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
This week, Steph and Mike take us through :
- Our Matchscot Catero
- An Opponent Spotlight with The Queen's Pitch (check us out on their recap show! We talked about our expectations for the match there - maybe we were geniuses, maybe we were dummies!)
And as always:
- ‘Fit Checks
- Match Moods / Pitch Personalities
- Celly Ratings
- Social Media Stand Outs
And finally, The Man of Steph's Jersey.
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This week, Landon and Jeremiah break down the ups and downs of the home win against DC United, and explain how Christian Ramirez is on a supplemental contract. Other questions and topics include:
- Surprise Christian Ramirez signing
- Who he is and how he fits
- Crazy stat about Ramirez's debuts
- DC United Match analysis
- Ramirez is the (super) hero
- Defense and set pieces win the day
- New roster pro...
This week we have A LOT to talk about:
- NEW BOY ALERT!
- Our own Insta
- The Black Cowboy Museum Fundraiser
- Our Matchscot FIT BIT
- An Opponent Spotlight with Jon from RFK Refugees, THE place for DC United content.
And as always:
‘Fit Checks
Match Moods / Pitch Personalities
Celly Ratings
Social Media Stand Outs
And finally, the Man of Steph's Jersey.
This week, Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's 2026 opener against Minnesota United and preview the second match against DC United. Other questions and topics include:
- The boys on CBS's We Are Austin
- Story behind the tifo
- Minnesota match as an ink-blot test
- Nico sends message with suspensions
- Jayden Nelson's encouraging debut
- Our thoughts on Rosales as right winger
- Rodo's...
We're back!
This year's gonna be a big one for Austin FC, and Swoontower is here alongside you for all the content you really want to talk about; we're ALSO bringing back Opponent Spotlights!
In this episode:
- New Boys Alerts!
- Social Media Highlights from a long winter
- Opponent Spotlight: MNUFC featuring Dan and Matt from The Loony Bin Podcast
Importantly, during the Opponent Spotlight, we discussed where folks who...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht for the 2026 Over/Under Predictions and also cover the final two Coachella preseason matches. Other questions and topics include:
- Support Jessica Luther's podcast, Burn It All Down
- DeBÍ MaRCAR MáS GOLeS
- How did Austin attack at Coachella?
- Rotating positions and counter-pressing
- Is Rosales really playing right wing?
- Landon gets mad about je...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Mike and Steph who are on location at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Other questions and topics include:
- The Crugnolas' experience in California
- Stories of convos with players and... other people
- Mike gives some insight on why CVI games look like this
- Which player is nicknamed Hot Dog?
- Other thoughts on loss to St. Louis City
- When will everyone be h...
This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's friendly against NYCFC, and discuss what Rodo should do with the two extra international slots. Other questions and topics include:
- NYCFC Friendly
- Analyzing the attacking shape
- Deciphering Rosales's position
- What does "arriving" mean in soccer?
- When everyone will be healthy
- Facu Torres Press Conference
- Two international slots...
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's first training and media availability of 2026, and a potential Obrian exit. Other questions and topics include:
- Stuver and Ilie making us proud
- Facundo Torres becomes official
- Who he is and who he isn't
- What happened in Brazil?
- Surely Obrian is gone now?!
- Would Rodo sign Diego Fagundez?
- Nico's plans for Austin's attack
- N...
This week Landon, Jeremiah, and Steph get drunk and answer listener questions, while a sober Mike hosts. The first segment is the news of the week and still kid-friendly, but you might want to send the kids to bed for the rest of the show. Questions and topics include:
- Facundo Torres to Austin FC?
- Owen's surgery
- Jon Gallagher extension
- Moontower AFTER DARK
- More F/M/K matchups
- Rewatchin...
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's first training and media availability of 2026, and a potential Obrian exit. Other questions and topics include:
- First training of 2026
- Who was and wasn't there
- Potential Obrian exit
- Estevez hints at more roster movement
- What Pereira's contract extension means
- Brandon Vazquez's return timeline
- Would you want Chucky Lozano in Au...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Paul Dolan, a long-time Vancouver Whitecaps analyst, to take a deep dive into Jayden Nelson. Other questions and topics include:
- Owen Wolff re-signs as a U22 player
- What does U22 mean?
- What does that mean for the roster build?
- Recap of this offseasons ins and outs
- What other moves do we expect?
- Is the current roster better than 2025?
- Paul Dolan on Jayd...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Steph and Mike to give the 2025 Swoontower Superlatives, and to cover some potential player movement. Other questions and topics include:
- Come hang out New Years Day at Turnstile!
- Official details of the Rosales move
- Scouting reports of the SuperDraft picks
- Our takes on the Tadeo Allende rumor
- Is Biro leaving us?
- New MLS divisions
- 2025 Swoontower Super...
Surprise! Due to the insane amount of news this week, we recorded a show even though we said we were taking the week off. This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the sale of Bukari, and the incoming moves of Jayden Nelson and Joseph Rosales. Other questions and topics include:
- Submit questions for "Moontower After Dark"
- Come hang out New Years Day at Turnstile!
- Details of the Bukari, Nelson, and Rosales moves
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by old friend, Chris Welhausen, to compete against Landon in Austin FC trivia, and discuss the reported signing of Jon Bell. Other questions and topics include:
- Austin have reportedly signed Jon Bell
- Not this Jon Bell
- Comparing Bell and Cascante
- MLS SuperDraft preview
- What can we expect from the draft?
- What is Owen Wolff's real market value?
- Jeremiah...
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht to revisit our preseason Over/Under Predictions, and discuss the reported trade of Stefan Cleveland. Other questions and topics include:
- Stefan Cleveland traded to Sporting Kansas City
- Why this move is bigger than $50k
- What to expect from offseason mechanisms
- Could Argentina come to Austin this summer?
- No more wait list for season tickets
- Over/U...
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's offseason roster decisions and how they feel about them. Other questions and topics include:
- Jon Gallagher is the best
- Austin FC announces roster decisions
- Ilie Sanchez will return in 2026
- What's the plan for Cleveland and Las?
- Rodo will have limited options
- Ways to open senior roster spots
- Jon Bell linked to Austin FC
- Would Pau...
***Apologies for the sub-par audio quality on this week's show. We had some technical issues and had to make do with what we had. Thanks.
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Seth Rau to break down the 2026 Austin FC schedule. Other questions and topics include:
- Austin FC Media Cup recap
- Diego Rubio says farewell
- Ervin Torres earns Homegrown contract
- Seth Rau on the 2026 Austin FC schedule
- Austin...
This week Landon and Jeremiah break down the MLS schedule shift and answer more listener questions. Other questions and topics include:
- Offseason hobbies
- MLS makes huge schedule changes
- Why these changes are important
- Reported shift to a single table
- Who would be in Austin's conference?
- International duty roundup
- Could Austin FC sign Zimmerman or Espinoza?
- Should Austin buy out a DP?<...
This week Landon and Jeremiah answer listener questions, and discuss a few potential roster changes. Other questions and topics include:
- Urawa Reds let Landon down
- Jeremiah is the oldest living Liverpool player
- Landon's take on renewing Ilie
- Two moves that almost certainly won't happen
- Japan's cool Toyotas
- What is Austin FC's identity after five years?
- Felipe or Diego as sh**...
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