Puro SAFC

After a Mother’s Day salute, we review SAFC’s historic 7-0 demolition of Charleston Battery last Saturday night. We look into all the factors that led to a nearly perfect scoreline. Taintor was back, Azocar debuted, and Tani O had a game making us wonder if he’ll head back to Minnesota soon. Then, we preview Saturday’s game at Detroit, look at eye-catching results around the league, and a free kic...

First: what league do we watch the most? You’d be surprised. Next, we talk SAFC’s 2-1 win at Las Vegas Lights. An undeserved win, but we’ll take it. It’s the first of three straight road games. Big Sam was back, in a major way, and Tani O got a goal in his first game. Then, we talk the upcoming game at Charleston Battery. Finally: Puro Fantasy aka Beat the Pod guys highlighting Movers/Shakers and...

We talk SAFC’s two disappointing results: a 1-0 loss in Open Cup play to Nashville of MLS, and a 1-1 tie against Las Vegas. Coach Marcina says there’s no frustration in the locker room, but you can see it in the fan base. What’s going on, or what’s going wrong? We try to identify areas that need tweaking. This week it’s away to Vegas for a rematch, the first of three road games. As always, free ki...

It’s Fiesta Week in San Antonio and the soccer schedule is packed. We talk SAFC’s 1-1 tie against their bogey team, Phoenix Rising, on Championship Night. A host of new signings have join the squad ahead of a busy week: US Open Cup at Nashville on Wednesday night, then back home vs. last place Las Vegas on Saturday. Finally, free kicks about two lower division soccer games across the pond. Enjoy!

First, we name our favorite Fiesta event. What’s yours? Then, we dive into SAFC’s 1-0 loss at Louisville. It’s the team’s first loss since last August… but it was a loss that felt like a tie. Next, we preview Phoenix Rising, Saturday’s opponent, and talk tailgates. Finally, Free Kicks about USA-Mexico and the fight for England’s top and bottom teams. Enjoy!

First, a quick US Open Cup update, as SAFC gets Nashville next round. Then, we talk SAFC’s 0-0 tie with Sacramento Republic with a makeshift lineup. The highlight of the scoreless draw? Yellow Card Kid. This Saturday, it up to Louisville for a rematch of last season’s USL championship game. We talk all that as well as a Puro Pick Four update and free kicks about FIFA and Wrexham. Also: a mystery l...

The starters were in the luxury box as the kids from the academy won SAFC’s opening US Open Cup game vs Lyon FC 2-1 in extra time. We recorded live from the Party Deck during the second half. We recap SAFC’s 2-1 win on the road in Monterey Bay, preview this Saturday’s home game against Sacramento in the battle for first place, and add some free kicks like Ted Lasso and HS Soccer. Don’t forget a Be...

We review SAFC’s dramatic 1-0 over rivals Colorado Springs in a playoff rematch. The atmosphere was electric as Jordan Farr’s walk-off PK save led to mass celebrations and even post game tailgate parties. Then we preview Saturdays road game at Monterrey Bay, the big movers in the Puro Pick Four, and Scotland and the USA over international break. Enjoy!

We dive into SAFC’s 1-1 tie in Leesburg, VA against Loudon United. The game gave off serious high school soccer vibes, from the loud fan to the cold wind. Was it a point to be proud of or cause for concern? Also, a Becker Vineyards standings update and free kicks: the US Open Cup and Team USA returns. See you at the tailgate Saturday!

Holiday Road: We talk SAFC’s 3-1 win in the home opener vs. Oakland Roots. First, we talk atmosphere in the stadium and on tv. At 20:00: the game review. It was a big night for new players,with some surprising scratches from the starting lineup. Finally, we preview Sundays game vs Loudoun United and update the Becker Vineyard Puro Pick Four. Also our free kick: dog eats soccer ball. Enjoy!

It’s our favorite episode of the year: the Season Preview! Ahead of SAFC’s home opener vs Oakland on Saturday night, we talk USL storylines and pick our long-awaited Becker Vineyards Puro Pick Four Fantasy Game. Next, we discuss SAFC’s Big Questions for 2023, the projected starting line-up, and our own Season Predictions. We finish with free kicks about MLS on Apple TV and the US Open Cup. Enjoy!

The Puro guys are joined by the voice of SAFC, color commentator and former SAFC midfielder Hayden Partain. We check in with his recent move to Dallas, talk SAFC off-season, and ask about what preseason is like. Does he miss playin? Does he like commentating? Is he going to watch MLS on Apple TV? We ask it all live from Monday’s team open practice at Toyota Field. Enjoy!

We talk to former SAFC captain Michael LaHoud about growing up in Sierra Leone, being a Wake Forest Demon Deacon, SAFC’s failed 2019 season, and playing against Yaya Toure. Really cool stories from a world spanning soccer career. He also answered all of your listener questions and got to play Michael LaHoud Trivia. Thanks again to Michael, super interesting conversation. Enjoy! We’ll be back next...

Clayton and Shaddock celebrate a snow day with a special Puro episode on the first day of SAFC preseason. The full schedule is out, so we look at big games (5:00). The roster is taking shape, so we look at new and departing players (20:00). Finally, our new Puro USL Fantasy Challenge (40:00). We also get into the USA’s recent games (45:00), American transfer news (50:00), and Wrexham’s Made for Ho...

To celebrate the new year, we talk what’s trending in soccer for 2023: new World Cup hosts, women’s soccer, more subs, celebrity owners, a new order in England, USL’s elite teams, and, of course, USA drama. Also, we add in our New Years soccer resolutions. Enjoy!

To wrap up 2022, we give Christmas presents to soccer players, teams, and coaches around the world. From SAFC to Lionel Messi, Qatar to the EPL, and even each other. Enjoy! We’ll be back next week with some New Years resolutions.

In our final Boots on the Ground episode, we give you all the news from Qatar. The USA is through to the round of 16 after a deserved but nerve-wracking 1-0 over Iran. What was it like in the stadium? What about the pre-game drama and geo-political implications? All that and more. Enjoy!

Live from the FIFA Fan Tent Village, just 20km north of Doha, we talk World Cup 2022. Our Puro SAFC flag has been planted in the sparsely populated Moonscape/leper colony that is Qetaifan Island Tent City and Fan Fest Beach Party. What’s it like in the Tent Village? The showers? Restrooms? Wait: they have beer? Eventually we get to the heart of the matter: the USA’s 0-0 win [sic] against England o...

Boots on the Ground: Recorded in San Antonio (Clayton) and Doha, Qatar (Shaddock). Whats the scene on the ground amongst the supporters and fans at the World Cup. Cruise ship bars, hotel discos, and beer-less Fan Fests. Plus: USA-Wales from the stadium. Folks, it’s about to get weird! Enjoy,

Supporters of the World Unite! It’s Puro SAFC combined with Royce from the SA Soccer Roundtable for your official San Antonio World Cup preview. We check in with the American Outlaws and Crocketeers LIVE at the official supporters bar for USA in Qatar 2022, Smoke/Sky Bar downtown. We preview the USA, Mexico, and all 8 groups (very quickly). Plus, we each pick the Finals, the Champion, Golden Boot,...

The Best Team Won: SAFC are the 2022 USL Champs! We tell you first-hand what happened and what we saw at the USL Final, from the pregame tailgate parties to Tuesday’s River Parade. SAFC had the Mo(mentum) and a great team performance. We break down each goal and key play, and also take a sneak peek to 2023. Finally, we finish up our Panini World Cup 2022 preview with the last two teams: Ecuador an...

It’s here! The Final! We recap SAFC’s huge 2-0 win over Colorado Springs on Sunday night. Sarge Maloney and Santi the Little Duck Patiño made sure it was Party Time at Toyota Field. Next, it’s on to host Louisville City in Sunday’s Sold Out USL Championship Game. We preview the players to watch and fill you in on Louisville’s club history. Finally: Qatar and Senegal in Group A of WC 2022 and a rap...

We talk SAFC’s big 3-0 playoff win over Oakland Roots Friday night. A perfect night at the stadium: sunset, goals, cool weather, fireworks, and a win. Next, it’s on to the Western Conference Final this Sunday night against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. We end with England’s chances in WC 2022 and a special announcement about our special live World Cup Preview show on Friday, November 18th!

It’s playoff time! We talk the USL playoff opening weekend, with three fun games out West. SAFC will now host Oakland Roots under the Friday Night Lights. We give our preferred starting XI and spotlight Oakland’s stars. Finally, Panini WC is controversial Irán and Free Kicks are back to MLS playoffs and the local Toilet Bowl. Enjoy!

Live from The Cottage: We talk SAFC’s season ending 2-2 tie to the OC at home. On a beautiful night: a great atmosphere, crowd, and experience. So: a tie that felt like a loss… then a win. The playoffs await, all at home until we lose. Panini preview of the USA, and a free kick about MLS Playoffs. Enjoy!