The North End Podcast

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the draft day trade that landed winger Jayden Nelson with Austin FC. They talk though the young winger's career arc to this point before ZG takes a victory lap on a prediction he's been making for over a week now. Then they close it out with some Osman Bukari transfer rumor talk and a quick look into Austin FC's second round draft pick made li...

The boys go LIVE on YouTube to discuss the signing of free agent CB Jon Bell. They discuss the player's background, how he's expected to fit into the squad and ZG clings to a roster mechanism hope for the signing. Then they're still live when the shocking transfer rumor concerning Osman Bukari hits the timeline and crash out appropriately. 0:30 - Intro 2:55 - Austin FC signs Jon Bell 8:45 - Bell's...

The boys get together on E's 28th birthday to discuss the trade of Stefan Cleveland. They talk about the roster implications of the move before taking a peek at the other big transactions around the league from the worst week of free agency. Finally, they preview this week's MLS Superdraft before closing out the episode with an academy update and the final round of voting in the 2025 Austin FC &qu...

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC being back in the U.S. Open Cup field for 2026. They also talk through the upcoming week of MLS offseason events like the beginning of free agency, re-entry draft stage one and the end-of-year waivers process before closing out the episode with a short list of potential free agent targets, an academy update and the "Goal of the Year" bracket rea...

The boys get together to discuss the contract option decisions that were made official last week. They say their goodbyes to the trio of declined options, speculate on a couple head scratching outcomes and talk through the two new contracts signed for the first team. Then they close out the episode with a new free agent rumor, the second round results from the "Goal of the Year" bracket...

The boys convene to discuss the apparent departure of Diego Rubio. They also recap the week's international results and ZG presents his ideal MLS schedule in the wake of the league releasing the 2026 regular season schedule last week. Then they close out the episode with the first round results of the "Goal of the Year" bracket, a "new coach" edition of Last Business Day and an...

The boys went live on their YouTube channel following the release of the 2026 MLS schedule. How will the league deal with the FIFA World Cup taking place mid-season? Will Austin FC open the season at Q2 Stadium for the fifth year in a row or will they begin on the road? When are the Copa Tejas matches? Is Messi coming to ATX? All that and more on this livestream replay! 0:30 - Intro 2:05 - Opening...

The boys get together to recap some international results and give into the rumor mill. Then they discuss the big midweek announcement that MLS is adopting a summer-to-spring format beginning in 2027 before closing out the episode with the 2025 "Goal of the Year" Bracket and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 3:20 - International results 15:05 - Rumor mill 28:15 - MLS format changes approve...

The boys get together to recap Austin FC's 2025 season. They discuss the highs and lows of the campaign, then name their top under and over performers of the year. Then they take a look at the upcoming contract option decisions that are due by November 26th before closing out the episode by updating the salary cap and roster spreadsheets for the offseason and crown a champion of the preseason nons...

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC's season ending loss to LAFC on Sunday night. They talk through the lapses that cause the game to get out of hand and wonder what to make of Myrto Uzuni's future at the club before closing out the episode with the final check-in on the Best Keeper in the World for 2025. 0:30 - Intro 5:45 - Lineup reactions 14:10 - Game 2 recap 50:40 - Postgame takeaways 1...

The boys get together to recap the Game 1 loss against LAFC. They discuss the competitiveness exhibited by Austin FC, a well worked equalizer from Jon Gallagher and some unfortunate bounces for the ATX back line. Then they close out the episode with a preview of Sunday's Game 2 at Q2 Stadium. 0:30 - Intro 5:55 - Austin FC Blood Drive 7:30 - Lineup reactions 9:20 - Game 1 recap 53:10 - Postgame tak...

The boys get together to discuss the MLS year-end accolades that include a third Impact Award nomination for Brad Stuver. Then they preview Game 1 of Austin FC's first round playoff series against LAFC before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World. 0:30 - Intro 2:45 - MLS year-end award nominations 19:45 - New club valuation 23:10 - Los Verdes Game 1 watch parties 25:25 - Gambling c...

The boys get together to recap the Decision Day loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. They give thanks for the overall health of the squad entering the postseason and have some gripes with the first round playoff schedule. Then they close out the episode by checking in on the Best Keeper in the World before crowning the 2025 Verde Best Ball League champion and recapping the picks. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 -...

The boys get together to talk through all of the Austin FC news of the week. Then they look ahead to Saturday's Decision Day road match against San Jose Earthquakes and discuss how to properly scoreboard watch Austin's potential first round playoff opponents during the game before closing out the episode with the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 6:05 - Los Verdes watch party 9:10 - Austin FC news 17:50 - Sa...

The boys get together to recap Austin FC's 1-0 victory over LAFC on Sunday Night Soccer. They break down one of the slowest matches of the season that culminated in a record setting night for both Brad Stuver and Owen Wolff before heaping some praise on head coach Nico Estévez for steering the club back into the playoffs for the first time since 2022. 0:30 - Intro 3:45 - Lineup reactions 12:15 - L...

The boys convene to discuss Owen Wolff being ranked fourth on the 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 List. Then they preview this weekend's Sunday Night Soccer fixture between Austin FC and LAFC. Finally they close out the episode with a check in on the Best Keeper in the World, an academy update and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:25 - 2025 MLS 22 Under 22 List 13:45 - International schedule 16:50 - LAFC preview...

The boys get together to recap the home loss to St. Louis City SC. They talk through the emotions of the night coming so quickly on the heels of the U.S. Open Cup Final and the lack of focus exhibited by the team. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and celebrate as Austin clinches a postseason berth as they end the pod. 0:30 - Intro 5:00 - Austin FC news 12:40 - Lineup reaction...

The boys convene to mourn Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup Final loss against Nashville SC. They complain about both the officiating and the team's failure to convert a number of quality chances before previewing the quick turnaround to host St. Louis City SC at Q2 Stadium this Saturday. Then they close out the episode with a Decision Day edition of Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 8:40 -...

The boys get together to go through Austin FC's throwaway performance on Saturday night against Real Salt Lake. Then they preview Wednesday's match against Nashville SC in the US Open Cup final at Q2 Stadium before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 7:50 - Lineup reactions 12:55 - Real Salt Lake recap 45:05 - Postgame takeaways 48:45 - US Open Cup Final p...

The boys get together to celebrate Brad Stuver's contract extension. Then they preview Saturday's road match against Real Salt Lake and discuss how they think the team should approach things with the US Open Cup final looming on Wednesday. Finally, they close out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:10 - Los Verdes watch party 5:30 - Brad Stuver inks contract extensi...

The boys get together to celebrate another important Austin FC victory. They recap the magical night at Q2 Stadium and heap even more praise onto CJ Fodrey. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, Best Keeper in the World and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 9:25 - Lineup reactions 15:20 - Seattle Sounders recap 54:45 - Postgame takeaways 1:11:25 - Last Business Day 1:21:10 - Best Keeper...

The boys get together to celebrate Austin FC advancing to host the 2025 US Open Cup championship game. They recap the wild semifinal victory over Minnesota United and heap all kinds of praise on everyone involved. After one of the longest game recaps in North End history, they close out the episode with Last Business Day, an academy update and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 4:55 - Lineup reactions 14:...

The boys arrive back home from their annual trip to Frisco tired and defeated. They discuss the beat down Austin FC received at the hands of FC Dallas and then turn their attention to previewing Wednesday's US Open Cup Semifinal against Minnesota United. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, Best Keeper in the World and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:05 - Lineup reactions 6:50 - FC...

The boys get together to take a peek at the new Austin FC EAFC26 ratings that dropped on Thursday. Then they preview Saturday's road match against FC Dallas before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 - Los Verdes watch party 5:35 - EAFC ratings drop 7:55 - FC Dallas preview 42:45 - Last Business Day 55:50 - Picks recap Sign up today for Underdog Fanta...

The boys get together to recap the short handed road victory over Sporting KC. They discuss CJ Fodrey's heroics and heap more praise onto the continued ascension of Owen Wolff before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 3:05 - Lineup reactions 9:10 - Sporting KC recap 1:01:25 - Postgame takeaways 1:15:50 - Last Business Day 1:25:20 - Academy update 1:2...