener as Denis Bouanga continues to put up video game numbers. Goals in both the first 10 minutes and the last few minutes of the half helped LAFC put a stranglehold on the match early, and Kike Olivera's…

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Austin Away Day Storytime + Trophy Time & Toklomati Rumors 53:51

18d ago53:51

53:51

Danny Brams is back from The ATX to share some Away Day storytelling with John Hayes, surrounding the Crown's 2-2 draw vs the Verdes. From the pregame parties to the friendly Austin fans to spreading the gospel of Bronico, it's all here! We'll also talk some Leagues Cup significance and address recent transfer rumors about a new U-22 Initiative sig…

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Episode 15: Pumas and Rayados Here for Leagues Cup Emergency 1:00:09

20d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Leagues Cup is here! While that doesn't necessarily excite everyone, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Austin FC's matchups with Pumas UNAM and CF Monterrey, the controversy surrounding Leagues Cup and Open Cup and whether they can co-exist, the kerfuffle over Dani Pereira and the proposed fan boycott (and the perils of the reporter becoming pa…

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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: HACKEADO 1:05:33

19d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

*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…

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Getting To Know Xolos - Leagues Cup Preview 50:07

18d ago50:07

50:07

It's Leagues Cup, and with the start of the Don Garber Money Grab comes our first Liga MX opponent of 2024, Xolos! Here on the Getting to Know: Xolos episode, we run through all of the important items you need to know heading into Leagues Cup. How does the group stage work? Is there extra time, or do we go straight to penalties? And how do we make …

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Seattle Sounders vs. Minnesota (Leagues Cup 2024) 46:24

18d ago46:24

46:24

After the showing against LAFC, at home, no less, the Pow Wow has plenty to say about where we see the team in the grand scheme of MLS. Discussion about Leagues Cup and the overwhelming disinterest of this podcast (thank you, cash grab). And the show is taking a couple weeks off to enjoy the summer (not the Leagues Cup, I can assure you).…

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Road-trip recap + Leagues Cup kickoff 58:54

21d ago58:54

58:54

John Hayes and Daniel Brackett recap Charlotte FC's performance on the road vs. Cincy, Columbus and Austin. Earning five points out of nine is a massive success. Karol Swiderski marked his return with a PK goal. The 2024 Leagues Cup kicks off Saturday at Philly. It's For The Crown, baby!

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Bukari/Desler Debuts, Landon's Gallagher Take, Chaos in Frisco, Leagues Cup Preview, more 1:19:55

22d ago1:19:55

1:19:55

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 eno…

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Episode 315 - Sounders Silenced in Seattle, 3-0 1:05:47

23d ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Episode 315, and what an effort by our boys! LAFC heads into the belly of the beast, Lumen Field in Seattle, and promptly stomps the Sounders, 3-0, behind a Bouanga brace and a Bogusz banger! LAFC raced out to an early 1-0 lead as Sounders defender Nouhou was whistled for a handball in the box. Denis does his thing, burying the PK, and LAFC was off…

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Episode 14: I Went to Frisco and All I Got Was This Red Card and This Chick-fil-A Sandwich Emergency 1:07:42

24d ago1:07:42

1:07:42

This week, Phil West and Moisés Chiullán discuss rough matches against Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas, stadium food in Frisco, things Alex Ring said (and why we still like talking to him), Osman Bukari's first experience with jollof rice in Austin, and some Wolff Out matters (but maybe not in the way that you think.)…

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One More Sleep - Seattle Preview 28:07

26d ago28:07

28:07

Filly and Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming matchup against the Sounders on the road.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC (week 24 2024) 1:09:22

27d ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Unbeaten in eight? Is this the Sounders as they should be or is this a glitch in the matrix and we aren't as good as our recent record says we are? Troy quizzes, Jonathon rants and Katy morbids. Join us, won't you?By Sounders Pow Wow

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Episode 314 - Still Sluggish in 1-1 Draw vs. RSL 1:02:13

27d ago1:02:13

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Episode 314 is here, but it's another sluggish performance for LAFC. A player returns, a player gets hurt, and opportunities are missed at home in our clash with RSL. Things started out great at BMO, with Steven Beitashour leading the falcon flight as Kike Olivera was gifted an early goal from Zac MacMath. But just minutes later, Timothy Tillman go…

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One More Sleep - RSL Preview 28:45

29d ago28:45

28:45

Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's 2nd meeting w/ RSL.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Playoff Outlook, GGG to ATX?, Copa Tejas Preview, Will Desler Play This Week?, and more 1:15:07

29d ago1:15:07

1:15:07

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 - Jord…

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Episode 313 - Humiliated at Home by Columbus, 5-1 54:09

1M ago54:09

54:09

It's Episode 313, and it was an absolute beatdown. The defending champs, Columbus Crew, came into BMO and delivered haymaker after haymaker, destroying LAFC, 5-1, delivering the worst home loss in our club's history. Only down 1-0 at halftime, the dam broke in the final 45'. In addition to giving up four second-half goals, LAFC also saw their numbe…

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Episode 13: Josh Wolff is the Last Limb on the Berhalter Coaching Tree Emergency 58:18

1M ago58:18

58:18

This week, Phil West and Moisés Chiullán talk about Austin FC's upcoming matches against Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas, even with the shadow of Gregg Berhalter's dismissal as the U.S. Men's National Team coach lingering over everything. They also put Gyasi Zardes in charge of a bunch of things, including fixing the U.S. Open Cup, and continue t…

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One More Sleep - Columbus Crew Preview 29:46

1M ago29:46

29:46

Its the rematch of last years MLS Cup against the Columbus Crew and Filly and Scarf are there to get you readyBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: Use Your Imagination 35:30

1M ago35:30

35:30

*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…

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Episode 312 - Pobrecito! LAFC Beats New Mexico United 3-1 50:01

1M ago50:01

50:01

On Episode 312, we keep it short and sweet. LAFC does what they need to do to get past USL side New Mexico United and onto the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup. Goals by Timmy Tillman, David Martinez, and Mateusz Bogusz highlight a performance Coach Steve said was "enough to get them over the bar." The real highlight was the solid turnout by the NMU…

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Swiderski returns to claim his throne 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

King Karol is back in the QC. John and Danny discuss how it happened and react to the news. It's COPA semi-final matchday, and HopFly Brewing Company's vibe is immaculate. Two special guests join the show to talk about the transfer window and more. Plus, a preview of Saturday night's match at Cincinnati.…

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One More Sleep - New Mexico United Preview 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

Filly and the Scarf are joined by Carlos Tenorio II, President of The Curse, a New Mexico United supporters group, to preview LAFC's Quarterfinal match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup! Learn all about the club from the Land of Enchantment: Who are their players to watch? How can they overcome the onslaught of the Black and Gold? Andy why to th…

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Zardes and Wolff Shine vs NYCFC, Q2's Misleading "Sellout Streak", Seattle Sounders Preview, and more 1:14:31

1M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

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…

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Seattle Sounders vs. Austin (week 23 2024) 49:41

1M ago49:41

49:41

What on Earth is going on here with a show all released on a Monday, BEFORE an Open Cup match? Practically blasphemous. Another quiz from Katy, reviews and speculations, opinions and silliness. And a brief discussion of the match against Austin.By Sounders Pow Wow

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One More Sleep - Houston Preview! 27:55

1M ago27:55

27:55

Filly and The Scarf dish about the Dynamo.By J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Episode 12: Delicious Tears of Cristiano Ronaldo Emergency 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

High off Portugal's exit from the Euros at the hands of their beloved France, Phil West and Moisés Chiullán discuss the recent loss to Sporting Kansas City and the offensive woes that were further revealed, what lies in wait Saturday night with Austin FC's match against NYCFC, and then they take a detour into Gregg Berhalter and the U.S. men's nati…

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Episode 311 - Revenge At The Rose Bowl! 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Episode 311 is all about the rivalry, the derby, the Battle for Los Angeles! And on this episode, everything comes up roses for LAFC! LAFC takes out their rivals from Carson, 2-1, behind a standout performance from Sergi Palencia and another historic goal from Kei Kamara. The first half was all LAFC, as the Black and Gold went into the locker room …

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Seattle Sounders vs. New England (week 22 2024) 1:00:27

1M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Hope your celebrations for America's birthday are better than you could have wished. The Pow Wow has plenty to say about the lack of the US in the Copa America Round of 16, how good we really think the Sounders team is this year and if you are looking for an alternate explanation for goings on in Sounderland, look no further. Jonathon has officiall…

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One More Sleep - LAG Preview 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

Filly and The Scarf preview LAFC's upcoming 4th of July matchup vs crosstown rivals, the LA GalaxyBy J.R. Lebert & Christian Filimon

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Midweek Madness vs Miami On Deck - Collab With Battered Herons Podcast 54:43

1M ago54:43

54:43

And now for something a little different... To preview the midweek match against Messi-less Miami, Danny Brams joined Daniel & Kris from the Battered Herons Inter Miami Podcast for some banter, some good drinks, and some breakdowns on everything from the matchup to boy bands to shopping cart techniques. This one gets a little crazy y'all and it was…

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Is ATX's Transfer Season Over?, "Effort is Non-Negotiable", Djitte Contract Terminated, and more 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

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 Au…

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Episode 310 - Matty's Hatty Calms the Rapids 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Another night at BMO, another bit of history made by LAFC in what has rounded into an extremely successful first half-ish of the season for the Black and Gold. The home unbeaten streak continues, and you can hear all about it here on Episode 310! It was a bit of a sluggish first half for LAFC, but we were able to get on the board in the 20' behind …