Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah review Austin FC's 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers, which gave them their first-ever home win and home goal. Other topics include: -Wolff's tactical changes -Ring in a 3-man back and what that does for the team -Gallagher scores Wolff's dream goal and ignites Q2 -Can we keep Stuver around? -Austin's new signing, Moussa Djitte...

On this week's show, Landon and Jeremiah review one very bad game (Minnesota 2:22) and one pretty okay and fun game (Columbus 21:14), but still have a lot of fun. Other topics include: - Moontower Soccer Live with Adrian Healey! -An unsettling number of injuries -Was it okay for Wolff to throw in the towel against Minnesota? -Columbus Twitter heat -Besler and Ring's surprise start -Jimen...

Packed show this week! Landon talks to Christian Polanco of the Cooligans ( watch on Fubo ) about his experience at the Austin FC home opener. He and Jeremiah then review one of the more exciting 0-0 draws you'll see. Other topics include: -Q2 Stadium transportation - The amazing Austin tifo -Is Diego Fagundez real-life Roy Kent? -Cecilio's half turns and embellished fouls -Why so few su...

This week Landon and Jeremiah review the 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City and assess where Austin FC stand at the end of a hard road stretch. They also chat with Pam Catoe of CraftBeerAustin.com (50:40) of  about the intersection of beer and soccer in the area surrounding Q2 Stadium. Other topics include: -Wolff's interesting new formation -Chances taken and chances squandered -Is Stuver...

Since there wasn’t a game this weekend, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Welhause n to do a State of the Team show and assess the Austin FC roster position by position. Other topics include: -Have Kolmanic earned a permanent move? -Cascante and Lima worth the money? -Should Austin FC try wingbacks? -How do we get the most out of Pochettino -Prospects for DP strikers -Which player has the be...

This week Landon and Jeremiah talk to Chris Bils about his recent exclusive interview with Austin FC Sporting Director, Claudio Reyna . They also recap Austin FC's draw against the top of the league Seattle Sounders. Other topics include: -The story behind our theme music -Austin FC's lineup against Seattle -Why VAR got that offside call correct -Cecilio's practice of the dark arts...

This week Landon and Jeremiah interview Brad Tillery about his quest to get the Verde Keeper Kit into the hands of Austin FC fans and how it turned out to be so much bigger than a shirt. They also reluctantly cover Austin FC's loss to Nashville. Other topics and questions include: -Landon's mom's reaction to Jhohan Romaña's big beautiful thighs -Austin FC are fresh out of cente...

This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's loss to the Galaxy, answer some listener questions, and discuss the recently released player salaries. Topics and questions include: -Wolff's rotations -Stuver's penalty save ( and the fan reactions ) -What needs fixing and how soon does it need to be fixed? -Was Pereira the right choice at the 6? - How much are Austin FC players being...

This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's loss to Sporting KC and answer a whole mess of listener questions. Topics and questions include: -Another beautiful assist from Stroud -Are Austin FC too dependent on Alex Ring? -Did Wolff park the bus too early? -Who is the best option at the 9? -USWNT at Q2 -Preview of the LA Galaxy match (51:35) -More You can find more detailed show notes her...

This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's 1-0 win against Minnesota United and Landon's trip to Minneapolis for the game. Topic's discussed include: - The Black Hart of Saint Paul   -Experience at Allianz Field -Alex Ring by the numbers -Fagundez's goal -Wolff sticks to his guns on Reynoso -Listener Questions -Sporting KC preview (54:57) -What are the symptoms of biscuit...

This week Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's first MLS victory against the Colorado Rapids. They also talk to Eric Goodman from the Austin Chronicle about his soccer column (47:08 ), and preview next weekend's game versus Minnesota United (1:00:30). Topics discussed include: -Jeremiah's experience at the stadium with 200+ Austin fans -Besler stays home with the new baby -Pochetti...

AUSTIN FC PLAYED A GAME!!! After more than two years of podcasting together, Landon and Jeremiah finally get to talk about a competitive match. They recap the game vs LAFC and also discuss: -Stuver's surprise start and standout players -Romaña's confidence -Landon's Nick Lima complaint -What changes do we want to see next week? -Who should start at the 9? -Fans turn out in Austin an...

Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Welhausen to review La Copita, assess the general state of the Austin FC roster, and preview the first real game against LAFC. Mike Craven also joins (1:02) to talk about his Austin FC coverage for the Austin American Statesman . This show's topics discussed: -What we learned in La Copita -Austin FC's 5-1 win over SAFC -Who will start against LAFC?...

Landon and Jeremiah review the Copita game against the Dynamo and are also joined by Phil West (41:02) of MLSsoccer.com and The Striker Texas to preview the MLS season. Topics discussed include: -Who impressed against the Dynamo? -Who struggled? -Pochettino's amazing free kick -Is it too early to worry? -Phil's playoff and MVP picks -Landon makes an unpopular Austin FC prediction -Aguero...

Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Joe Lowery of MLS Assist and the Total Soccer Show to choose Austin FC's starting XI position by position (starts at 33:01). Topics discussed include: -Who will be the center back pairing? -Who plays next to Pochettino? -Is Redes starting caliber? - Scrimmage results vs Lousiville City -Training begins at St. David's Performance Center -Full MLS schedule...

Landon and Jeremiah are joined by freelance writer, Bryan C. Parker , to discuss how Austin FC became the "most popular team in Texas". You can read Bryan's Texas Monthly article here . Other topics discussed include: -Highlight reel analysis of Austin FC's match vs OKC Energy - La Copita , The Best Little Cup in Texas - Copa Tejas -Austin fans take over FC Dallas tweet -Press...

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: pr...

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 t...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Austin's favorite self-proclaimed soccer analyst, Chris Welhausen , to discuss and analyze the latest Austin FC news. Jon Arnold also joins to share some FC Dallas knowledge and let Austin fans know what to expect from our new rivals. Topics discussed include: - Preseason schedule and scrimmages - Pulisic to Austin FC ? - How long is Wolff's le...

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 Pr...

On this week’s episode Landon and Jeremiah interview Chris Bils about some of his recent articles and his role in creating The Striker Texas. Other topics covered include: -Pochettino signed as Austin FC's second DP -How much money does Austin FC have left to spend? -What's Austin's best XI ? - What preseason will look like in Austin - U22 initiative and what it means -More Remember...

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,...

This week’s episode features an interview with Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast about the Austin FC roster to date, the state of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and potential designated players. Landon and Jeremiah also discuss: -Tomas Pochettino rumors - Legends Jersey Launch - Austin Monthly profile and expanding media coverage of Austin FC - The Big Green &ap...

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...

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