The North End Podcast

The boys get together to wrap-up the results from the international break before previewing the return to MLS play this Saturday against defending MLS Cup Champions Inter Miami CF. They talk through the talented opposing roster and speculate on what Austin FC's injury report could look like headed into the match before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 - Los Verdes watch party 4:20 - U.S. Open Cup draw 6:05 - International break wrap-up 8:05 - Inter Miami preview 50:40 - Last Business Day 53:25 - The Boy Factory Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together during the international break to recap the results for Austin FC players around the globe. Then they dive into a batch of listener questions before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:35 - International results 16:20 - Listener questions 54:30 - LV watch party 55:55 - Last Business Day 1:07:05 - The Boy Factory 1:11:35 - Picks recap 1:13:05 - Best Ball updates Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to talk through the news of the week including MLS releasing more information about the upcoming sprint season in 2027 and a pair of additional international call-ups. Then they recap the 0-0 home draw against LAFC before closing out the episode with some postgame thoughts and a listener question. 0:30 - Intro 4:35 - 2027 "sprint season" information released 7:25 - Additional international call-ups 10:45 - Lineup reactions 21:05 - LAFC recap 1:01:05 - Postgame takeaways 1:12:55 - Listener questions Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to preview this weekend's return to Q2 Stadium to take on LAFC. They talk through the history between the two teams and ZG willingly says some things that are probably pretty stupid. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 2:25 - Miami trip speculation 7:10 - International call-ups 11:30 - LAFC preview 52:30 - Last Business Day 1:03:25 - The Boy Factory 1:08:50 - Picks recap 1:10:05 - Best Ball updates Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the road loss against Real Salt Lake. They talk through the match with the help of some listener questions and then debate a perceived lack of adjustments from the coaching staff, before closing out the episode with a "moment of zen". 0:30 - Intro 3:20 - Schedule change 4:45 - Injury updates 18:40 - Lineup reactions 22:50 - Real Salt Lake recap 1:11:30 - Postgame takeaways 1:30:20 - "Moment of Zen" Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to preview the upcoming road match against Real Salt Lake. They talk through what to expect from the opponent before debating how short handed Austin FC will approach the game. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:05 - Los Verdes watch party 5:05 - Biro fined 7:15 - Real Salt Lake preview 43:30 - Last Business Day 56:40 - The Boy Factory 59:35 - Picks recap 1:02:25 - Best Ball update Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together for the first bitch session of 2026. The recap the horrendously officiated road match against Charlotte FC and talk through the multiple injuries sustained by the Verde & Black. Then they close out the episode with a plea for disciplining the officiating crew and Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 3:25 - MLS releases updated GAM totals 5:15 - Lineup reactions 10:05 - Charlotte FC recap 52:50 - Postgame takeaways 1:09:55 - Last Business Day Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to preview this weekend's away match against Charlotte FC. They also discuss the Leagues Cup schedule that was released on Thursday before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 4:30 - LV watch party 6:05 - Leagues Cup schedule released 12:15 - Charlotte FC preview 40:55 - Last Business Day 46:50 - The Boy Factory 49:35 - Picks recap 52:05 - Best Ball update Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to wrap-up the Christian Ramirez signing and take a look at the first roster profile release of 2026. Then they recap the victory over DC United and introduce the "North End Game Score" before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory. 0:30 - Intro 5:45 - Ramirez wrap-up 9:15 - Lower back ad space 10:40 - MLS releases roster profiles 17:30 - Lineup reactions 19:00 - DC United recap 52:05 - Postgame takeaways 59:35 - Last Business Day 1:13:55 - The Boy Factory Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss Tom Bogert's report that Austin FC has claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers. They also talk through the injury updates given by Nico Estévez at Thursday's media availability. 0:30 - Intro 2:35 - Tom Bogert's report 4:05 - Ramirez bio 7:55 - Is the move "North End" certified? 10:10 - CJ Fodrey discussion 17:25 - Myrto Uzuni discussion 27:55 - Positional flexibility? 30:05 - Injury updates from Thursday's media availability Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss a fringe transfer rumor, react to the Rodolfo Borrell press conference from last week and comb through The Athletic's anonymous executive survey. Then they preview Sunday's home match against DC United before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, the Boy Factory and the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 5:45 - Late transfer rumor? 9:15 - Rodo's press conference 23:05 - Rule changes 27:25 - Anonymous executive survey 39:05 - DC United preview 1:03:55 - Last Business Day 1:11:40 - The Boy Factory 1:15:05 - Best Ball update 1:19:25 - Picks recap Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the opening night draw against Minnesota United. They talk through the encouraging signs from the offense and lament the momentarily lapses in focus that led to Austin dropping two points late on. Then they close out the episode with a review of the post game comments by Nico Estévez and Last Business Day. 0:30 - Intro 7:35 - What's new in 2026? 12:25 - Lineup reactions 19:20 - Minnesota recap 50:20 - Post game takeaways 1:02:45 - Last Business Day Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys were joined LIVE Tuesday night on YouTube by the members of the Verde Best Ball League to conduct the 2026 draft! The league boasts the same field as last season, meaning our competitors in 2026 are Moontower Soccer, We Are Austin TV, Verde All Day, The Verdependent and Soccerwise. 0:30 - Intro 6:30 - Draft begins 21:35 - Positional confusion! 44:20 - Gass gives the ATX guys some Miami recs + a pizza depth chart 1:03:00 - Late round madness Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together for the annual season opener mega-sode! First they talk through the news of the week including another international slot trade and recap the final two preseason games at the Coachella Valley Invitational. They also talk to Dani Pereira about the upcoming season and his "A 2 Toques" foundation. Then boom, back-to-back guests as the boys preview the upcoming season with Soccerwise's David Gass. After those discussions, the boys jump into the first match preview of the 2026 regular season before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, the Boy Factory and the season-long 2026 nonsense! 0:30 - Intro 8:45 - Another international slot trade 13:40 - Vazquez timeline update 20:25 - Preseason recaps 43:55 - Listener questions 50:40 - Dani Pereira joins The North End 1:20:05 - Season preview w/David Gass from Soccerwise 1:43:30 - Minnesota United preview 2:03:40 - Last Business Day 2:06:20 - The Boy Factory 2:09:05 - The 2026 season-long nonsense Find out more about Dani's "A 2 Toques" Foundation Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the first preseason match of the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational. They also discuss the half-season trade of an international roster slot and a 36-hour Myrto Uzuni transfer rumor that shook the fanbase late in the week. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory. 0:30 - Intro 9:55 - New kit release date 11:55 - International slot trade 16:45 - Uzuni transfer rumor saga 30:05 - St. Louis City SC preseason match recap 58:25 - Last Business Day 1:03:10 - The Boy Factory Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss the week that was in the Austin FC universe. They cover the contract buyout of Jáder Obrian and Oleksandr Svatok officially receiving his Green Card, along with the welcome press conference for new DP winger Facundo Torres. Then they close out the episode with recaps of both preseason games, Last Business Day and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 5:35 - Obrian contract buyout 8:20 - Svatok receives Green Card 16:35 - Torres welcome presser 23:05 - Big year for Coach Estévez? 34:55 - Louisville City recap 43:55 - NYCFC recap 1:02:20 - Last Business Day 1:05:45 - Academy update Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to stay warm and recap the last week in the Austin FC universe. They wrap up the Facundo Torres acquisition with some listener questions and run through everything we learned from Nico Estévez's media availability and the preseason opener. Then they close out the episode with some crumbs, multiple MLS rule changes and Last Business Day. 3:00 - Intro 8:25 - Listener Questions 15:05 - Torres signing wrap-up 20:25 - James Rodriguez rumor squashed 22:05 - Nico's media availability 32:55 - Preseason opener 37:45 - Obrian saga continues 40:20 - GAM totals 43:05 - MLS rule changes and transfer windows 46:55 - Last Business Day Donate to ATX Free Fridge Donate to Austin Mutual Aid Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Friday to discuss Austin FC acquiring Uruguay international winger Facundo Torres from Palmeiras. They talked through the player's history, the roster and salary cap implications of the move and how Torres should fit into the team. Then they take exception to some of the national media's reaction to the signing all the while chatting with listeners who were tuned in live. 0:30 - Intro 1:45 - Austin FC acquires Facundo Torres 6:05 - Torres career history 16:55 - Rodo's youth movement 23:10 - E's Western Conference tiers 27:50 - What the national media is saying 37:40 - Expectations for Owen Wolff as a creator 45:45 - Expected Assist madness 49:30 - Current depth chart Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap what was a very busy week for Austin FC. They start with a pair of high-caliber player rumors before diving into what we learned from the first week of camp and Jon Gallagher's contract extension. Then they close out the episode with the new away kit being "leaked", Last Business Day and some Patreon notes. 0:30 - Intro 4:20 - New DP rumor 9:25 - James Rodriguez? 14:50 - Svatok green card process 17:20 - Obrian speculation 23:50 - Jayden Nelson headed back to ATX 26:30 - Nico presser comments 28:35 - Owen Wolff out for preseason 34:15 - Dani dropping crumbs? 38:45 - Other training camp crumbs 42:00 - Jon Gallagher signs extension 44:55 - New away kit "leaked" 47:15 - Toronto match time change 48:00 - Josh Wolff's new gig 50:30 - Last Business Day 56:20 - Patreon notes Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss all of the Austin FC news of the week including contract extensions for two key midfielders. They also break down a transfer rumor concerning Jáder Obrian before talking through the preseason schedule release and the crumbs left by the club on report day. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, an academy headline, the nonsense and some Patreon updates. 0:30 - Intro 3:00 - New DPs in The North End 8:05 - Owen Wolff U-22 wrap-up 9:45 - Dani Pereira signs contract extension 13:20 - Jáder Obrian rumor 23:15 - Roster/Cap Sheet updates 24:55 - Vazquez confirms target return date 32:05 - Jayden Nelson called up 33:10 - Report day crumbs 36:15 - Preseason schedule released 41:15 - Galaxy road match start time set 41:55 - The Uzuni Hotel! 43:40 - Heads up T-Mobile customers 45:45 - MLS title odds released 49:20 - Last Business Day 51:05 - Dallas poaches academy prospect 56:40 - Patreon updates Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to unveil the show's new Patreon memberships. They talk through what will be offered, including merch drops, giveaways and the brand new Best Ball Pyramid! Then they get back to business and discuss the report that Owen Wolff has signed a new long-term U22 contract with Austin FC. They work through what the move means for both the player and the roster going forward before closing out the episode by highlighting two season-long awards given out by the club and debuting a new version of the Victory Song. 0:30 - Intro 4:10 - Unveiling the TNEP Patreon 8:00 - What's offered? 12:20 - Best Ball Pyramid! 21:10 - How to join up with TNEP 30:30 - Owen Wolff signing U22 contract 38:40 - Austin's hand forced? 41:30 - State of the roster 46:50 - Offensive/Defensive awards Sign up today for our new Patreon for merch drops, giveaways, listener questions, the Best Ball pyramid and all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to summarize the storm of news from the past week. They wrap-up the Joseph Rosales acquisition and deep dive the implications of a new rumor that Guilherme Biro may be on the move. Then they close out the episode with a look at a Myrto Uzuni interview he gave in Spain last week and some potential crumbs dropped by Tom Bogert. 0:30 - Intro 4:10 - Rosales trade wrap-up 5:55 - Guilherme Biro on the move? 20:55 - Allende rumor update 25:35 - Myrto Uzuni speaks in Spain 34:15 - Bogert crumbs 42:05 - State of the roster Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Tuesday to discuss the acquisition of Joseph Rosales. They talk though the player's bio, the roster and salary cap implications of the move and the sudden logjam at the left back position. More rumors hit the timeline over the last few days so the fellas also weigh in on a pair of potential additions that have the fan base buzzing. 0:30 - Intro 2:25 - Thoughts on two additional rumors 5:55 - Austin FC acquires Joseph Rosales 8:35 - Rosales bio 23:10 - Salary cap implications of the trade 26:05 - Current state of the roster 33:00 - Comparing Rosales to his new positional teammates 36:30 - Left back logjam 44:20 - Where does the Rodo go from here? Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap a whirlwind of a week for Austin FC. They talk through two acquisitions, one departure and discuss yet another trade rumor that appears to be on the verge of official. Then they close out the episode with a review of Austin's two-man draft class and a few other ATX news items before crowning the 2025 Austin FC "Goal of the Year". 0:30 - Intro 3:10 - Recapping a trio of personnel moves 13:15 - Another trade close? 20:20 - MLS Superdraft recap 28:35 - Leagues Cup participation confirmed 31:10 - New MLS divisional alignment 33:45 - Coachella Valley Invitational schedule announced 35:15 - Crowning the 2025 Austin FC "Goal of the Year" Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the transfer of Osman Bukari. They talk through Bukari's 18-month stint in Austin, highlight the club dropping potential roster construction hints and read through some comments from the Polish side of things before closing out the stream with a quick look at the current state of the roster. 0:30 - Intro 3:00 - Austin FC transfers Osman Bukari 5:10 - Team drops roster construction hints? 15:15 - Quotes out of Poland 18:45 - Bukari's 18-months in Verde 26:25 - Current state of the roster Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the draft day trade that landed winger Jayden Nelson with Austin FC. They talk though the young winger's career arc to this point before ZG takes a victory lap on a prediction he's been making for over a week now. Then they close it out with some Osman Bukari transfer rumor talk and a quick look into Austin FC's second round draft pick made live during the stream. 0:30 - Intro 2:30 - Austin FC acquires Jayden Nelson 6:05 - Jayden Nelson bio 19:55 - ZG takes a victory lap 29:20 - Osman Bukari discussion 40:05 - Austin FC drafts Stefan Dobrijevic 47th overall Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys go LIVE on YouTube to discuss the signing of free agent CB Jon Bell. They discuss the player's background, how he's expected to fit into the squad and ZG clings to a roster mechanism hope for the signing. Then they're still live when the shocking transfer rumor concerning Osman Bukari hits the timeline and crash out appropriately. 0:30 - Intro 2:55 - Austin FC signs Jon Bell 8:45 - Bell's background 15:15 - Where does Bell fit in? 22:45 - The "Sneaky Supplemental Theory" 27:10 - Osman Bukari rumor live reaction 55:25 - Jon Bell wrap-up Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together on E's 28th birthday to discuss the trade of Stefan Cleveland. They talk about the roster implications of the move before taking a peek at the other big transactions around the league from the worst week of free agency. Finally, they preview this week's MLS Superdraft before closing out the episode with an academy update and the final round of voting in the 2025 Austin FC "Goal of the Year" bracket. 0:30 - Intro 2:55 - Stefan Cleveland traded 13:35 - STL match start time change 15:00 - MLS Free Agency begins 33:10 - MLS Superdraft preview 48:25 - Academy update 50:15 - "Goal of the Year" bracket final week Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC being back in the U.S. Open Cup field for 2026. They also talk through the upcoming week of MLS offseason events like the beginning of free agency, re-entry draft stage one and the end-of-year waivers process before closing out the episode with a short list of potential free agent targets, an academy update and the "Goal of the Year" bracket reaching the semifinal round. 0:30 - Intro 7:30 - R.I.P. season ticket waitlist 9:40 - Austin FC back in U.S. Open Cup 15:25 - Could Trump administration policy affect the Austin FC roster? 18:20 - New first team goalkeeping coach hired 21:35 - MLS offseason dates this week 30:05 - Potential free agent targets 46:05 - Academy update 48:25 - "Goal of the Year" bracket into the semifinals Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss the contract option decisions that were made official last week. They say their goodbyes to the trio of declined options, speculate on a couple head scratching outcomes and talk through the two new contracts signed for the first team. Then they close out the episode with a new free agent rumor, the second round results from the "Goal of the Year" bracket and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 3:55 - Option decisions announced 4:40 - Goodbye Julio Cascante 14:10 - Jimmy Time comes to an end in ATX 18:45 - Goalkeeper log jam 29:50 - Ilie re-signs with Austin FC 40:45 - Ervin Torres signs first team deal 50:50 - New CB rumor 57:25 - "Goal of the Year" second round results 1:02:40 - Academy update Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys convene to discuss the apparent departure of Diego Rubio. They also recap the week's international results and ZG presents his ideal MLS schedule in the wake of the league releasing the 2026 regular season schedule last week. Then they close out the episode with the first round results of the "Goal of the Year" bracket, a "new coach" edition of Last Business Day and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 4:35 - Schedule release wrap-up 13:40 - International results 24:55 - Diego Rubio says goodbye? 33:10 - "Goal of the Year" 2nd Round 39:35 - Last Business Day 45:45 - Academy update Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went live on their YouTube channel following the release of the 2026 MLS schedule. How will the league deal with the FIFA World Cup taking place mid-season? Will Austin FC open the season at Q2 Stadium for the fifth year in a row or will they begin on the road? When are the Copa Tejas matches? Is Messi coming to ATX? All that and more on this livestream replay! 0:30 - Intro 2:05 - Opening night 4:45 - Does Austin play Messi? 10:35 - Toughest portions of the schedule 17:10 - Copa Tejas dates 20:45 - Eastern Conference opponents 24:40 - Vazquez return game? 29:30 - Decision Day 30:50 - World Cup break 32:25 - No more best-of-3 playoffs? Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap some international results and give into the rumor mill. Then they discuss the big midweek announcement that MLS is adopting a summer-to-spring format beginning in 2027 before closing out the episode with the 2025 "Goal of the Year" Bracket and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 3:20 - International results 15:05 - Rumor mill 28:15 - MLS format changes approved 47:35 - 2025 "Goal of the Year" Bracket 58:20 - Academy update Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap Austin FC's 2025 season. They discuss the highs and lows of the campaign, then name their top under and over performers of the year. Then they take a look at the upcoming contract option decisions that are due by November 26th before closing out the episode by updating the salary cap and roster spreadsheets for the offseason and crown a champion of the preseason nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:05 - International call-ups 10:05 - Season in review 34:20 - Naming over/under performers 58:20 - Offseason preview 1:11:05 - Salary cap & roster notes 1:17:45 - Crowning a champion of the nonsense Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC's season ending loss to LAFC on Sunday night. They talk through the lapses that cause the game to get out of hand and wonder what to make of Myrto Uzuni's future at the club before closing out the episode with the final check-in on the Best Keeper in the World for 2025. 0:30 - Intro 5:45 - Lineup reactions 14:10 - Game 2 recap 50:40 - Postgame takeaways 1:04:40 - Best Keeper in the World Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the Game 1 loss against LAFC. They discuss the competitiveness exhibited by Austin FC, a well worked equalizer from Jon Gallagher and some unfortunate bounces for the ATX back line. Then they close out the episode with a preview of Sunday's Game 2 at Q2 Stadium. 0:30 - Intro 5:55 - Austin FC Blood Drive 7:30 - Lineup reactions 9:20 - Game 1 recap 53:10 - Postgame takeaways 57:30 - Game 2 preview Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss the MLS year-end accolades that include a third Impact Award nomination for Brad Stuver. Then they preview Game 1 of Austin FC's first round playoff series against LAFC before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World. 0:30 - Intro 2:45 - MLS year-end award nominations 19:45 - New club valuation 23:10 - Los Verdes Game 1 watch parties 25:25 - Gambling controversy coming to MLS? 31:10 - Game 1 preview 54:30 - Best Keeper in the World Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the Decision Day loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. They give thanks for the overall health of the squad entering the postseason and have some gripes with the first round playoff schedule. Then they close out the episode by checking in on the Best Keeper in the World before crowning the 2025 Verde Best Ball League champion and recapping the picks. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 - Lineup reactions 8:10 - San Jose Earthquakes recap 41:30 - Postgame takeaways 48:30 - 1st round schedule 56:20 - Best Ball champion crowned 58:30 - Picks recap Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to talk through all of the Austin FC news of the week. Then they look ahead to Saturday's Decision Day road match against San Jose Earthquakes and discuss how to properly scoreboard watch Austin's potential first round playoff opponents during the game before closing out the episode with the nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 6:05 - Los Verdes watch party 9:10 - Austin FC news 17:50 - San Jose Earthquakes preview 59:40 - Picks recap Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.