PODCAST · sports
Puro SAFC
by Matthew Shaddock and Clayton Haden
We talk all things San Antonio Football Club and soccer in San Antonio.
Episodes
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We’re Not Like the Other Guys
We’re back! To discuss SAFC’s big 1-0 win over New Mexico. But first: what’s something you’re better at after two drinks? Then: Saturday’s BIG win and what it means for Playoff positioning. Who stood out? Who pulled hair? Who subbed in, scored, and got subbed off? Next, we preview the final home...
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Zzzzzzzz: A Valuable Snoozefest
We’re back in the Shadpad…. We talk about SAFC’s home 0-0 tie (again) to first place Tampa Bay. But first: storm prep and baseball playoffs. Then, Saturday’s game: a valuable point or a Snoozefest? Both! Then, the stretch run: four more regular season games remain (two road games and two home...
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Take Me Out To The Ballgame
First, Clayton and Shaddock talk about the Astros and Rangers playoff chase. Then we catch you up with SAFC’s recent road trip: away to Colorado Springs and Sacramento. The team has only one goal in their last four games and also no wins. What gives? We talk solutions and preview Saturday’s home...
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Readers
We’re back in the Shadpad on a Monday to talk aboutSAFC. But first: reading glasses??? Then: we talk the last two SAFC games: an awful 0-1 loss at home to lowly Oakland Roots, and a fantastic 2-1 win away at New Mexico. What’s next? At home Saturday against feisty Tulsa, then again for the PRINX...
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Spurs Night!
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK to talk SAFC’s big week. First: summer is over… what was your favorite summer reading book? After the exciting game in Louisville, SAFC was back at home, where they defeated Miami 2-1 in the PRINX Cup quarterfinal. Louisville awaits in the Semi Final at home on...
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A Great Ad for USL
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk SAFC! Ahead of a Prinx Cup home game Wednesday night against Miami, the squad fought to a 1-1 tie on the road at Louisville. A great goal, a great stadium, a great tie. It was a fun watch, and everything USL can be! We also preview Saturday nights home game...
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Friday Night Lights
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk about Friday night’s game under the lights. First: the World Cup is over and it’s baseball season. Next, we review Friday’s awesome 3-1 win over Indy XI. We returned to the stadium for a night out with our World Cup Pick Four Winner (and loser) and it was...
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It’s Been a Reaaaaal Long …335 Days
Summer Vacation is just about over and Clayton and Shaddock are back! An Odyssey of sorts, which is also our first topic (it’s a great movie!). Then we dive into SAFC’s last two games: abad 1-2 loss at home to lowly Vegas, before totally redeeming themselves 1-0 on the road at Coney Island.…
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World Cup Review and SAFC Midseason Thoughts
Clayton and Shaddock are back to share their thoughts on the World Cup. We’ve been out and about for the past month experiencing the Cup at bars, pools, cruise ships, stadiums, and even at work. How about you? Then, we check in with where SAFC sits at the Midseason. Who has stood out, and why?…
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World Cup Begins!
We’re back at the Shadpad to talk about Week 1 of the World Cup! Clayton was in Dallas, and Shaddock in Mexico, and we share what we saw and lived at World Cup 2026. Robbery in Mexico, and samurai and Oranje fans in Dallas. After our stories, it’s on to reviewing what we’ve seen: top team…
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World Cup Preview
Shaddock and Clayton are back to preview the World Cup! First, we analyze SAFC’s weird, wild 4-4 tie at Sporting JAX on Wednesday night. An Instant Classic that nobody saw coming. Next, the team is one the road for all of June! So, we switch our focus and preview Groups G to L in the World Cup.…
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Bye Bye Bye
Clayton and Shaddock get together once again on a Tuesday to talk SAFC’s 2-1 win at home over rival Sacramento. Another good win! Then, we preview the team’s MONTH long World Cup road trip. Next home game? July 4th! Finally, we preview World Cup Group F and share Free Kicks. Don’t forget to join...
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Detached Retina Night!
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK like SAFC and the Spurs! First, we catch up on youth sports. Then, we discuss the squad’s two road games: a 1-1 tie against 10-man Phoenix and a 1-0 win over lower league studs One Knoxville. We’re back in town this weekend against old rivals Sacramento Republic. We...
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Instant Classic
Buenas noches! We’re back to talk Saturday’s Instant Classic: SAFC’s dramatic 3-3 tie with Colorado Springs at home. Smoke in the air, rivalry on the field, and in the end a crazy tie. We also go around USL and preview the next two games against Phoenix and One Knoxville (USL Cup). Finally, we...
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What’s PRINX?
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk you through SAFC’s odd pk shootout win over Birmingham in the PRINX USL Cup match. It’s Wednesday night, we’re watching soccer, and we have thoughts. But first: we review an epic Fiesta Week, culminating in Saturdays game. Then, we preview this Saturday’s…
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Fiesta Edition
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk SAFC. First, we talk Spurs Playoffs and Fiesta favorites. What’s your favorite fiesta food? Next, we talk SAFC’s awesome, fun, dramatic 3-2 win on the road in El Paso. We let you know what went right, who shined (Joey B!) and what’s next ( at home vs…
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Missed Opportunities
We’re back! To discuss SAFC’s recent games: a tie and a loss on the road, followed by the 0-0 tie to Miami last Saturday night. What’s missing? Listen to find out. We also discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’s demand of $5 million from the team. We talk US Open Cup games and also preview World Cup…
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Kids Day (feat. special guest Charlie Haden)
Clayton and Shaddock record LIVE during SAFC’s US Open Cup game against FC Tulsa… and we bring in Charlie Haden to talk about Sunday’s 2-0 home victory over Lexington on SAFC’s first Kids Day. Coach and the guys are undefeated in March, and we discuss why with special guest Charlie. Then, we...
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Martini Ball
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK to talk SAFC’s dominating 1-0 to break a five game losing streak vs. New Mexico United. What went right? Listen to find out. Also, we go around the league and take free kicks about world soccer. Enjoy!
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New Stars!
Clayton and Shaddock are LIVE at SAFC’s US Open Cup game against amateur team New Stars (of Houston). A team Clayton has actuallyy played against! Twice! We review SAFC’s first two games: a 2-1 win over Phoenix Rising and a 0-0 tie up in Tulsa. What went right (the goals), what went wrong (the…
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Something ‘bout Elvis
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK to preview SAFC’s season opener and the 2026 season! We review the scrimmages, talk league news (strike?), and make our season predictions for SAFC in 2026. We also preview Phoenix Rising, make our Puro Pick Four picks, and talk free kicks. Enjoy and don’t forget to...
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Puro Preseason!
Clayton and Shaddock are back for Season 8! First, we talk Winter Olympics. What’s your favorite winter Olympic sport? Then we get into all things SAFC on the eve of their preseason friendly this Saturday. We take a look at the roster, meet the new players, and predict a lineup. We also take a…
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Jaegermeister Cup Exit
We’re back in the Shadpad to discuss SAFC’s rough week: a 2-0 loss to Hartford in the Jaegermeister Cup quarterfinals, followed by a drab 0-0 tie out in Monterrey Bay. With the stretch run and playoffs looming, what does the team need to fix? We talk striker, creativity, outside back, and...
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Mid-Season Extravaganza
Big episode! Clayton and Shaddock are back to give their annual SAFC Mid-Season Review. First, a nostalgic intro about Atlanta, OutKast, and baseball on the airwaves. Then we get to evaluating SAFC halfway through the season: a grade for the organization and the coach; top 3 players; most...
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Volver, Volver
Clayton and Shaddock are back to review an utterly satisfying and totally needed 3-0 home win against lowly Las Vegas. We begin with a short side trip into Mexico, then continue on to review a game that was good for SAFC but bad for Vegas’s coach. Then, we preview this weekend’s road game at...
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Mr. Blue Sky
We’re back to review two games from last week. First: a tie against Tulsa 1-1 on Wednesday night. Then a 1-0 exhibition loss against Las Palmas from Spain following a lengthy lightening delay. Finally we preview this week’s game vs Las Vegas, look at Puro Puro Four standings, and then talk summer...
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Do Ya
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss SAFC’s upcoming homestand. First, a long aside into Man-cation, the start of summer, and the Champions League final. Then, we review the squad’s demoralizing 4-0 loss at Charleston. We review what went wrong, and where the team stands 10 games into the...
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Thunder and Rain
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk SAFC’s 2-1 loss at home to lowly Oakland on Saturday night. What happened? We dig into a good performance that turned into a bad loss with a few individual mistakes. Next up is on the road to Charleston, this Saturday at 6:30. We also go around the league and...
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Smalltown Boy
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK from Fiesta and ready to recap THREE games: the epic comeback at home to Colorado Springs, the droll but effective 1-0 win in Phoenix for Jaegermeister Cup, and the nationally televised 0-0 tie at the grand opening of Rhode Island FC’s home stadium. We go into the...
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La Chona - Fiesta Edition
Clayton and Shaddock are back and we start off with a Fiesta San Antonio preview. Eventually, we get to talk SAFC’s recent swoon: three straight losses. What’s gone wrong? How to fix it? Listen to find out. We also go around USL and offer a special Free Kick: life without soccer. Enjoy!
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Time of our Lives
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk about SAFC’s 2-1 loss on Sunday. While the result was negative, everything else was amazing: airing live on CBS, beautiful weather, tailgates before and after the game….all in, a special day! Next, we preview Saturday’s home game against Miami and the…
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Remontada!
Clayton and Shaddock are back on a Tuesday night to reminisce over SAFC’s dramatic 3-2 win in Lexington. We talk about how it happened, what it means, and what we learned. Then, we preview SUNDAY’s nationally televised home game against Phoenix Rising. Swing by the tailgate and say hi! Then we go...
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Touch Me I’m Going to Scream
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss the week in SAFC. First, we talk the biggest topic: the huge news that USL will adopt Pro/Rel in 2028. What do we think? Next, we review SAFC’s big 2-1 win in a historic night in Oakland. 26,000 people showed up, and the night had everything you could want...
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Life is… Too Short
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss SAFC’s 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. First, a quick review of Spring Break and St Pattys Day. Next, a review of SAFC’s impressive 2-0 win. What have we learned from the first two games? We give our thoughts on some individual players who have...
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Dirty Work feat. The Doc
Clayton and Shaddock are joined by special guest the Doc to review SAFC’s opening game, a 1-0 win over Monterey Bay. We talk stadium atmosphere, the wind, the new coach, team tactics, and more. Then, we go around the league for Puro Pick Four. Finally, free kicks about the USMNT, Michael LaHoud,...
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Very Superstitious: Season Preview
Shaddock and Clayton are back for one of our favorite episodes of the year: the Season Preview. First: we talk Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Fiesta, and the new jerseys. Then, we get to our SAFC season preview: the expected SAFC lineup, bold predictions, and our Puro Pick Four squads. Finally: a quick...
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We Ain’t Goin Nowhere with DJ Kilbossa
Clayton and Shaddock are back! For week 2 of the pod preseason, we’re joined by special guest DJ Kilbossa to review Saturday’s scrimmage vs El Paso. We talk about the frigid weather, the new players, hot cocoa in the parking lot, the dark Jumbotron, and, inevitably, thruples. Don’t forget to join...
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Special Guest: Matt Valentine, Owner of USL Dallas
Puro Preseason continues as we interview Matt Valentine, owner and founder of USL Dallas. USL Dallas will be kicking off as the USL Championship’s newest team in 2027. Matt was kind enough to call in and talk to us about his grand plans. We talk about stadium plans, the recent USL ownership...
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Puro Pod Preseason: Listener Questions
Strikers and Keepers, report for duty! Clayton and Shaddock are BACK for week one of Puro Pod Preseason! It’s just four weeks until opening kickoff, and we are back to discuss all your listener questions. Best new signing, team expectations, stadium upgrades, team formation, the tailgate…
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Boxing Day!
Clayton and Shaddock are back for an annual tradition: we give presents to each other for our Boxing Day episode! We discuss all the news over the past month with SAFC: a new coach, the currently squad of players, the schedule for 2025, and more. And finally, in honor of the franchise reaching…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
With the USL season wrapping up, Clayton and Shaddock are back to bid adieu to the 2024 SAFC season. We give the team a grade and explain why. Then, we talk about the end of Championship-winning Coach Alen Marcina’s time in charge and speculate on possible successors. We then discuss Team MVP for...
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The Final Countdown
Shaddock and Clayton are BACK to talk SAFC’ successful road trip: a tie at El Paso and a big win at Colorado Springs. We review the action and preview the upcoming home game vs. Louisville Saturday night. As always, Puro Pick Four and Free Kicks. Enjoy!
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Blame Brett!
Clayton and Shaddock are back in the Shad-pad to discuss SAFC’s HUGE 2-1 comeback win over perennial rivals Sacramento Republic. The win at home keeps SAFC alive in the playoff race with just three weeks left in the regular season. Coming soon? Away to El Paso on Wednesday night followed quickly…
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Get Right Back (Where We Started From)
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK to discuss this week’s epic 4-0 road loss to Phoenix Rising. What went wrong? Just about everything. However, the playoffs are still in reach and there’s everything to play for in this weekend’s return home against Rhode Island FC. Finally, we talk Trinity Tigers and...
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Don’t Call It A Comeback
Clayton and Shaddock are back! Busy summer schedules have settled down and we’re back to talk SAFC. What have we missed? Two straight 1-0 wins on the road have brought the squad back to the brink of a playoff spot. We play some fun games to get back up to speed: Bad Soccer Bingo, Hello… My Name…
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Vollig Losgelost
We’re back and talking SAFC…. Eventually! First we talk Euro Trip 2024: Germany, euro cup games, fans, fan zones, stadiums… it was a great time and that’s where our heads (and pod minds) have been. Next: who should replace Gregg Berhalter as USA coach? Finally, we get to the local squad: what…
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Canta Y No Llores
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss a low point for SAFC: consecutive losses to the last place teams in the Western Conference: El Paso and Tulsa. All is not lost, as a whole XI of SAFC players were absent due to injury and international duty. Once he dust clears, we go on to discuss this...
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Help I’m Alive!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss SAFC’s gutsy 1-0 win over Memphis last Saturday night. Just one sub? Just two shots in goal? No problem. The win puts the team back in 5th place with two games coming up: home to El Paso Wednesday and away to Tulsa on Saturday. We then look around the...
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The Heat Is On
Clayton and Shaddock are back after a week off to review SAFC’s 2-1 loss to New México away at the Lab. New Mexico was everything SAFC wasn’t: ball-dominant, dangerous, and composed. I cheer Clayton up with some Soccer Enthusiasm rankings, leading into a preview of the upcoming Memphis and El…
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Levitating
First, we talk ACL’s released lineup! Then, things get real: Worst Week Ever? The Bad Old Days are Back? That’s what Clayton and Shaddock are pondering. We review SAFC’s drab 2-0 loss at Indy XI in the US Open Cup, then follow up with the poor 1-1 tie at home against lowly Las Vegas. A red card,...
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