The North End Podcast

The boys get together to recap a busy Austin FC news week including a new player signing, two trades and a first look at the new "Violet Crown" kit. Then they answer a variety of listener questions from North End Patreon members before closing out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 3:10 - Blood drive at Q2 Stadium 5:30 - Austin FC trades international slot 8:00 - Przemysław...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Thursday afternoon to discuss Austin FC's trade of Dani Pereira to CF Montreal in exchange for $2.1 million in guaranteed GAM, another $250k in conditional GAM and an undisclosed sell-on percentage. 0:30 - Intro 4:05 - Initial fan reactions 7:15 - Who is making these decisions? 13:55 - Revisiting last summer's Dani rumors 21:10 - More fan reactions 24...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the signing of Polish winger Przemysław "Shemmy" Płacheta. They talk through their expectations for Shemmy in ATX and discuss the state of the team with viewers who were tuned in live. 0:30 - Intro 3:45 - Austin FC signs Płacheta 10:25 - Where does the roster stand? 18:05 - Expectations for Płacheta 26:25 - Guilherme Biro tangent 28:...

The boys get together to recap a relatively quiet week in the Austin FC universe. They talk through what to expect as friendlies start up this Friday in preparation for the return to MLS play and draft their Austin FC All-Time "Worst XI's" before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 2:40 - LV watch party for Mexico vs Ecuador 5:30 - Jayden Nelson...

The boys get together to recap a relatively busy week of Austin FC news. They talk through the latest Dani Pereira rumor that came and went, the contract buyout of Robert Taylor and the return of Terry Boss as an assistant coach while sprinkling in some reckless speculation along the way. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 6:55 - LV watch party fo...

The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week. They celebrate Jayden Nelson making the Canadian national team for the 2026 World Cup, deep dive the welcome press conference for new head coach Jim Curtin and answer some listener questions before closing out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 4:50 - Jayden Nelson makes WC squad 8:05 - International results 9:15 - Fare...

The boys went live on their YouTube channel to discuss the Monday afternoon announcement that Austin FC has hired former Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin as the club's third head coach. 0:30 - Intro 5:25 - Combing through a lengthy press release 13:50 - Sporting Director speculation 17:15 - Coach Curtin's style of play 25:55 - R.O.S. with Arnaud at the helm 34:55 - Players on the move? 43:10...

The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week including more details on the new third kit to be released in August and the club's first bobblehead recipient being confirmed. Then they talk with Adrian Healey and Coach Nick Cowell about their "Beyond the Touchline" podcast and the state of Austin FC before previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and closing it out with The No...

The boys get together to talk through the Austin FC news of the week including a handful of international call-ups. Then they deep dive Rodolfo Borrell's tenure at the club before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 5:15 - Open training announced 8:05 - International call-ups 15:55 - Reviewing Rodolfo Borrell's tenure 1:30:40 - Last Busine...

The boys get together to recap another disappointment from Austin FC headed into the World Cup break. They talk through the 3-0 defeat at the hands of St. Louis City SC before closing out the episode with some listener questions and Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 4:05 - Nico's farewell message 6:00 - Timing of Monday's news 8:55 - Lineup reactions 12:40 - St. Louis City SC recap 41:20 - Postgame...

The boys get together to wrap-up their thoughts following Monday's big news and subsequent livestream. Then they preview Saturday's road match against St. Louis City SC before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 4:10 - Los Verdes watch party 5:40 - Nico/Rodo wrap-up 32:10 - St. Louis City SC preview 54:20 - Last Business Day 1:06:45 - Picks recap 1:08:10 -...

The boys went live on Monday to discuss Austin FC firing head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell. 0:30 - Intro 1:55 - ZG fixes his audio 2:45 - Rodo out shocker 14:30 - What next? 28:15 - Coach Cowell weighs in 41:50 - Roster uncertainty with today's news 52:45 - When have Austin fans felt joy lately? Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in...

The boys get together to recap the embarrassing night at Q2 Stadium. They talk through the 2-1 loss against Sporting KC and answer a bevy of listener questions that are mostly focused on the status of the head coach before closing out the episode with a deep dive into what we learned from the salary release earlier in the week. 0:30 - Intro 4:40 - Lineup reactions 12:45 - Sporting KC recap 51:05 -...

The boys get together to trudge through the worst loss in club history. They discuss all the low points of Wednesday's 5-0 defeat before previewing Saturday's return to Q2 Stadium to take on Sporting KC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 5:15 - Delaying our salary cap breakdown 8:05 - Lineup reactions 17:55 - San Diego FC recap 57:10 - Postgame t...

The boys get together to recap the Sunday night road draw against Minnesota United. They talk through what was a back and forth affair in St. Paul and the two injuries Austin FC suffered on the back line before previewing the midweek road test against San Diego FC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:55 - Fodrey & Las rip som...

The boys get together to preview Austin FC's road match this Sunday night against Minnesota United. The talk through the opponent's results since the two clubs met on opening night this season and discuss how Austin should handle their group of players recovering from injury. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 6:45 - Austin Soccer...

The boys get together to celebrate the first back-to-back clean sheet wins in more than two years for Austin FC. They recap the 2-0 win over St. Louis City SC on Sunday, rejoice in both the return of Dani Pereira to the lineup and the debuts of both Brandon Vazquez and Owen Wolff. Then they close out the episode with a deep dive on Myrto Uzuni's recent form, Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:3...

The boys get together to discuss the newest Austin FC transfer rumor that was reported on Tuesday. Then they dive into a preview of the club's Sunday afternoon match against St. Louis City SC before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:25 - Uzuni "Team of the Matchday" 5:25 - Listener questions 11:20 - Przemysław Płacheta rumor...

The boys get together to recap the clean sheet Copa Tejas victory against Houston Dynamo. They talk through the pair of first half goals and discuss both the positive impact and injury woes of Jayden Nelson before closing out the episode with the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 6:25 - Previous episode clean-up 12:55 - Lineup reactions 22:50 - Houston recap 52:25 - Postgame takeaways 1:10:25 - Best Ball upd...

The boys get together to discuss the debacle that played out late on Wednesday night in San Jose. They talk through the rotated lineup, a flurry of goals allowed late in the match and try to assess the damage from a wide view before closing out the episode with The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 6:20 - Lineup reactions 20:30 - San Jose Earthquakes recap 58:30 - Postgame takeaways 1:09:...

The boys get together to discuss the 3-3 draw against Toronto FC and celebrate 300 episodes. They talk through the wild back and forth that occurred north of the border on Saturday and lament the latest entry in the "Drew Fischer sucks" record books, before closing out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 4:25 - Celebrating 300 episodes in The North End 11:55 - Lineup reactio...

The boys get together to worry about the state of Austin FC with some listener questions sprinkled in along the way. They talk through the disaster that took place against Louisville City FC on Tuesday night before looking ahead to Saturday's road match back in league play against Toronto FC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:5...

The boys get together to recap the deflating home loss at the hands of the LA Galaxy. They highlight the importance of Austin's captain leaving early due to injury and how momentum swung in his absence, along with the inability to generate offense once the team went behind. Then they preview Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match against Louisville City FC with a written assist from TNEP's resi...

The boys get together to preview Saturday's afternoon clash against LA Galaxy. They talk through the spicy rivalry between the two clubs and speculate on some revenge for Austin's newest player. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 2:45 - Miami wrap up + listener questions 12:50 - LA Galaxy preview 47:40 - Last Business Day 55:10 -...

The boys get together to recap their trip out to South Florida to watch Austin FC take on the defending MLS Champions. They talk through the match before expanding on some thoughts about the team headed into a packed section of the schedule and discussing other highlights from the weekend jaunt to Miami before closing out the episode with The Boy Factory. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 - U.S. Open Cup Round of...