Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast

Moontower Soccer is an Austin FC podcast hosted by Landon Cotham and Jeremiah Bentley, who started podcasting about the team long before they ever even signed a player. They do their homework and keep the hot takes to a minimum. Each episode will bring you news, interviews, and analysis of Austin's Major League Soccer team.

Episodes

June 13, 2025 31 mins

Hello friends!

We're in Upstate New York for a wedding this weekend, but that can't stop us from bringing you a new Swoontower, live from the car, right off the dome! Edited in a hotel room, the audio quality isn't the best but we do some Celly Ratings, a deep-dive on THE PICTURE, and of course, we find out the Man of Steph's Jersey.

We can't wait to be back in the studio at home, but I think this was better ...

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This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by famed soccer broadcaster, Adrian Healey, to discuss the state of Austin FC and cover the latest news. Other questions and topics include:

- See Landon at the Podcast Creator Summit
- Would JB ever get tired of goals?
- THAT locker room photo...
- Mikkel Desler's importance
- Players knew their roles in Colorado
- The highs and lows of Vazquez and Bukari
- WHY t...

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match and away trip to San Diego:

  • Sea Dogs
  • Fit Checks (and coffee judgement)
  • Match Moods (and why you should join an away trip)

Then, we spend some time on social media standouts from the week, including:

  • A2Toques Foundation's first event
  • Brad's letter
  • Steph being a trivia monster (I'm so sorry Stef and Riley)

We hash out how we're feeling mi...

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This week Landon and Jeremiah do a mid-season check-in and discuss how Austin FC should move forward for the rest of the year. Other questions and topics include:

- RSL and San Diego recaps
- The attack continues to disappoint
- Where is BHI?
- Mid-Season Review
- What's Austin's way forward?
- Change tack or stay the course?
- Can we still justify Uzuni starting?
- Would this squad be better of...

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's matches against Minnesota and Real Salt Lake:

  • The Forrest Wizard
  • Fit Checks (a reprise of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
  • Match Moods

Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Tony Sanchez from SanDiego.Futbol - make sure to follow their work!

We talk about:

  • What San Diego's been up to
  • Who we should keep an eye on this weekend
  • San...
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This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Open Cup win against Houston and the draw in Minnesota. Other questions and topics include:

- Ilie explains Austin's ambition
- Did we play better against Vancouver or Houston?
- Bukari continues to perform in Houston win
- Breaking down the Kolmanic goal
- How do we feel about a point in Minnesota?
- Open Cup scenarios
- RSL and San Diego Previews (1:06:28...

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's matches against Vancouver and the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup

  • Matchscot interview
  • Fit Checks
  • Match Moods
    • SO MUCH SPICE!
  • Social Media Standouts, feat: 
    • JimmyTime
    • Steaks

Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin Podcast - make sure to follow their work!

We talk about:

  • What Minnesota&a...
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This week Landon and Jeremiah break down a 2-point week that could have been a 6-point week, and discuss the Bukari and Beloko transfer rumors. Other questions and topics include:

- Comparing the Atlanta and Vancouver games
- On pace for record low goal scoring
- But is there reason for hope?
- A fine line between "adjustments" and "tinkering"
- Could Bukari really leave this summer?
- Landon...

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Steph here, taking back the reins for show notes because this is a very serious podcast and I love moms. 

Today's episode starts with recaps of a TRIPLE match week: away @Cincinatti, home v Atlanta, and the Austin FC and Atlanta Unified team match at Q2!

We cover:

  • Katori, our matchscot who thankfully stayed home out of the heat this week! Make sure to look at all the cute pics of her though
  • Fit Checks (shout out Adrienne, an...
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This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include:


- Did the players deserve boos?
- Actually, curses ARE real
- Best 8 minutes of the season
- Does Austin need a bad cop?
- Cincinatti delivers another loss
- Pedantic defensive debate
- MLS Roster Profile update
- Atlanta ...

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Mike here, writing the show notes today; trying a new thing where in the title of the show I give it a click-baity headline! Did it work? Also, we never learned how to spell Cincinnatti. I know that's wrong.


Today's episode starts with recaps of last week's match against MNUFC and our US Open Cup match against El Paso:

  • Matchscots
  • Fit Checks
  • Curse Talk!
  • Glossing over the bad stuff because it's our show and we...
Mark as Played

This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon
- Should Austin revert to more defensive tactics?
- Nico's toxic positivity
- A smart person says we're smart
- How does Desler affect this offense?
- How Austin concedes goals in 2025
- Stuver's ...

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Houston Dynamo

  • ShOwen Heart
  • Missed Connections
  • Captain Stuff in the post-game presser
  • Social Media Standouts, feat: 
    • Austin 40 Under 40 nominees Brad Stuver and Trennis Jones
    • 100 Guys vs 1 Gorilla
    • Robert Taylor Full Introduction
    • 4ATX stuff!

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin ...

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This week Jeremiah and Steph break down Austin FC's 2-0 loss against the Dynamo and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon and be part of the community that got Landon to dye his hair green!
- Houston Road Trip vibes
- Dani Pereira injury non-updates
- What's the deal with Ilie not always starting?
- Robert Taylor Transfer News
- Minnesota Preview
- ...

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Today's episode starts with a NEW BOY ALERT!!! and then digs into a recap of last week's match against the LA Galaxy:

  • Curses
  • (post)Match Moods
  • Goal Celly Rating
  • Social Media Standouts

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to our special guests for providing their nuanced and level headed takes. 

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and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jers...

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This week Landon and Jeremiah break down Austin FC's 1-0 win against the Galaxy and answer some listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Join the Patreon and give Landon green hair
- Anaya family GoFundMe
- How the formation change helped Austin win
- A thesis on luck and chance
- Vazquez's redemption arc
- Chaotic ending
- Transfer window closing
- Houston Dynamo Preview (1:11...

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Vancouver Whitecaps

  • Mouse-capades north of the border
  • Goal Celly Ratings
  • Match Mood
  • Social Media Standouts, feat: a special font review

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michelle and Christian of Simply Soccer Podcast - make sure to follow their work!

We talk about:

  • The Galaxy's recent form
  • National MLS...
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This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's monumental defeat and what we learned from it. Other questions and topics include:

- Pics of the Patreon gifts!
- Join the Patreon here
- Analyzing what the f*** happened
- How Vancouver created their own luck
- Thoughts on press conference statements
- Is the blueprint out on Austin?
- Stuver saves a penalty (and a mouse)
- "I shat and I missed ...

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Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's rematch against Portland

  • Matchscot: Lance! Adopt this perfect zoomie angel.
  • Ascot 'Fit Check!
  • Match Moods
  • Social Media Standouts, feat: pillows, bags, and a small putter boy

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Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Michael McColl of AFTN - make sure to follow their work in print and in podcast!

We talk about:

  • Vancouver'...
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This week Landon and Mike discuss Austin FC's home draw against the Portland TImbers, then preview next weekend's trip to Vancouver. Other questions and topics include:

- Check out the new Patreon gifts!
- "Humans desire always what they don't have"
- What is Austin FC's ceiling? 
- How small mistakes stacked up
- Questionable refereeing
- Center back appreciation
- Do we need an...

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