Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

This week, Landon and Jeremiah answer listener questions, discuss Mikkel Desler's place in the team, and (quickly) recap Austin FC's terrible week on the pitch. Other topics and questions include:

- Mikkel Desler officialy signed
- Gallagher to the bench (or off the team)?
- Goals change games against Portland
- The effect of game state on possession
- Landon attempts to reverse the curse
- Ab...

In preparation for Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake, the Crugnolas sat down with podcaster Micaela Miot!

Check out the episode to hear Micaela's thoughts on:  

• RSL's current form
• Whether she feels the national discourse around the team is accurate 
• What the keys to the team's success is
• Who the most important players on the team are 
• What the local narrative is around RSL and more

Fo...

Landon is joined in this bonus episode by Owuraku Ampofo, who is a sports journalist for TV 3 in Ghana, and is one of the leading voices in covering the Ghanaian national team (aka The Black Stars). Owuraku talks about Bukari's strengths and weaknesses as a player, his background in eastern Ghana, and how people thought he was using black magic on the pitch.

Find Owuraku online at:
IG: owuraku_ampofo
Twitter: ...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss what we learned from the Rodolfo Borrell press conference, the reported new DP winger Osman Bukari, and the luck-tinged away draw in San Jose. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon!
- What we learned at Rodo's presser
- Details of Rigoni buyout
- Thin squad draws in San Jose
- Pros and cons of defensive shapes
- Not enough right backs
- O...

Steph and Mike are back!

This week in the Opponent Spotlight, we're thrilled to be joined again by Ted Ramey: San Jose's official radio announcer, host of the Soccer Hour Podcast, and the biggest Swiftie in the Bay area to talk about our pick for Austin's most natural rival in MLS from the inside. 

Check out the episode to hear Ted's thoughts on:  

• The Quakes' current form 
• What the keys...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah break down Austin FC's six-point week that shot them into 3rd place in the West. They also cover the breaking news of Rigoni being put on waivers. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon!
- Rigoni on the way out!
- Why it's happening now and what it means
- Smart rotation and smart signings pay off
- Dani Pereira's progression
- Houston Dynamo...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah analyze the disappointing (and undeserved?) loss in Dallas, and they discuss Sportico ranking Austin FC as the 21st most valuable club in the world. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon!
- Austin FC's game plan against FC Dallas
- When stats don't quite reflect the result
- Copa Tejas becomes more complicated
- The shutout streak is jinxed
- Dal...

With a great, easy hashtag to remember, Steph and Mike are back!

This week in the Opponent Spotlight, we're thrilled to be joined by Gina Miller, a lifelong sportscaster, TV host and traveler. She is currently the Vice President of Media and Communications for FC Dallas, has hosted pre- and post-game shows for every team in the Metroplex. We're so appreciative she took the time out of her schedule to meet with us...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah review the ugly but effective performance in Vancouver and look over MLS's new roster reports. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon!
- 'the heck is a sod poodle?
- Did VAR get it right?
- Austin's defensive plan and why it works
- How they can add goals to that plan
- Dani brings a souvenir back from Venezuela
- MLS Roster Profiles and ...

In preparation for Saturday's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Crugnolas sat down with journalist/writer/reporter Har Johal who covers the Whitecaps, MLS, and the Canadian Women’s National Team for Daily Hive Vancouver, Equalizer Soccer, and Canadian Soccer Daily. 

Check out the episode to hear Har's thoughts on:  

• Vancouver's current form
• Whether she feels the national discourse around...

This week, Landon and Mike Crugnola analyze Austin FC's decisive win over the LA Galaxy and discuss what Diego Fagundez's legacy is in the Austin FC locker room. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon and get the best socks
- What do possession numbers mean for Austin?
- Mike explains a "Diego Rubio Hat Trick"
- Fagundez's legacy in the ATX locker room
- Florentino P...

*DISCLAIMER*
If you are looking for a typical Moontower show, please go forward or back one episode! This is a mix of guest insights on tactics and national narrative ahead of facing LA Galaxy and the wholesome content about our good good boys that you're used to with Swoontower!

In preparation for Saturday's match against the LA Galaxy, the Crugnolas sat down with podcaster/writer/teacher Michelle Huitink. S...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah break down Rigoni's late winner in Houston, and discuss what we know and don't know about Austin FC after 9 games. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon!
- Landon and Jeremiah are #thetwofriends
- Austin's lowest possession ever
- Rigoni and Fodrey's impact on the game
- Biro's growth
- Best center back pairing?
- LA Galaxy pr...

In preparation for Saturday's match against the Houston Dynamo, the Crugnolas sat down with journalist/podcaster/writer/reporter Victor Araiza of Deportes Nation and Deportes Houston, formerly of our very favorite independent soccer news website The Striker, to talk about Austin's neighbor to the east and fellow Copa Tejas competitor. 

Check out the episode to hear Victor's thoughts on:  

• Housto...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's draw on the road in St Louis, and explore how the new MLS roster rules could speed up Austin's rebuild. Other topics and questions include:

- New rules could speed up ATX rebuild
- How ambitious will ownership be?
- 0-1 loss to St Louis City
- Good game plan, poor execution
- Lack of structure and discipline on goal
- Houston Dynamo preview w...

*DISCLAIMER*
If you are looking for a typical Moontower show, please go forward or back one episode! This is a mix of guest insights on tactics ahead of facing St Louis City FC and the wholesome content about our good good boys that you're used to with Swoontower!
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On today's Swoontower Soccer, Steph and Mike are all about the boys!

First, we sat down with Annamaria Lu from Wann...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's insane victory over the San Jose Earthquakes and preview the upcoming St Louis City match with Apple TV's Bradley Wright-Phillips. Other topics and questions include:

- Live Show at Turnstile on April 10th
- Austin FC struggling to find balance
- Refereeing debate
- Landon and Jeremiah argue about Owen Wolff
- Is it a transfer rumor or a transfer...

In preparation for Saturday's match against San Jose Earthquakes, the Crugnolas sat down with the team's official radio announcer, host of the Soccer Hour Podcast, and the biggest Swiftie in the Bay area, Ted Ramey to talk about our pick for Austin's most natural rival in MLS from the inside. 

Check out the episode to hear Ted's thoughts on:  

• The Quakes' current form 
• Whether he feels ...

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's first win of the season against FC Dallas and preview the upcoming San Jose Earthquakes match with Apple TV's Mark Followill. Other topics and questions include:

- Live Show at Turnstile on April 10th
- Just guys playing soccer
- Dani and Owen's roles in the victory
- Driussi/Rubio partnership taking shape
- Bobby Hill visits Q2
- Rigoni ...