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The North End Podcast
Two loud mouth Austin FC season ticket holders discuss their views on the Verde & Black (and occasionally other nonsense) from their perch in Section 123.
Episodes
The North End Podcast2025 Schedule Release (Livestream Replay)
The boys go live to break down the 2025 Austin FC regular season schedule that was released today. Along the way they're joined by their buddy Brian (1/2 of…
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Known For His Skills As A Smuer | Ep. 191
Zac and Ian convene to recap a busy week for Austin FC including wrapping up the Zardes buyout, talking through the expected signing of Fafá Picault and weigh…
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Austin FC Buys Out Gyasi Zardes (Livestream Replay)
Zac and Ian get together on short notice to react to Austin FC using their annual contract buyout on Gyasi Zardes. They look back on some of the better moments…
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Big Bowl Of Chili | Ep. 190
The boys get together to discuss the arrival of Nico Estévez and his big logo sweater to Austin. They take another spin through the busy MLS week ahead and…
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This Is Great Propaganda | Ep. 189
The boys get together in a post-Thanksgiving stupor to dive into just how important the U22 Initiative roster slots are to the success of MLS teams. They also…
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I'm Built For Speed | Ep. 188
The boys get together just a few days before Thanksgiving to recap the latest dispatches from the rumor mill and discuss the ATX related international results…
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Nonsense Based In Sense | Ep. 187
Zac and Ian get together to conduct a "mock off-season" to prep Austin FC fans for how things could play out over the coming months. They also recap the…
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From A Champion To A Peasant | Ep. 186
The boys convene over the weekend to discuss Austin FC announcing their option decisions and say goodbye to Alex Ring and others. They also cover the contract…
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Hope He Does His Nico Bestevez | Ep. 185
The boys get together to recap the introductory press conference for new head coach Nico Estévez. They also discuss rumors surrounding Austin FC's next home…
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Say Bye, Moo Deng | Ep. 184
The boys get together to recap a whirlwind of Austin FC news, including a new head coach and four contract extensions. They deep dive the current salary cap…
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Austin FC Hires Nico Estévez | Livestream Replay
Capping off a week loaded with Austin FC news, the club announced on Friday morning they have hired Nico Estévez as the team's new head coach. The North End…
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I Was Right | Ep. 183
Zac and Ian recap the Decision Day comeback victory over Colorado Rapids. They talk through all the emotions that come with the end of a season and look back…
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A Purgatory Of Sorts | Ep. 182
The boys preview the Decision Day match against the Colorado Rapids. They talk through what they're hoping to see from the team as they close out the 2024…
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You Want To Know, Eh? | Ep. 181
The boys get together to recap Rodolfo Borrell's press conference after the club fired former head coach Josh Wolff. Then they discuss who Austin FC will…
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Austin FC 2.0 | Ep.180
The boys recap the road loss at LA Galaxy that culminated in Austin FC being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention and Josh Wolff being fired as…
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The Eye Of Eastern Europe | Ep. 179
The boys recap the midweek victory over Portland. They also discuss the reports about Austin FC seeking a minority stake sale, an eye opening revelation about…
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Dear God No | Ep. 178
Zac and Ian recap the 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake. They discuss some surprising omissions from the starting XI and a post game dust-up between teammates…
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I'm Not Fuckin' Leaving | Ep. 177
The guys get together to preview this weekend’s home match against Real Salt Lake. They also discuss Coach Wolff’s midweek press availability before closing…
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Maybe Topps Will Make A Card For You | Ep. 176
The boys get together to recap the loss against Houston Dynamo. They also discuss the likely coaching change facing the team and speculate on the future of…
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Bad Bunny Lifestyle | Ep. 175
Zac and Ian recap the midweek draw at LAFC. They also discuss a new transfer rumor and Sebastián Driussi's mid-game social media activities. Then they close…
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We're Deleting This Episode | Ep. 174
The boys recap the deflating road loss at the hands of Toronto FC. They also preview the midweek match against LAFC before closing out the episode with Best…
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That's What We Do Here | Ep. 173
Zac and Ian get together to preview Austin FC's return to MLS play against Toronto FC. They also discuss a couple pieces of Austin FC news before closing out…
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A Particular Set Of Skills | Ep. 172
The boys run through all the Austin FC news of the week, including a revealing radio interview from Jhojan Valencia and the latest international results. Then…
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Get A Protractor | Ep. 171
The boys get together to complain about the dismal showing by Austin FC over the weekend. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last…
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Nose Hair. Goldfish Boxes. We Move. | Ep. 170
The boys get together to preview Austin FC's return to Q2 Stadium this Saturday against Vancouver Whitecaps. They also check in on the Best Keeper in the World…
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Maybe A Million Goals | Ep. 169
Zac and Ian get together to recap Austin’s road victory over Nashville SC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day. 0:45 - Intro 6:00 - Lineup…
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If You See Me On Tinder, It's Fake (ft. The Verdependent) | Ep. 168
The boys are joined by Logan Jones and Logan Bartlett of The Verdependent Podcast to preview Austin FC's road match against Nashville SC. They also discuss…
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Sounds Like A Professional Wrestler | Ep. 167
The boys get together at the deadline of the summer transfer window to discuss how Austin FC's future has changed with their trio of additions and look ahead…
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Usually We Just Have The Character | Ep. 166
The boys break down the midweek Leagues Cup loss at LAFC. They discuss the horrendous pitch conditions at BMO Stadium, some unexpected lineup decisions by Josh…
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Give Him A Quick Undress | Ep. 165
Zac and Ian preview the Round of 32 match against LAFC. They discuss the arrival of Olivier Giroud to Los Angeles and how Austin can pull off yet another upset…
The North End PodcastSurprise Cobra | Ep. 164
The boys recap Austin FC's shutout victory over CF Monterrey, winning West Group 1 of the 2024 Leagues Cup. They talk through the scenarios of potential Round…
The North End PodcastVictory Song | Ep. 163
Zac and Ian recap the Friday night upset of Pumas at Q2 Stadium. Then they preview Tuesday's match against Monterrey before closing out the episode with Last…
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My Butt Is Squarely On The Fence | Ep. 162
The boys get together to discuss a new transfer rumor and some other Austin FC news before previewing the first Leagues Cup group stage match against Pumas…
The North End PodcastFeeling Like Oooh | Ep. 161
The boys recap the Saturday night draw against Charlotte FC. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World and Last Business Day. 1:15 - Intro…
The North End PodcastIf We're Going To Look At It Scientifically | Ep. 160
Zac and Ian recap the deflating loss in Frisco before previewing Saturday's upcoming home match against Charlotte FC. 1:15 - Intro 7:00 - Lineup reactions…
The North End PodcastTwo Solutions | Ep. 159
The boys recap the home loss at the hands of the Seattle Sounders. They also discuss the plane flying around Q2 Stadium prior to kickoff, the chants after the…
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Centaurs If You Will | Ep. 158
Zac and Ian talk through the Austin FC news of the week and preview this weekend's matchup against Seattle Sounders. Then they close out the episode with Last…
The North End PodcastTalk About Getting Punished | Ep. 157
The boys recap the rain-delayed 2-1 victory over NYCFC. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day and the nonsense. 0:15…
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Challenging Me? | Ep. 156
Zac and Ian have an announcement before they run through all of the Austin FC news of the week and preview this weekend's match against NYCFC. Then they close…
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Yup | Ep. 155
The boys recap the road loss to Sporting KC by discussing the perceived lack of mental toughness and the objective lack of offensive fire power from Austin FC…
The North End PodcastEpisode 154 - Dnipropetrovsk
The boys recap a very busy news week in the Austin FC universe discussing the newest CB signing, Osman Bukari's arrival in ATX, a rumored midfield addition and…
The North End PodcastEpisode 153 - Welcome To The Drew Fischer Experience
Zac and Ian recap the road victory against Minnesota United. Then they close out the episode with Best Keeper in the World, Last Business Day and the nonsense…
The North End PodcastEpisode 152 - I'll Die On This Hill
The boys recap the midweek draw against LAFC. Then they preview the upcoming road match against Minnesota United before closing out the episode with Last…
The North End PodcastEpisode 151 - We're Gonna Need Some 151
Zac and Ian recap the road loss at the hands of the Colorado Rapids. Then they preview the midweek clash with high flying LAFC before closing out the episode…
The North End PodcastEpisode 150 - We'll Have To Come Up With Something Better
With the international break coming to a close, the boys get together to preview this weekend's road match at Colorado Rapids. Then they give midseason grades…
The North End PodcastEpisode 149 - Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Bod-E
The boys get together after a midweek break to discuss the Mikkel Desler signing being made official, some international Austin FC results and the early MLS…
The North End PodcastEpisode 148 - We're Getting Hit Elsewhere
Limping into the international break, Zac and Ian recap the road beatdown at the hands of Real Salt Lake. Then they take a look at the road ahead before…
The North End PodcastEpisode 147 - That's Called Chemistry Right There
The boys get together to recap the midweek home loss against Portland. They also celebrate the Bukari signing becoming official before previewing Saturday’s…
The North End PodcastEpisode 146 - The Slip Count
Zac and Ian recap the road draw at San Jose and discuss the Rodolfo Borrell press conference from Thursday. Then they preview the midweek match against…
The North End PodcastEpisode 145 - Rodogasm
At full mast, the boys convene to discuss the rumored DP winger acquisition that surfaced on Wednesday morning. Then they preview the upcoming road match…
The North End PodcastEmiliano Rigoni WAIVED Emergency Livestream (w/@HernanATX)
Breaking News: Austin FC has waived designated player winger Emiliano Rigoni, sources briefed on the situation tell Tom Bogert & The Athletic. The boys got…
The North End PodcastEpisode 144 - One They're Going To Hate Toulouse
Zac and Ian recap the thrilling home victory against Sporting KC. They discuss the mental fortitude of the 2024 group, Dani Pereira's impressive showing and…
The North End PodcastEpisode 143 - The Intricacies, The Delicacies
The boys relive the midweek victory against Houston. Then they preview this weekend's upcoming home match against Sporting KC before closing out the episode…
The North End PodcastEpisode 142 - So Upset About It I'm Actually Calm
After a frustrating start to rivalry week, Zac and Ian recap the road loss to FC Dallas. They talk about the game changing mistakes by Austin FC while also…
The North End PodcastEpisode 141 - I'd Like To Check This Pitchfork Please
The boys get together to preview this weekend's Copa Tejas clash against FC Dallas. They touch on a few pieces of Austin FC news before running through Last…
The North End PodcastEpisode 140 - I Said Who? (w/Tom Bogert)
Zac and Ian recap the road draw against Vancouver Whitecaps. They discuss the upcoming all-star campaign for Bradley Scott Stuver and check in on Austin's…
The North End PodcastEpisode 139 - You Might See The Punisher
The boys break down the upcoming road tilt against Vancouver Whitecaps. Then they talk about the reports that Austin FC will host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game…
The North End PodcastEpisode 138 - The Dark Arts
The boys recap the dominant victory over LA Galaxy. They discuss the month-long hot streak for the first team and the surprise announcement of a contract…
The North End PodcastEpisode 137 - I Approach It Like Dr. Strange
The boys sit down to preview this weekend's upcoming home match against LA Galaxy. Then they discuss the latest transfer rumor that has bubbled to the surface…
The North End PodcastEpisode 136 - That's Exactly Right
Zac and Ian recap yet another Austin FC victory over the Houston Dynamo. They discuss the unexpected goal contributions and talk about how they perceive what…