Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon
- Should Austin revert to more defensive tactics?
- Nico's toxic positivity
- A smart person says we're smart
- How does Desler affect this offense?
- How Austin concedes goals in 2025
- Stuver's ...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Houston Dynamo

• ShOwen Heart
• Missed Connections
• Captain Stuff in the post-game presser
• Social Media Standouts, feat: 
  • Austin 40 Under 40 nominees Brad Stuver and Trennis Jones
  • 100 Guys vs 1 Gorilla
  • Robert Taylor Full Introduction
  • 4ATX stuff!

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin ...

This week Jeremiah and Steph break down Austin FC's 2-0 loss against the Dynamo and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon and be part of the community that got Landon to dye his hair green!
- Houston Road Trip vibes
- Dani Pereira injury non-updates
- What's the deal with Ilie not always starting?
- Robert Taylor Transfer News
- Minnesota Preview
- ...

Today's episode starts with a NEW BOY ALERT!!! and then digs into a recap of last week's match against the LA Galaxy:

• Curses
• (post)Match Moods
• Goal Celly Rating
• Social Media Standouts

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to our special guests for providing their nuanced and level headed takes. 

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and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jers...

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down Austin FC's 1-0 win against the Galaxy and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon and give Landon green hair
- Anaya family GoFundMe
- How the formation change helped Austin win
- A thesis on luck and chance
- Vazquez's redemption arc
- Chaotic ending
- Transfer window closing
- Houston Dynamo Preview (1:11...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Vancouver Whitecaps

• Mouse-capades north of the border
• Goal Celly Ratings
• Match Mood
• Social Media Standouts, feat: a special font review

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michelle and Christian of Simply Soccer Podcast - make sure to follow their work!

We talk about:

• The Galaxy's recent form
• National MLS...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's monumental defeat and what we learned from it. Other questions and topics include:

- Pics of the Patreon gifts!
- Join the Patreon here
- Analyzing what the f*** happened
- How Vancouver created their own luck
- Thoughts on press conference statements
- Is the blueprint out on Austin?
- Stuver saves a penalty (and a mouse)
- "I shat and I missed ...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Portland

• Matchscot: Lance! Adopt this perfect zoomie angel.
• Ascot 'Fit Check!
• Match Moods
• Social Media Standouts, feat: pillows, bags, and a small putter boy

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michael McColl of AFTN - make sure to follow their work in print and in podcast!

We talk about:

• Vancouver'...

This week Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's home draw against the Portland TImbers, then preview next weekend's trip to Vancouver. Other questions and topics include:

- Check out the new Patreon gifts!
- "Humans desire always what they don't have"
- What is Austin FC's ceiling? 
- How small mistakes stacked up
- Questionable refereeing
- Center back appreciation
- Do we need an...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against St Louis CITYYYYY SC:

• Matchscot: None, Adopt A Dog And Tell Us About It!
• Travel Fit Check!
• Match Moods, feat: A Very Special Hallmark Movie Pitch
• Goal Celly Rating
• Social Media Standouts

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Sam Svilar of Stumptown Footy - make sure to follow their work in print and in podcast!

We ta...

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's third straight win away in St. Louis, and preview their second match of the season against the Portland TImbers. Other questions and topics include:

- Austin maintains 2nd place in West
- Winning ugly vs Losing pretty
- Is Wolff the 10 we needed?
- Myrto Uzuni sees everything
- How we score more with this strategy
- Be brave with your egg
- ATX Academies ...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against San Diego FC:

• Matchscot: Semper Fi & Oorah
• Tee-Shirt Week on the Great Austin FC 'Fit Off
• Match Moods, feat: Greg v Verdisimo
• Goal Celly*S*
• Social Media Standouts

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Annamaria Lu of the City FC Report - make sure to follow their work in print and in podcast!

We talk about:

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's counter-attack heavy win against San Diego, and preview the next away game in St. Louis. Other questions and topics include:

- A reminder of why we love soccer
- Are we a counter-attacking team now?
- Brandon Vazquez gets his first goal
- Owen Wolff's impact
- Estevez's defensive strategy
- Leo Vaisanen sold to Sweden
- ATX International roundup...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against LAFC, featuring SPECIAL GUEST JEREMIAH BENTLEY OF MOONTOWER SOCCER!

• 'Fit Checks (including an update on Beats-Gate, an entirely fabricated drama!)
• Match Moods
• Vibe checks
• Social Media Standouts

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Tony from SanDiego.Futbol - their work in the San Diego area covering all the s...

This week Landon and Mike analyze Austin FC's defensive strategy in their away win against LAFC. Other questions and topics include:

- Moontower shirt in the stands in LA!
- Why was Austin's defense so effective?
- Why we're not that worried about the offense
- Why Owen started on the right
- Spoiler alert for Tuesday's "special announcement"
- Leo Vaisanen leaving for Sweden? (1:13:...

Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match against Colorado, featuring:

• Interview with Stella
• 'Fit Checks (including an injured-but-not-in-style Julio!)
• Match Moods (some love for Verdisimo!)
• Short Shorts!
• Our newest bench bffs

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Travis, Darren, and Vince from Happy Foot Sad Foot - they're incredible and we had so much f...

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down another annoying loss against the Colorado Rapids, and are then joined by Apple TV's Max Bretos to preview the LAFC match. Other questions and topics include:

- A "good" match but still no goals
- How do we feel and are we right?
- Assessing the ref's decisions
- Uzuni's surprise start
- ATX needs to control more game phases
- Austin FC II start st...

Today's episode starts with a brief recap of last week's away match in Portland and some Social Media standouts including:

Our coach with a dog!
Dani sounds!
Smelling Salts!

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Matt with BurgundyWave for coming on to share his thoughts about our Saturday night matchup. 

We talk about:

• National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes ...

This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's annoying loss in Portland and preview Saturday's home match against the Colorado Rapids. Other questions and topics include:

- Is it too early to panic?
- Not the horseshoe, but equally ineffective
- How Bukari can be more effective
- Is it really a 4-4-2?
- Ok, NOW it's a 4-4-2
- Uzuni's lackluster debut
- Positive defensive adjustments<...