The North End Podcast

After a whirlwind of a week around Austin FC, Zac and Ian get together to break it all down. They recap preseason matches against Louisville City and Chicago Fire, discuss CJ Fodrey's injury, a rejected bid for a young CB and if something is brewing between ATX and Latif Blessing. Then they close out the pod with a new segment keeping up with the "Best Keeper in the World", Last Business...

Green smoke! Shortly after Anthony Precourt tweeted everyone's favorite tweet on Monday afternoon the club announced the signing of 30-year-old striker Diego Rubio. The boys went live to break down and react to the unexpected news. 0:15 - Intro 1:35 - Diego Rubio background 4:50 - Where does Rubio fit in? 8:55 - Rubio's injury riddled 2023 14:25 - He's wearing what number? 20:55 - Rubio's cap hit...

As the preseason rolls on the boys get together to discuss a slew of Austin FC related news including the most recent exhibition against FC Cincinnati, a contract extension and loan for Damian Las, injury updates, an ESPN article on Rodolfo Borrell, the upcoming away kit being leaked and the meaning behind the new kit's armadillo jock tag. Then they close out the pod with Austin's unfortunate Leag...

Preseason games have begun! Zac and Ian discuss the first two media availability sessions of the year and talk about any takeaways from the first exhibition against Philadelphia. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and a spin through the MLS news of the week. 0:15 - Intro 1:55 - First media availability 8:45 - Captain's armband 13:25 - Driussi's comments 16:05 - Florida crumbs 1...

Training camp is underway! The guys talk about all of the recent Austin FC transfer rumors and news before diving into the some of the crumbs trickling out from the team's first four days back. Then they close out the pod with a spin through all of the MLS news of the week. 0:15 - Intro 2:20 - $3.5m offer rejected 6:00 - Rodo's DP slot ambitions 12:55 - RB reported in the summer 18:55 - Revisiting...

Coming off a wild last 24 hours the boys discuss the surprsise sale of Jhojan Romaña to San Lorenzo, the additions of Guilherme Biro and Micah Burton to the first team and the release of the full preseason schedule. Then they close out the pod running through all of the other Austin FC and MLS news of the week. 0:15 - Intro 2:05 - Romaña transferred 5:35 - How much of the fee becomes GAM? 11:55 -...

With less than ten days until training camp, Zac and Ian discuss all of the Austin FC news of the week and close out the pod by discussing a flurry of meaningful midweek MLS moves. 0:15 - Intro 2:30 - Romaña confirms his loan 6:55 - Dani granted EB-1 visa 9:20 - Pineau expected in camp 11:25 - Rumored Las loan 18:20 - Where are the signings? 28:30 - Kolmanič's recovery 32:55 - MLS news ramping up...

Zac and Ian dive into Austin FC's most recent signing and what it means for the depth chart at goal keeper. Then they close out the pod discussing the other Austin FC and MLS news of the week including a potential Romaña suitor and a potential friendly against River Plate. 0:15 - Intro 2:30 - Christmas Eve smoke 7:50 - Austin FC signs Stefan Cleveland 11:10 - What happens now w/the goalkeepers? 30...

The 2024 Austin FC schedule is here! Zac and Ian fire up the annual schedule release livestream, diving into every aspect of next season's slate. Then they recap what happened with Austin FC's draft after they shut down the livestream on Tuesday and discuss US Soccer's response to the MLS request to pull first teams out of the US Open Cup. 0:15 - Intro 2:30 - Early season challenges 14:35 - Copa T...

It has begun! Zac and Ian discuss all the Austin FC news of the week, including the team trading Kipp Keller to FC Cincinnati and then trading up with Toronto FC in the Re-Entry Draft to add Jáder Obrian as the first acquisition of the offseason. Then they close out the pod by worrying about the Dani Pereira rumors, talking about the MLS rule changes announced on Thursday and finish their betting...

In the calm before the true offseason storm the boys discuss the first preseason games to hit the schedule, the club picking up the option on Hector Jimenez and the other Austin FC news of the week. Then they dive into the MLS College Showcase and talk about some more draft prospects they've got their eyes on before closing out the pod with a big weekend for Austin's academy teams and the final be...

The boys continue to pull every possible morsel out of the Austin FC rumor mill and talk about the potential of Hector Jimenez being kept on as a player-coach. Then they dive into a discussion about some of the potential top prospects for Austin FC at pick five in next month's MLS Superdraft. Finally they close out the episode with a check in on the academy teams and the typical nonsense. 0:15 - I...

The boys get together on Black Friday to discuss the confirmation of the Nick Lima trade, international break results and the continuing rumors of a 4th DP spot. Then they dive into a mock free agency segment before closing out the pod with the nonsense. 0:15 - Intro 3:05 - Lima trade confirmed 6:40 - Alex Ring's status 14:50 - International break results 23:55 - 4th DP incoming? 31:30 - Mock free...

Zac and Ian spontaneously convene on a Friday afternoon after Austin FC dropped their 2024 roster decisions. They talk through all the moves, both surprising and expected, and then take a look at the effects the moves had on Austin's salary cap. You can watch the livestream replay on YouTube by clicking here. Follow the podcast on socials Twitter Instagram YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Zac and Ian talk through the latest news and rumors surrounding Austin FC during the international break. Then they discuss just how many ingredients Rodo has to cook with this winter before closing it out with the nonsense. 0:15 - Intro 2:25 - International call ups 11:15 - Rumor mill 21:20 - Coachella Invitational 25:40 - Salary cap refresher 34:15 - How much space does Austin have? 47:40 - 1st...

The boys discuss a few Austin FC news morsels and rumors. Then they touch on the ongoing MLS playoffs before closing it out with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:15 - Intro 2:30 - Dani on "Estamos Ready" 11:25 - GA contract options 21:05 - Lima move confirmed 23:00 - Leo left off Finland's roster 24:10 - Rumor season in full swing 28:35 - MLS news 32:40 - Game 2 recaps 38:40 - Last...

Zac and Ian talk through all of the latest Austin FC news and rumors of the last week. Then they take a look at how many vacant roster spots Rodo may be working with before closing it out with some MLS playoff talk and the typical nonsense. 0:15 - Intro 3:20 - Ethan Finlay re-signs with Austin 14:30 - Nick Lima expected to be traded 22:25 - Urruti & Djeffal post their farewells 31:05 - Romaña'...

The boys settle into the offseason by discussing a big ATX personnel rumor and the beginning of a lengthy MLS playoff schedule. Then they talk through the upcoming roster decisions for VerDos before closing out the podcast with a ton of nonsense in the form of casting their award ballots, unveiling the 2023 Goal of the Year bracket, tallying up the points from the preseason over/under competition...

The boys recap the first team's decision day road draw at San Jose and usher in the official start of the offseason. Then they close out the pod discussing Austin FC II's incredible run to an MLS Next Pro championship and the Verde Best Ball League finale. 0:50 - Intro 4:00 - Lineup reaction 6:20 - Dani on the bench 15:25 - San Jose recap 29:05 - Owen's equalizer 36:10 - Playing for a draw? 40:55...

The boys get together to celebrate the podcast's 100th episode and preview Austin FC's decision day match at San Jose 0:25 - Intro 1:25 - TNEP's 100th Episode 12:35 - San Jose preview 17:15 - Who plays for Austin? 29:35 - Leo's Euro qualifier update 30:30 - Academy update 32:45 - MLS fall salary dump 36:05 - Last Business Day 44:45 - Best Ball decision day 45:55 - Week 40 picks Follow the podcast...

Zac and Ian convene to talk about a few tidbits of Austin FC news over the international break. Then they dive into another playoff edition of Last Business Day to recap Austin FC II’s victory over Colorado Rapids 2 and celebrate FCito's Western Conference Championship. 0:15 - Intro 2:45 – Väisänen vs Slovenia 6:45 – Craig called up 7:50 – Micah with the U17s 8:45 – Austin FC x ACL Fest 11:30 – ML...

The boys meet up on a Wednesday afternoon to discuss Rodolfo Borrell's press conference and the fan reactions that followed. Then they close out the pod with another playoff edition of Last Business Day and the Week 39 picks. 0:15 - Intro 4:10 - Rodo presser recap 11:00 - Fans know better? 18:20 - Austin's timeline 25:05 - Academy insights 28:00 - Names that you wouldn't believe 35:15 - Rodo's res...

Zac and Ian recap the season ending loss to LAFC and react to the big news dropped on Sunday that Rodolfo Borrell has made some significant changes to the Austin FC front office. Then they close out the pod with a Best Ball update and another playoff edition of Last Business Day. 0:15 – Intro 2:50 – Lineup reactions 7:30 – LAFC recap 10:20 – Backbreaking start 20:40 – Bouanga on a rampage 25:50 –...

The boys get together to celebrate the end of the winless streak, recap the victory over DC United and preview the upcoming match against LAFC. Then they close out the pod with another playoff edition of Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 38 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:40 - Lineup reactions 12:25 - DC United recap 14:45 - Bruin's redemption 19:10 - Driussi returns & scores 34:05 - He...

Zac and Ian recap the loss to Colorado Rapids and preview the upcoming midweek tilt against DC United. Then they close out the pod with a playoff edition of Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 37 picks. 0:15 - Intro 5:55 - Lineup reactions 10:45 - Colorado recap 25:20 - Owen at LB? 27:00 - Fodrey's play 31:40 - More missed chances 36:30 - Postgame takeaways 49:10 - DC United preview...