Episodes

This week, Landon and Jeremiah review the disappointing draw against San Jose and preview the opportunities that lie ahead in April. Other topics include:- Jeremiah's green tuxedo- Austin gives up a 2 goal lead in San Jose- Two soft-ish penalties and several missed opportunities- Which Austin FC player is most likely to get a European transfer?- How many points should Austin FC get in a gentler April schedule?- Minnesota United Preview- Free Ticket Giveaway brought to you by Sage Wilson ...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC Midfielder, Felipe Martins, and answer a metric ton of listener questions. Other topics include:- U.S. Open Cup details- San Jose Match Preview (9:55)- Listener Questions (20:36)- Favorite Austin FC Goals- What should the MLS Next Pro team be called?- Should Wolff bench the captain for lackluster performances?- Djitte or Zardes as the striker of the future?- We won't eat the chicken- Interview with Felipe (1:01:00)- Free Ticket Giveaw...

*DISCLAIMER*If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place.-----------------------On today's Swoontower, Steph and Mike are all about the boys!Topics include:- Austin Pets Alive Honorary Matchscot Interview! Find out more about Rose (https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/apa-a-97080 )-Pr...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's draw at home against the Seattle Sounders and answer some listener questions. Other topics and questions include:- Offside or not on Seattle's goal?- PRO says ¯\_(ツ)_/¯- Was benching Diego and Maxi the right call?- Austin FC show grit to get the draw- Can we call Q2 a "fortress" yet?- Teen Wolff gets games with the U17s- US Open Cup starts soon- Patreon questions (Join here!)- Favorite Players and Pringmojis- Mutton Busting at Q2?- Fre...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin's first loss of the season against the Portland Timbers, and discuss a busy weekend for Austin FC fans. Other topics and questions include:- Austin FC Academy teams beat FC Dallas- Surprisingly cool eMLS cup event- Key stats against Portland- Was it a handball?- Gabrielsen's performance- Is this 1-0 loss different than last year?- Seattle Sounders preview (51:05)- Free Ticket Giveaway brought to you by Sage Wilson Property Group- MoreYou ca...

*DISCLAIMER*If you are looking for Austin FC tactical analysis, please go back or forward one episode for a regular episode of Moontower Soccer. But if you are looking for wholesome content about the good, good boys of Austin FC, you are in the right place.-----------------------On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys!Topics include:- Austin Pets Alive Honorary Matchscot Interview! Find out more about Gavin (https://www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/apa-a-9662...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Chris Welhausen due to popular demand (and also in case Landon's voice disappears). They cover Austin FC's 5-1 win over Inter Miami. Other topics and questions include:- Was this the best tifo so far?- Tactical insights from Miami game- How Wolff's system is creating better shots- Driussi and Finlay defy xG models and make Team of the Week- Is Austin FC for real or are opponents just really bad?- What Austin needs to do for a result in Portland...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Matt Doyle of MLSsoccer.com and the Extra Time podcast about his read on Austin FC's offseason and the outlook for 2022. Other topics and questions include:- Panel Discussion at Turnstile w/ Craft Beer Austin and Texas Beer Co.- We're launching a Patreon! Become a supporter here- 5-0 win over Cinci. Best team in the world?- Reasons to be excited- Reasons to temper excitement- Matt Doyle Interview (42:24)- How stupid 5 teams are for not choosin...

On the second-ever episode of Swoontower Soccer, Landon, Steph, and Mike turn teammate against teammate in a Tournament of Smiles. Who will emerge from the bracket victorious? Keep an eye on the Moontower Soccer Twitter next week where we will run the whole tournament again, but this time you get to vote.Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app.You can find Steph and Mike's other shows hereBuy Joel Corral's creations here

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Phil West to do a new kind of league preview where each of them drafts seven MLS teams to then see who accumulates the most points in 2022. Other topics and questions include:- Free Ticket Giveaway brought to you by Sage Wilson Property Group- Join the Moontower Soccer MLS Fantasy League- Ruben Gabrielsen says he is ready to play- Atlas and Fire friendlies- Claudio Reyna says they are looking at left backs- FC Cincinnati preview- MLS Team Fant...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah chat with Austin FC goalkeeper, Brad Stuver, about preseason morale, life in Austin, and his favorite moments from last season. Other topics and questions include:- Toronto FC friendly behind closed doors- 4-goal victory in friendly against the Houston Dynamo- Austin FC's tactics in 2022- Kipp Keller's impressive performance- Cecilio feeling right at home- Valencia's first real outing- What to expect from the Atlas friendly- Gabrielsen still in Norway- Tr...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah answer a TON of listener questions, as well as discuss the arrival of Jhojan Valencia and the signing of Felipe Martins. Other topics and questions include:- Valencia arrives in ATX to great fanfare- and he's already training!- Wolff's plans for the new Jhojan- Felipe Martins signs as supplemental player and why that matters- Felipe's reputation and playing style- America vs Rayados at Q2 in March- New jersey teaser video- Listener Questions (27:36)- What...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah make over/under predictions on various Austin FC stats and figures for the 2022 season (shout out to Marcelo Teson for doing all the leg work here). Other topics and questions include:- Who is Austin FC's best athlete?- Ulises Segura's contract bought out- 19yo Fulham keeper, Damian Las, joins Austin FC- Will one of the four keepers be leaving?- Review of Louisville City friendly from Verde Hill- Will Jon Gallagher really play at left back?- Felipe Martins ...

This week, Landon, Jeremiah, and self-proclaimed soccer analyst, Chris Welhausen, compare Austin's 2021 and 2022 preseason roster and discuss whether or not we are better off this year. Other topics and questions include:- Ice Cream Nachos- Are we good with minty jerseys?- Landon's theory about "Verde is more than a color"- Preseason schedule and no more Florida trip- Redes, Kolmanic, and Romaña get green cards- International slot traded to Miami- 2021 vs 2022 preseason roster comparison...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Sam Stejskal of The Athletic about how recent Austin FC moves will affect their salary budget this season. Other topics and questions include:- 3 year anniversary of Austin FC announcement- SuperDraft scouting reports of Keller, Asensio, and Knapp- How much should we expect these guys to contribute?- Jhojan Valencia signing official- Preseason camp starts- Training in Florida?- Micah Burton called in to U17 national team again- Sam Stejskal Inter...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah interview Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane, about the business of Austin FC and some things to look forward to in 2022 and beyond. Topics and questions include:- Austin FC's mentality for the MLS SuperDraft- Should they pick based on need or the best talent available?- Jhojan Valencia reports continue- Is the Pochettino loan good business for Austin FC- The mythical third 2022 jersey (Here's the original Capital City Soccer story)- Andy Loughnane Intervie...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Hernan and Bali from Top Flight and WeAreAustinTV. Topics and questions include:- Why is Alex Ring a DP and is it good?- Jhojan Valencia reports heat up- Pochettino exit reports continue- Diego Fagundez panic- Hernan and Bali's thoughts on Maxi Urruti- Vaisanen re-signs with Elfsborg- Precourt hints at busy January- MLS SuperDraft projections- MoreYou can find more detailed show notes at The Striker Texas. Remember to rate, review, and sub...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Austin FC's signing of free agent Maxi Urruti, and also give out gifts to members of the Austin FC family that they think might help create a better 2022 for everyone. Other topics and questions include:- The most popular thing Landon will ever do- Maxi Urruti joins Austin FC- Is Tomas Pochettino on the way out?- Our gifts to the Austin FC family (25:16)- Andrew Wiebe's 2021 Highlights- New Year's Day beers at the stadium: location- MoreYou ca...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the signing of Ethan Finlay, as well as a few other player moves and rumors. They also talk to Roma Desai, the Austin FC fan who attended every single game, home and away. Topics and questions include:- Slovenian Santas- Ethan Finlay profile- Stroud returns on new contract- Leo Väisänen rumor and profile- Slightly less likely Jhojan Valencia rumor- Continued International slot confusion- Gaines gone in Expansion Draft- Sweat signs with SKC- Interv...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Austin FC players eligible for the Expansion Draft, and debut the new spinoff show, Swoontower Soccer, featuring Austin's podcasting wonder couple, Steph Crugnola and Mike Ellison. Topics and questions include:- Which Austin FC players will be protected in the Expansion Draft- Chris Bils's called shot- Which player is most likely to be taken?- How likely is it a player gets taken at all?- Schedule announcement coming Wednesday- Garber speaks kind...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah explain the various player acquisition mechanisms and explore a few of the players available in free agency. Topics and questions include:- Austin FC's post-season roster decisions- How many roster spots are open?- MLS Next Pro and what it means for Austin- The specifics of MLS Free Agency- Where the next signings will likely come from- Which free agents fit Austin FC's needs?- MoreYou can find more detailed show notes at The Striker Texas. Remember to ra...

Landon is back in town to chat with Jeremiah about Austin FC's future roster plans and to answer a bunch of listener questions (22:52). Topics and questions include:- Kolmanic signs permanently- Bye Bye Lil' Sebastian- Who should be protected in the Expansion Draft?- The fallacy of the Rodney Redes Sunk Cost Fallacy- Which positions most need reinforcements?- Why is Austin so bad on the road?- Supporter Community XI- Marry, Boof, Kill: DP Edition- Eastern Conference Away Day Wish List...

Landon and Jeremiah revisit past predictions and expectations and discuss where they were way off, and also a few things they were right about. Phil West also joins to preview the 2021 MLS Playoffs. Other topics include:- Matt Besler retires after 13 seasons in MLS- Claudio confirms Wolff will return- Which free agents should Austin bring back?- Was Landon wrong about Austin FC's "high floor"?- Favorite quirky moments from the first season- Predictions revisited with Phil West (41:45)- O...

Landon and Jeremiah predict which Austin FC players will be here for the 2022 season and which ones will hang up their Verde. Other topics include:-Review of 3-1 win against Sporting Kansas City-Emergency right back, Jon Gallagher-Fagundez is the second youngest to reach 50 goals and 50 assists-Road woes continue in the final game in Portland-Who will stay and who will go? (32:44)-Alvaro Medran rumor and how we could make it work-Soccer Assist Gala and second event of the Laundry Project...