The North End Podcast

The fellas gather for a (relatively) concise episode discussing the friendly against NYCFC and other Austin FC news. Then they close it out with the latest Leagues Cup results, Last Business Day and the semifinal picks.0:15 - Intro3:50 - NYCFC friendly8:45 - Austin FC news17:10 - Leagues Cup talk22:55 - Bracket Challenge update25:35 - Last Business Day43:10 - Leagues Cup semifinal picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram at @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian discuss the MLSPA releasing the upcoming free agent list and take a deep dive into the MLS "Re-Entry Process." Then they're joined by the boys from The Verdependent podcast to predict the remaining 11 games of Austin FC's regular season before closing it out with Last Business Day and the Leagues Cup quarterfinals picks.0:15 - Intro5:10 - Season tickets9:10 - MLSPA drops free agent list13:10 - MLS CBA21:55 - MLS free agency24:25 - Re-Entry Process30:50 - Free agency dreams37:10 - Leagues Cup talk42:35 - The Verdependent boys hang in The North End46:55 - TNEP & VP predict the stretch run1:06:10 - The Diego reunion1:24:30 - Last Business Day1:33:55 - Quarterfinal picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast!Follow TheVerdependent on Twitter @TheVerdependentFollow LoBar on Twitter@lobarvhlmFollow LoJo on Twitter @ThelolojonesFollow Paul on Twitter @paulandrew_fc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian get together to discuss Rodolfo Borrell’s press conference debrief of the Diego Fagundez trade. Then they do a deep dive on the MLS salary cap and how Austin FC’s books are shaping up for the offseason. Finally the boys close out the pod with Last Business Day and the Round of 16 picks.0:15 – Intro 6:55 - Rodo's press conference36:05 - Roster rules40:15 - Salary cap43:50 - Roster designations55:50 - Allocation money1:02:50 - MLS Salary Guide1:05:10 - Austin FC's cap sheet1:12:45 - Upcoming free agents1:15:15 - Fagundez trade ramifications1:25:45 - Last Business Day1:39:30 - Round of 16 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas get together to continue the discussion surrounding the fallout from the Diego Fagundez trade on Tuesday. They compile a list of their "Top 5" Diego moments from his time in Verde, ponder the short and long term affects of the move and raise their voices about some of the fan reactions to the trade. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day and more Leagues Cup picks.0:15 - Intro3:05 - Top 5 Diego moments19:50 - GAM clarifications29:15 - Short term outlook32:40 - Memo welcome post34:25 - Why Diego?44:05 - Fans play telephone51:05 - Rodo's role1:00:35 - Listener League update1:04:55 - Last Business Day1:13:30 - Leagues Cup Round of 32 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! 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 and Twitter immediately following the news that Austin FC has traded Diego Fagundez to the LA Galaxy.This is the audio only version of that livestream, if you want to watch the video version you can find it on our YouTube or Twitter pages @TheNorthEndPod! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian recap Austin FC's exit from the 2023 Leagues Cup, discuss a baffling combination of Verde miscues and talk about the upcoming three week hiatus. Then they close out the pod with Last Business Day and the last group stage picks.0:15 - Intro6:15 - Lineup reactions10:30 - FC Juarez recap23:00 - Finlay opens the scoring26:20 - Stuver's tough night32:25 - Defensive miscues43:25 - Postgame takeaways47:35 - Wolff presser53:50 - Last Business Day1:06:55 - Matchday 3 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys discuss some midweek personnel moves by the team and preview Austin FC's upcoming Leagues Cup match against FC Juarez before closing it out with Last Business Day and give their picks for the remaining Matchday 2 group stage games. 0:15 - Intro1:55 - Amro Tarek bought out3:20 - Matt Hedges trade announced16:55 - FC Juárez preview42:55 - Leagues Cup talk49:20 - Last Business Day54:40 - Leagues Cup picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After another rough start to a tournament for Austin FC, Zac and Ian relive the anger from Friday night’s 3-1 loss to Mazatlan FC and break down the Matt Hedges trade and what it means for the team’s future at the center back position. Then they close out the pod with a roller coaster of a Last Business Day.0:15 - Intro3:40 - Lineup reactions7:40 - Mazatlan recap38:50 - Postgame takeaways47:05 - Josh postgame comments53:35 - Matt Hedges is Verde!1:05:25 - Last Business Day1:22:15 - Amro Tarek on the way out?Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian dive into the Leagues Cup by previewing Austin FC's opening match against Mazatlan FC and predicting the group stage results. They introduce The North End Podcast's "bracket challenge" where you can win a "Las Voces" kit and finish off the pod with some Leagues Cup bets.0:15 - Intro8:30 - Mazatlan FC preview18:30 - Austin's Leagues Cup roster25:50 - Lineup predictions33:25 - TNEP's Bracket Challenge35:10 - Picking the group stage49:25 - Best Ball update52:10 - Leagues Cup picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Leagues Cup break is here and Austin fans are feeling good! Zac and Ian recap the 2-1 win over Sporting KC, worry about the injury bug taking on new life, praise Gyasi Zardes and Ethan Finlay's continued good form and discuss Coach Wolff's postgame comments.0:15 - Intro3:10 - Rigoni injury update3:45 - Lineup reactions6:55 - Sporting KC recap8:50 - Dani injured14:00 - Zardes still hot16:15 - Finlay too!24:10 - Seba off early33:10 - Austin's second half grit38:25 - Double striker?45:20 - Postgame takeaways53:15 - Josh talks Craig & transfer windowFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! 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 on a Thursday evening to recap Austin FC's loss to Vancouver Whitecaps and preview the upcoming home match against Sporting KC. They dive into the Verde's backline woes, the Rodney Redes saga taking another unexpected turn and the in-game rotation utilized by the coaching staff on a busy week before closing it out with the Week 26 picks.0:15 - Intro3:30 - Lineup reactions5:30 - Vancouver recap13:50 - Driussi struggles28:40 - Redes saga continues33:25 - Rodney scores!35:05 - Poor officiating41:10 - Kipp under the microscope49:30 - VAR at the death53:55 - Sporting KC preview1:01:35 - Week 26 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Austin FC is climbing the standings! Zac and Ian recap the 4-1 blowout road victory over Minnesota United and preview the upcoming midweek clash against Vancouver Whitecaps. Then they dive into Last Business Day and close out the pod with a Best Ball update and the Week 25 picks.0:15 - Intro1:55 - The Rodney Redes mystery8:05 - Minnesota recap20:40 - Austin wakes up24:10 - PK drought ends26:50 - Driussi brace34:20 - Dani suspended... on purpose?37:55 - Rigoni bro!39:25 - Postgame takeaways44:10 - Vancouver preview53:55 - Austin FC news55:15 - Last Business Day1:09:15 - Best Ball update1:12:00 - Week 25 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The transfer window is open! Zac and Ian preview the upcoming Minnesota United match, talk Last Business Day and make the Week 24 picks. Then they're joined by Landon of Moontower Soccer, Hernan and Futbol Critic from We Are Austin TV as well as RB and Harry from Texas Ring of Fire for the "Summer Transfer Window" Best Ball draft. The guys make changes to their best ball rosters and discuss some Austin FC topics along the way.0:15 - Intro2:40 - Minnesota United preview14:50 - Brandan Craig loan26:30 - Last Business Day32:40 - Week 24 picks38:30 - Best Ball draft56:50 - Leagues Cup discussion1:05:40 - ATX players on the move1:19:00 - More Leagues Cup talk1:31:40 - Chaos breaks outFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPodcast and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast!Follow our friends on Twitter!We Are Austin TV - @WeAreAustinTVMoontower Soccer - @MoontowerSoccerTexas Ring of Fire - @TexasRingofFire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crisis averted. Zac and Ian talk through the frustration of Austin FC's road draw against Inter Miami, celebrate Nick Lima's first goal for the club and drool over Sebastian Driussi's latest rabona. Then they discuss the latest Austin FC news and hit on Last Business Day before closing it out with a Best Ball update and the Week 23 picks.0:15 - Intro4:15 - Lineup reactions5:25 - Inter Miami recap17:20 - Austin's sloppy start22:45 - Rabona szn30:20 - Conceding first36:15 - Lima scores!39:30 - Ring off early45:35 - Only one yellow?!51:40 - Kipp Keller59:10 - Postgame takeaways1:11:25 - Borrell announced1:15:25 - Stuver ESPY nom1:16:20 - Ervin Torres All-Star nod1:17:25 - Last Business Day1:22:20 - Best Ball livestream on Wednesday1:25:25 - Week 23 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a day for Austin FC! The boys get together to talk about the new Sporting Director and what it could mean for the club. Then they preview this Saturday's match against Inter Miami, dive into comments from Wednesday's press availability and celebrate All-Star honors for Jon Gallagher and a goalie wars spot for Damian Las before closing out the pod with Last Business Day and some nonsense.0:15 - Intro3:05 - Austin FC signs a sporting director!8:20 - Rodolfo Borrell's resume11:35 - What does it mean for Austin FC?29:45 - Wednesday media availability36:25 - Inter Miami preview44:40 - Alex Ring's status54:25 - More Wolff comments1:04:25 - Jon Gallagher, MLS All-Star1:07:25 - Damian Las going to war1:09:55 - Last Business Day1:17:45 - Best Ball update1:20:45 - Week 22 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian savor the back-to-back 3-0 wins over rivals FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo in a four day span and highlight the good runs of form for Gyasi Zardes, Julio Cascante and Ethan Finlay. Then they discuss Emiliano Rigoni's situation and talk about Josh Wolff's postgame press conference before closing out the pod with Last Business Day and a look ahead for the FC II boys.0:15 - Intro4:25 - Lineup reactions6:30 - Tifo talk7:40 - Houston recap13:20 - Finlay scores again19:40 - Zardes sun running27:45 - Driussi's form32:05 - Rado's last stand37:05 - Julio makes it three49:35 - Rigoni talk58:15 - Wolff presser1:02:05 - Eye on the table1:07:35 - Goodbye Rado1:11:05 - Austin FC news1:16:40 - Last Business Day1:18:55 - Tacoma recap1:38:30 - FC II look aheadFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys are joined by Adam Ribbeck of Cap City Soccer to discuss Austin FC's 3-0 thrashing of FC Dallas and rejoice over the apparent revival of Diego Fagundez. Then they preview the upcoming Saturday match against Houston Dynamo and hit on Last Business Day before closing it out with the betting picks.0:15 - Intro3:40 - Another weather delay6:15 - Lineup reactions12:05 - FC Dallas recap20:00 - Finlay opens the scoring26:50 - Radovanović discussion34:05 - Diego scores!45:00 - Quignon bailed out46:40 - Zardes continues to roll54:15 - Rigoni struggles off the bench58:30 - Postgame takeaways1:02:25 - Houston preview1:17:30 - Academy update1:18:55 - Last Business Day1:32:30 - Week 21 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast!Follow Adam on Twitter @adamribbeck and follow Cap City @CapCitySC or visit CapitalCitySoccer.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the precipice of a pivotal week for the team, the fellas preview Austin FC's upcoming midweek match against FC Dallas, recap the Austin FC 4-0 Sunday night shellacking of Timbers 2 and touch on some Austin FC news before closing it out by talking through the ongoing MLS Next playoffs and making the Week 20 picks.0:15 - Intro4:05 - FC Dallas preview23:25 - Austin FC news36:50 - Last Business Day51:10 - Academy update52:50 - MLS news58:25 - Week 20 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas gather for (somehow) the longest episode yet without a first team match to preview or recap. They recap Austin FC II's midweek win against St. Louis City II, discuss CJ Fodrey's recent form and preview Sunday's match against Timbers 2. Then it's time for a nonsense overload with the typical Best Ball update and MLS picks plus midseason grades for Austin FC players and All-Star ballots. For good measure, they close it out with their expectations for the upcoming transfer window and some farfetched trade proposals. 0:15 - Intro3:10 - Last Business Day5:10 - St. Louis City II recap19:10 - Fodrey leveling up?26:15 - Timbers 2 preview33:15 - Midseason grades1:17:05 - Best Ball update1:18:35 - Week 19 picks1:22:35 - All-Star ballots1:27:25 - Austin FC rumors1:31:35 - Transfer window expectations1:43:30 - Trade Machine!Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is this the lowest point of our Austin FC fandom? The fellas recap the 4-1 blowout loss at the hands of Sporting KC, discuss the well-done reaction video posted by Austin FC fan Lucas Stephens and talk postgame takeaways. Then the boys are provided with an update on the recent happenings with the academy teams before closing out the pod with Last Business Day.0:15 - Intro3:25 - Lineup reactions6:45 - Sporting KC recap15:45 - Which side for Gallagher?24:55 - Driussi boils over31:10 - Another point-blank miss37:50 - Reaction video from Lucas Stephens53:00 - Väisänen injury update54:00 - Wolff press conference56:15 - Radovanović rumors59:30 - Transfer window approaching1:06:25 - Gallagher addresses #WolffOut1:10:40 - Academy updates1:13:00 - Last Business Day1:27:15 - CJ Fodrey opens his account1:31:15 - St. Louis City II previewFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time in a month there's no midweek game to recap so nothing to really talk about... oh wait, LEO MESSI IS COMING TO MLS!The boys are joined by everyone's favorite MLS content creator Kevin Lopez (@Kevincho_TV) to talk about what this means for both him and the league as a whole, recap the first every TST this past weekend and of course preview the upcoming Austin FC match against Sporting KC. Then they close it out with Last Business Day and the typical midweek nonsense.0:15 - Intro4:20 - Lineup talk16:50 - Gyasi's better half17:40 - Keviñcho joins the pod20:30 - Messi to Miami27:45 - How does MLS capitalize?35:05 - Kevin's TST experience43:25 - Sporting KC preview57:30 - Last Business Day1:07:35 - RSL making moves1:09:55 - Best Ball update1:12:45 - Week 18 picks1:21:10 - Messi in ATX this season?Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcastFollow Kevin on his socialsTwitter - @Kevincho_TVYouTube Channels - @Kevincho_TV/@4BTVKevincho/@thebombazoshowTikTok - @Kevincho_reacts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an adventurous night at Q2 Stadium the boys recap the loss to Real Salt Lake and discuss the defensive breakdowns on Austin's back line, adjustments to the formation and certain styles of play plus the litany of missed offensive chances. Then they take stock of where the team stands as the halfway mark draws near and touch on a tidbit of good news for the roster before closing it out with Last Business Day.0:15 - Intro6:45 - Lineup reactions 13:50 - Real Salt Lake recap 19:45 - Defensive breakdowns25:05 - Short corners30:00 - Weather delay adventures34:20 - Driussi's missed chances39:50 - Rubin's brace44:00 - Stoppage time craziness47:45 - Postgame takeaways59:15 - Radovanović injury1:01:25 - 30 goals in 30 games1:13:05 - Owen Wolff returning1:14:05 - Last Business DayFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPodcast and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s nice to have your best players on the pitch! Zac and Ian recap Austin FC’s midweek win against Minnesota United and preview Saturday’s clash with Real Salt Lake. Then they discuss the eyebrow raising price increases for season ticket holders and of course hit on Last Business Day topics before closing it out by giving away two tickets to the game against RSL, talk Best Ball and make the Week 17 picks.0:15 - Intro2:40 - Lineup reactions8:05 - Minnesota recap22:20 - Rado's shoulder30:10 - Driussi's back!35:45 - Stuver top class again38:40 - Postgame takeaways52:50 - Real Salt Lake preview1:01:40 - Austin FC news1:03:30 - Ticket price hikes1:11:40 - Last Business Day1:19:40 - Ticket giveaway1:22:10 - Best Ball update1:24:30 - Week 17 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s never fun to lose to a rival but the boys manage a few laughs while recapping the loss to Houston and previewing the midweek matchup against Minnesota United. They also discuss the troubling injury trends in the team and hit Last Business Day before closing it out with the Week 16 picks.0:15 - Intro3:55 - Lineup reactions7:40 - Houston recap13:25 - Zardes on fire17:55 - E's hate rankings29:55 - Alex Ring injured36:30 - Performance staff issues?45:55 - ATX can't hold on51:15 - Minnesota preview1:03:25 - Last Business Day1:11:15 - Week 16 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! 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 midweek pod to recap Austin FC bowing out of the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 16 and preview the upcoming Copa Tejas match in Houston before closing it out with Last Business Day and the typical Wednesday nonsense.0:15 - Intro3:45 - Lineup reactions7:30 - Chicago recap8:45 - Officiating18:40 - Väisänen injury27:05 - Midgame adjustments35:50 - Diego ramping up39:15 - Postgame takeaways47:25 - Houston preview52:05 - Driussi injury update59:30 - Looking ahead1:06:05 - Austin FC news1:08:05 - Last Business Day1:14:35 - Best Ball League update1:17:20 - Week 15 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weary from a long night at Q2 and beyond, Zac and Ian recap the Austin FC victory over Toronto FC, talk through the continued positive direction of the team and preview the midweek Open Cup matchup against Chicago Fire before closing it out with Last Business Day.0:15 - Intro3:30 - Tifo talk6:10 - Lineup reactions9:55 - Toronto recap19:15 - Dani careless again21:40 - Mabika's stature30:55 - Kaye/Djeffal dust up37:20 - Zardes back to back winners40:20 - Postgame takeaways50:25 - Wolff presser comments1:00:35 - Chicago preview1:15:15 - Last Business DayFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Things are looking up in the Verdeverse with more matches coming fast! The boys recap Austin FC's road win against Seattle, preview the upcoming match against Toronto FC, discuss a big performance from Ethan Finlay and Gyasi Zardes opening his Austin FC account. Then they preview FCito's Friday match against San Jose Earthquakes II and examine the newly released MLS player salaries before closing it out with a Best Ball update plus the Week 14 picks.0:15 - Intro2:20 - Wemby to Texas4:25 - Cascante's concussion11:55 - Lineup reactions16:10 - Seattle recap27:25 - Zardes scores!39:50 - Postgame takeaways43:20 - Lineup congestion ahead?51:20 - Recent form54:00 - Toronto preview1:03:45 - MLS player salaries1:09:30 - Last Business Day1:18:20 - Week 14 picks1:24:05 - Best Ball updateFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas recap the Saturday night loss to FC Dallas and discuss the red card earned by Rodney Redes plus Austin fans throwing trash on the pitch. Then they preview the midweek match at Seattle, recap FC II's loss to Rapids II and close out the pod with the Week 13 picks.0:15 - Intro3:00 - Lineup reactions6:20 - FC Dallas recap15:20 - Lundqvist's promising play22:50 - Rodney REDes29:25 - No penalty?40:15 - Idiots throwing trash43:55 - Wolff presser51:50 - Seattle preview1:07:55 - Last Business Day1:15:20 - Week 13 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

E remains in the health and safety protocols so no studio for this midweek episode but the boys still have a blast discussing last night's U.S. Open Cup win over New Mexico United, Rodney Redes' first goal and the Round of 16 draw. Then they preview the upcoming match against FC Dallas, recap the VerDos victory over T2 and look forward to the showdown on Sunday against Rapids 2 before giving the weekly Best Ball League update. As a special treat, they sit down with MLS veteran and Austin FC broadcaster Michael Lahoud to learn a little more about his life story and discuss the state of the club before he vets the Week 12 MLS picks.0:15 - Intro3:20 - New Mexico recap10:20 - Rodney Redes scores!20:10 - Round of 16 draw25:35 - FC Dallas preview40:10 - Last Business Day53:00 - Best Ball update55:50 - Michael Lahoud joins the pod57:50 - Growing up in Sierra Leone1:03:45 - Wake Forest career1:08:10 - Humanitarian work1:16:20 - Collegiate coaching1:21:20 - Michael's broadcasting dreams1:25:00 - State of Austin FC1:31:00 - Austin FC II1:34:30 - Michael blesses the Week 12 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast!Follow Michael Lahoud on Twitter @MikeLahoud, catch him on "Matchday Minus 1" on the Austin FC YouTube channel and on "Verde Lights," Saturday's on the CW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Winding down a wild weekend Zac and Ian recap the last minute 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers. They discuss the surprise Driussi injury revealed at kickoff, another big night for Owen Wolff, Will Bruin's late heroics and Josh Wolff's tactical changes before closing it out with a preview of the midweek U.S. Open Cup match against New Mexico United.0:15 - Intro4:20 - Driussi injured8:35 - Lineup reactions10:35 - Injury reporting in MLS15:20 - Portland recap27:25 - Three at the back going forward?31:45 - FC II live lineup reaction33:40 - Portland sneaks in a second41:15 - Owen Wolff rants42:25 - Josh Wolff rants44:45 - Bruin saves a point52:55 - Outlook going forward57:20 - MLS Week 111:00:30 - New Mexico United preview1:06:30 - Who starts midweek?1:15:15 - Score predictionsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ian rejoins the pod from a secure location in the Texas Hill Country to preview the upcoming match against the Portland Timbers and Austin FC II tagging along to take on "T2". Then they discuss results from MLS Week 10 and other Austin FC tidbits before closing it out with the usual Wednesday nonsense.0:15 - Intro3:10 - E's quick hits on San Jose match6:20 - Timbers preview10:45 - Will we see two CBs?18:25 - Playing on turf this weekend23:00 - Lineup/score predictions 29:05 - Tarek talk32:40 - Global franchise valuations34:15 - Last Business Day44:10 - MLS Week 1047:25 - Week 11 picks53:10 - Fines for SJ/ATX56:40 - Best Ball updateFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Ian on the road Brian Hensley jumps on the pod for the first time in 2023 to discuss the 2-2 draw against San Jose, key performances from Emiliano Rigoni and Rodney Redes, some questionable officiating decisions and Driussi getting back on the scoresheet before closing it out with a quick recap of Austin FC II's shootout victory over Minnesota United II.0:15 - Intro5:05 - Tifo talk11:20 - Lineup reactions14:40 - San Jose recap25:20 - Rigoni! Redes! 42:35 - Driussi saves a point50:55 - Stoppage time dust up59:40 - Wolff post game comments1:06:30 - Last Business Day1:13:55 - Brian on the roadFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast!Follow our guest Brian Hensley on Twitter @stonehens22! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back in studio, Zac and Ian preview the upcoming home match against San Jose Earthquakes, ponder potential changes we could see Coach Wolff make, discuss Austin FC II's scheduled Friday night showdown with Loons II and take a look around MLS Week 9, the U.S. Open Cup and CCL before closing it out with the typical Wednesday night nonsense.0:15 - Intro5:30 - San Jose preview13:40 - Will Wolff make adjustments?24:25 - Score predictions29:25 - Kolmanič injury designation33:10 - Last Business Day40:45 - FC II minutes for Tarek?47:05 - MLS Week 950:40 - Open Cup/CCL updates54:25 - Week 10 picks1:05:50 - Best Ball updateFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys recap the 2-0 loss at LA Galaxy, discuss some controversial officiating decisions and react to fanbase sentiment around Owen Wolff and attending upcoming home matches. Then they close it out by chatting with Alex Olivares, the head coach of the 2023 Generation Adidas Cup Champion Austin FC U-15s, about his path to the club, his role therein and what's next for the academy.0:15 - Intro3:15 - Fagundez injury update5:00 - Lineup reactions12:35 - ZG hates Earth Day14:10 - Galaxy recap30:45 - FC II lineup reaction36:40 - Controversial offside call42:25 - Owen Wolff chatter51:20 - Did VAR get it wrong?55:50 - Fan reactions1:02:15 - Chat with U-15 Head Coach Alex OlivaresFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! 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 for the midweek pod to preview Austin FC's trip to take on both the first and second teams of LA Galaxy this coming weekend, talk about who might be on the way out after this season and give the weekly Best Ball league update before closing it out with the Week 9 picks.0:15 - Intro3:05 - Galaxy preview14:25 - Lack of Diego updates16:55 - Who starts for #14?21:30 - Who starts up top?25:50 - Expected environment33:05 - Upcoming ATX free agents37:00 - Last Business Day46:35 - Best Ball update49:30 - Week 9 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wrapping up another difficult weekend for the first team the fellas recap the 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps, injuries to both Zan Kolmanic and Diego Fagundez and some interesting comments from both Josh Wolff in the postgame and some owner gossip on the Twitter spaces, before closing it out recapping Austin FC II's victory on Sunday and a quick spin around MLS results from Week 8.0:15 - Intro2:45 - Lineup reactions5:05 - Vancouver recap23:55 - ZG hates the wave31:55 - Dani Pereira still stellar34:15 - How does the team deal with Diego's absence?46:00 - CB updates48:45 - Did the tactics change last night?52:10 - Owner gossip55:50 - St. Louis City II recap101:25 - MLS Week 8Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys jump on the midweek pod to preview the upcoming match against Vancouver, give some live reactions to Austin FC II's blowout win over North Texas SC and preview the match against St. Louis City II on Sunday. Then they discuss some midweek news surrounding Austin FC and a few other MLS clubs, before closing it out with the typical Wednesday nonsense.0:15 - Intro2:50 - Vancouver preview29:45 - Austin FC news35:20 - Last Business Day37:20 - St. Louis City II preview43:30 - MLS news49:35 - Best Ball update53:10 - Week 8 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After what was maybe the busiest Austin FC weekend in history, Zac and Ian recap the first team’s loss at LAFC, FC II’s comeback win and the success of the academy at the GA Cup before closing it out with a look around Week 7 of the MLS season.0:15 - Intro2:25 - Lineup reactions4:45 - LAFC recap9:20 - Momentum shift at 30'24:10 - Was Bouanga lucky?26:10 - Post-game perspectives40:50 - Where's Driussi?45:40 - Tacoma recap53:10 - North Texas SC preview56:25 - U-15s are champions!58:25 - U-17s have a solid tournament59:25 - MLS Week 7Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a busy weekend ahead, the boys preview Saturday’s away match against LAFC and Friday’s FC II home match against Tacoma Defiance, talk about the busy GA Cup week for the academy and some other Austin FC news items before closing it out with the typical Wednesday nonsense of a Best Ball league update and the Week 7 picks.0:15 - Intro3:15 - MLS scheduling/Apple TV experience10:20 - LAFC preview34:30 - Academy still rolling at the GA Cup39:55 - Tacoma preview49:15 - Austin FC news55:10 - Best Ball update57:25 - Week 7 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even with the first team on a bye it was a busy weekend for Austin FC. The boys get together to recap Austin FC II's draw with Sporting KC II, Julio Cascante's rumored contract extension and the academy's performance so far in the Generation Adidas Cup before closing it out with a quick spin around MLS after Week 6.0:15 - Intro2:30 - Swoontower inspired addition4:10 - First team players get some R'n'R5:20 - FC II lineup reactions10:45 - First half recap16:10 - NEXT Pro broadcast ambiance 21:10 - Micah Burton's first professional start24:05 - Second half recap25:35 - Jackson Walti background35:50 - Alfonso Ocampo-Chávez goal38:00 - Valentin Noel injury40:00 - Game goes to penalties44:05 - Busy weeks ahead for FC II45:20 - Generation Adidas Cup check-in49:45 - Julio Cascante rumored extension53:50 - MLS Week 6Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the bye week rolls on the fellas get together to recap the Austin FC II comeback victory over Dynamo Dos, preview the match against SKC II, talk about Bobosi Byaruhanga's start in Uganda's 1-0 win over Tanzania, some interesting midweek social media posts concerning Jhojan Romaña and other current Verde players before closing it out with the weekly Best Ball update and the Week 6 MLS picks.0:15 - Intro3:30 - Austin FC II recap20:40 - SKC II preview27:05 - Bobo overseas29:25 - Austin FC's bye week history32:55 - Olimpia fans weigh in on Romaña36:35 - Instagram is fun!48:05 - Best Ball update50:40 - Week 6 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After another disappointing outing for Austin FC, Zac and Ian talk through the draw against Colorado Rapids, discuss the continuing drama swirling around the locker room that has also permeated the most die-hard levels of the fanbase and attempt to take another broad look at things headed into the team's bye week.0:15 - Intro3:40 - Lineup reactions7:10 - Colorado recap9:30 - Rigoni's performance22:00 - Substitution decisions25:45 - Fagundez/Wolff33:50 - Zardes breakaway38:50 - Urruti on the sideline42:30 - Does Austin FC have the right captain?44:25 - Headed into the bye week51:05 - Josh Wolff's press conferenceFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian talk about Austin FC's newest signing, preview the upcoming weekend matches against Colorado Rapids and Dynamo Dos and whine about their early season best ball misfortune before closing out the pod out with their Week 5 bets.0:15 - Intro1:35 - Radovanović signing17:25 - Colorado preview32:40 - Last Business Day (game preview edition!)39:20 - Best Ball league update42:50 - Week 5 betsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys recap a tough rivalry loss at the hands of the Dynamo then talk about early season impressions through four games and try to talk us into some positive perspective looking ahead before closing it out with a quick spin around MLS match day 4.0:15 - Intro2:50 - Lineup reactions5:40 - Houston recap24:50 - Väisänen's passing ability (& potential RC?)29:30 - Dani/Valencia pairing38:00 - Diego subbed off again44:50 - Lundqvist tough night49:20 - HH scores 1st MLS goal51:15 - Ferreira non-call53:45 - Individual performances59:00 - Having perspective (cope session)1:07:55 - MLS resultsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas let off some steam after Austin FC's early exit from CONCACAF Champions League and the ensuing reaction by the fanbase, do some backtracking after the findings from the investigation into Claudio Reyna's conduct, go through the Austin FC II schedule and preview the upcoming rivalry match against Houston before closing it out with the weeky Best Ball league update and the Week 4 MLS picks.0:15 - Intro2:45 - Violette recap10:20 - Rigoni's performance12:25 - Wolff out?17:20 - Zardes disrespect20:40 - Diego off the bench22:15 - More rants!31:05 - Claudio Reyna37:10 - Last Business Day41:55 - CCL scores/MLS news44:45 - Houston preview51:20 - Best Ball update56:05 - Week 4 MLS betsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zac and Ian dive into Saturday's road win against Real Salt Lake, discuss the early season success of players like Jon Gallagher, Dani Pereira and Owen Wolff and take a look around some of the other MLS action from the weekend before closing it out with some Last Business Day and score predictions for Tuesday's CCL 2nd leg against Violette AC.0:15 - Intro2:30 - RSL recap5:30 - Pace of play7:35 - Gallagher banger11:20 - Rigoni bro?22:20 - Lobito banger35:35 - Positional shifts43:05 - Moving forward46:40 - The MLS weekend51:40 - MLS news53:55 - Last Business Day56:00 - Violette 2nd leg preview59:00 - Lineup/rotation discussion1:06:05 - Reacting to Landon's Violette newsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas are live in-person from an undisclosed location to discuss Tuesday's disaster loss against Violette AC in the Dominican Republic, talk about topics given out by the listeners and preview Saturday's match at Real Salt Lake before closing it out with the weekly Best Ball league update and Week 3 MLS picks.0:15 - Intro2:25 - CCL first leg recap40:45 - Listener topics58:35 - Real Salt Lake preview1:08:50 - Best Ball league update1:11:35 - Week 3 picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weary from a great Saturday, Zac and Ian get together to discuss Austin FC's 1-0 win over CF Montreal, preview the 1st leg of the CCL first round matchup against Violette AC, discuss a busy week for Austin FC II and talk through some interesting early-season MLS stats before closing it out with some customary nonsense in the form of a Verde wedding recap.0:15 - Intro2:45 - Montreal recap3:25 - Reactions to the XI9:55 - Fullback positioning13:45 - Rigoni's tough night24:05 - Zardes called back28:55 - Dani's aggression31:30 - Zardes or Urruti?38:20 - The dam breaks39:15 - Lundqvist debuts41:30 - Maxi's game winners43:45 - Violette AC preview46:30 - Full names51:00 - Score predictions52:00 - Last Business Day58:40 - MLS tidbits1:01:55 - A Verde Wedding!Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas get together to preview Austin FC's upcoming match against CF Montreal, discuss Austin FC news, injury updates and more before closing out the pod with a spin through some other MLS moves, the first update on the Best Ball league and their Week 2 MLS picks.0:15 - Intro1:55 - CF Montreal preview14:50 - Austin's XI this weekend22:55 - Score predictions26:00 - Josh Wolff's media availability32:45 - Cascante injury update34:30 - Trade rumors39:25 - "Last Business Day"43:00 - MLS news46:55 - Best Ball update49:50 - Week 2 MLS picksFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instragram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wondering what the hell just happened, Zac and Ian talk about the season opening loss to expansion side St. Louis City, discuss what went wrong and attempt to uncover some positive takeaways before closing out with their thoughts on some new additions to the game day experience.0:15 - Intro3:45 - St. Louis City match recap4:20 - Pregame lineup thoughts9:05 - Back in Section 123!13:00 - Cascante injury18:05 - Alex Ring center back?23:10 - Tim Parker scores27:10 - Austin's worst loss ever?32:00 - Driussi opens his 2023 account37:10 - Rigoni's service continues to impress41:40 - Substitution pattern43:30 - Low blow?44:30 - Gallagher scores47:05 - Stroud equilizes52:15 - Owen Wolff discussion54:30 - Klauss bags the winner58:30 - ATX comes close at the death59:15 - Shoutout STL fans1:01:05 - Individual assessments1:04:00 - Gameday experience improvements1:06:10 - Pretzel review1:08:55 - Don't throw beer!1:11:00 - Coming up this weekFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod and now on Instagram @TheNorthEndPodcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.