The North End Podcast

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.

While Ian finishes gallivanting around the East coast, Zac is joined by friends of the podcast @StoneHens22 & @verdeslocos for an hour long livestream recapping Austin FC's win over Real Salt Lake in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs while keeping an eye on the FC Dallas and Minnesota match that was taking place during the stream. You can watch the video replay of this episode on our Twitter (@TheNorthEndPod) or YouTube ("The North End Pod").0:15 - Intro2:20 - FC Dallas vs Minnesota United discussion8:35 - Tifo talk12:40 - RSL recap23:00 - Jhojan Valencia29:00 - Victor Rivas33:20 - Halftime triple sub35:35 - Emiliano Rigoni47:00 - Penalty shootout52:10 - MVP on the couch53:30 - Austin FC broadcast team58:30 - MLS Playoff recap and look ahead 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 vent about closing out the regular season with a controversial draw on decision day against Colorado Rapids, hand out some team awards and preview the first playoff match in Austin FC's history.0:15 Intro2:15 Colorado recap41:05 Austin's statistical improvements45:45 End of season awards1:10:50 Real Salt Lake preview1:20:00 Rest of the MLS playoff 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 recount the 2-0 loss at Vancouver, run through decision day scenarios and potential first round opponents, then preview the regular season finale against the Colorado Rapids before diving into other miscellaneous MLS topics.0:15 - Intro2:55 - Vancouver recap39:40 - Austin's "Decision Day" scenarios48:00 - Colorado Preview59:40 - MLS jersey sales1:04:30 - Franchise valuations1:06:00 - The Supporter's Shield race is over1:07:05 - Midweek Eastern Conference showdowns1:08:25 - Rest of the WestFollow the show on YouTube & 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 are joined by the one and only Thomas Viola (@TVatWork) to discuss Austin FC's 2022 season, preview the match against Vancouver, review the results over the break for both the youth and senior US men's national teams and give an update on potential 7th seed opponents before diving into some NFL talk to close out an enjoyable (and lengthy) conversation.0:15 - Intro5:00 - Austin FC from afar7:55 - Vancouver preview23:45 - International break recap42:00 - MLS weekend preview & playoff seeding talk55:30 - NFL nonsenseFollow the podcast 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 from separate coasts to recap the 1-1 draw against Nashville SC and the six-day bachelor party that kept Ian from Q2 for the first time this season. Then they dive into the MLS playoff picture, what it means for Austin FC and talk about some news surrounding the team headed into the International break.0:15 - Intro6:50 - Nashville recap45:25 - MVP race47:45 - Playoff picture55:00 - International break57:45 - Taxi Fountas1:01:15 - Looking aheadFollow 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 convene for a midday pod during the double game week to discuss Austin FC's 3-0 win against Real Salt Lake, Moussa Djitte's hat trick, the upcoming Nashville SC rematch and take a look at the MLS playoff picture now that Austin FC has clinched it's first ever playoff spot.0:15 Intro6:25 RSL recap50:00 Moussa Djitte talk58:05 Nashville preview1:07:40 PSV partnership1:09:30 MLS playoff pictureFollow 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 are joined by their guest PhoenX to discuss Austin FC's 3-0 loss to Seattle, theories on how to reverse the recent downturn in form, and preview Wednesday's midweek tilt against Real Salt Lake back in the friendly confines of Q2 Stadium.0:15 Intro6:40 Reactions to the XI14:10 Seattle recap56:15 RSL Preview1:09:15 MLS talkFollow 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 relive the weather delayed loss in Nashville, push narratives about the MVP race, preview the away match against Seattle and touch on some of the MLS happenings from the past week.0:15 Intro1:40 Nashville recap47:20 Seattle preview59:45 Other MLS talkFollow the show on Twitter and YouTube @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 reconvene on a double game week to recap the rain delayed loss to the Portland Timbers, preview this weekend's road tilt with Nashville SC and discuss the wild Wednesday that was in the MLS.0:15 Intro & Weather Delay6:05 Portland Recap38:35 Nashville Preview57:20 A wild Wednesday in MLSFollow the show on Twitter and Youtube @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 are joined by their first ever guests, @StoneHens22 & @verdeslocos! The boys discuss the 4-1 drubbing of LAFC and preseason predictions gone wrong before closing out with a Portland preview and explaining how The North End Pod hosts lucked into five minutes on the pitch post-match with Jon Gallagher and Jared Stroud.0:15 Intro11:45 LAFC recap52:10 Looking back on preseason predictions and expectations1:03:00 Portland preview1:27:00 "VIP" Experience at Q2 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 blather about Austin FC's road loss to Minnesota United, Emiliano Rigoni's arrival in Austin and preview Friday's showdown against LAFC at Q2. 2:15 - Minnesota Recap33:15 - Rigoni Week!47:20 - LAFC Preview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our debut episode! Zac and Ian try to find their footing while rambling about their intentions for "The North End Pod", Austin FC's comeback win against SKC and other Austin FC news.0:15 - Welcome to The North End Pod3:50 - Austin FC vs Sporting KC recap38:55 - Water "incident" in the Supporter's Section42:55 - Emiliano Rigoni update46:40 - Jared Stroud to St. Louis City SC?50:35 - Preview upcoming match against Minnesota United Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.