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.
- Soccer chart
- #105
- Episodes
- 451
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 12 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
451 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 35 min
Eze is Verde, Stuver Drama?, Listener Questions, Sprint Season Schedule, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss new signing, Eze Onuoha, and the end of playoff hopes. Other questions and topics include:
- Editor's notes and rectractions
- Antonio Cruciate-Ligamenti
- Austin FC go out big (derogatory)
- What is going on with Stuver
- Eze Onuoha officially signed
- Where is his place in the team?
- Sprint Season schedule
- Listener Questions!
- Adding 1 all-time MLS player to ATX
- Which fans have it better than us?
- How will Curtin use the Sprint Season?
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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1 hr 19 min
Listener Questions, Win at SKC, Stuver Benched?, Gignac?, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC II's playoff win, and Austin FC's all but dead playoff hopes. Other questions and topics include:
- Get in on the first Patreon shipment
- Uzuni earns Team of the Matchday
- Landon's take on playing zero center backs
- Stuver benched?!
- Owen Wolff returns vs ATX
- Austin FC II playoff loss
- Eze Onuoha one step closer?
- Why we don't buy the Gignac rumor
- Austin FC Community Town Halls
- RSL and LA Galaxy previews
- Listener Questions!
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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1 hr 6 min
Bring Out Yer Dead, Ramirez Extension, Austin FC II Advance, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC II's playoff win, and Austin FC's all but dead playoff hopes. Other questions and topics include:
- Get in on the first Patreon shipment
- Bring out yer dead!
- Themes from recent Austin FC losses
- Where to find hope in the remaining games
- Austin FC II Playoff win vs San Jose II
- Luck and skill lead to FCito win
- Gyasi Zardes leaving Austin
- Is Ramirez's extension good news?
- Supporter protest updates
- Sporting Kansas City preview
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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1 hr 14 min
Austin FC II Playoff Preview, Naive vs Nashville, LAFC and Vancouver Previews, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's playoff hopes, and the similarities and differences between this week's games. Other questions and topics include:
- What Would Ilie Do?!
- Derek's Playoff Tracker
- Supporters Group Protest
- What went wrong against Nashville
- Punished for naive play
- Ilie named Austin FC Legend of the Year
- Austin FC II Playoff Preview
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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58 min
Jonathan Tannenwald on Jim Curtin, Eze Onuoha Scouting Report, Nashville Preview, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah talk to Jonathan Tannenwald to learn more about Jim Curtin, as well as share a scouting report on a reported new signing. Other questions and topics include:
- What would Ilie do?
- Eze Onuoha reported to join Austin FC
- Scouting report of the young Finnish player
- International duty updates
- In Coachella one last time?
- Last time in the violet crown kit?
- Nashcille SC preview
- Jonathan Tannenwald interview
- Getting to know more about Jim Curtin
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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1 hr 16 min
Comeback Kids, BV9 Gets a Goal, Ervin's Influence, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's playoff hopes, and the similarities and differences between this week's games. Other questions and topics include:
- Check out the "Chaotic" Sticker Pack!
- Explaining jokes always makes them funnier
- Why Ramirez might not be back in '27
- Stuver out with illness
- Rollercoaster match vs San Diego FC
- Could Stuver have done better than Las?
- Austin FC mounts 3 goal come back
- The nuance of a headed goal
- Ervin Torres's continued influence
- International duty roundup
- Conversation about ICE at Q2 stadium
- Reassessing the path to the playoffs
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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26 min
SWOONTOWER SOCCER: ABP - Always Be Pluckin'
Show notes
It's a quick check-in this week to recap the 0-0 draw in Frisco and catch up with our boys on socials!
We cover match moods (King Stuver shout out)
and Social media standouts (exciting speculation on Z and Beso...)
And as always, we end the Man of Steph’s Jersey.
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1 hr 19 min
Predicting GAM Totals, Draw in Dallas, Top Free Agents, San Diego Preview, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's playoff hopes, and the similarities and differences between this week's games. Other questions and topics include:
- Check out the "Chaotic" Sticker Pack!
- GAM GAM GAM
- How much will Khaled have to work with this winter?
- Top MLS free agents
- Who should Austin FC target?
- Finding meaning in the boring Dallas draw
- Intentionally ugly?
- Rabbit on the field!
- FCito looks ahead to the playoffs
- The new reality for MLS veterans
- San Diego preview
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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42 min
SWOONTOWER SOCCER: Performance Flop
Show notes
‘Fit Checks
• Vancouver Away and the touches of personalization for players
• Hot Dog HeadshotMatch Moods
• BIRO!
Celly Ratings
• Two-perman!
Social Media Standouts
• Verde All Day Moisés article - Austin FC's Next Eleven Program
• THE PICTURE - https://www.instagram.com/p/DdQDdMkuRLx/
• Asado Week
• Striker MentalitiesAnd as always, the Man of Steph’s Jersey.
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1 hr 20 min
Tale of Two Matches, Locker Room Drama, Ramirez Brace, Dallas Preview, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's playoff hopes, and the similarities and differences between this week's games. Other questions and topics include:
- Make Landon dye his hair purple!
- A tale of two matches
- Nico's season vs Davy's season
- 1-1 draw against Colorado Rapids
- Post-game conflict?
- Upset win away vs Vancouver Whitecaps
- Christian Ramirez takes his chances
- Biro puts on a show
- FC Dallas preview
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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51 min
SWOONTOWER SOCCER: A Bad Boy
Show notes
Hello friends! We've got a two-match review coming at you today!
We start off with
‘Fit Checks
• steph is still on strike but here are the links for you to judge for yourselves
Match Moods
• More wrestling please!
• Ilie please listen to how much we love you
• BHI has .... personality?!?!?Celly Ratings
• Facu / Biro / Facu
Social Media Standouts
• The Cool Wives Club
And as always, the Man of Steph’s Jersey.
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1 hr 12 min
San Jose Recap, Scouting Chris Applewhite, Rapids and Caps Preview, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the new center back signing, Chris Applewhite, and the San Jose match. Other questions and topics include:
- Make Landon dye his hair purple!
- Chris Applewhite scouting report
- How we feel about the transfer window
- San Jose match analysis
- Did Facu get cheated?
- Landon's thoughts on what went wrong
- All MLS teams to play in US Open Cup!
- Colorado Rapids preview
- Vancouver Whitecaps preview
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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40 min
SWOONTOWER SOCCER: War and Peace
Show notes
We're back to cover the Portland Timbers match on Saturday night, and talk very briefly about how excited we are to meet Bumblebee at the San Jose match on Saturday!
• ‘Fit Checks
• Nope 🙁
• Match Moods
• Camino Alamo BBQ!
• An Explanation of MLS Assists!
• Svati Love!• Celly Ratings
• Facu
• Svati• Social Media Standouts
• The Picture
• New Jerseys!
• Academy Photo DayAnd as always, the Man of Steph's Jersey
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1 hr 38 min
Owen Wolff Traded, El-Ahmad's Intro, Nelson/Fodrey Updates, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the surprise Owen Wolff trade and Khaled El-Ahmad's introductory press conference. Other questions and topics include:
- New Patreon rewards are live!
- Support a good cause and win a Leslie!
- Owen Wolff traded to Sporting Kansas City
- The silver lining of the current roster
- Khaled El-Ahmad's introduction
- What we learned
- Some nice words, but talk is cheap
- Khaled compliments Landon's beard
- Updated details of Nelson and Fodrey moves
- What Khaled will have to work with
- Toluca and Portland recaps
- San Jose Earthquakes preview
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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47 min
SWOONTOWER SOCCER: I'm A Cool CEO
Show notes
Steph and Mike are back again to bring you all the latest in Austin FC vibes.
This week, we say goodbye to an Austin FC OG, an Austin FC Newbie, and an Austin FC Middle Guy, and talk about our normal stuff: Fits, vibes, our 1 goal celly, and social media standouts of the week that was:
‘Fit Checks
• Steph’s on strike, Mike does the rankings anyway
• Philly
• Svatok and Hot Dog
• KEA Presser 'fitsMatch Moods
• Tifo love, Pride armband love
• Lack of MLS Pride warmups hateSocial Media Standouts:
• Travel Day Photos
• Plane Seating
• and more!And as always, we talk about the Man of Steph’s Jersey.
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1 hr 23 min
Rodo's Replacement, Nelson and Fodrey Moves, 4-Point Week, Leagues Cup Preview, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's new Chief Soccer Officer, Khaled El-Ahmad, and the cases for and against him. Other questions and topics include:
- New Patreon rewards are live!
- Vibe check
- Khaled El-Ahmad to replace Borrell
- Jayden Nelson sold to Bolton Wanderers
- Fodrey reportedly on loan to Falkirk FC
- Big rotation vs Seattle Sounders
- Damian Las's big debut
- Mixed feelings on the Philadelphia draw
- Landon eats crow on Alastuey
- Leagues Cup preview vs Toluca
- Portland Timbers preview
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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33 min
SWOONTOWER SOCCER: oops! all goal cellies!
Show notes
Steph and Mike are back from cruising, and here for a marathon of goal celly ratings!
We cover the 3 leagues cup matches, plus Dallas and Seattle
Steph makes a PLEA TO OUR BOYS
We welcome our new (rumored) dad
And, as always, we end with the man of steph's jersey
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1 hr 32 min
Bravery vs América, "Pinning" Explained, Ode to Ervin, Jekyll and Hyde, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's hot and cold performances against Club América and FC Dallas. Other questions and topics include:
- New Patreon rewards are live!
- Dr. Leagues Cup and Mr. MLS
- Ervin Torres Appreciation Segment
- Reading out our Ervin receipts
- Club America match analysis
- What Davy means by "bravery"
- Uzuni's comments about fans
- What was different against FC Dallas
- Explaining "pinning" defenders
- Austin FC II breaking records
- Loughnane promoted to CEO of Austin FC
- Violet Crown kit review
- Quick Seattle and Philadelphia Previewa
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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1 hr 25 min
Leagues Cup Revival, Uzuni Hat Trick, Davy's Patience Pays, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah analyze Austin FC's undefeated Leagues Cup run, and discuss why things are clicking now. Other questions and topics include:
- Boyz Night
- Was Davy right, or do these teams suck?
- Rosales takes over vs Tijuana
- Jon Gallagher's emotional goal
- Uzuni's hat trick vs Puebla
- Ervin Torres has arrived
- Leagues Cup scenarios
- Club America preview
- FC Dallas Preview
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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1 hr 5 min
Get to Know the Leagues Cup Opponents, Inverted in CO, Duber on Loan, and more
Show notes
This week, Landon and Jeremiah learn more about Austin FC's Leagues Cup opponents from Mexico, and discuss what went wrong against the Colorado Rapids. Other questions and topics include:
- The beautiful beaches of Lubbock
- Does Landon hate it as much as Mike?
- Why we aren't playing a "Curtin" system
- Why it looked like that in Colorado
- Davy Arnaud is sticking to the plan
- Dubersarsky sent out on loan
- Alastuey signed to the first team
- Get to know our Leagues Cup opponents
- Club Tijuana and Puebla
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much moreMoontower Soccer is brought to you by FVF Law
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