Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah interview Travis Clark from Top Drawer Soccer about what to expect from the upcoming MLS SuperDraft and the Austin FC academy. Other topics covered include: -What is Generation Adidas? -Will Philip Mayaka be Austin's first pick? - "Legends" jersey coming soon -Adrian Healey's interview with The Striker -CBA negotiations continue You can find...

To commemorate the two-year anniversary of the official franchise announcement , Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Alexi Lalas to get his thoughts on Austin FC's progress over the past two years. Other topics covered include: - Besler signing and McConaughey-inspired announcement -Senior roster spots are filling up quickly -Adrian Healey's roster breakdown -Austin FC's first snow da...

Landon and Jeremiah are gamers now! But they also talk about the following Austin FC topics: - Diego Fagundez signing -The first MLS 101 segment - Joe Coron a signs with Houston -How many Guarani players can we sign? -MLS's potential CBA trouble and how it could affect the first season You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here . Remember to rate, review, and subsc...

Landon and Jeremiah give a rundown of the five players Austin FC has acquired since the last recording (as well as the one that they lost). They also pick a starting XI from the 15 players currently available. Other questions answered include: -How many of our current players will be starters when the season kicks off? -What is the supplemental roster? -Was Jeremiah partying on tour buses when he...

Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Hague and Chris Welhausen to discuss Austin FC's player signings during the recent trade window and Expansion Draft. -Five players signed in the half-day trade window - Four more players were acquired during the Expansion Draft -Fifth draft pick, Kamal Miller, was traded to Montreal   -Did Austin FC do good business? You can find detailed show notes and...

  Landon and Jeremiah discuss player signings, some rumored, and others that may already be done. They're also joined by Scott Adair ( Austin Soccer Foundation ) and Aaron Rochlen ( Soccer Assist ) to talk about the great work those organizations do for soccer in Austin. Aaron also shares his experience of having a son play for the Austin FC Academy. Other topics include: - Julio Cascante sco...

  Landon and Jeremiah dissect some rumored international players who may be candidates for MLS, and possibly Austin FC. They also discuss the MLS offseason calendar and the various mechanisms through which Austin FC might be finding players. Other topics covered include: -How much money can Austin FC spend on players? -Miguel Layun visits Austin -Paul Aguilar headed to MLS? -Ruined MLS playoff bra...

Landon is joined by Chris Hague and Chris Welhausen to do a Mock MLS Expansion Draft (starts around 27:00). Let's get nerdy. Brock Williams also joins Landon and Jeremiah to give his take on the recently released Austin FC jersey , and the success of the marketing campaign that surrounded it. Other topics covered include: -New Austin FC coaching hires - HEB sponsorship -How popular this show...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by writer Phil West to preview the MLS Playoffs. Other topics covered include: -Austin FC Expansion Draft rules - Allocation Order and potential signings - Jersey release expectations - MLS starting on time in 2021 - Stadium news -Stolen glassware, foreign and domestic You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here . Remember...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by James Ruth, the Senior VP of Marketing for Austin FC, to talk about the club's current and future marketing efforts. Other topics covered include: -Claudio Reyna's roster construction plans ( Chris Bils's article ) -Austin FC's first jersey release - Cecilio and Rodney both (technically) score a goal -ASF FootGolf Tourney You c...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah share why they believe the stadium naming rights deal may already be done and speculate about who the sponsor might be after names were added to Troy Bryant's recent article . Other topics covered include: - Austin FC Academy results against FC Dallas - Daryl Grove's influence on American soccer dialogue - Rumors of a delayed start to the 2021 season...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah talk to Mateo Clarke and Rigo Rodriguez Lira from La Murga de Austin , the heartbeat of Austin FC. stopped by to talk about the work that the band has been doing for the last 18 months, as well as what they have planned for 2021. The topics we cover include: - Grass and seats have been installed at McKalla! - Austin FC announces sleeve sponsor - Redes and Domin...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah start the show by raising a glass to soccer podcasting giant, Daryl Grove of the Total Soccer Show.  As Jason Davis recently tweeted, "Daryl Grove is the best of us." The topics we cover include: - Austin FC Academy wins against RISE and RGV Toros - Will Austin FC sign anyone during this transfer window ? - Austin-Philadelphia Union Expansion Draft co...

We want to hear from you! Please fill out this brief survey to help us make the Capital City Soccer Show the best it can be. Thanks for listening and for taking the time to complete it. In this episode, Landon , Jeremiah , and Senior Director of Grounds, Weston Appelfeller , pretty much just talk about grass... The various grass-related topics we cover include: -Grass being installed at St. David&...

We want to hear from you! Please fill out this brief survey to help us make the Capital City Soccer Show the best it can be. Thanks for listening and for taking the time to complete it. In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah discuss their most controversial topic yet... Which beers will be served at the stadium??? They also cover: -Redes/Dominguez in Copa Libertadores - How does the academy stack up...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by ESPN's Tom Marshall to discuss which Mexican national team players are ripe for a move to MLS and/or Austin FC. Big thanks to Sergio Tristan for writing this article that we referenced heavily in our research. We also cover: -Cecilio and Rodney play in Copa Libertadores - Austin FC Academy and MLS Next -David Tenney hired as High Performance...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Meredith Miklasz of The Plastics to discuss how the importance of creating an inclusive fan culture and how to achieve it. We also cover: -Cecilio and Rodney will be playing together at Club Guarani - Season tickets are sold out - Season ticket update - MLS player protests and RSL's ownership change You can find detailed show notes and more o...

In this episode, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Austin FC's Academy Technical Director, Juan Delgado, to talk about his impressive resume and his role in building the youth teams. We also cover: - First DP signing, Cecilio Dominguez -Shirtless McConaughey Meet and Greet - Season ticket update You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here . Remember to rate, review,...

The story of how Austin FC came to be is one of twists and turns. Chris Bils, an Ohio native and former Crew intern, was there for the whole ride as a journalist in Austin. In this episode Landon , Jeremiah , and Chris take an in-depth look into the entire saga. We also talk about rumored Austin FC signing, Cecilio Dominguez. You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here ....

In this episode, the lead designer of the Austin FC stadium project, Jonathan Emmett, joins to get into the weeds of McKalla Place. Landon and Jeremiah also cover: MLS expansion clubs delayed by a year Rodney Redes scouting report (plus Super Ramirez!) Transfer rumors Charlotte FC logo hawt takes You can find detailed show notes and more of the links we mention here . Remember to rate, review, and...

In this episode Phil West , author of The United States of Soccer and I Believe That We Will Win stopped by to talk about MLS supporters group splits (both good and bad) along with the return of MLS match action. Landon and Jeremiah also cover: Austin Supporters Group Landscape Supporters Section tickets go on sale Davy Arnaud hired as Wolff's assistant coach MLS and Black Players for Change...

Rodney Redes has been signed by Austin FC as their first-ever player! In this emergency episode  Landon and Jeremiah sit down with Roberto Rojas , a Paraguayan soccer expert for beIN Sports, to talk about who Redes is and where he came from.   Here are some links to things we talk about during the show Chris Bils's tweet about first player signings of expansion teams Info about Redes from Rob...

In this episode Landon and Jeremiah interview Pflugerville City Council Member Rudy Metayer to get  his perspective on Austin FC's recent statement on the club's commitment to racial justice. They also cover: MLS is Back updates Austin FC x Black Pumas Twellman's view from the press box Season Tickets St. David's groundbreaking You can find detailed show notes and more of the l...

In the first episode of the Capital City Soccer Show Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC's VP of Community Engagement, Kaitlin Swarts, about  Upper Ninety’s restorative justice programming, and the club's recent statement about its commitment to fighting racism . They also cover: Hector Moreno rumors MLS is Back Tournament Season Ticket Updates Austin FC's bid to host Gold Cup a...

Capital City Soccer is teaming up with some familiar faces to bring you a new Austin FC podcast. The Capital City Soccer Show will be your #1 source for Austin FC news, interviews, and analysis. The first episode will go live early next week, but in the meantime, you can follow Capital City Soccer on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook , or go to capitalcitysoccer.com for the latest info. We look f...