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Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast
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Moontower Soccer is an Austin FC podcast hosted by Landon Cotham and Jeremiah Bentley, who started podcasting about the team long before they ever even signed a player. They do their homework and keep the hot takes to a minimum. Each episode will bring you news, interviews, and analysis of Austin's Major League Soccer team.
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Jim Curtin is Verde, Andy Loughnane Interview, Why Curtin is Worth the Wait, and more
2d ago01:19:00Tap to summarizeThis week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the huge news of Jim Curtin being hired as Austin FC's new head coach. They are also joined by Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane, to discuss the 2027 season, the stadium experience, and the Sporting Director search. Other questions and topics include:- Jim Curtin will be Austin FC's next coach!!!!- BUT... he doesn't start until 2027- Should they hire a Sporting Director first?- Why Curtin is maybe worth the wait- Why Curtin may not play a pressing system- Interview w/ Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane- The process of hiring Curtin- What 2027 season tickets will look like- Loughnane responds to your stadium feedback- What to expect at the Austin FC World Cup parties- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show
Transcribe →Future of Austin FC w/ David Gass, Listener Questions, Jersey Leak, and more
1w ago01:17:14Tap to summarizeThis week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Soccerwise's David Gass to discuss Austin FC's search for a coach and CSO, and the future direction of club. Other questions and topics include:- Still a chance for Nelson with Canada?- Purple jersey incoming?- Coach/Sporting Director Search w/ David Gass- What are the odds of hiring our top choices?- How attractive is the Austin job?- How should Austin FC reinvent themselves?- How can Austin develop more youth?- Gass's soccer movie recs: Pelada, Goal! - Austin really the 30th most valuable team?- What is a half-volley exactly?- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show
Transcribe →Potential Summer Upgrades, Uzuni to Turkey?, New Hire Timelines, and more
2w ago01:20:25Tap to summarizeThis week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss potential offseason moves and what flexibility the new Sporting Director may or may not have. Other questions and topics include:- Nico's goodbye message- How long will the coach/CSO search take?- Takeaways from the loss in St Louis- MLSPA Salary release (41:40)- Which players are easiest to move this summer? (52:01)- Is Uzuni to Turkey back on?- What position upgrade should be top priority?- Nelson is Austin's last hope for the World Cup- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show
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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: A Cartoon Villain
3w ago00:44:26Tap to summarizeEpisode Notes:We're back to discuss the SKC match, and basically nothing else happened this week right?Matchscot Interview (Luz)Fit Checkshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DYatpnHmjMw/?img_index=1https://www.instagram.com/p/DYauSV0mfnA/?img_index=1 Match MoodsCelly RatingSocial StandoutsAnd of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the show
Transcribe →Nico and Rodo Out w/ Adrian Healey, Replacement Options, St Louis City Preview, and more
3w ago01:35:19Tap to summarizeThis week, Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Adrian Healey to discuss the firing of Nico Estevez and Rodolfo Borrell. Other questions and topics include:- Nico and Rodo are out!- Grading Rodo's performance- Who will replace him?- Why these games led us here- Potential coach options- How attractive is the Austin job?- Will Austin get a third kit this year?- St Louis Preview- Adrian and Coach Cowell's new podcast- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show
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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: Three Hot Strangers & Sporting Kansas City Opponent Spotlight
4w ago01:22:01Tap to summarizeWe're back to discuss the MNUFC and SDFC matches, and a preview of the Sporting Kansas City match with our friends Sheena and Chad from For The Glory KC, KC Eco Girl, and The KC Soccer Journal. We'll get to:Travel PhotosMatch MoodsCelly RatingsSocial StandoutsAnd of course, the Man of Steph's Jersey! We also promised to include a link to the Kansas City Public Library that Steph freaked about on the show, so here it is: https://kclibrary.org/news/2024-04/here%E2%80%99s-story-behind-kansas-city-public-library%E2%80%99s-giant-community-bookshelf Support the show
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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: San Diego FC Opponent Spotlight
4w ago00:34:17Tap to summarizeHello Friends! It's Steph and Mike with a Special Wednesday Drop coming at you fast and furious for this midweek match against San Diego FC! We're joined by FIFA ACCREDITED JOURNALIST Tony Sanchez from SanDiego.Futbol to talk about all things SDFC:The transition from Year 1 in MLS to Year 2Injury woes in SDRight to DreamTHE CHUCKY-LOZANO-NOVELA OF IT ALLand so much more! (Oh, yeah, and we talk about Anders Dreyer, too.)Thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back with a full episode and a preview of this weekend's Sporting KC match on Friday!Support the show
Transcribe →Draw in Minnesota, San Diego Preview, SKC Preview, and more
May 1201:19:07Tap to summarizeThis week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's draw in Minnesota, then preview the upcoming matches against San Diego and Sporting Kansas City. Other questions and topics include:- Could have won, not should have won- Time to question the medical staff?- Penalty drama- Lots to like in the 1st half- Why the game changed in the 2nd half- Sometimes you eat the bar...- Substitution predicament- Lack of urgency on MIN's 2nd goal- San Diego Preview- Sporting Kansas City Preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show
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SWOONTOWER SOCCER: Khaki Prison Planet & MNUFC Preview
May 801:36:32Tap to summarizeWe're back again with another episode, reviewing our second in a row home win against St Louis CITY, and previewing our upcoming match against MNUFC with Dan from the Loony Bin Podcast!As always, we cover:Fit Checks (including a contentious Father, Son, and Holy Spirit...)peep this post for all the 'fits in the order we talk about them!Match Moods (spoilers: there's a lot of Biro-talk this week)Goal Celly Ratings (left wanting!)Social Media Standouts (a christian ramirez-a-thon)Then we get into the weekend with Dan from the Loony Bin!and of course, we round it out with the Man of Steph's Jersey!Support the show
Transcribe →Two in a Row, Płacheta Scouting Report, Ramirez/Rosales Shine, and more
May 501:16:00Tap to summarizeThis week, Landon and Jeremiah recap Austin FC's home win against St Louis City, preview the upcoming match against Minnesota, and scout Austin's latest reported signing. Other questions and topics include:- 400+ episodes!- "That's called a winning streak"- Rosales shines in the midfield- Vazquez, Wolff, Pereira return- Early chances against St Louis- The Hand of Biro- Ramirez's craftiness- Przemysław Płacheta to join Austin FC- Austin's best bench ever?- Minnesota United preview- Free Parking at Amplify- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF LawSupport the show
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