Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's playoff hopes, and the similarities and differences between this week's games. Other questions and topics include:- Make Landon dye his hair purple!- A tale of two matches- Nico's season vs Davy's season- 1-1 draw against Colorado Rapids- Post-game conflict?- Upset win away vs Vancouver Whitecaps- Christian Ramirez takes his chances- Biro puts on a show- FC Dallas preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law Support the show

Hello friends! We've got a two-match review coming at you today!We start off with ‘Fit Checkssteph is still on strike but here are the links for you to judge for yourselvesSJCOLMatch MoodsMore wrestling please!Ilie please listen to how much we love you BHI has .... personality?!?!?Celly RatingsFacu / Biro / FacuSocial Media StandoutsThe Cool Wives ClubAnd as always, the Man of Steph’s Jersey.Support the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the new center back signing, Chris Applewhite, and the San Jose match. Other questions and topics include:- Make Landon dye his hair purple!- Chris Applewhite scouting report- How we feel about the transfer window- San Jose match analysis- Did Facu get cheated?- Landon's thoughts on what went wrong- All MLS teams to play in US Open Cup!- Colorado Rapids preview- Vancouver Whitecaps preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law Support the show

We're back to cover the Portland Timbers match on Saturday night, and talk very briefly about how excited we are to meet Bumblebee at the San Jose match on Saturday!‘Fit ChecksNope 🙁Match MoodsCamino Alamo BBQ!An Explanation of MLS Assists!Svati Love!Celly RatingsFacuSvatiSocial Media StandoutsThe PictureNew Jerseys!Academy Photo DayAnd as always, the Man of Steph's JerseySupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the surprise Owen Wolff trade and Khaled El-Ahmad's introductory press conference. Other questions and topics include:- New Patreon rewards are live!- Support a good cause and win a Leslie!- Owen Wolff traded to Sporting Kansas City- The silver lining of the current roster- Khaled El-Ahmad's introduction- What we learned- Some nice words, but talk is cheap- Khaled compliments Landon's beard- Updated details of Nelson and Fodrey moves- What Khaled will have to work with- Toluca and Portland recaps- San Jose Earthquakes preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law Support the show

Steph and Mike  are back again to bring you all the latest in Austin FC vibes.This week, we say goodbye to an Austin FC OG, an Austin FC Newbie, and an Austin FC Middle Guy, and talk about our normal stuff: Fits, vibes, our 1 goal celly, and social media standouts of the week that was:‘Fit ChecksSteph’s on strike, Mike does the rankings anywayPhillySvatok and Hot DogKEA Presser 'fitsMatch MoodsTifo love, Pride armband loveLack of MLS Pride warmups hateSocial Media Standouts:Travel Day PhotosPlane Seatingand more!And as always, we talk about the Man of Steph’s Jersey.Support the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's new Chief Soccer Officer, Khaled El-Ahmad, and the cases for and against him. Other questions and topics include:- New Patreon rewards are live!- Vibe check- Khaled El-Ahmad to replace Borrell- Jayden Nelson sold to Bolton Wanderers- Fodrey reportedly on loan to Falkirk FC- Big rotation vs Seattle Sounders- Damian Las's big debut- Mixed feelings on the Philadelphia draw - Landon eats crow on Alastuey- Leagues Cup preview vs Toluca- Portland Timbers preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law Support the show

Steph and Mike are back from cruising, and here for a marathon of goal celly ratings!We cover the 3 leagues cup matches, plus Dallas and SeattleSteph makes a PLEA TO OUR BOYSWe welcome our new (rumored) dadAnd, as always, we end with the man of steph's jerseySupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's hot and cold performances against Club América and FC Dallas. Other questions and topics include:- New Patreon rewards are live!- Dr. Leagues Cup and Mr. MLS- Ervin Torres Appreciation Segment - Reading out our Ervin receipts- Club America match analysis - What Davy means by "bravery"- Uzuni's comments about fans- What was different against FC Dallas- Explaining "pinning" defenders- Austin FC II breaking records- Loughnane promoted to CEO of Austin FC- Violet Crown kit review- Quick Seattle and Philadelphia Previewa- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law Support the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's undefeated Leagues Cup run, and discuss why things are clicking now. Other questions and topics include:- Boyz Night- Was Davy right, or do these teams suck?- Rosales takes over vs Tijuana- Jon Gallagher's emotional goal- Uzuni's hat trick vs Puebla- Ervin Torres has arrived- Leagues Cup scenarios- Club America preview- FC Dallas Preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah learn more about Austin FC's Leagues Cup opponents from Mexico, and discuss what went wrong against the Colorado Rapids. Other questions and topics include:- The beautiful beaches of Lubbock- Does Landon hate it as much as Mike?- Why we aren't playing a "Curtin" system- Why it looked like that in Colorado- Davy Arnaud is sticking to the plan- Dubersarsky sent out on loan- Alastuey signed to the first team- Get to know our Leagues Cup opponents- Club Tijuana and Puebla- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

More like Oof-ston amirite?Road trippin’Fit ChecksMatch MoodsNo Celly Ratings This Week 😭Social StandoutsWe take a look, this week, at league-wide highlights as well!And of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the show

This week, Jeremiah and Mike review Austin FC's first games back from the break, and discuss what to expect from Colorado next week. Other questions and topics include:- Austin FC Academy Alleged Sexual Abuse Report (The Guardian)- Ervin Torres' Big Night - Double Inverted Tactics?- Rumor Roundup: Dubersarsky, Djordjevic, Emi Martinez (the 6, not the GK)- New Sponsor: Grit & Gyle Brewing Co.- Free Parking at AmplifyMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

WE'RE BACK FOR REAL!We've got a lot to talk about!Matchscot Interview with Ditto!Fit Checks! (Steph sends a random person this link live during recording!)Facu https://www.instagram.com/p/DbJvFkFDrm7/Christian https://www.instagram.com/p/DbJUIpNlbqH/?img_index=3Davy in stone https://www.instagram.com/p/DbJsISiFRz4/?e=a78afd2a-5063-47e4-a54e-6040c0855568&g=5Match MoodsGoal CellysSocial Media StandoutsAinsleycreative's carousel making flip book artAnd as always, stick around for Steph's Man of Her Jersey!(audition with Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project!) Support the show

This week we're joined by Noah Riffe from Lobbing Scorchers to talk Seattle Sounders! As we face the Sounders this weekend, we discuss their current form, including:An Historic Home Loss?An Injury Crisis?An Albert Rusnak Brigade?And so much more! If you like this, let him know on social media, because they're all addicted, and don't forget to call in to their show after the match!Support the show

This week, Landon and Mike preview Austin FC's first games back from the break, and discuss what to expect for the rest of the season. Other questions and topics include:- Open training session- What we learned- Injury report (yes, already)- What to expect for the year- Better or worse than in May?- Seattle Sounders preview- How will Davy set up the team?- Houston Dynamo preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week on Correct Moose Now, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Steph and Mike Crugnola to play an Austin FC anagram game. Other questions and topics include:- The Crugnolas' thoughts on the following- the new purple kit- the Dani Pereira trade- Płacheta's Swoontower score- Correct Moose Now: A Magma Range- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Dani Pereira trade, the Placheta signing, and the third kit leak. Other questions and topics include:- Saying goodbye to Dani Pereira- Dani's legacy in Austin- Why this move makes sense- Who is making these decisions?- Przemysław Płacheta officially verde- Where does Placheta fit?- Willie Nelson and politicians leak 3rd kit- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah play Turbo Trevor's Name Game, and play devil's advocate to the Jim Curtin hype. Other questions and topics include:- Ways to help Venezuela- World Central Kitchen- Doctors Without Borders- Reasons Curtin might not work- Did we curb your Curtin enthusiasm?- Placheta to be announced soon?- Austin FC II continues streak- Uzuni is back in Austin- Turbo Trevor's Name Game- The longest name- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss what Curtin's system looks like on the field and which Austin FC players are most and least suited to it. Other questions and topics include:- Austin FC buys out Robert Taylor- Dani Pereira trade rumors- Would it be better if he left?- Uzuni still in Europe?- Terry Boss replaces Nico Bosch- Curtin's Three R's- What the numbers say about Curtin- The 4-4-2 diamond explained- Which Austin players best fit the system- Which ones don't- Why this Austin FC II team is different- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon is joined by Mike and Steph to break down Jim Curtin's introductory press conference and answer listener questions. Other questions and topics include:- Steph is the best director in Austin!- Nelson added to Canada roster!- Season ticket prices released- Vacation SZN for the boyz- How Jim Curtin wants to play- Curtin's Three R's- How Data Analytics can improve Austin FC- Listener Questions (1:09:55)- Gallagher on ATX Mt. Rushmore?- Alternate color options for Austin FC- Best former Austin DPs- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the huge news of Jim Curtin being hired as Austin FC's new head coach. They are also joined by Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane, to discuss the 2027 season, the stadium experience, and the Sporting Director search. Other questions and topics include:- Jim Curtin will be Austin FC's next coach!!!!- BUT... he doesn't start until 2027- Should they hire a Sporting Director first?- Why Curtin is maybe worth the wait- Why Curtin may not play a pressing system- Interview w/ Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane- The process of hiring Curtin- What 2027 season tickets will look like- Loughnane responds to your stadium feedback- What to expect at the Austin FC World Cup parties- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Soccerwise's David Gass to discuss Austin FC's search for a coach and CSO, and the future direction of club. Other questions and topics include:- Still a chance for Nelson with Canada?- Purple jersey incoming?- Coach/Sporting Director Search w/ David Gass- What are the odds of hiring our top choices?- How attractive is the Austin job?- How should Austin FC reinvent themselves?- How can Austin develop more youth?- Gass's soccer movie recs: Pelada, Goal! - Austin really the 30th most valuable team?- What is a half-volley exactly?- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss potential offseason moves and what flexibility the new Sporting Director may or may not have. Other questions and topics include:- Nico's goodbye message- How long will the coach/CSO search take?- Takeaways from the loss in St Louis- MLSPA Salary release (41:40)- Which players are easiest to move this summer? (52:01)- Is Uzuni to Turkey back on?- What position upgrade should be top priority?- Nelson is Austin's last hope for the World Cup- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

Episode Notes:We're back to discuss the SKC match, and basically nothing else happened this week right?Matchscot Interview (Luz)Fit Checkshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DYatpnHmjMw/?img_index=1https://www.instagram.com/p/DYauSV0mfnA/?img_index=1 Match MoodsCelly RatingSocial StandoutsAnd of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Adrian Healey to discuss the firing of Nico Estevez and Rodolfo Borrell. Other questions and topics include:- Nico and Rodo are out!- Grading Rodo's performance- Who will replace him?- Why these games led us here- Potential coach options- How attractive is the Austin job?- Will Austin get a third kit this year?- St Louis Preview- Adrian and Coach Cowell's new podcast- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

We're back to discuss the MNUFC and SDFC matches, and a preview of the Sporting Kansas City match with our friends Sheena and Chad from For The Glory KC, KC Eco Girl, and The KC Soccer Journal. We'll get to:Travel PhotosMatch MoodsCelly RatingsSocial StandoutsAnd of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey! We also promised to include a link to the Kansas City Public Library that Steph freaked about on the show, so here it is: https://kclibrary.org/news/2024-04/here%E2%80%99s-story-behind-kansas-city-public-library%E2%80%99s-giant-community-bookshelf Support the show

Hello Friends! It's Steph and Mike with a Special Wednesday Drop coming at you fast and furious for this midweek match against San Diego FC! We're joined by FIFA ACCREDITED JOURNALIST Tony Sanchez from SanDiego.Futbol to talk about all things SDFC:The transition from Year 1 in MLS to Year 2Injury woes in SDRight to DreamTHE CHUCKY-LOZANO-NOVELA OF IT ALLand so much more! (Oh, yeah, and we talk about Anders Dreyer, too.)Thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back with a full episode and a preview of this weekend's Sporting KC match on Friday!Support the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's draw in Minnesota, then preview the upcoming matches against San Diego and Sporting Kansas City. Other questions and topics include:- Could have won, not should have won- Time to question the medical staff?- Penalty drama- Lots to like in the 1st half- Why the game changed in the 2nd half- Sometimes you eat the bar...- Substitution predicament- Lack of urgency on MIN's 2nd goal- San Diego Preview- Sporting Kansas City Preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

We're back again with another episode, reviewing our second in a row home win against St Louis CITY, and previewing our upcoming match against MNUFC with Dan from the Loony Bin Podcast!As always, we cover:Fit Checks (including a contentious Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...)peep this post for all the 'fits in the order we talk about them!Match Moods (spoilers: there's a lot of Biro-talk this week)Goal Celly Ratings (left wanting!)Social Media Standouts (a christian ramirez-a-thon)Then we get into the weekend with Dan from the Loony Bin!and of course, we round it out with the Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the show

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's home win against St Louis City, preview the upcoming match against Minnesota, and scout Austin's latest reported signing. Other questions and topics include:- 400+ episodes!- "That's called a winning streak"- Rosales shines in the midfield- Vazquez, Wolff, Pereira return- Early chances against St Louis- The Hand of Biro- Ramirez's craftiness- Przemysław Płacheta to join Austin FC- Austin's best bench ever?- Minnesota United preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show

We're back again with another episode, reviewing our exciting derby day win against Houston! As always, we cover:Fit Checks (with an exciting new Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...)Match Moods (FINALLY VERY GOOD)Unified Match Moods (ALSO VERY GOOD)Goal Celly Ratings Social Media Standouts (the media team hard at work this week!)and of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the showSupport the show