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 reaching the semifinal round.

0:30 - Intro

7:30 - R.I.P. season ticket waitlist

9:40 - Austin FC back in U.S. Open Cup

15:25 - Could Trump administration policy affect the Austin FC roster?

18:20 - New first team goalkeeping coach hired

21:35 - MLS offseason dates this week

30:05 - Potential free agent targets

46:05 - Academy update

48:25 - "Goal of the Year" bracket into the semifinals

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