Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

This week, Landon and Jeremiah cover Josh Wolff's contract extension and review the Real Salt Lake game. Other topics include: - 30% off a subscription to The Striker Texas with Moontower22 - Did Austin FC jump the gun with Wolff's extension ? - Austin FC vs Pachuca - Cecilio Dominguez updates - RSL Review (16:15) - Tactical observations and losing midfield duels - Dani Pereira relapses...

*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! Topics include: - Austin Pets Alive Honorar...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Journalist/Author/Podcaster, Jessica Luther , about the Cecilio Dominguez situation and the path forward. They also review Austin's game against the LA Galaxy. Other topics include: - LA Galaxy Review - Is Jon Gallagher the first-choice leftback? - The Galaxy's defensive tactics against Austin - Why Austin couldn't play through the middle - J...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC player, Jon Gallagher. They also review Austin's big win away at the Houston Dynamo. Other topics include: - Are we allowed to cheer for Seattle in CCL? - Will Austin get a new player before the transfer deadline? - Possible Jared Stroud trade? - Houston game recap (10:20) - Wolff's tactical shift leads to a goal - Put Dani in the Louvre...

*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! Topics include: -On Pitch Personalities @DC...

This week Landon is joined by Chris "Full" Welhausen to discuss the cupset in San Antonio and Austin's dominant league victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. Other topics and questions include: - Landon's adventures in Porto - Academy player national team updates - Update on the Cecilio Dominguez situation (15:09) - What happened in San Antonio? (23:29) - Is depth an issue for A...

This week Landon is in Portugal, so  Jeremiah is joined by Chris "Full" Welhausen to discuss the miracle comeback in DC. We also have an excellent interview with Austin FC's Director of Player Personnel, Sean Rubio. Sean is one of the people putting together the puzzle that is an MLS roster, so he had lots of great insight to share. Free Ticket Giveaway brought to you by Sage Wilson...

*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, Steph and Mike are all about the boys! Topics include: -A Note About Cecilio - Austin Pet...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah review the 1-0 win against Minnesota United and discuss what Austin FC's future might look like without Cecilio Dominguez. Other topics include: - US Open Cup details announced - Cecilio Dominguez indefinitely suspended by MLS - Could Austin FC replace Cecilio if necessary? - Landon's research into what Austin FC's options would be in the worst-case sc...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah review the disappointing draw against San Jose and preview the opportunities that lie ahead in April. Other topics include: - Jeremiah's green tuxedo - Austin gives up a 2 goal lead in San Jose - Two soft-ish penalties and several missed opportunities - Which Austin FC player is most likely to get a European transfer? - How many points should Austin FC get in a...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC Midfielder, Felipe Martins, and answer a metric ton of listener questions. Other topics include: - U.S. Open Cup details - San Jose Match Preview (9:55) - Listener Questions (20:36) - Favorite Austin FC Goals - What should the MLS Next Pro team be called? - Should Wolff bench the captain for lackluster performances? - Djitte or Zardes as the strik...

*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, Steph and Mike are all about the boys! Topics include: - Austin Pets Alive Honorary Match...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's draw at home against the Seattle Sounders and answer some listener questions. Other topics and questions include: - Offside or not on Seattle's goal? - PRO says ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - Was benching Diego and Maxi the right call? - Austin FC show grit to get the draw - Can we call Q2 a "fortress" yet? - Teen Wolff gets games with the U17s -...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin's first loss of the season against the Portland Timbers, and discuss a busy weekend for Austin FC fans. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC Academy teams beat FC Dallas - Surprisingly cool eMLS cup event - Key stats against Portland - Was it a handball? - Gabrielsen's performance - Is this 1-0 loss different than last year? - Seattl...

*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! Topics include: - Austin Pets Alive Honorar...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Welhausen due to popular demand (and also in case Landon's voice disappears ). They cover Austin FC's 5-1 win over Inter Miami. Other topics and questions include: - Was this the best tifo so far ? - Tactical insights from Miami game - How Wolff's system is creating better shots - Driussi and Finlay defy xG models and make Team of t...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Matt Doyle of MLSsoccer.com and the Extra Time podcast about his read on Austin FC's offseason and the outlook for 2022. Other topics and questions include: - Panel Discussion at Turnstile w/ Craft Beer Austin and Texas Beer Co. - We're launching a Patreon! Become a supporter here - 5-0 win over Cinci . Best team in the world? - Reasons to be...

On the second-ever episode of Swoontower Soccer, Landon , Steph, and Mike turn teammate against teammate in a Tournament of Smiles. Who will emerge from the bracket victorious? Keep an eye on the Moontower Soccer Twitter next week where we will run the whole tournament again, but this time you get to vote.  Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favo...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Phil West to do a new kind of league preview where each of them drafts seven MLS teams to then see who accumulates the most points in 2022. Other topics and questions include: - Free Ticket Giveaway brought to you by Sage Wilson Property Group - Join the Moontower Soccer MLS Fantasy League - Ruben Gabrielsen says he is ready to play - Atlas and Fire fri...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah chat with Austin FC goalkeeper, Brad Stuver, about preseason morale, life in Austin, and his favorite moments from last season. Other topics and questions include: - Toronto FC friendly behind closed doors - 4-goal victory in friendly against the Houston Dynamo - Austin FC's tactics in 2022 - Kipp Keller's impressive performance - Cecilio feeling right at h...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah answer a TON of listener questions, as well as discuss the arrival of Jhojan Valencia and the signing of Felipe Martins.  Other topics and questions include: -  Valencia arrives in ATX to great fanfare - and he's already training! - Wolff's plans for the new Jhojan - Felipe Martins signs as supplemental player and why that matters - Felipe's reputation...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah make over/under predictions on various Austin FC stats and figures for the 2022 season (shout out to Marcelo Teson for doing all the leg work here).  Other topics and questions include: - Who is Austin FC's best athlete? - Ulises Segura's contract bought out - 19yo Fulham keeper, Damian Las, joins Austin FC - Will one of the four keepers be leaving? - Revie...

This week, Landon , Jeremiah , and self-proclaimed soccer analyst, Chris Welhausen, compare Austin's 2021 and 2022 preseason roster and discuss whether or not we are better off this year.  Other topics and questions include: - Ice Cream Nachos - Are we good with minty jerseys? - Landon's theory about "Verde is more than a color" - Preseason schedule and no more Florida trip - R...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Sam Stejskal of The Athletic about how recent Austin FC moves will affect their salary budget this season. Other topics and questions include: - 3 year anniversary of Austin FC announcement - SuperDraft scouting reports of Keller, Asensio, and Knapp - How much should we expect these guys to contribute? - Jhojan Valencia signing official - Preseason camp sta...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane, about the business of Austin FC and some things to look forward to in 2022 and beyond . Topics and questions include: - Austin FC's mentality for the MLS SuperDraft - Should they pick based on need or the best talent available ? - Jhojan Valencia reports continue - Is the Pochettino loan good business for Austin FC...