Episodes

In our first Opponent Spotlight of 2025, we're thrilled to be joined by Sheena and Chad Smith of For the Glory KC to cover off season roster moves and some predictions for Saturday night. Check out the episode to hear Sheena and Chad's thoughts on: National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around SKC (and Peter Vermes) Most exciting moves over the offseason Keys to success for SKC this season and this weekend Thoughts on Dániel Sallói's moustache Find and follow For The Glory KC on...

This week Landon and Jeremiah preview Austin FC's season opener against Sporting Kansas City, and Landon joins David Gass and Tom Bogert on Soccerwise to preview the 2025 season. Other questions and topics include: - Submit your Over/Under predictions here - Final preseason matches - Rodo drops hints at season launch party - Uzuni finally in town - Sporting Kansas City Preview - Will SKC's new additions be enough? - Predicting Austin FC's starting XI - Landon's appearance on Soccerwise w/ David...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht for the 2025 Over/Under Predicitions and also cover the Coachella preseason matches. Other questions and topics include: - Favorite halftime shows - Svatok's Fagundez diss track - What we learned from preseason - Desler gets a green card!!! - Who is in Austin's best midfield? - Over/Under Predictions (35:06) - More news (1:15:32) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - much more Moontower Soccer is brought to you ...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Adrian Healey to review the offseason and answer listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Guilherme Biro contract extended - Josh and Gavin Wolff go to Houston - Las back on loan - When to start panicking about Uzuni and Sabovic - Listener Questions with Adrian Healey - Reasons why Austin FC might disappoint in 2025 - Trevor Allison's "primary chance creator" research - What counts as success in 2025? - Our picks for non-verde/black je...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Long Cao to explain MLS Roster Rules. Was it a mistake to attempt this? Probably, but we have to give the people what they want. Other questions and topics include: - 2025 Jersey Leak . Do we like it? - Myrto Uzuni is official - His contract and weirdly long medical - Dubersarsky arrives in Austin - Why did Kolmanic get extended AGAIN ? - We have a theory... - Preseason match results - MLS Roster Rules 101 w/ Long Cao (17:20) - Okay, maybe it's 201 - A...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Driussi's legacy in Austin, Sunday's open training session, and how the newest players will fit into the team. Other questions and topics include: - Driussi is officially gone - What is his legacy in Austin? - Dubersarsky is officially Verde - More discussion on Uzuni's position - Besard Sabovic player profile - "The Desler of midfielders" - Where should Austin use the last roster spot? - New technical staff announced - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Re...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are once again drowning in Austin FC news, including the Driussi transfer saga, two new player links and much more. Other questions and topics include: - Rodo's update on Driussi - Potential outcomes ranked - Vazquez press conference highlights - Did MLS try to block the Vazquez move? - The confusing case of Myrto Uzuni - U22 D-mid Dubersarsky incoming? - How Austin could sign Evander - 2025 schedule breakdown with Seth Rau - Buy away game tickets here - Free Ticket...

This week Landon and Jeremiah a ton of Austin FC news, including the Brandon Vazquez and Ilie Sanchez signings, Driussi potential transfer, and Austin FC's current starting XI. Other questions and topics include: - Austin breaks transfer record on Brandon Vazquez - Is $10 million too much? - How does he fit in the team? - Should Borrell sell Driussi? - What does Austin look like without him? - Ilie Sanchez profile - Starting XI from our current roster - How should Borrell use the remaining roste...

This week Landon, Jeremiah, and Steph get drunk and answer listener questions, while a sober Mike hosts. Don't listen to this one with kids. Questions and topics include: - Our most cancel-able Austin FC takes - The soccer field version of the "mile high club" - Lots of F/M/K matchups - Guessing Fagundez tattoos - Players as the Scooby-Doo gang - So much more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app. Moontower Soccer is brough...

This week Landon is solo with a quick news update. Topics include: - New Year's Day meetup, 3pm on 1.1.25 at Hopsquad (probably) - Send us questions for Moontower After Dark - Austin FC's SuperDraft results - Why the international roster spot is good business - What can we expect from Riley Thomas and and Patrick Gryczewski? - MLS releases GAM amounts - Update on Fafa Picault link to Austin FC - Throwback interview with Joe Lowery from March 2021 (12:15) - Us and Joe pick our starting XI and mak...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Fafa Picault and Owen Wolff rumors, and preview the MLS SuperDraft. Other questions and topics include: - Tom Bogert "likes the fit" of Picault in Austin - How would we feel about that signing? - Owen Wolff getting European interest? - How does the MLS SuperDraft work? - Austin's options in the draft - Can Austin get anybody good at #12? - Who are Austin's new assistant coaches ? - Arnaud stays, but Burpo gone? - Leagues Cup update - Why do MLS teams hav...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Gyasi Zardes buyout and how that affects the rest of Austin FC's roster build. Other questions and topics include: - Party boats and one-eyed dogs - The Zardes buyout is a sign of ambition - Does it mean Austin have another striker lined up? - Guide to the MLS Offseason Calendar - Austin FC's free agency history - Which free agents we might be interested in - Staff changes at Austin FC - Takeaways from Garber's State of the League - Swedish midfielder li...

*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! This week, we discuss the comings and goings of the roster, Halloween costumes, and a secret game we're gonna play this offseason! Swoontower Oppon...

This week Landon and Jeremiah choose who they would protect in the Expansion Draft. Other questions and topics include: - Nico Estevez reports to Austin - Austin FC alum performing in college - What is the expansion draft? - Austin FC's sad expansion draft history - The players we would protect and why - MLS schedule coming soon - Should Rodo have waited to hire a coach? - Which of the available MLS coaches would make sense? - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, r...

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer more listener questions and discuss the Austin FC Media Game. Other topics and questions include: - Why free agents don't make sense for Austin - Take a chance on Josef or HH? - Our ideal roster builds - Our realistic roster builds - Does Austin care about U22 signings? - Stuver's hair secret - Austin FC as baseball players - Holiday mental health tips - How LC and JB got into trouble as kids - Merch store is up and running! - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wil...

This week Landon and Mike answer a bunch of listener questions about the roster build, Nico Estevez, and some other silly stuff. Other topics and questions include: - International boys roundup - What is the most likely formation for Austin in 2025? - Is there room for a true #10? - Paulo Diaz and Magnus Eriksson transfer rumors - How will Austin FC look different on match day 1? - Giving players upgrades in one stat - 3/3 or 2/4/2 model? - Q2 food option wish list - Favorite MLS away day - "Bee...

*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! This week, we discuss the comings and goings of the roster, Halloween costumes, and a secret game we're gonna play this offseason! Comings and Goin...

This week Landon and Jeremiah are publicly shamed by Marcelo Teson when they revisit their preseason Over/Under predictions. Other topics and questions include: - Austin FC Academy Update - Can Austin FC keep the youngest Wolff? - Dani Pereira extends contract - Farewell to Alex Ring - International call-ups - Revisiting our Over/Under Predictions w/ Marcelo Teson - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss their takeaways from Nico Estevez's intro presser and Landon's exclusive interview with him. Other topics and questions include: - Estevez's performance in the press conference - Is the charm offensive working? - Ok, we like him, but is he a good coach? - Rodo strangely defensive - What did we learn from the Nico press tour? - How many players can we realistically sign? - Dani Pereira says no contract extension - Why selling Dani might make sense - More staf...

This week we bring you an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with new Austin FC Head Coach, Nico Estevez. Landon met up with him at Q2 Stadium for a chat about his coaching philosophy and his career before coming to the US. Topics and questions include: - His extensive coaching career in Spain - Some of the names he coached as youth - His views on the role of a coach - The constants of his coaching philosophy - The importance of relationship building - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's new head coach and try to decide how they feel about it. Other topics and questions include: - Nico Estevez hired as new head coach - Our initial reactions when JB was tipped off - Surprising and underwhelming, but is it actually bad? - Steve Davis article on Nico Estevez - Great news in the MLSPA salary guide - Breaking down last week's contract extensions - How is Owen Wolff's roster status affected? - Is this Cascante saying goodbye? - Update ...

*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! This week, we discuss the vibes around Galaxy away, Colorado at home, and A NEW DAD... alongside our normal content! Matchscot feature: Moontower Th...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin's fun final game of the season, and are joined by Trevor Scott from CBS Austin's We Are Austin . Other topics and questions include: - A dog named Moontower - Surprise roster absences - Ervin Torres gets his MLS debut - Differences with Arnaud in charge? - Un-cursing Driussi - Landon goes ALL CAPS on a ref - Obrian extension a good thing? - German striker linked to ATX - Landon complains about Matt Doyle again - Trevor Scott interview (57:08) - Free T...

This week Landon and Jeremiah play a game inspired by Driussi's 50th Austin FC goal, and are also joined by Tony Husband to preview the final match and discuss Austin's coaching future. Topics and questions include: - Pochettino's USMNT at Q2 stadium - Can Jeremiah name the top 10 Austin FC scorers? - Biro vindicated by suspension news - Austin players nominated for MLS honors - National team updates - What will Davy Arnaud's Austin FC look like? - Offseason schedule released - Colorado Rapids p...