The Verdependent Podcast

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June 29, 2023Episode 009 - This is Rodolfo Borrell's team now (Season 3, Matchweek 18)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoBar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoJo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discuss...
A look at our 3-0 win against Houston and our point prediction for July.

A discussion on Tom Bogert's "Most Entertaining Teams to Watch in MLS" ranking.

Rodolfo Borrell to be Austin's next Sporting Director according to Fab.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like Gallagher's All-Star selection, Rado officially leaving, Ruben Rumors, Arsenal spend big, and more...
We announced on Twitter that we are putting together a Fan Experience Bracket highlighting your favorite aspects of being a fan of the Verde & Black! ⁠Tell us what you love most⁠ about being a fan of Austin FC and we will roll this out in the next few weeks.
Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep the conversation going⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
42 min
June 23, 2023Episode 008 - All Eyes on Copa Tejas, Austin Rise FC get their first W, and Reveal & React (Season 3, Matchweek 17)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week ⁠⁠⁠⁠LoBar⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LoJo⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul ⁠⁠⁠⁠discuss...
A Reveal & React segment aka show and tell.

Austin Rise FC get first-ever win, 2-1 at home against Houston Aces.

Copa Tejas review.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like Zardes' 4th goal, Djitte and Rado loans ending, USMNT crowned CONCACAF Nations League champs, Busquets joining Messi in Miami, and more...
We announced on Twitter that we are putting together a Fan Experience Bracket highlighting your favorite aspects of being a fan of the Verde & Black! Tell us what you love most about being a fan of Austin FC and we will roll this out in the next few weeks.
Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep the conversation going⁠⁠⁠⁠ with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
38 min
June 15, 2023Episode 007 - "Keep, Sell, Loan" + MLS Season Review at the midway point (Season 3, Matchweek 16)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week ⁠⁠⁠LoBar⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LoJo⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Paul ⁠⁠⁠discuss...
Midseason "Keep, Sell, Loan" for Austin FC's roster.

Austin Rise's 1-1 draw in their inaugural home match.

MLS Season Review + our midseason award winners.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like Leo Vaisanen's Miami vacation, Owen Wolff PSV rumors, Copa Tejas home matches, transfer rumors, and more...
1 hr 16 min
June 08, 2023Episode 006 - MLeSsi, Saudi Pro(miere) League, and Josh Wolff (Season 3, Matchweek 15)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week ⁠⁠⁠LoBar⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LoJo⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Paul ⁠⁠⁠discuss...
Leo Messi's move to MLS.

The Saudi PIF's $20B investment in the Saudi Pro League.

Austin FC II's 3-0 win against Real Monarchs.

Jhojan Valencia player profile.

What the numbers say about Josh Wolff's (surprisingly long) tenure at Austin FC.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like the murky futures of Radovanovic and Djitte, Messi's MLS All-Star hopes, Chicho Arango's return to MLS, Real Madrid's reinforcements, West Ham's Europa Conference League win, and more...
Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! ⁠⁠⁠Keep the conversation going⁠⁠⁠ with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
Vote for your 2023 MLS All-Stars ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! You can vote once per day until voting ends.
1 hr 7 min
June 02, 2023Episode 005 - Goals a'scoring, ticket prices a'soaring (Season 3, Matchweek 14)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week ⁠⁠LoBar⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LoJo⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Paul ⁠⁠will discuss...
Gyasi Zardes player profile.

Fans frustrated at season ticket price increase.

La Murga de Austin Report.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like Austin's productive May, the surge in National Team callups for Austin, Klein out at LA Galaxy, CCL final, and more...

Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! ⁠⁠Keep the conversation going⁠⁠ with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
Vote for your 2023 MLS All-Stars ⁠here⁠! You can vote once per day until voting ends.
59 min
May 26, 2023Episode 004 - The Ups and Downs... (Season 3, Matchweek 13)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week ⁠LoBar⁠, ⁠LoJo⁠, and ⁠Paul ⁠will discuss...
A vibe check at this point in the season.

Austin FC II's 0-1 loss against San Jose Earthquakes 2.

How do we as a fan base manage our expectations for this season following last year's amazing campaign?

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like Zardes' 1st and 2nd goals, Driussi jersey sales at No. 14 league-wide, the need for a Copita Tejas, Austin Rise FC's first match in their inaugural season (May 27 @ 7pm), and more...

Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! ⁠Keep the conversation going⁠ with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
49 min
May 18, 2023Episode 003 - The Lord Has Lost His Crown + Interview with Austin Rise FC's Caitlyn Cain! (Season 3, Matchweek 12)
Welcome back to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week LoBar, LoJo, and Paul will discuss...
Austin FC's 0-1 loss against FC Frisco - from Rodney's red card to fans throwing trash on the field in frustration.

Austin FC II's 0-1 loss against Colorado Rapids 2.

Our very first interview of the pod with Austin Rise FC's Caitlyn Cain!

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like 2023 player salaries being released, Ring staying on the backline, USL Super League requesting first division status, Pochettino in at Chelsea, Sam Kerr and Chelsea Women's continued dominance, and more...

Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! Keep the conversation going with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
52 min
May 12, 2023Episode 002 - The Lord Has Earned His Crown (Season 3, Matchweek 11)
Welcome to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week LoBar, LoJo, and Paul will discuss...
How our rotation guys performed and what we like about Wolff's newest formation change in Austin's 2-0 Open Cup win.

Austin FC II's 1-0 win against Portland Timbers2.

Why playing on artificial turf is such a point of conversation.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like Redes' first goal (!!!), Rigoni's good run of form, the plague of groin injuries, Open Cup matches to watch, reports of MLS expansion to San Diego, and more...

Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! Keep the conversation going with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
48 min
May 04, 2023Episode 001 - Winless in April... (Season 3, Matchweek 10)
Welcome to The Verdependent podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes. This week LoBar, LoJo, and Paul will discuss...
A month-at-glance/point prediction for the month of May.

Which of our young talent will likely be sold first?

An open discussion on fan culture in response to the Rigoni debate on Austin FC twitter.

Stoppage Time rundown on topics like the lineup changes for the San Jose game, Rigoni and Redes' first goals, Austin FC II, 3 players we want gone this summer, LAFC's CCL run, Austin FC being the 32nd most valuable club in the world, and Americans liking Wrexham more than MLS.

Thank y'all for kickin' it with us this week! Keep the conversation going with us on Twitter and see y'all next week.
46 min
May 04, 2023 Episode 000 - Welcome to The Verdependent Podcast!
Welcome to the Verdependent Podcast where we depend on the Verde & Black for our everyday vibes!

For the intro episode of the Verdependent, we want to spend a few minutes introducing ourselves and running through the structure you can expect week-to-week. We, LoBar, LoJo, and Paul, are all Austin FC superfans with our own stories on how soccer came to be so important and influential to our lives. LoBar is a born and raised Austinite who fell in love with the sport once his hometown got a club. LoJo is a lifelong fan and player (DC United academy alum, nbd) who has been immersed in this club since it's inception and drives up from San Antonio every weekend to join the party at Q2. Paul is also a lifelong player and fan whose footy roots have been grounded in Austin since birth and now flourish in the horn section of La Murga de Austin week in and week out.
Each episode will start with a “Kickoff” summarizing the talking points for that week’s episode. There will be both a first and second half where we discuss topics like game reviews, game previews, tactics, lineups, tournament play, and our general expectations for the team. The halves will be split by a quick “Halftime” where we will chat about a specific player, a specific instagram photo, Austin FC II, transfer rumors, player acquisitions or departures, and more. And each episode will end with a “Stoppage Time” rundown where we rapid fire react to a number of topics related to Austin FC, MLS, and more.

Thank y'all for tuning in and keep it playing for our debut episode!
5 min

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Welcome to The Verdependent Podcast where we depend on the Verde and Black for our everyday vibes. This podcast is dedicated to all things Austin FC, but each episode we dive into topics like premier…