The 2024 Austin FC schedule is here! Zac and Ian fire up the annual schedule release livestream, diving into every aspect of next season's slate. Then they recap what happened with Austin FC's draft after they shut down the livestream on Tuesday and discuss US Soccer's response to the MLS request to pull first teams out of the US Open Cup.

0:15 - Intro
2:30 - Early season challenges
14:35 - Copa Tejas 2024
21:35 - Eastern Conference opponents
29:35 - Road matches to target
34:35 - Away kit hints?
39:55 - Stretch run looks promising
43:35 - Austin FC's 2024 draft day
58:05 - Next chapter in USOC saga

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It has begun! Zac and Ian discuss all the Austin FC news of the week, including the team trading Kipp Keller to FC Cincinnati and then trading up with Toronto FC in the Re-Entry Draft to add Jáder Obrian as the first acquisition of the offseason. Then they close out the pod by worrying about the Dani Pereira rumors, talking about the MLS rule changes announced on Thursday and finish their betting year on a rare high note.

0:15 - Intro
3:10 - Trade window opens
4:55 - Medical staff recognized
8:30 - Moontease Soccer
10:05 - Free agency opens
11:50 - Kipp Keller traded
13:45 - Re-Entry Draft trade
15:10 - Jáder Obrian to ATX
28:30 - TNEP Livestreams next week
29:35 - Schedule desires
33:55 - Crew win MLS Cup
36:40 - Garber's "State of the League"
39:35 - New sporting initiatives announced
52:15 - Austin FC rumors
55:55 - Dani on the trade block?
1:08:20 - Independent Media game
1:09:35 - Bets wrap-up for 2023

Tune in next week for two livestreams on our YouTube and Twitter feeds!

Tuesday December 19th following Austin FC's first round draft pick (~2:30 pm CT)
Wednesday December 20th, 30 minutes after the MLS 2024 Schedule Release!

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In the calm before the true offseason storm the boys discuss the first preseason games to hit the schedule, the club picking up the option on Hector Jimenez and the other Austin FC news of the week. Then they dive into the MLS College Showcase and talk about some more draft prospects they've got their eyes on before closing out the pod with a big weekend for Austin's academy teams and the final bets of 2023.

0:15 - Intro
3:45 - Coachella Valley Invitational
9:40 - Hector's option picked up
13:30 - Supplemental roster spots
20:55 - Copa America in Austin
23:05 - Dani called up
23:55 - Offseason whirlwind ahead
28:15 - MLS combine begins
30:30 - More prospects to watch
43:45 - Academy update
46:15 - MLS Cup Final is set
48:30 - Last bets of the year

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The boys continue to pull every possible morsel out of the Austin FC rumor mill and talk about the potential of Hector Jimenez being kept on as a player-coach. Then they dive into a discussion about some of the potential top prospects for Austin FC at pick five in next month's MLS Superdraft. Finally they close out the episode with a check in on the academy teams and the typical nonsense.

0:15 - Intro
2:25 - Romaña saga continues
9:55 - New away kit rumors
16:05 - McKalla Station coming along
17:30 - Player Professional Development Rule
25:10 - Draft prospects for Austin FC's 5th pick
45:25 - Academy update
48:35 - MLS conference finals set
54:10 - Conference finals picks
1:00:55 - Spotify "Wrapped" day

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The boys get together on Black Friday to discuss the confirmation of the Nick Lima trade, international break results and the continuing rumors of a 4th DP spot. Then they dive into a mock free agency segment before closing out the pod with the nonsense.

0:15 - Intro
3:05 - Lima trade confirmed
6:40 - Alex Ring's status
14:50 - International break results
23:55 - 4th DP incoming?
31:30 - Mock free agency
52:00 - Conference semifinal bets

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Zac and Ian spontaneously convene on a Friday afternoon after Austin FC dropped their 2024 roster decisions. They talk through all the moves, both surprising and expected, and then take a look at the effects the moves had on Austin's salary cap.

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Zac and Ian talk through the latest news and rumors surrounding Austin FC during the international break. Then they discuss just how many ingredients Rodo has to cook with this winter before closing it out with the nonsense.

0:15 - Intro
2:25 - International call ups
11:15 - Rumor mill
21:20 - Coachella Invitational
25:40 - Salary cap refresher
34:15 - How much space does Austin have?
47:40 - 1st round wraps up
50:55 - Goal of the Year bracket concludes
54:40 - Clairvoyant Logans

If you'd like to watch the original salary cap explainer from Episode 79 in August, you can do so here.

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The boys discuss a few Austin FC news morsels and rumors. Then they touch on the ongoing MLS playoffs before closing it out with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:15 - Intro
2:30 - Dani on "Estamos Ready"
11:25 - GA contract options
21:05 - Lima move confirmed
23:00 - Leo left off Finland's roster
24:10 - Rumor season in full swing
28:35 - MLS news
32:40 - Game 2 recaps
38:40 - Last Business Day
43:00 - Academy update
44:05 - Goal of the Year bracket update
47:10 - Game 3 bets

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Zac and Ian talk through all of the latest Austin FC news and rumors of the last week. Then they take a look at how many vacant roster spots Rodo may be working with before closing it out with some MLS playoff talk and the typical nonsense.

0:15 - Intro
3:20 - Ethan Finlay re-signs with Austin
14:30 - Nick Lima expected to be traded
22:25 - Urruti & Djeffal post their farewells
31:05 - Romaña's loan expiring
35:00 - Pineau being called up?
36:45 - Vacant first team roster spots
43:45 - MLS news
45:40 - First round talk
49:45 - Goals bracket update
53:20 - Team points draft results
55:25 - Game 2 picks

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The boys settle into the offseason by discussing a big ATX personnel rumor and the beginning of a lengthy MLS playoff schedule. Then they talk through the upcoming roster decisions for VerDos before closing out the podcast with a ton of nonsense in the form of casting their award ballots, unveiling the 2023 Goal of the Year bracket, tallying up the points from the preseason over/under competition and making some playoff bets.

0:15 - Intro
3:00 - Dani rumors swirling
12:35 - Micah called up for U-17 World Cup
13:40 - MLS playoffs begin
20:55 - SuperDraft eligibility changes
25:40 - Austin FC II contracts
51:10 - 2023 Goal of the Year bracket
54:40 - 1st round bets
59:15 - Award ballots
1:05:05 - Over/unders recap

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