SWOONTOWER SOCCER: "Big Dad Energy"

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Swoontower Opponent Spotlight Retrospective
- The Getting Started in MLS Webinar that started the series!
Expansion Draft Thoughts
Fit Check!
Holiday Game: Gyasi Zardes + Arbor Day
Social Media Stand Outs
- Good Deeds
- Vacations
- Thirst
- Cute Family Stuff

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

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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: "Big Dad Energy"

Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

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MP3•Pagina episodului

Swoontower Opponent Spotlight Retrospective
- The Getting Started in MLS Webinar that started the series!
Expansion Draft Thoughts
Fit Check!
Holiday Game: Gyasi Zardes + Arbor Day
Social Media Stand Outs
- Good Deeds
- Vacations
- Thirst
- Cute Family Stuff

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

Support the show

307 episoade

#Sports #Soccer #Major League Soccer #Austin #News #Sports News #Moontower Soccer #Austin FC #MLS

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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: Timbers Opponent Spotlight + Interview with Dani's Parents 1:18:57

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Today's supersized episode starts with an exciting recap of our 1-0 home opener against SKC! We cover: An interview with the softest dog ever, Cino! The STUNNING lewks of Coat-Fest 2025 The first goal celly of the season! Social Media Stand Outs -- Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Sam from Stumptown Footy for coming on to share his thoughts about our Saturday night matchup in Portland. We talk about: National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around the Timbers Most exciting moves over the offseason (and maybe some Evander tea) Keys to success for POR this season and this weekend Find and follow Stumptown Footy on Instagram and Substack and listen to their podcast Stumptown Radio where they cover the Timbers and the Thorns! -- Finally, we have an interview with Kati and Hector - Dani Pereira's parents! They are the kindest, sweetest folks ever and we feel so lucky to have gotten to chat with them. They dive into: The story of how they met What it's like raising an elite athlete Dani and Alexei's special sibling relationship What they'd pack in their toiletry bags... and most importantly, they announced the new Pereira family nonprofit: A 2 Toques Foundation ! From their website, they're dedicated to " Filling in the gaps that traditional scholarships left, providing crucial support for students in areas such as apparel, food, transportation and beyond. We aim to empower students and their families by helping them to understand that higher education is within reach when the right resources and opportunities are discovered." This organization is so special, and we're so proud of Dani and his family for starting something so meaningful. Make sure to follow them on instagram ! We're so grateful to Kati and Hector for sharing their time and their stories - what a joy it is to have people like this in our community. -- and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show…

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Analyzing the Austin Offense, Player Ratings vs SKC, Timbers Preview, and more 1:13:29

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This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's season opener win against Sporting Kansas City and preview the first away game in Portland. Other questions and topics include: - Austin FC wins their home opener! - Why Austin's possession play looks different now - Breaking down Bukari's match - Why Ilie is the captain - Owen Wolff is the guy because he's not "the guy" - Las contract extension - New stadium food - Portland Timbers Preview (1:02:10) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - much more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ngjl Support the show…

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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: SKC Opponent Spotlight + The Roy Kent of Austin FC Appearances 1:00:10

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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 Bluesky and Instagram and listen on Spotify ! -- Then we catch up on Austin's own massive offseason moves, covering: All our new boys! Our Most Expensive 'Fit Check to date The club's "Charm Offensive" Social Media Stand Outs and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show…

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Season Opener Preview, Landon on Soccerwise, Rodo Dropping Hints, Picking Our XI, and more 1:08:12

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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 Gass and Tom Bogert (36:40) - Landon on the Soccerwise YouTube channel - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - much more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Over/Under Predictions, Preseason Takeaways, Desler's Green Card, and more 1:27:42

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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 by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Listener Questions w/ Adrian Healey, Reasons to be Concerned, Uzuni/Sabovic Visas, More 1:29:00

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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 jerseys - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - much more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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MLS Roster Rules 101, Uzuni is Official, Theory About Zan's Contract, and more 1:25:37

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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 simpler way to think about GAM - MLS roster designations (57:14) - Michael Bartlemay's U22 research - New 2025 roster rules (1:12:52) - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Besard Sabovic Profile, Driussi's Legacy in Austin, Two Strikers?, and more 1:21:26

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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 Realty - Join the Patreon - more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Driussi Saga, Dubersarsky and Uzuni Reports, '25 Schedule w/ Seth Rau, and LOTS more 1:17:15

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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 Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Vazquez is Verde, Driussi Leaving?, Positions of Need, Ilie Profile, and more 1:15:09

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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 roster spots? - Joe Lowery's wild Austin prediction - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - Join the Patreon - more Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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AFTER DARK: Our Most Cancelable Takes, F/M/K, "Penetrating the Box", and more 1:46:22

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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 brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Mini News Update, Event Announcements, Throwback Interview w/ Joe Lowery from 2021, and more 1:04:20

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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 make both good and bad predictions - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app. Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Is Fafa a Fit in ATX?, New Coaching Staff, SuperDraft Preview, Owen Rumors, and more 1:12:32

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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 have academies? - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app. Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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Guide to the MLS Offseason, Why the Zardes Buyout is Important, Free Agency History, and more 1:05:28

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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 linked to Austin - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - more Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show at moontowersoccer.com or via your favorite podcasting app. Moontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law and McGuire Woods Consulti ng Support the show…

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