Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include:

- Did the players deserve boos?
- Actually, curses ARE real
- Best 8 minutes of the season
- Does Austin need a bad cop?
- Cincinatti delivers another loss
- Pedantic defensive debate
- MLS Roster Profile update
- Atlanta United Preview (1:11:55)
- Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (1:19:22)
- Join the Patreon
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- much more

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Mike here, writing the show notes today; trying a new thing where in the title of the show I give it a click-baity headline! Did it work? Also, we never learned how to spell Cincinnatti. I know that's wrong.

Today's episode starts with recaps of last week's match against MNUFC and our US Open Cup match against El Paso:

• Matchscots
• Fit Checks
• Curse Talk!
• Glossing over the bad stuff because it's our show and we can!
• Captain Stuff 
• Social Media Standouts, feat: 
  • A Biro Interview from Pitchside USA
  • Basically a Dani Digest

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Geoff of CincySoccerTalk.com - make sure to follow their work.

We talk about:

• FCC's recent form
• National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around the club
• Players to keep an eye on
• What the expected spiciness of this weekend should be
• What the vibes are around the club
• Chili

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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 discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon
- Should Austin revert to more defensive tactics?
- Nico's toxic positivity
- A smart person says we're smart
- How does Desler affect this offense?
- How Austin concedes goals in 2025
- Stuver's worst mistake ever?
- Will we get an attacking mid this summer?
- El Paso Locomotive preview (1:04:25)
- Is Austin capable of confidence?
- FC Cincinatti Preview (1:12:18)
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- much more

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Houston Dynamo

• ShOwen Heart
• Missed Connections
• Captain Stuff in the post-game presser
• Social Media Standouts, feat: 
  • Austin 40 Under 40 nominees Brad Stuver and Trennis Jones
  • 100 Guys vs 1 Gorilla
  • Robert Taylor Full Introduction
  • 4ATX stuff!

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin Podcast - make sure to follow their work!

We talk about:

• The Loons' recent form
• National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around the club
• Players to keep an eye on
• What the expected spiciness of this weekend should be
• What the vibes are around the club
• Introducing a new competition? Maybe?

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

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This week Jeremiah and Steph break down Austin FC's 2-0 loss against the Dynamo and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon and be part of the community that got Landon to dye his hair green!
- Houston Road Trip vibes
- Dani Pereira injury non-updates
- What's the deal with Ilie not always starting?
- Robert Taylor Transfer News
- Minnesota Preview
- Did we let Seba go too soon?
- Join the Patreon
- much more

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Today's episode starts with a NEW BOY ALERT!!! and then digs into a recap of last week's match against the LA Galaxy:

• Curses
• (post)Match Moods
• Goal Celly Rating
• Social Media Standouts

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to our special guests for providing their nuanced and level headed takes. 

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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 break down Austin FC's 1-0 win against the Galaxy and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon and give Landon green hair
- Anaya family GoFundMe
- How the formation change helped Austin win
- A thesis on luck and chance
- Vazquez's redemption arc
- Chaotic ending
- Transfer window closing
- Houston Dynamo Preview (1:11:15)
- Listener Questions
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- much more

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Vancouver Whitecaps

• Mouse-capades north of the border
• Goal Celly Ratings
• Match Mood
• Social Media Standouts, feat: a special font review

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michelle and Christian of Simply Soccer Podcast - make sure to follow their work!

We talk about:

• The Galaxy's recent form
• National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around the club
• Players to keep an eye on
• Where they rank on the "boxer to ball boy" scale
• What to expect this weekend

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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 discuss Austin FC's monumental defeat and what we learned from it. Other questions and topics include:

- Pics of the Patreon gifts!
- Join the Patreon here
- Analyzing what the f*** happened
- How Vancouver created their own luck
- Thoughts on press conference statements
- Is the blueprint out on Austin?
- Stuver saves a penalty (and a mouse)
- "I shat and I missed it!"
- LA Galaxy Preview (1:05:01)
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- much more

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Portland

• Matchscot: Lance! Adopt this perfect zoomie angel.
• Ascot 'Fit Check!
• Match Moods
• Social Media Standouts, feat: pillows, bags, and a small putter boy

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michael McColl of AFTN - make sure to follow their work in print and in podcast!

We talk about:

• Vancouver's recent form
• National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around the club
• Players to keep an eye on
• Where they rank on the "boxer to ball boy" scale
• What to expect this weekend

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

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