The North End Podcast

The boys meet up to preview Austin FC's road trip to face the Colorado Rapids and FCito's first ever playoff match against Sporting KC II. Then they close out the podcast with the Week 36 picks. 0:15 - Intro 3:30 - Colorado Rapids preview 11:40 - Driussi not ruled out? 20:25 - Copa Tejas on the line 22:45 - Austin FC news 24:20 - Last Business Day 36:15 - Week 36 picks Follow the pod on socials Tw...

As E battles an illness, the boys discuss the back breaking weather delayed draw against LA Galaxy and lament the disintegration of the team's playoff hopes. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 35 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:40 - Lineup reactions 9:50 - LA Galaxy recap 18:05 - Jhojan Valencia in form 26:55 - Rigoni's best game in Austin? 32:40 - Driussi in...

Zac and Ian discuss Austin FC's midweek draw against New York Red Bulls and preview the upcoming home match against LA Galaxy. Then they talk to Pollo FC and the Fighting Leslies Drinking Club about their upcoming beer collab, culminating in the release/watch party at Austin Beerworks on Saturday September 30th. Of course, they close out the pod with a decision day edition of Last Business Day, a...

The fellas chat about the home loss to Portland, Austin FC's body language and missed chances. Then they preview the midweek road match against New York Red Bulls before closing out the podcast with Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 33 picks. 0:15 - Intro 4:10 - Lineup reactions 12:45 - Portland recap 29:25 - Julio suspended 33:15 - Austin's body language 44:55 - Missed chances 55...

Excited to have some cooler weather and a first team match to preview, Zac and Ian discuss the upcoming home game against Portland. Then they finish off the pod with Last Business Day and the Week 32 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:10 - Portland preview 14:10 - How will Austin line up? 30:30 - Julio scores for Los Ticos 33:35 - Last Business Day 46:20 - Week 32 picks Follow the podcast on socials Twitter In...

As a quiet weekend for the first team wraps up, Zac and Ian get together to discuss the performances of Austin FC's three international call ups and how Saturday's Western Conference results impact the playoff race. Then they watch Sunday's Austin FC II match and react to the thrilling thirteen round shootout in Minnesota. 0:15 – Intro 2:20 – International Verdes 9:00 – Fighting Pollo Pilz 12:05 –...

The boys start the international break by taking a look at the playoff picture for both MLS and Next Pro. They also discuss the latest Austin FC news and close out the pod with a Best Ball update and the Week 31 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:55 - Last Business Day 5:55 - Next Pro playoff picture 9:50 - Loons 2 Preview 17:55 - Austin FC news 25:05 - Western Conference playoff picture 47:55 - Best Ball upda...

Zac and Ian recap the late draw against New England, discussing another new starting XI, a formation change and the importance of Alex Ring for the stretch run. Then they close out the episode with a playoff-clinching edition Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 2:45 - Lineup reactions 5:25 - Formation shifts 9:25 - New England recap 21:30 - Score a goal, concede a goal 31:10 - Potential red card? 42:0...

The fellas recap the midweek loss to Seattle and are much bigger advocates of goal line technology than they were yesterday. They also preview the upcoming match against New England before closing out the episode with Last Business day, a Best Ball update and the Week 30 picks. 0:15 - Intro 3:10 - Lineup reactions 7:00 - Seattle recap 21:40 - Julio's form 24:05 - 2nd half officiating 28:20 - That'...

Zac and Ian recap the gut wrenching loss to FC Dallas, Dani Pereira's red card and Matt Hedges putting on an opposing kit post-match. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day and the Week 29 picks. 0:15 - Intro 4:45 - Lineup reactions 11:30 - FC Dallas recap 27:45 - Owen in the final third 33:00 - Another Dani red card 41:35 - Stoppage time letdown 45:10 - Table check 49:30 - Postgame pr...

The boys prep for their road trip to Frisco by previewing Saturday's Copa Tejas clash against FC Dallas, chat the Open Cup semifinals, Last Business Day and make the Week 28 picks. Then Tom Bogert returns to The North End to discuss all things Austin FC and MLS. 0:15 - Intro 2:55 - FC Dallas preview 29:55 - Austin FC Academy heads to PSV 31:15 - Open Cup Semifinals 33:15 - Last Business Day 42:35...

Zac and Ian push through reliving the 6-3 drubbing at the hands of St. Louis City, discuss the many miscues and missed chances for the Verde and talk about the postgame comments from both Coach Wolff and Will Bruin. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 5:25 - St. Louis City recap 22:40 - Cascante's tough night 37:30 - Will Bruin's effort 43:00 - Stuver throws a pick six...

Austin FC is back! The boys eagerly anticipate the Austin FC doubleheader on Sunday with the first team on the road against St. Louis City and FC II going north of the border to take on Whitecaps 2. Then they close out the pod discussing Leagues Cup semis and make the Week 27 MLS picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:20 - TNEP 1st Anniversary 3:30 - St. Louis City preview 25:55 - Austin FC news 28:40 - Last Busin...

The fellas gather for a (relatively) concise episode discussing the friendly against NYCFC and other Austin FC news. Then they close it out with the latest Leagues Cup results, Last Business Day and the semifinal picks. 0:15 - Intro 3:50 - NYCFC friendly 8:45 - Austin FC news 17:10 - Leagues Cup talk 22:55 - Bracket Challenge update 25:35 - Last Business Day 43:10 - Leagues Cup semifinal picks Fol...

Zac and Ian discuss the MLSPA releasing the upcoming free agent list and take a deep dive into the MLS "Re-Entry Process." Then they're joined by the boys from The Verdependent podcast to predict the remaining 11 games of Austin FC's regular season before closing it out with Last Business Day and the Leagues Cup quarterfinals picks. 0:15 - Intro 5:10 - Season tickets 9:10 - MLSPA drops f...

Zac and Ian get together to discuss Rodolfo Borrell’s press conference debrief of the Diego Fagundez trade. Then they do a deep dive on the MLS salary cap and how Austin FC’s books are shaping up for the offseason. Finally the boys close out the pod with Last Business Day and the Round of 16 picks. 0:15 – Intro 6:55 - Rodo's press conference 36:05 - Roster rules 40:15 - Salary cap 43:50 - Roster d...

The fellas get together to continue the discussion surrounding the fallout from the Diego Fagundez trade on Tuesday. They compile a list of their "Top 5" Diego moments from his time in Verde, ponder the short and long term affects of the move and raise their voices about some of the fan reactions to the trade. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day and more Leagues Cup picks....

The boys go live on YouTube and Twitter immediately following the news that Austin FC has traded Diego Fagundez to the LA Galaxy. This is the audio only version of that livestream, if you want to watch the video version you can find it on our YouTube or Twitter pages @TheNorthEndPod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Zac and Ian recap Austin FC's exit from the 2023 Leagues Cup, discuss a baffling combination of Verde miscues and talk about the upcoming three week hiatus. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day and the last group stage picks. 0:15 - Intro 6:15 - Lineup reactions 10:30 - FC Juarez recap 23:00 - Finlay opens the scoring 26:20 - Stuver's tough night 32:25 - Defensive miscues 43:25 - Pos...

The boys discuss some midweek personnel moves by the team and preview Austin FC's upcoming Leagues Cup match against FC Juarez before closing it out with Last Business Day and give their picks for the remaining Matchday 2 group stage games. 0:15 - Intro 1:55 - Amro Tarek bought out 3:20 - Matt Hedges trade announced 16:55 - FC Juárez preview 42:55 - Leagues Cup talk 49:20 - Last Business Day 54:40...

After another rough start to a tournament for Austin FC, Zac and Ian relive the anger from Friday night’s 3-1 loss to Mazatlan FC and break down the Matt Hedges trade and what it means for the team’s future at the center back position. Then they close out the pod with a roller coaster of a Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 3:40 - Lineup reactions 7:40 - Mazatlan recap 38:50 - Postgame takeaways 47:0...

Zac and Ian dive into the Leagues Cup by previewing Austin FC's opening match against Mazatlan FC and predicting the group stage results. They introduce The North End Podcast's "bracket challenge" where you can win a "Las Voces" kit and finish off the pod with some Leagues Cup bets. 0:15 - Intro 8:30 - Mazatlan FC preview 18:30 - Austin's Leagues Cup roster 25:50 - Lineup predi...

The Leagues Cup break is here and Austin fans are feeling good! Zac and Ian recap the 2-1 win over Sporting KC, worry about the injury bug taking on new life, praise Gyasi Zardes and Ethan Finlay's continued good form and discuss Coach Wolff's postgame comments. 0:15 - Intro 3:10 - Rigoni injury update 3:45 - Lineup reactions 6:55 - Sporting KC recap 8:50 - Dani injured 14:00 - Zardes still hot 16...

The boys convene on a Thursday evening to recap Austin FC's loss to Vancouver Whitecaps and preview the upcoming home match against Sporting KC. They dive into the Verde's backline woes, the Rodney Redes saga taking another unexpected turn and the in-game rotation utilized by the coaching staff on a busy week before closing it out with the Week 26 picks. 0:15 - Intro 3:30 - Lineup reactions 5:30 -...

Austin FC is climbing the standings! Zac and Ian recap the 4-1 blowout road victory over Minnesota United and preview the upcoming midweek clash against Vancouver Whitecaps. Then they dive into Last Business Day and close out the pod with a Best Ball update and the Week 25 picks. 0:15 - Intro 1:55 - The Rodney Redes mystery 8:05 - Minnesota recap 20:40 - Austin wakes up 24:10 - PK drought ends 26:...