Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against San Diego FC: Matchscot: Semper Fi & Oorah Tee-Shirt Week on the Great Austin FC 'Fit Off Match Moods, feat: Greg v Verdisimo Goal Celly*S* Social Media Standouts -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Annamaria Lu of the City FC Report - make s…

n this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss León's weird omission from the Club World Cup, Austin FC's small (not big or particularly breaking) reveal about the 2025 All-Star Game, the upcoming match against San Diego FC and only having one healthy center back (which we're totally not worried about), no goals scored from open play in four…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's counter-attack heavy win against San Diego, and preview the next away game in St. Louis. Other questions and topics include: - A reminder of why we love soccer - Are we a counter-attacking team now? - Brandon Vazquez gets his first goal - Owen Wolff's impact - Estevez's defensive strategy - Leo Vais…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against LAFC, featuring SPECIAL GUEST JEREMIAH BENTLEY OF MOONTOWER SOCCER! 'Fit Checks (including an update on Beats-Gate, an entirely fabricated drama!) Match Moods Vibe checks Social Media Standouts -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Tony from Sa…

This week Landon and Mike analyze Austin FC's defensive strategy in their away win against LAFC. Other questions and topics include: - Moontower shirt in the stands in LA! - Why was Austin's defense so effective? - Why we're not that worried about the offense - Why Owen started on the right - Spoiler alert for Tuesday's "special announcement" - Leo…

This week, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West are not worried about the Mikkel Desler injury, or no goals from open play from Austin FC in the first three matches, or the early working theory about 2025 Dani Pereira, or the match at LAFC on Saturday, or last night's VerDos match that ended like a certain first-team match from a couple of weeks ago, or t…

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against Colorado, featuring: Interview with Stella 'Fit Checks (including an injured-but-not-in-style Julio!) Match Moods (some love for Verdisimo!) Short Shorts! Our newest bench bffs -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Travis, Darren, and Vince fro…

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down another annoying loss against the Colorado Rapids, and are then joined by Apple TV's Max Bretos to preview the LAFC match. Other questions and topics include: - A "good" match but still no goals - How do we feel and are we right? - Assessing the ref's decisions - Uzuni's surprise start - ATX needs to control…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West ponder whether Whataburger is a sad food or a celebration food, before getting into the unfortunate result against Portland, the dearth of scoring (so far), the upcoming match against the Rapids, and the start of the 2025 season for Austin FC II. Also, remember to turn your clocks forward on Sunday to begin with what M…

Today's episode starts with a brief recap of last week's away match in Portland and some Social Media standouts including: Our coach with a dog! Dani sounds! Smelling Salts! -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Matt with BurgundyWave for coming on to share his thoughts about our Saturday night matchup. We t…

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's annoying loss in Portland and preview Saturday's home match against the Colorado Rapids. Other questions and topics include: - Is it too early to panic? - Not the horseshoe, but equally ineffective - How Bukari can be more effective - Is it really a 4-4-2? - Ok, NOW it's a 4-4-2 - Uzuni's lackluster…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the first tifo of 2025 and the first regular season match of 2025, cover the dearth of shots on target in the first match, expunge some of the demons from last season, look ahead to the upcoming match at Portland and a big watch party, and finally project performances for the first seven matche…

Today's supersized episode starts with an exciting recap of our 1-0 home opener against SKC! We cover: An interview with the softest dog ever, Cino! The STUNNING lewks of Coat-Fest 2025 The first goal celly of the season! Social Media Stand Outs -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Sam from Stumptown Footy …

In this special episode, Phil West hangs out with Joe Lowery (of Backheeled and Total Soccer Show fame), talking about San Diego FC's surprising opening weekend win and why that might not be much of a surprise, some of MLS' better storylines as its 30th season gets underway, along with a Phoenix-eye view of what Austin FC's done this offseason and …

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's season opener win against Sporting Kansas City and preview the first away game in Portland. Other questions and topics include: - Austin FC wins their home opener! - Why Austin's possession play looks different now - Breaking down Bukari's match - Why Ilie is the captain - Owen Wolff is the guy beca…

In our first Opponent Spotlight of 2025, we're thrilled to be joined by Sheena and Chad Smith of For the Glory KC to cover off season roster moves and some predictions for Saturday night. Check out the episode to hear Sheena and Chad's thoughts on: National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around SKC (and Peter Vermes) Most exciting m…

This week Landon and Jeremiah preview Austin FC's season opener against Sporting Kansas City, and Landon joins David Gass and Tom Bogert on Soccerwise to preview the 2025 season. Other questions and topics include: - Submit your Over/Under predictions here - Final preseason matches - Rodo drops hints at season launch party - Uzuni finally in town -…

This week, Moy-SESS Chiullán and fill-EEP West share their new Austin FC pronunciation guide supercut, discuss the Thursday night kit release party, look back on Saturday's preseason match, look ahead to the opener against Sporting Kansas City this coming Saturday, ponder Myrto Uzuni's fitness, and even drop some hints about the tifo you'll soon se…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht for the 2025 Over/Under Predicitions and also cover the Coachella preseason matches. Other questions and topics include: - Favorite halftime shows - Svatok's Fagundez diss track - What we learned from preseason - Desler gets a green card!!! - Who is in Austin's best midfield? - Over/Under Pre…

On this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Oleksandr Svatok's scuffle with Diego Fagundez, the two viewable Coachella Valley Invitational matches, Besard Sabovic's arrival, Myrto Uzuni's delay, Mikkel Desler's absence, and the approaching official kit launch.Oleh Phil West

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Adrian Healey to review the offseason and answer listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Guilherme Biro contract extended - Josh and Gavin Wolff go to Houston - Las back on loan - When to start panicking about Uzuni and Sabovic - Listener Questions with Adrian Healey - Reasons why Austin…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West got an audience with Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez, with the topics ranging from "formations aren't real" to the role of fullbacks to his work with his assistant coaches and what the transition's been like going from FC Dallas to the U.S. Men's National Team to Austin FC in less than a year.…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Long Cao to explain MLS Roster Rules. Was it a mistake to attempt this? Probably, but we have to give the people what they want. Other questions and topics include: - 2025 Jersey Leak. Do we like it? - Myrto Uzuni is official - His contract and weirdly long medical - Dubersarsky arrives in Austin - Why di…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West — they built this podcast! They built this podcast on ridiculous kit leaks! (cue the synths) ... and another one befell Austin FC this week. They discuss a certain Austin influencer who released the Electric Watermelon Kit into the wild, plus the Myrto Uzuni and Besard Sabovic signings, the apparent strategy to [eschew…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Driussi's legacy in Austin, Sunday's open training session, and how the newest players will fit into the team. Other questions and topics include: - Driussi is officially gone - What is his legacy in Austin? - Dubersarsky is officially Verde - More discussion on Uzuni's position - Besard Sabovic player profile …

This week, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West give you a brief glimpse behind the curtain, and then dive into all the news, including Sebastián Driussi's move to River Plate, the Nicolás Dubersarsky signing, the all-but-official Myrto Uzuni signing, plus "an exclusive interview with Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell," some formation contemplat…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are once again drowning in Austin FC news, including the Driussi transfer saga, two new player links and much more. Other questions and topics include: - Rodo's update on Driussi - Potential outcomes ranked - Vazquez press conference highlights - Did MLS try to block the Vazquez move? - The confusing case of Myrto Uzun…

This week Landon and Jeremiah a ton of Austin FC news, including the Brandon Vazquez and Ilie Sanchez signings, Driussi potential transfer, and Austin FC's current starting XI. Other questions and topics include: - Austin breaks transfer record on Brandon Vazquez - Is $10 million too much? - How does he fit in the team? - Should Borrell sell Driuss…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West record their first podcast of 2025, delving into the Brandon Vàzquez rumor, the Ilie Sánchez signing, the Besard Šabović rumor (including a fun fact about his reality TV past), discussion of outgoing VerDos players, and a little bit of discussion about what the new home kit might include in its design.…

This week Landon, Jeremiah, and Steph get drunk and answer listener questions, while a sober Mike hosts. Don't listen to this one with kids. Questions and topics include: - Our most cancel-able Austin FC takes - The soccer field version of the "mile high club" - Lots of F/M/K matchups - Guessing Fagundez tattoos - Players as the Scooby-Doo gang - S…

This week Landon is solo with a quick news update. Topics include: - New Year's Day meetup, 3pm on 1.1.25 at Hopsquad (probably) - Send us questions for Moontower After Dark - Austin FC's SuperDraft results - Why the international roster spot is good business - What can we expect from Riley Thomas and and Patrick Gryczewski? - MLS releases GAM amou…

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West look at Austin FC's 2025 schedule and discuss what immediately jumps out to them, including seven league matches in the month of May alone. They also talk about Verde's three new assistant coaches who are all 30somethings, Spanish, and attractive, and talk about about the league just casually dropping …

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Fafa Picault and Owen Wolff rumors, and preview the MLS SuperDraft. Other questions and topics include: - Tom Bogert "likes the fit" of Picault in Austin - How would we feel about that signing? - Owen Wolff getting European interest? - How does the MLS SuperDraft work? - Austin's options in the draft - Can …

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Gyasi Zardes buyout and how that affects the rest of Austin FC's roster build. Other questions and topics include: - Party boats and one-eyed dogs - The Zardes buyout is a sign of ambition - Does it mean Austin have another striker lined up? - Guide to the MLS Offseason Calendar - Austin FC's free agency hi…

Moisés Chuillán and Phil West, recently back on land after a boat ride on Lady Bird Lake with Austin FC fans, talk about possible free agent pickups for Verde, MLS Cup and the regrettable Riqui Puig injury, the upcoming San Diego FC expansion draft (including brief mourning of Austin FC's expansion draft choices), and what MLS Commissioner Don Garb…

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys…

This week Landon and Jeremiah choose who they would protect in the Expansion Draft. Other questions and topics include: - Nico Estevez reports to Austin - Austin FC alum performing in college - What is the expansion draft? - Austin FC's sad expansion draft history - The players we would protect and why - MLS schedule coming soon - Should Rodo have …

Moisés Chuillán and Phil West were thrilled with your mailbag questions and answered a number of them (with others answered in a written format you'll see Thanksgiving morning). They also discussed some transfer rumors that probably won't come to fruition, a fun MLS Playoffs that is now featuring one of the four teams you expected to still be in it…

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer more listener questions and discuss the Austin FC Media Game. Other topics and questions include: - Why free agents don't make sense for Austin - Take a chance on Josef or HH? - Our ideal roster builds - Our realistic roster builds - Does Austin care about U22 signings? - Stuver's hair secret - Austin FC as base…

This week Landon and Mike answer a bunch of listener questions about the roster build, Nico Estevez, and some other silly stuff. Other topics and questions include: - International boys roundup - What is the most likely formation for Austin in 2025? - Is there room for a true #10? - Paulo Diaz and Magnus Eriksson transfer rumors - How will Austin F…

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West check back in after several weeks away, discussing the roster moves that Austin FC has made, and what's left to be done to finish the project of making the 2025 roster. Also, Verde probably needs a striker, so they entertain the Marvin Ducksch rumor and weigh whether German Budget Chicho Arango is the move. Also, one o…

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys…

This week Landon and Jeremiah are publicly shamed by Marcelo Teson when they revisit their preseason Over/Under predictions. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC Academy Update - Can Austin FC keep the youngest Wolff? - Dani Pereira extends contract - Farewell to Alex Ring - International call-ups - Revisiting our Over/Under Predictions …

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss their takeaways from Nico Estevez's intro presser and Landon's exclusive interview with him. Other topics and questions include: - Estevez's performance in the press conference - Is the charm offensive working? - Ok, we like him, but is he a good coach? - Rodo strangely defensive - What did we learn from the Ni…

This week we bring you an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with new Austin FC Head Coach, Nico Estevez. Landon met up with him at Q2 Stadium for a chat about his coaching philosophy and his career before coming to the US. Topics and questions include: - His extensive coaching career in Spain - Some of the names he coached as youth - His views on the role…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's new head coach and try to decide how they feel about it. Other topics and questions include: - Nico Estevez hired as new head coach - Our initial reactions when JB was tipped off - Surprising and underwhelming, but is it actually bad? - Steve Davis article on Nico Estevez - Great news in the MLSPA s…

This week, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West are back and discussing Austin FC's new coach, the Berhalter-adjacent Spaniard who was most recently at FC Dallas. After pondering that, including Phil recalling a weird interview experience from 2022, they get into the four player renewals that also dominated the week's Austin FC news, and what might be nex…

*DISCLAIMER* If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place. ----------------------- On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys…

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin's fun final game of the season, and are joined by Trevor Scott from CBS Austin's We Are Austin. Other topics and questions include: - A dog named Moontower - Surprise roster absences - Ervin Torres gets his MLS debut - Differences with Arnaud in charge? - Un-cursing Driussi - Landon goes ALL CAPS on a re…

This week Landon and Jeremiah play a game inspired by Driussi's 50th Austin FC goal, and are also joined by Tony Husband to preview the final match and discuss Austin's coaching future. Topics and questions include: - Pochettino's USMNT at Q2 stadium - Can Jeremiah name the top 10 Austin FC scorers? - Biro vindicated by suspension news - Austin pla…