The North End Podcast

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.

Just hours away from the Austin FC 2023 season opener Zac and Ian get together to preview the match against St. Louis City, celebrate the much deserved contract extension for Diego Fagundez and bitch about the new MLS playoff format before conducting their head-to-head team points draft and putting their Week 1 betting picks on the record.0:15 - Intro2:15 - St. Louis City match preview17:20 - Lineup predictions26:30 - Score predictions29:30 - Fagundez extension31:45 - MLS playoff format40:20 - Team points draft51:15 - Week 1 betting picks55:40 - Ticket giveaway for next weekFollow the show 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 the preseason in the rearview, Zac and Ian get together for the first of two podcasts leading up to the season opener on Saturday to recap the preseason that was, the Las Voces kit release and other MLS news before being joined by the legend Tom Bogert to talk about his soccer career, Knicks fandom and the upcoming 2023 MLS season for Austin FC.0:15 - Intro3:00 - Romaña loaned out8:05 - Sacramento recap19:20 - Rigoni hype building22:40 - Miami recap24:30 - Cascante injury28:45 - Last Business Day30:15 - Las Voces kit release32:45 - Favorite new kits around MLS34:55 - North End Pod on "Rooted in Austin"!38:05 - US Open Cup updates40:30 - MLS news43:50 - Tom Bogert joins the show!1:15:00 - Double pod weekFollow Tom on Twitter @tombogertFollow the show on YouTube & 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.

Fresh off another trip to the St. David's Performance Center, the boys get together to talk what went down at Saturday's dual preseason matches, Driussi's contract extension and other MLS news before jumping into the typical offseason nonsense with an over/under showdown looking ahead to the upcoming season.0:15 - Intro2:30 - The "North End" Verde Hill4:15 - Starting XI vs Louisville 15:30 - Lineup speculation22:45 - First team crumbs27:30 - Last Business Day29:35 - FC II crumbs41:20 - Driussi extension!44:05 - CCL Round 1 back on45:55 - Micah Burton U-17 WCQs46:35 - Kit release @ Native Hostel this week48:45 - MLS news52:05 - Over/Under competitionFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The North End Podcast boys are joined by some of their friends from the Austin FC podcast community to make history with the first ever MLS "Best Ball" draft!The teams drafted 15-player rosters that will compete throughout the 2023 MLS season to crown a champion.Keep up with the results of the league weekly by following the podcast on Twitter @TheNorthEndPod & make sure you follow all of our guests on Twitter (if you aren't already!) WeAreAustinTV/TopFlight@WeAreAustinTV@Topflightpod@HernanATX@Bryan520atx@Baliatx@primo_512Moontower Soccer@MoontowerSoccer@ElViajero87@JBentley_ATXTexas Ring of Fire @TexasRingOfFire@the_RB22 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 recap the first "Verde Hill" preseason match of the year, discuss some of the "crumbs" gathered along the way and other pertinent Austin FC news before closing out with various MLS happenings from the past week and a preview of Tuesday night's upcoming "Best Ball" livestream draft.0:15 - Intro3:10 - El Paso recap9:30 - Väisänen debuts13:55 - Will Bruin debuts17:30 - David Rodríguez, hot hot hot!23:20 - Amro Tarek debuts25:55 - Romaña fitness & transfer rumors31:50 - Fodrey injured?33:55 - "Last Business Day"37:45 - Micah Burton call-up39:45 - Austin adds preseason matches41:40 - Djitté debuts in Ligue 143:00 - MLS news53:25 - Best Ball livestream draft tomorrow night!Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the cusp of February, Zac and Ian huddle together for warmth and discuss Austin FC's return from Florida, additions and subtractions to the roster, a reshuffling of the front office and some notable moves from around MLS, before closing it out with some nonsense.0:15 - Intro4:15 - FCC preseason match recap14:00 - Romaña's fitness20:55 - Väisänen arrives in ATX23:10 - Amro Tarek signing30:50 - Djitté loan36:40 - Will Bruin in?38:35 - "Last Business Day"41:55 - Reyna steps down48:25 - MLS news53:55 - Best/Worst MLS Offseasons1:12:35 - Best Ball draft livestream Feb. 7thFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the first preseason match of 2023 in the books Zac and Ian get together to discuss the 3-2 loss against Philadelphia, the Leagues Cup draw, a flurry of Austin FC II signings before closing it out with MLS news and the first look at this season's Vegas odds.0:15 - Intro5:30 - Preseason opener recap6:40 - Piecing together the starting XI9:50 - Rodney Redes discussion16:25 - Second half XI21:35 - Valentin Noel discussion27:45 - MLS preseason issues32:45 - Felipe!33:45 - Väisänenen arrival imminent34:15 - Owen Wolff call-up36:20 - Leagues Cup draw43:05 - Anthony De Anda signs with FC II44:45 - Torres & Pinkham sign with FC II47:20 - NEXT Pro roster rules51:05 - Sonny Guadarrama to Apple TV54:00 - MLS news1:01:25 - Allocation Order eliminated1:05:30 - MLS Cup odds1:13:05 - Opening match oddsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Ian back home in Austin, the guys get together to discuss the fun of dissecting every bit of content released by Austin FC this preseason, a missing Moussa Djitté and the impending home kit release, before closing out with a trip around the rest of the goings-on in MLS.0:15 - Intro1:15 - Ian returns from his annual trip5:45 - Austin FC news7:15 - Rooted in Austin Ep.1 drops!16:00 - Redes staying put18:00 - Where's Moussa Djitté?26:30 - Potential impact of Ramadan30:15 - Austin FC II & Academy players in FL31:55 - MLS Media Day kit leaks & kit release dates37:00 - Third kit for Austin?39:30 - Adrian Healey hired by Apple TV42:15 - MLS news52:20 - LA Galaxy SG's boycott the clubFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So much Austin FC news to cover this week that the boys had no time for nonsense! Zac and Ian dive into a busy week for Austin FC (and therefore, the world), before touching on other MLS news and the Berhalter/Reyna drama.0:15 - Intro2:30 - Adam Lundqvist trade18:00 - Väisänen officially Verde21:10 - Ruben's goodbye22:20 - Pochettino out!25:35 - Current roster build33:45 - Driussi takes the 1035:00 - Training camp crumbs40:40 - Preseason schedule announced43:55 - Austin FC II additions53:00 - MLS offseason news1:05:45 - Berhalter/Reyna dramaFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @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 ring in 2023 with a Tuesday afternoon podcast discussing the two Austin FC moves announced that morning, chat about the ongoing Verde rumor mill, and dive into a busy week across MLS before closing out the pod with some offseason nonsense, a La Murga De Austin fantasy draft!0:15 - Intro1:55 - Matt Bersano signed8:05 - Coaching staff changes12:05 - Austin FC rumor mill24:00 - MLS news roundup45:20 - La Murga De Austin fantasy draftFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @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 get together to discuss Austin FC's maneuvers in last week's MLS SuperDraft and some rumors swirling around the Verde and Black before closing out the pod with their Austin FC to NBA player comparisons.0:15 - Intro3:20 - MLS SuperDraft recap4:05 - Generation Adidas explanation8:15 - C.J. Fodrey27:20 - Valentin Noel35:35 - Jackson Walti & Salvatore Mazzaferro40:35 - Austin FC rumor mill48:50 - Austin FC + NBA player comparisonsFollow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys got together on Tuesday afternoon to react live to the 2023 Austin FC schedule drop. Episode 22 is the audio recording of that livestream breaking down the upcoming 34 game slate with a little help and input from our Verde brethren. If you'd like to watch the livestream replay with video, you can do so on our Twitter or YouTube pages @TheNorthEndPod!0:15 - Intro2:00 - Season opener4:25 - Copa Tejas schedule11:15 - Eastern Conference matchups16:00 - How the tournament schedule fits in20:30 - @silva_aries stops by to give his take on the schedule34:45 - More Eastern Conference talk37:05 - Tough May stretch38:50 - Where's the new baseline for expectations?42:30 - Schedule conflicts!45:30 - Decision Day matchup53:20 - RIP 4th of July matches55:20 - Most anticipated home matches56:55 - Most anticipated away matches59:25 - Schedule release video1:01:45 - Ruben Gabrielsen out?1:08:40 - Chieck Toure rumor1:14:00 - MLS SuperDraft preview1:19:10 - @stonehens22 pops in to give his take on the schedule1:26:55 - World Cup final thoughts & new FIFA rankings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a busy week in the Austin FC world Zac and Ian discuss the Gyasi Zardes signing becoming official, Leo Väisänen rumors resurfacing, Hernan's Wednesday night cliffhanger, Austin FC II's unveiling and more. Then they close out the pod with some other MLS offseason news and World Cup Final predictions.0:15 - Intro3:15 - Zardes signing made official7:40 - Väisänen rumors resurface16:40 - WAATV braces us for bad news27:10 - Austin FC II39:40 - CCL tickets on sale40:50 - Verde license plates?41:45 - MLS staff awards42:30 - Precourt follows the pod!45:05 - MLS news48:00 - The guys learn about the FIFA Club WC50:40 - More MLS news55:10 - MLS Fan Cost Index59:10 - World Cup talk & Final predictions1:07:25 - Gio Reyna saga continues1:12:50 - Desired Eastern Conference matchups for 2023Follow the pod on YouTube or Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a quiet week on the Austin FC front, Zac and Ian discuss other MLS offseason movement, recap the USMNT's loss against the Netherlands and close it out with some NFL talk.0:15 - Intro2:10 - Zardes/Driussi updates8:45 - MLS offseason news29:50 - Top remaining MLS free agents37:10 - USMNT knocked out52:45 - Odell Beckham to the Cowboys?Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @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 convene for another midweek pod to discuss more Austin FC and MLS offseason news, homegrown designations, the conclusion of the "Goal of the Year" bracket, the USMNT making it out of Group B and other various nonsense before raising their blood pressure a bit with some brief hoops talk.0:15 - Intro4:15 - Ocampo-Chavez signed6:25 - "Homegrown" discussion14:30 - More Zardes/Driussi rumor talk18:55 - MLS news20:30 - "Goal of the Year" bracket concludes26:40 - World Cup talk47:40 - NBA chatFollow the show on YouTube and Twitter @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 get together on a Wednesday afternoon to discuss Austin FC's busy week and a flurry of MLS news before talking about the World Cup action four match days in, forecasting the rest of the Group B slate and check in on the ongoing "Goal of the Year" bracket on Twitter.0:15 - Intro2:15 - New Austin FC players!3:20 - Re-Entry Draft process10:10 - Sofiane Djeffal acquisition15:15 - Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez acquisition20:00 - Goodbye Felipe23:05 - Brad Stuver contract extension24:55 - Zardes rumor33:20 - Driussi update35:15 - MLS Free Agency news41:40 - "Goal of the Year" Bracket update45:55 - World Cup talk59:15 - Austin, the "Futbol Capital of the United States"Follow the pod on YouTube and Twitter @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 record a midday pod to start the week covering Jon Gallagher's four-year extension with Austin FC, the expansion draft for St. Louis City SC and talk through a refresher on GAM & TAM before discussing the week's big MLS happenings. Then they close out the pod with the reveal of the Austin FC 2022 "Goal of the Year" bracket!0:15 - Intro2:00 - Jon Gallagher extension9:05 - Driussi EPL rumor updates18:20 - Expansion draft recap24:55 - GAM & TAM33:15 - MLS news dump44:20 - 2022 "Goal of the Year" Bracket53:25 - USA vs Wales predictionsFollow the pod on Twitter @TheNorthEndPod to vote in the "Goal of the Year" bracket! 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 convene to discuss the MLS Cup Final, Austin FC's first roster decisions of the offseason, the completion of Jared Stroud's planned move to St. Louis City SC, a scary rumor and our first North End Pod offseason "exercise".0:15 - Intro2:00 - MLS Cup recap23:20 - Jared Stroud traded to St. Louis City SC29:10 - Austin FC's first offseason roster moves46:45 - EPL squads circling Driussi51:30 - CCL draw discussion56:55 - "Goal of the Season" bracketFollow the show on YouTube and Twitter @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 season ending Western Conference Finals loss to LAFC, dig into Austin's upcoming CONCACAF Champions League appearance and talk about offseason plans for the pod.0:15 - Intro2:45 - Western Conference Final Recap54:30 - Messi to Inter Miami?58:55 - Intro to CONCACAF Champions League1:04:30 - Offseason PlansFollow the show on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Western Conference Finals!!!Zac and Ian recap the semi-final win over FC Dallas, who most definitely would have won the game if they had their instruments, and preview the upcoming Western Conference Final match at LAFC.0:15 - Intro3:20 - Pre-match vibes10:05 - Semi-Final recap47:25 - LAFC PreviewFollow the show on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod 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 reunited in time for a quick preview of Sunday's upcoming Western conference semi final match against FC Dallas.0:15 - Intro2:00 - Final RSL thoughts13:30 - FC Dallas preview16:00 - Midweek drama35:50 - Lineup predictions41:15 - Wrexham46:25 - World Cup parties?48:50 - Score predictionsFollow the show on YouTube and Twitter @TheNorthEndPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.