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 amounts
- Update on Fafa Picault link to Austin FC
- Throwback interview with Joe Lowery from March 2021 (12:15)
- Us and Joe pick our starting XI and make both good and bad predictions
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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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 Austin get anybody good at #12?
- Who are Austin's new assistant coaches?
- Arnaud stays, but Burpo gone?
- Leagues Cup update
- Why do MLS teams have academies?
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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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 history
- Which free agents we might be interested in
- Staff changes at Austin FC
- Takeaways from Garber's State of the League
- Swedish midfielder linked to Austin
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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*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.
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On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys!

This week, we discuss the comings and goings of the roster, Halloween costumes, and  a secret game we're gonna play this offseason!

• Swoontower Opponent Spotlight Retrospective
  • The Getting Started in MLS Webinar that started the series!
• Expansion Draft Thoughts
• Fit Check!
• Holiday Game: Gyasi Zardes + Arbor Day
• Social Media Stand Outs
  • Good Deeds
  • Vacations
  • Thirst
  • Cute Family Stuff

and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey.

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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 waited to hire a coach?
- Which of the available MLS coaches would make sense?
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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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 baseball players
- Holiday mental health tips
- How LC and JB got into trouble as kids
- Merch store is up and running!
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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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 FC look different on match day 1?
- Giving players upgrades in one stat
- 3/3 or 2/4/2 model?
- Q2 food option wish list
- Favorite MLS away day
- "Beef Milk"
- Merch store is up and running!
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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*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.
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On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys!

This week, we discuss the comings and goings of the roster, Halloween costumes, and  a secret game we're gonna play this offseason!

• Comings and Goings
• ‘Fit Checks
  • Halloween
  • Equality TX Gala
• SECRET GAME
• Social Media Stand Outs
  • Zan Vacation in NYC & Chicago!
  • 4ATX Foundation News and Updates!
  • CJ Fodrey gets owned
  • Seba talks about his tattoos
  • and more!

and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey.

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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 w/ Marcelo Teson
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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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 Nico press tour?
- How many players can we realistically sign?
- Dani Pereira says no contract extension
- Why selling Dani might make sense
- More staff turnover at Austin FC
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- more

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