Puro SAFC

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, biggest surprise, best uniforms, etc. we throw in a quick Pick Four Standings update and SAFC update as well....

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. We name our tournament favorites, players to watch, and dark horse contenders. We also take a look at th...

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 our World Cup Pick Four for your chance to win a night at SAFC with Clayton and Shaddock.

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 preview that game, go around the league, check in with Puro Pick Four standings, and… take a look at Gr...

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 preview Group D of the World Cup, starring the USA. We’ll be back in two weeks in time for the team’s ret...

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 home match against old punching bag Colorado Springs. Rivalry match? We’ll see. Finally, we look at Group...

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 Birmingham in USL Cup). Finally, we preview World Cup Group B and talk free kicks. Enjoy!

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 Group A. Enjoy!

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 preview the upcoming road trip to California, look around the league, and at look at the first Puro Pick Fo...

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!

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 gate lines), and what’s to come (Saturday vs New Mexico). As always, free kicks and a look around the lea...

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 submit your Puro Pick Four selections to purosafc@gmail.com.

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 look around the league and, finally, US players in Europe. Enjoy!

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 goalkeeper. Next, it’s around the league with Puro Pick Four. And finally, Free Kicks about the European socce...

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 disappointing player; and Ideal Starting XI. A quick preview of the next game, July 26th against New Mexico in...

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 Sacramento, look around the league, and discuss the struggling US men’s national team. Please note: we’ll b...

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 of soccer. Enjoy!

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 season. Finally, we preview the busy next few days: a home game tomorrow (Wednesday) against Tulsa and a s...

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 rediscovered our love for soccer. Music brought to you this week by Dallas 91.7 FM. Enjoy!

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 particulars and survey the big picture: the defensive back 3, the emergence of Mo Omar, and the return of...

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!

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 upcoming Open Cup match in Omaha. Finally, we go around the USL and end with Free Kicks. Enjoy!

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 around the league and free kicks about high school soccer. Enjoy!

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 in a USL game, from a bicycle kick to an SAFC win. Finally, we preview the coming game in Lexington, t...

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 impressed us so far. Then, we preview the fun game against the Roots in the Oakland Coliseum this Saturda...