Clayton and Shaddock record LIVE during SAFC’s US Open Cup game against FC Tulsa… and we bring in Charlie Haden to talk about Sunday’s 2-0 home victory over Lexington on SAFC’s first Kids Day. Coach and the guys are undefeated in March, and we discuss why with special guest Charlie. Then, we preview the upcoming road trip to California, look around the league, and at look at the first Puro Pick Four standings of the year. Finally, free kicks about the World Cup, soccer playoffs, and the USA. Enjoy!

Clayton and Shaddock are BACK to talk SAFC’s dominating 1-0 to break a five game losing streak vs. New Mexico United. What went right? Listen to find out. Also, we go around the league and take free kicks about world soccer. Enjoy!

Clayton and Shaddock are LIVE at SAFC’s US Open Cup game against amateur team New Stars (of Houston). A team Clayton has actuallyy played against! Twice!

We review SAFC’s first two games: a 2-1 win over Phoenix Rising and a 0-0 tie up in Tulsa. What went right (the goals), what went wrong (the gate lines), and what’s to come (Saturday vs New Mexico). As always, free kicks and a look around the league. Enjoy!

Here’s a link to the Guardian article we discussed during the episode:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/10/usl-structure-promotion-relegation-expansion

Clayton and Shaddock are BACK to preview SAFC’s season opener and the 2026 season! We review the scrimmages, talk league news (strike?), and make our season predictions for SAFC in 2026. We also preview Phoenix Rising, make our Puro Pick Four picks, and talk free kicks. Enjoy and don’t forget to submit your Puro Pick Four selections to [email protected].

Clayton and Shaddock are back for Season 8! First, we talk Winter Olympics. What’s your favorite winter Olympic sport? Then we get into all things SAFC on the eve of their preseason friendly this Saturday. We take a look at the roster, meet the new players, and predict a lineup. We also take a look around the league and, finally, US players in Europe. Enjoy!

We’re back in the Shadpad to discuss SAFC’s rough week: a 2-0 loss to Hartford in the Jaegermeister Cup quarterfinals, followed by a drab 0-0 tie out in Monterrey Bay. With the stretch run and playoffs looming, what does the team need to fix? We talk striker, creativity, outside back, and goalkeeper. Next, it’s around the league with Puro Pick Four. And finally, Free Kicks about the European soccer and World Cup 2026. Enjoy!

Big episode! Clayton and Shaddock are back to give their annual SAFC Mid-Season Review. First, a nostalgic intro about Atlanta, OutKast, and baseball on the airwaves. Then we get to evaluating SAFC halfway through the season: a grade for the organization and the coach; top 3 players; most disappointing player; and Ideal Starting XI. A quick preview of the next game, July 26th against New Mexico in Jäegermeister Cup. Finally. around the league for Puro Pick Four and Free kicks about the USA’s Gold Cup and the Club World Cup. Enjoy!

Clayton and Shaddock are back to review an utterly satisfying and totally needed 3-0 home win against lowly Las Vegas. We begin with a short side trip into Mexico, then continue on to review a game that was good for SAFC but bad for Vegas’s coach. Then, we preview this weekend’s road game at Sacramento, look around the league, and discuss the struggling US men’s national team. Please note: we’ll be taking a Pod Break until July 4th week. Enjoy!

We’re back to review two games from last week. First: a tie against Tulsa 1-1 on Wednesday night. Then a 1-0 exhibition loss against Las Palmas from Spain following a lengthy lightening delay. Finally we preview this week’s game vs Las Vegas, look at Puro Puro Four standings, and then talk summer of soccer. Enjoy!

Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss SAFC’s upcoming homestand. First, a long aside into Man-cation, the start of summer, and the Champions League final. Then, we review the squad’s demoralizing 4-0 loss at Charleston. We review what went wrong, and where the team stands 10 games into the season. Finally, we preview the busy next few days: a home game tomorrow (Wednesday) against Tulsa and a special visit from La Liga’s Las Palmas, from the Canary Islands. Enjoy!