The North End Podcast

The boys get together to discuss the arrival of Nico Estévez and his big logo sweater to Austin. They take another spin through the busy MLS week ahead and react to what was heard from MLS Commissioner Don Garber's press conference on Friday before closing out the episode with an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 5:55 - Coach Estévez arrives in Austin 10:55 - Louisville says farewell to Las 16:35 - Bus...

The boys get together in a post-Thanksgiving stupor to dive into just how important the U22 Initiative roster slots are to the success of MLS teams. They also review some of the option decisions made around the league at last Wednesday's deadline before closing out the episode with a lengthy academy update and the final round of the "Goal of the Year" bracket. 0:30 - Intro 4:35 - MLS opt...

The boys get together just a few days before Thanksgiving to recap the latest dispatches from the rumor mill and discuss the ATX related international results from the past week. They also run through their full season grades from 2024 before diving into the nonsense consisting of an Austin FC Thanksgiving dinner, the current state of the "Goal of the Year" bracket and an academy update....

Zac and Ian get together to conduct a "mock off-season" to prep Austin FC fans for how things could play out over the coming months. They also recap the international results for the players on national team duty before closing out the episode with an update on the academy and the 2024 Austin FC "Goal of the Year" bracket. 0:30 - Intro 3:45 - International results 9:45 - Mock o...

The boys convene over the weekend to discuss Austin FC announcing their option decisions and say goodbye to Alex Ring and others. They also cover the contract extension for Dani Pereira, some new player rumors and celebrate a trio of international call-ups. Then they close out the episode with a check-in on the 2024 "Goal of the Year" bracket, Best Keeper in the World and an academy upda...

The boys get together to recap the introductory press conference for new head coach Nico Estévez. They also discuss rumors surrounding Austin FC's next home hit, reveal the 2024 "Goal of the Year" Bracket and revisit their preseason over/under and team points draft competitions. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 4:30 - Estév...

The boys get together to recap a whirlwind of Austin FC news, including a new head coach and four contract extensions. They deep dive the current salary cap picture and discuss rumors of a new striker and the league potentially moving to a fall-spring schedule. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, an academy update and the final table of the 2024 Verde Best Ball League. 0...

Capping off a week loaded with Austin FC news, the club announced on Friday morning they have hired Nico Estévez as the team's new head coach. The North End jumped on an emergency livestream with some friends to react to the news shortly after it dropped. 0:30 - Intro 4:30 - Coach Estévez's background 16:15 - Comparing Wolff & Estévez 24:00 - Austin continues USMNT ties 30:15 - Roundtable disc...

Zac and Ian recap the Decision Day comeback victory over Colorado Rapids. They talk through all the emotions that come with the end of a season and look back on the highs and lows of 2024. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, an academy update and the nonsense. 2:05 - Intro 7:15 - Lineup reactions 12:30 - Colorado recap 37:40 - Postgame takeaways 45:35 - The highs & l...

The boys preview the Decision Day match against the Colorado Rapids. They talk through what they're hoping to see from the team as they close out the 2024 season and also recap some Verde-related international results from early in the week before closing out the episode with some nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:30 - International results 7:00 - Colorado Rapids preview 36:15 - Best Ball & MLS bets up...

The boys get together to recap Rodolfo Borrell's press conference after the club fired former head coach Josh Wolff. Then they discuss who Austin FC will potentially protect during December's upcoming MLS Expansion Draft before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 4:30 - Rodo press conference 18:20 - Expansion draft protections 31:50 - MLS 22 Under 22...

The boys recap the road loss at LA Galaxy that culminated in Austin FC being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention and Josh Wolff being fired as the team's head coach. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day, an academy update and the nonsense. On the audio version of this episode you will hear a replay of Sunday afternoon's livestream covering...

The boys recap the midweek victory over Portland. They also discuss the reports about Austin FC seeking a minority stake sale, an eye opening revelation about one of the team's highest paid defenders and preview Saturday's road match at LA Galaxy. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 2:30 - Intro 5:15 - Ownership seeking minority stake sale 9:00 - Dr...

Zac and Ian recap the 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake. They discuss some surprising omissions from the starting XI and a post game dust-up between teammates. Finally, they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day, an academy update and a check-in on the Verde Best Ball League. 0:45 - Intro 3:30 - Lineup reactions 9:30 - Real Salt Lake recap 37:30 - Postgame takeaways...

The guys get together to preview this weekend’s home match against Real Salt Lake. They also discuss Coach Wolff’s midweek press availability before closing out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 4:00 - Coach Wolff's midweek press conference 16:30 - Real Salt Lake preview 35:45 - Last Business Day Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary...

The boys get together to recap the loss against Houston Dynamo. They also discuss the likely coaching change facing the team and speculate on the future of Austin's highest paid player. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and an Academy update. 0:45 - Intro 5:45 - Lineup reactions 10:25 - Houston recap 44:30 - Postgame takeaways 1:08:15 - Best Keeper in the World 1:10:00...

Zac and Ian recap the midweek draw at LAFC. They also discuss a new transfer rumor and Sebastián Driussi's mid-game social media activities. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 4:15 - Hércules transfer rumor 12:00 - Roster profiles released 14:00 - LAFC recap 46:30 - Driussi's social media activities 51:45 - Houston preview 1:00:15 - Last Business Day Visit our web...

The boys recap the deflating road loss at the hands of Toronto FC. They also preview the midweek match against LAFC before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 3:45 - Papa Gally 4:45 - EA FC 25 ratings 7:15 - Lineup reactions 12:15 - Toronto recap 56:30 - Postgame takeaways 1:07:45 - LAFC preview 1:18:15 - Best Keeper in the World 1:19:45 - Last...

Zac and Ian get together to preview Austin FC's return to MLS play against Toronto FC. They also discuss a couple pieces of Austin FC news before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day and an Academy update. 0:45 - Intro 4:45 - MLSPA releases free agency list 10:45 - Viggo Ortiz to Charleston 16:30 - International results 19:00 - Toronto FC preview 48:45 - Best Ke...

The boys run through all the Austin FC news of the week, including a revealing radio interview from Jhojan Valencia and the latest international results. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper In The World and Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 3:00 - Jhojan Valencia radio interview 8:30 - International results 13:15 - Playoff race update 22:15 - Best Keeper in the World 26:00 - Last Busine...

The boys get together to complain about the dismal showing by Austin FC over the weekend. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day and an academy update. 0:45 - Intro 6:45 - Lineup reactions 10:05 - Vancouver Recap 34:30 - Postgame takeaways 1:00:30 - Best Keeper in the World 1:02:45 - Last Business Day 1:14:00 - Academy season schedule Visit our website for...

The boys get together to preview Austin FC's return to Q2 Stadium this Saturday against Vancouver Whitecaps. They also check in on the Best Keeper in the World and crown the 2024 Leagues Cup Bracket Challenge champion before closing it out with the nonsense. 0:45 - Intro 5:45 - International call ups 10:45 - Vancouver preview 40:30 - Crowning a LC Bracket Challenge champ 42:45 - Best Keeper in the...

Zac and Ian get together to recap Austin’s road victory over Nashville SC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 6:00 - Lineup reactions 10:15 - Nashville recap 40:00 - Postgame takeaways 52:30 - Last Business Day Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials Twitter...

The boys are joined by Logan Jones and Logan Bartlett of The Verdependent Podcast to preview Austin FC's road match against Nashville SC. They also discuss Austin's choice for MLS's new roster construction model rule and Rodolfo Borrell's last minute trade of an international roster slot before giving their annual rest-of-season predictions. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the...

The boys get together at the deadline of the summer transfer window to discuss how Austin FC's future has changed with their trio of additions and look ahead to players potentially on the move in the next transfer window. They also talk about FCito's newest signing before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 5:15 - Peter Grogan signs with Austin...