The North End Podcast

After a frustrating start to rivalry week, Zac and Ian recap the road loss to FC Dallas. They talk about the game changing mistakes by Austin FC while also settling on some promising takeaways. Then they close out the episode by previewing Wednesday's Copa Tejas match against Houston Dynamo, checking in on the Best Keeper in the World and discussing the Week 13 picks.  0:15 - Intro 3:25 - Lineup r...

The boys get together to preview this weekend's Copa Tejas clash against FC Dallas. They touch on a few pieces of Austin FC news before running through Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 11 picks. DEE-TROIT! 0:15 - Intro 4:05 - FC Dallas preview 25:55 - Austin FC news 32:05 - Best Keeper in the World 33:40 - Last Business Day 40:05 - Best Ball update 43:20 - Week 11 picks Visit our...

Zac and Ian recap the road draw against Vancouver Whitecaps. They discuss the upcoming all-star campaign for Bradley Scott Stuver and check in on Austin's position in the table before touching on Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. Then Tom Bogert returns to The North End for a chat to close out the episode. 0:15 - Intro 3:40 - Lineup reactions 6:10 - Vancouver recap 40:10 - Postgame t...

The boys break down the upcoming road tilt against Vancouver Whitecaps. Then they talk about the reports that Austin FC will host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 11 picks. 0:15 - Intro 3:20 - Vancouver preview 20:25 - Obrian/Wolff Team of the Matchday 21:05 - Coach Wolff on Sirius XM 27:55 - MLS All-Star Game coming...

The boys recap the dominant victory over LA Galaxy. They discuss the month-long hot streak for the first team and the surprise announcement of a contract extension for Žan Kolmanič. Finally, they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 2:55 - Lineup reactions 5:50 - LA Galaxy recap 41:20 - Postgame takeaways 59:20 - Kolmanič contract extension 1:02:4...

The boys sit down to preview this weekend's upcoming home match against LA Galaxy. Then they discuss the latest transfer rumor that has bubbled to the surface and conduct their latest ticket giveaway. Finally, they close out the episode with Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 10 picks. 0:15 - Intro 4:25 - LA Galaxy preview 26:40 - Henry Wingo rumor 38:25 - Ticket giveaway 41:45 - L...

Zac and Ian recap yet another Austin FC victory over the Houston Dynamo. They discuss the unexpected goal contributions and talk about how they perceive what the team has accomplished through nine matches. Then they close out the episode by announcing their latest ticket giveaway, checking in on the Best Keeper in the World and a Last Business Day recap. 0:15 - Intro 3:45 - Lineup reactions 8:10 -...

The boys get together to preview this weekend's Copa Tejas clash against Houston Dynamo. Then they talk about another rumored rule change that could come in 2025 before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 9 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:55 - Houston preview 32:35 - "Icon player" rule proposal 38:10 - Best Keeper in the World 4...

Zac and Ian recap the road loss to St. Louis City SC. They try to find some positives in the disappointment, discuss the lengthy winless drought away from Q2 Stadium and highlight the home/road splits for Austin through a quarter of the regular season. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 3:15 - Lineup reactions 4:50 - St. Louis City SC recap 54:15 - Postgame takeaw...

The boys preview the upcoming road match against St. Louis City SC. They discuss Wednesday's media availability at Q2 Stadium and the new reports about the incoming summer roster rule changes expected to be implemented by the league. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 8 picks.  0:15 - Intro 3:05 - Driussi recognized 4:2...

The boys recap the unbelievable comeback win against the San Jose Earthquakes. They also discuss some scouting rumors out of South America and close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World. 0:15 - Intro 6:15 - Scouting rumors from South America 12:40 - Lineup reactions 15:15 - San Jose recap 52:05 - Postgame takeaways 1:03:00 - Best Keeper in the World Visit our website for match preview art...

Zac and Ian preview the upcoming match against the San Jose Earthquakes. Then they're joined by Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver! They discuss Brad's long and winding road to Austin FC, his offseason training regimen, some of his favorite (and not so favorite) memories here in the ATX before talking about the season to this point and taking a peek at the road ahead. Finally, the boys close out the...

Zac and Ian recap the first victory of the 2024 season over rival FC Dallas. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 2:50 - Injury updates 6:40 - Lineup reactions 11:55 - FC Dallas recap 46:45 - Postgame takeaways 53:25 - Postgame press conference 59:05 - Best Keeper in the World 1:00:10 - Last Business Day Visit our website for match previ...

Zac and Ian discuss a few pieces of Austin FC news before previewing this weekend’s match against FC Dallas. Then they close out the pod with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 6 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:40 - Austin FC news 12:35 - FC Dallas preview 33:25 - Best Keeper in the World 35:05 - Last Business Day 42:55 - Best Ball update 45:30 - Week 6 picks Visit...

Zac and Ian recap Austin FC's road defeat against Orlando City SC, mostly by venting numerous frustrations with the current state of the team.  0:15 - Intro 3:35 - Lineup reactions 11:20 - Orlando recap 48:10 - Postgame takeaways 56:10 - Press conference comments Visit our website for match previews, weekly picks and access to our salary cap and roster sheets! Follow the podcast on socials Twitter...

The boys preview the upcoming road match against Orlando City SC. Then they discuss last night’s Austin FC II loss in the first round of the US Open Cup before closing out the episode with a Best Ball update and the Week 5 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:45 - Austin FC news 7:00 - Orlando City preview 26:05 - FCito Open Cup recap 42:50 - Best Ball update 45:05 - Week 5 picks Visit our website for match prev...

Zac and Ian recap the 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union. They find some positives in the outcome and vent about some of the more frustrating moments from Austin's third straight tie. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 2:20 - Lineup reactions 9:05 - Philadelphia recap 53:00 - Postgame takeaways 1:03:20 - Postgame press conference 1:11...

The boys preview this weekend's match against Philadelphia Union and discuss the 2024 Copa Tejas format being finalized. Then they talk about some breaking MLS news that opens some opportunity for Austin FC in the summer window before closing it out with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 4 picks 0:15 - Intro 3:05 - Philadelphia preview 19:40 - Copa Tejas...

Zac and Ian recap the last minute draw against St. Louis City. They close out the pod talking about the transfer of Valentin Noël.  0:15 - Intro 3:15 - Lineup reactions 13:50 - St. Louis recap 47:50 - Postgame takeaways 56:00 - Postgame comments 1:00:30 - Valentin Noël transferred  Visit our website for match previews, weekly picks and access to our salary cap sheets Follow the podcast on socials...

The boys get together to preview this weekend's home match against St. Louis City. Then they discuss the club's handling of US Open Cup ticketing for the first round match at Parmer Field before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, a Best Ball update and the Week 3 picks. 0:15 - Intro 2:50 - Valencia recognized 4:45 - Driussi article 7:15 - St. Louis City SC preview 28:40 - US Open Cup...

The boys get together to recap Austin FC’s road draw against Seattle. They also discuss Will Bruin’s comments he made about his opening week tweets and finish the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 0:15 - Intro 3:05 - Lineup reactions 10:20 - Seattle recap 39:45 - Postgame takeaways 46:25 - Postgame press conference 51:55 - Will Bruin explains himself 59:35 - Best Keeper...

Zac and Ian discuss the latest Austin FC transfer rumor and preview Saturday's match against Seattle. Then they close out the pod with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day and the Week 2 picks. 0:15 - Intro 3:35 - Liel Abada rumor 13:30 - Seattle Sounders preview 25:30 - Best Keeper In The World 27:10 - Last Business Day 33:40 - Verde Best Ball League 35:25 - Week 2 picks Visit our website...

Crashing hard from their month-long hopium high, the boys recap the opening night letdown at home against a shorthanded Minnesota United. They also discuss Will Bruin's active night on Twitter and review Rodolfo Borrell's press conference late last week. 0:15 - Intro 3:05 - Lineup reactions 10:35 - Minnesota recap 1:01:20 - Postgame press conference 1:06:45 - Will Bruin 1:10:25 - Rodo's presser Vi...

The 2024 Austin FC season is here! Zac & Ian have a little extra juice for this episode as they wrap up the preseason by discussing the NYCFC exhibition, the jersey release party and media availability from Wednesday. They also unveil the podcast’s new website and what listeners can expect from the podcast this season before previewing Saturday’s regular season opener against Minnesota United....

As Austin fans inch closer to their return to Q2 Stadium, Zac and Ian talk through what was seen in the club's last two preseason matches at the Coachella Valley Invitational, including some encouraging performances from some new faces and a mystery injury to a familiar one. Then they discuss two new signings and the rest of the Austin FC news of the week before closing it out with Best Keeper In...