The 2024 Austin FC season is here! Zac & Ian have a little extra juice for this episode as they wrap up the preseason by discussing the NYCFC exhibition, the jersey release party and media availability from Wednesday. They also unveil the podcast’s new website and what listeners can expect from the podcast this season before previewing Saturday’s regular season opener against Minnesota United. Then they close out the pod with the weekly check in on the Best Keeper In The World, Last Business Day, the annual team points draft and the Week 1 bets.

0:15 - Intro
4:20 - TheNorthEndPodcast.com
12:20 - 2024 MLS roster rules & regulations
16:35 - NYCFC recap
25:25 - Desler check-in
27:30 - Kit release party review
32:20 - Midweek media availability
45:50 - 2024 North End MLS predictions
58:45 - "What's Next" article
1:00:40 - Minnesota United preview
1:08:35 - Best Keeper In The World
1:10:10 - Last Business Day
1:15:35 - Team points draft
1:22:20 - Week 1 bets
1:28:10 - 2024 Verde Best Ball draft (audio replay)

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As Austin fans inch closer to their return to Q2 Stadium, Zac and Ian talk through what was seen in the club's last two preseason matches at the Coachella Valley Invitational, including some encouraging performances from some new faces and a mystery injury to a familiar one. Then they discuss two new signings and the rest of the Austin FC news of the week before closing it out with Best Keeper In The World, Last Business Day and the debut of the 2024 nonsense with the return of the annual Over/Under competition.

0:15 - Intro
3:00 - LA Galaxy recap
18:35 - Rubio & Farkarlun secure victory
22:40 - Cascante injured
25:25 - NYRB recap
32:55 - Desler's summer arrival confirmed
36:50 - Brendan Hines-Ike signed
44:05 - Q2 Stadium food options
45:40 - 2024 kit numbers
47:30 - Kit release party
48:20 - Best Keeper In The World
49:35 - Last Business Day
52:05 - MLS news
53:30 - Annual "Over/Under" competition

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After a whirlwind of a week around Austin FC, Zac and Ian get together to break it all down. They recap preseason matches against Louisville City and Chicago Fire, discuss CJ Fodrey's injury, a rejected bid for a young CB and if something is brewing between ATX and Latif Blessing. Then they close out the pod with a new segment keeping up with the "Best Keeper in the World", Last Business Day and a spin through the latest MLS news.

0:15 - Intro
1:40 - CJ Fodrey injury
5:10 - Bid for CB rejected
7:50 - Louisville recap
18:35 - More kit updates
20:05 - More Diego Rubio thoughts
26:15 - Latif Blessing?
30:15 - Technical/Operations staff additions
33:10 - Hair crumbs!
34:25 - Chicago recap
40:45 - Checking in on Minnesota
43:15 - "Best Keeper in the World"
44:15 - Last Business Day
47:20 - MLS news

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Green smoke! Shortly after Anthony Precourt tweeted everyone's favorite tweet on Monday afternoon the club announced the signing of 30-year-old striker Diego Rubio. The boys went live to break down and react to the unexpected news.

0:15 - Intro
1:35 - Diego Rubio background
4:50 - Where does Rubio fit in?
8:55 - Rubio's injury riddled 2023
14:25 - He's wearing what number?
20:55 - Rubio's cap hit & remaining roster spots
25:55 - Live listener questions

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As the preseason rolls on the boys get together to discuss a slew of Austin FC related news including the most recent exhibition against FC Cincinnati, a contract extension and loan for Damian Las, injury updates, an ESPN article on Rodolfo Borrell, the upcoming away kit being leaked and the meaning behind the new kit's armadillo jock tag. Then they close out the pod with Austin's unfortunate Leagues Cup draw, Last Business Day and a spin through the notable MLS news of the week.

0:15 - Intro
4:05 - Cincinnati recap
12:05 - Louisville up next
14:05 - Las extension & loan confirmed
19:10 - Wolff media availability
30:05 - Injury updates
31:10 - Las media availability
33:30 - ESPN article on Rodo
38:10 - Away kit leaked
40:45 - Armadillo World HQ
46:40 - Leagues Cup draw
52:05 - Last Business Day
55:30 - MLS news

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Preseason games have begun! Zac and Ian discuss the first two media availability sessions of the year and talk about any takeaways from the first exhibition against Philadelphia. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and a spin through the MLS news of the week.

0:15 - Intro
1:55 - First media availability
8:45 - Captain's armband
13:25 - Driussi's comments
16:05 - Florida crumbs
18:15 - Philadelphia recap
27:40 - Wolff's presser today
31:05 - Comments on Pereira
39:30 - No new striker coming?
43:25 - Injury timelines
48:15 - Goalkeeper plans
50:15 - Ex-player movement
52:35 - Last Business Day
58:10 - MLS news

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Training camp is underway! The guys talk about all of the recent Austin FC transfer rumors and news before diving into the some of the crumbs trickling out from the team's first four days back. Then they close out the pod with a spin through all of the MLS news of the week.

0:15 - Intro
2:20 - $3.5m offer rejected
6:00 - Rodo's DP slot ambitions
12:55 - RB reported in the summer
18:55 - Revisiting the rebuild timeline
23:45 - Driussi obtains green card
25:05 - More roster talk
33:55 - Las to Louisville for 2024?
39:35 - Last Business Day
41:35 - First crumbs of the preseason
48:40 - MLS news

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Coming off a wild last 24 hours the boys discuss the surprsise sale of Jhojan Romaña to San Lorenzo, the additions of Guilherme Biro and Micah Burton to the first team and the release of the full preseason schedule. Then they close out the pod running through all of the other Austin FC and MLS news of the week.

0:15 - Intro
2:05 - Romaña transferred
5:35 - How much of the fee becomes GAM?
11:55 - Random CBA quirks
18:25 - Austin signs Guilherme Biro
30:05 - Micah Burton signs homegrown deal
35:55 - Remaining roster spots
44:55 - Austin FC news & rumors
53:45 - Last Business Day
54:35 - MLS news

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With less than ten days until training camp, Zac and Ian discuss all of the Austin FC news of the week and close out the pod by discussing a flurry of meaningful midweek MLS moves.

0:15 - Intro
2:30 - Romaña confirms his loan
6:55 - Dani granted EB-1 visa
9:20 - Pineau expected in camp
11:25 - Rumored Las loan
18:20 - Where are the signings?
28:30 - Kolmanič's recovery
32:55 - MLS news ramping up
42:35 - USL poaches MLS prospect

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Zac and Ian dive into Austin FC's most recent signing and what it means for the depth chart at goal keeper. Then they close out the pod discussing the other Austin FC and MLS news of the week including a potential Romaña suitor and a potential friendly against River Plate.

0:15 - Intro
2:30 - Christmas Eve smoke
7:50 - Austin FC signs Stefan Cleveland
11:10 - What happens now w/the goalkeepers?
30:30 - Dani trade rumor updates
35:00 - Romaña loan reports
37:00 - Austin FC & MLS news

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