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The boys get together to recap the end of the international break and talk through some other tidbits of Austin FC news. Then they preview Saturday's return to Q2 Stadium to take on Supporter's Shield leading Nashville SC in a rematch of last year's U.S. Open Cup Final before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:00 - International results

12:05 - Austin FC returning to the Coachella Valley Invitational

14:50 - Nashville SC preview

54:40 - Last Business Day

58:35...

The boys get together during the international break to discuss the Austin FC news of the week. First they give an update on the club's response to the ICE-related situation from the previous weekend before jumping into the international results of the week. Then they dive into the latest rumor about a U22 signing that could join the team in January before closing out the episode with a round of listener questions from The North End's Patreon members.

0:30 - Intro

4:50 - Austin FC's ongoing response to ICE-related incidents

18:00 - Ramirez named to Team...

The boys get together to discuss a wild night at Q2 Stadium. They address a concerning report circulating the fan base before recapping the three-goal comeback by Austin FC to earn a point against San Diego.

0:30 - Intro

7:30 - ICE at Q2 Stadium?

17:25 - Lineup reactions

21:00 - San Diego FC recap

1:04:05 - Postgame takeaways

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The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week, including a third international call up. Then they preview Saturday's return to Q2 Stadium against San Diego FC with a sprinkle of "Reckless Speculation", before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:20 - Stuver Team of the Matchday

4:45 - Ervin Torres called up to USYNT U-20s

7:15 - San Diego FC preview

51:55 - Last Business Day

54:55 - The Boy Factory

1:00:05 - Picks recap<...

The boys get together to recap the annual trip up to Frisco to see Austin FC take on FC Dallas. They discuss the scoreless draw that extended the club's unbeaten streak to seven games and take a look at the updated "P Chase" after the weekend's games, before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

3:15 - Uzuni called up

5:20 - Lineup reactions

11:55 - FC Dallas recap

44:40 - Postgame takeaways

56:10 - Last Business Day

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The boys get together to talk through the Austin FC news of the week, including an international call-up, a fine from the Disciplinary Committee and what we learned from MLS releasing updated roster profiles on Thursday morning. Then they preview this Saturday's road match against FC Dallas before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

5:30 - Rosales called up

8:40 - Biro fined

9:55 - MLS drops roster profile update

21:50 - LV watch party

23:30 - FC Dallas preview

52:55 - Last Business...

The boys get together to discuss the shocking road win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. They talk through another game-changing performance from Christian Ramirez and all of the ups and downs of a wild Sunday evening in Canada for the Verde and Black. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

4:05 - Lineup reactions

13:00 - Vancouver Whitecaps recap

50:05 - Postgame takeaways

1:04:15 - Last Business Day

1:12:05 - The Boy Factory

1:16:55 - Picks recap

1:17:45 - Best...

The boys get together to discuss the midweek home draw against Colorado Rapids. They talk through another early concession followed by another late equalizer at Q2 Stadium before previewing Sunday's road match against the first place Vancouver Whitecaps. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

2:45 - Biro named to TOTW

5:25 - Lineup reactions

10:10 - Colorado Rapids preview

37:35 - Postgame takeaways

46:15 - LV watch party

48:05 - Vancouver Whitecaps preview

1:07:55 - Last Business Day<...

The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week including the end of the transfer window an additional suspensions handed out by Leagues Cup. Then they recap the 1-1 home draw against San Jose before previewing the midweek fixture against Colorado Rapids, before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory.

0:30 - Intro

4:55 - Austin FC trades international slot

10:25 - Additional Leagues Cup discipline

11:55 - Lineup reactions

16:50 - San Jose Earthquakes recap

51:55 - Postgame takeaways

1:04:45 - Colorado...

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC acquiring USYNT centerback Chris Applewhite on loan from Nashville SC, along with news about the future of the U.S. Open Cup. Then they preview this weekend's home match against San Jose Earthquakes before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:10 - Svatok named to MLS Team of the Matchday

8:00 - Austin FC signs Chris Applewhite on loan

25:20 - U.S. Open Cup news

28:30 - San Jose Earthquakes preview

52:25 - CJ Fodrey check-in<...

The boys get together to recap the road victory over the Portland Timbers. They discuss Facundo Torres finding the back of the net once again and a bounce back performance from both Joseph Rosales and Oleksandr Svatok, before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:30 - Lineup reactions

9:25 - Portland Timbers recap

40:15 - Postgame takeaways

52:05 - Last Business Day

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The boys get together to discuss the flurry of Austin FC news that dropped early in the week, including welcoming Khaled El-Ahmad as the club's new CSO and three outbound players. Then they recap the midweek loss against Toluca and preview Saturday's road match against Portland Timbers, before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:35 - Jayden Nelson transfer wrap-up

8:55 - CJ Fodrey loaned to Falkirk FC

13:40 - Owen Wolff trade wrap-up

18:25 - Khaled El-Ahmad welcome press conference

24:25 - Toluca recap<...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the trade of Owen Wolff to Sporting Kansas City in exchange for a record return for a U-22 Initiative player.

0:30 - Intro

2:40 - Austin FC trades Owen Wolff

5:40 - Tidbits from the press release

14:45 - Early fan reactions

20:45 - Wolff family ties in KC

30:50 - Rodo/Owen tension?

43:15 - State of the roster

54:05 - Dumbest take of all times?

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The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Monday to talk about the news that Austin FC is finalizing a deal to transfer Jayden Nelson to Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Championship. The proposed agreement for the 23-year-old winger consists of a $1.1 million transfer fee with further add-ons.

0:30 - Intro

3:30 - Gauging early fan reactions

10:40 - Does Austin FC get GAM from this?

17:10 - Bolton fans find the stream

21:05 - Impromptu Over/Under game

30:45 - State of the roster

53:05 - New DPs (in The...

The boys get together to recklessly speculate on which players are going to be on the move early in the week. Then they recap Saturday's home draw against Philadelphia Union and complain about Neil Pierre before previewing Wednesday's Leagues Cup quarterfinal match against Toluca FC.

0:30 - Intro

4:15 - Khaled El-Ahmad notes

8:05 - Reckless Speculation

18:30 - Lineup reactions

20:45 - Philadelphia Union recap

59:45 - Postgame takeaways

1:04:50 - Los Verdes watch party

1:06:00 - Toluca FC preview

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The boys get together to discuss the midweek road victory over Seattle Sounders. Before the recap they talk about the rumored playoff format changes reported by The Guardian on Thursday along with some puzzling Instagram activity. Then they dive into the Wednesday night win and preview Saturday's return to Q2 Stadium to take on Philadelphia Union before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:15 - Reported MLS playoff format changes

13:20 - "Extend Ramirez"

23:50 - Lineup reactions

31:40 - Seattle Sounders recap

1:00:30 - Postgame takeaways

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Thursday afternoon to discuss the reported hiring of Khaled El-Ahmad as the club's new Chief Soccer Officer.

0:30 - Intro

3:35 - El-Ahmad's background

6:55 - Early fan reactions

11:50 - Potential for moves this window?

23:45 - Dream first move?

27:30 - Austin FC has a type

28:35 - Potential red flags

35:05 - Bogert highlights Costalas

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The boys get together to talk through Sunday night's Copa Tejas loss against FC Dallas. They discuss the hapless first half from the Verde and Black and celebrate the continued ascension of Ervin Torres. Then they close out the episode with a preview of Wednesday's road match against Seattle Sounders and Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

8:45 - Lineup reactions

17:45 - FC Dallas recap

54:50 - Postgame takeaways

1:07:35 - Seattle Sounders preview

1:19:45 - Last Business Day

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The boys get together to recap Austin FC's Thursday night penalty shootout win over Club América to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Leagues Cup. They talk through the intense night at Q2 Stadium before previewing Sunday's Copa Tejas clash against FC Dallas. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and the definitely-not-forgotten victory song.

0:30 - Intro

9:15 - Andy Loughnane named CEO of Austin FC

11:35 - Lineup reactions

18:40 - Club América recap

53:50 - Postgame takeaways

1:04:55 - Quarterfinal schedule released

1:09:15 - Li...

The boys get together to recap the Sunday night victory over Club Puebla. They discuss Myrto Uzuni's hat trick and where he's positioned himself on the club's all-time leading scorer's list before previewing Thursday's decisive match against Club América and how Austin FC can qualify for the knockout round of Leagues Cup. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

5:55 - Lineup reactions

11:00 - Club Puebla recap

44:30 - Postgame takeaways

55:05 - Club América preview

1:17:00 - Last Business Day

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The boys get together to give an update on Patreon happenings this month, discuss the new MLS Commissioner and another edition of Reckless Speculation. Then they recap the midweek win against Club Tijuana and preview Sunday's match against Club Puebla before closing it out with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

4:05 - Patreon updates

10:25 - New MLS Commissioner

12:55 - Reckless Speculation

24:15 - Lineup reactions

27:35 - Club Tijuana recap

59:10 - Postgame takeaways

1:05:30 - Club Puebla preview

1:20:35 - Last Business Day<...

The boys get together to talk through the loan of Nico Dubersarsky and the signing of Jorge Alastuey. Then they recap Saturday's loss against Colorado Rapids before closing out the episode with a preview of the first Leagues Cup "Phase 1" match against Club Tijuana.

0:30 - Intro

5:30 - Austin FC loans Nico Dubersarsky & signs Jorge Alastuey

13:05 - Third kit pre-release party for STHs

14:40 - Lineup reactions

26:40 - Colorado Rapids recap

1:07:20 - Postgame takeaways

1:22:35 - Club Tijuana preview

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The boys get together to discuss the news of the week including potentially sweeping MLS roster rule changes, some coaching staff crumbs and a Dubersarsky rumor update. Then they preview Saturday's road match against Colorado Rapids before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

2:50 - Los Verdes watch party

4:05 - MLS roster rule change proposal

15:05 - New Senior VP of Soccer Strategy

18:50 - Dubersarsky loan rumor update

21:50 - Colorado Rapids preview

54:45 - Last Business Day

1:05:15 - Picks...

The boys get together to recap the disaster in Houston on Saturday night. First they address a law enforcement investigation into allegations involving academy players. Then they break down a pair of rumors that popped up late in the week before working their way through the 3-0 dude wiping of Austin FC at the hands of their biggest rival, including some unfortunate word choice in the postgame press conference and visible tension between Jayden Nelson and the interim coaching staff on the sidelines.

0:30 - Intro

3:00 - Academy players under investigation

8:30 - Rumor mill<...

The boys get together to discuss the return to MLS play for Austin FC. They recap Brad Stuver bobblehead night, the match against the Seattle Sounders and what turned into the Ervin Torres show by the final whistle. Then they preview Saturday's Copa Tejas clash against Houston Dynamo before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:15 - Dani Pereira's IG comment

8:30 - Rumor mill

11:15 - Lineup reactions

23:35 - Seattle Sounders recap

55:15 - Postgame takeaways

1:04:30 - Houston Dynamo preview

1:24:20 - Last...

The boys are back to get you ready for Austin FC's return to MLS play! They discuss their takeaways from Saturday's open training session at Q2 Stadium and recap everything that's happened in the Austin FC universe during the World Cup break. Then they preview Wednesday's home match against the Seattle Sounders before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:10 - World Cup wrap-up

11:05 - Open Training takeaways

23:55 - Recapping Austin's World Cup break

37:30 - Seattle Sounders preview

1:03:35 - Last Business...

The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week. They talk through Austin's preseason results, what it means for the team when the transfer window opens on Monday and chat about the latest transfer rumors circling the fan base. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory.

0:30 - Intro

3:10 - USMNT bows out of the 2026 World Cup

10:15 - World Cup Draft Challenge scenarios

12:40 - MLS games this week

14:30 - Sporting JAX recap

16:25 - Brad Stuver bobblehead night<...

The boys get together to recap a busy Austin FC news week including a new player signing, two trades and a first look at the new "Violet Crown" kit. Then they answer a variety of listener questions from North End Patreon members before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

3:10 - Blood drive at Q2 Stadium

5:30 - Austin FC trades international slot

8:00 - Przemysław Płacheta signing wrap-up

10:20 - Dani Pereira trade wrap-up

12:35 - Querétaro recap

15:30 - Violet Crown kit lea...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Thursday afternoon to discuss Austin FC's trade of Dani Pereira to CF Montreal in exchange for $2.1 million in guaranteed GAM, another $250k in conditional GAM and an undisclosed sell-on percentage.

0:30 - Intro

4:05 - Initial fan reactions

7:15 - Who is making these decisions?

13:55 - Revisiting last summer's Dani rumors

21:10 - More fan reactions

24:40 - Shifting expectations for the rest of 2026

31:15 - Reading through the club's press release

35:10 - GAM refresher

45:45 - Favorite Dani...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the signing of Polish winger Przemysław "Shemmy" Płacheta. They talk through their expectations for Shemmy in ATX and discuss the state of the team with viewers who were tuned in live.

0:30 - Intro

3:45 - Austin FC signs Płacheta

10:25 - Where does the roster stand?

18:05 - Expectations for Płacheta

26:25 - Guilherme Biro tangent

28:20 - Concerns about the signing

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The boys get together to recap a relatively quiet week in the Austin FC universe. They talk through what to expect as friendlies start up this Friday in preparation for the return to MLS play and draft their Austin FC All-Time "Worst XI's" before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

2:40 - LV watch party for Mexico vs Ecuador

5:30 - Jayden Nelson World Cup check-in

6:45 - What to expect this week for Austin FC

10:20 - Where is our sporting director?

17:40...

The boys get together to recap a relatively busy week of Austin FC news. They talk through the latest Dani Pereira rumor that came and went, the contract buyout of Robert Taylor and the return of Terry Boss as an assistant coach while sprinkling in some reckless speculation along the way. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:55 - LV watch party for Mexico vs Czechia

11:15 - Jayden Nelson World Cup check-in

18:00 - Friendlies announced

20:50 - Uzuni still in Europe?

The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week. They celebrate Jayden Nelson making the Canadian national team for the 2026 World Cup, deep dive the welcome press conference for new head coach Jim Curtin and answer some listener questions before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:50 - Jayden Nelson makes WC squad

8:05 - International results

9:15 - Farewell Nico Bosch

12:25 - Jim Curtin welcome press conference + listener questions

51:10 - Last Business Day

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The boys went live on their YouTube channel to discuss the Monday afternoon announcement that Austin FC has hired former Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin as the club's third head coach.

0:30 - Intro

5:25 - Combing through a lengthy press release

13:50 - Sporting Director speculation

17:15 - Coach Curtin's style of play

25:55 - R.O.S. with Arnaud at the helm

34:55 - Players on the move?

43:10 - Schedule after the break

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The boys get together to discuss the Austin FC news of the week including more details on the new third kit to be released in August and the club's first bobblehead recipient being confirmed. Then they talk with Adrian Healey and Coach Nick Cowell about their "Beyond the Touchline" podcast and the state of Austin FC before previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and closing it out with The North End's 2026 World Cup Draft Challenge.

0:30 - Intro

3:55 - TNEP World Cup Draft Challenge

6:30 - Third kit details

9:55 - Theme nights announced

The boys get together to talk through the Austin FC news of the week including a handful of international call-ups. Then they deep dive Rodolfo Borrell's tenure at the club before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

5:15 - Open training announced

8:05 - International call-ups

15:55 - Reviewing Rodolfo Borrell's tenure

1:30:40 - Last Business Day

1:38:45 - The Boy Factory

1:42:20 - Picks recap

1:43:45 - Best Ball update

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The boys get together to recap another disappointment from Austin FC headed into the World Cup break. They talk through the 3-0 defeat at the hands of St. Louis City SC before closing out the episode with some listener questions and Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:05 - Nico's farewell message

6:00 - Timing of Monday's news

8:55 - Lineup reactions

12:40 - St. Louis City SC recap

41:20 - Postgame takeaways

57:30 - Listener questions

1:09:50 - Last Business Day

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The boys get together to wrap-up their thoughts following Monday's big news and subsequent livestream. Then they preview Saturday's road match against St. Louis City SC before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

4:10 - Los Verdes watch party

5:40 - Nico/Rodo wrap-up

32:10 - St. Louis City SC preview

54:20 - Last Business Day

1:06:45 - Picks recap

1:08:10 - Best Ball update

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The boys went live on Monday to discuss Austin FC firing head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell.

0:30 - Intro

1:55 - ZG fixes his audio

2:45 - Rodo out shocker

14:30 - What next?

28:15 - Coach Cowell weighs in

41:50 - Roster uncertainty with today's news

52:45 - When have Austin fans felt joy lately?

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The boys get together to recap the embarrassing night at Q2 Stadium. They talk through the 2-1 loss against Sporting KC and answer a bevy of listener questions that are mostly focused on the status of the head coach before closing out the episode with a deep dive into what we learned from the salary release earlier in the week.

0:30 - Intro

4:40 - Lineup reactions

12:45 - Sporting KC recap

51:05 - Postgame takeaways

1:12:05 - Listener questions

1:20:55 - Salary release deep dive

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