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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?

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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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The boys get together to trudge through the worst loss in club history. They discuss all the low points of Wednesday's 5-0 defeat before previewing Saturday's return to Q2 Stadium to take on Sporting KC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

5:15 - Delaying our salary cap breakdown

8:05 - Lineup reactions

17:55 - San Diego FC recap

57:10 - Postgame takeaways

1:07:45 - Sporting KC preview

1:25:10 - Last Business Day

1:35:35 - Picks recap

1:36:20 - Best Ball...

The boys get together to recap the Sunday night road draw against Minnesota United. They talk through what was a back and forth affair in St. Paul and the two injuries Austin FC suffered on the back line before previewing the midweek road test against San Diego FC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:55 - Fodrey & Las rip some packs

6:05 - Lineup reactions

13:35 - Minnesota United recap

57:05 - Postgame takeaways

1:06:20 - San Diego FC preview<...

The boys get together to preview Austin FC's road match this Sunday night against Minnesota United. The talk through the opponent's results since the two clubs met on opening night this season and discuss how Austin should handle their group of players recovering from injury. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:45 - Austin Soccer Celebration

11:15 - Minnesota United preview

52:05 - Last Business Day

58:35 - The Boy Factory

1:02:30 - Best Ball update

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The boys get together to celebrate the first back-to-back clean sheet wins in more than two years for Austin FC. They recap the 2-0 win over St. Louis City SC on Sunday, rejoice in both the return of Dani Pereira to the lineup and the debuts of both Brandon Vazquez and Owen Wolff. Then they close out the episode with a deep dive on Myrto Uzuni's recent form, Last Business Day and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:30 - Lineup reactions

19:25 - St. Louis City SC recap

56:40 - Postgame takeaways

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The boys get together to discuss the newest Austin FC transfer rumor that was reported on Tuesday. Then they dive into a preview of the club's Sunday afternoon match against St. Louis City SC before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:25 - Uzuni "Team of the Matchday"

5:25 - Listener questions

11:20 - Przemysław Płacheta rumor

33:55 - St. Louis City SC preview

1:09:50 - Last Business Day

1:15:55 - The Boy Factory

1:18:45 - Picks recap

The boys get together to recap the clean sheet Copa Tejas victory against Houston Dynamo. They talk through the pair of first half goals and discuss both the positive impact and injury woes of Jayden Nelson before closing out the episode with the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:25 - Previous episode clean-up

12:55 - Lineup reactions

22:50 - Houston recap

52:25 - Postgame takeaways

1:10:25 - Best Ball update

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The boys get together to discuss the debacle that played out late on Wednesday night in San Jose. They talk through the rotated lineup, a flurry of goals allowed late in the match and try to assess the damage from a wide view before closing out the episode with The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

6:20 - Lineup reactions

20:30 - San Jose Earthquakes recap

58:30 - Postgame takeaways

1:09:55 - Listener questions

1:27:30 - Houston Dynamo preview

1:46:45 - The Boy Factory

1:50:05 - Picks recap

The boys get together to discuss the 3-3 draw against Toronto FC and celebrate 300 episodes. They talk through the wild back and forth that occurred north of the border on Saturday and lament the latest entry in the "Drew Fischer sucks" record books, before closing out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:25 - Celebrating 300 episodes in The North End

11:55 - Lineup reactions

20:40 - Toronto FC recap

57:45 - Postgame takeaways

1:07:15 - Listener questions

1:15:50 - San Jose Earthquakes preview

1:37:30 - Last Business Day<...

The boys get together to worry about the state of Austin FC with some listener questions sprinkled in along the way. They talk through the disaster that took place against Louisville City FC on Tuesday night before looking ahead to Saturday's road match back in league play against Toronto FC. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:50 - Sabovic fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee

5:25 - Lineup reactions

12:35 - Louisville City FC recap

41:00 - Postgame takeaways

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The boys get together to recap the deflating home loss at the hands of the LA Galaxy. They highlight the importance of Austin's captain leaving early due to injury and how momentum swung in his absence, along with the inability to generate offense once the team went behind. Then they preview Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 match against Louisville City FC with a written assist from TNEP's resident Lou City fan, Trevor Allison.

0:30 - Intro

4:05 - Injury updates

7:10 - Lineup reactions

10:15 - LA Galaxy recap

45:40 - Postgame...

The boys get together to preview Saturday's afternoon clash against LA Galaxy. They talk through the spicy rivalry between the two clubs and speculate on some revenge for Austin's newest player. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

2:45 - Miami wrap up + listener questions

12:50 - LA Galaxy preview

47:40 - Last Business Day

55:10 - The Boy Factory

59:25 - Picks recap

1:00:50 - Best Ball update

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The boys get together to recap their trip out to South Florida to watch Austin FC take on the defending MLS Champions. They talk through the match before expanding on some thoughts about the team headed into a packed section of the schedule and discussing other highlights from the weekend jaunt to Miami before closing out the episode with The Boy Factory.

0:30 - Intro

3:15 - U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 draw

5:30 - Injury updates

11:30 - Lineup reactions

14:55 - Inter Miami recap

1:06:15 - Postgame takeaways

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The boys get together to wrap-up the results from the international break before previewing the return to MLS play this Saturday against defending MLS Cup Champions Inter Miami CF. They talk through the talented opposing roster and speculate on what Austin FC's injury report could look like headed into the match before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory.

0:30 - Intro

3:15 - Los Verdes watch party

4:20 - U.S. Open Cup draw

6:05 - International break wrap-up

8:05 - Inter Miami preview

50:40 - Last...

The boys get together during the international break to recap the results for Austin FC players around the globe. Then they dive into a batch of listener questions before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:35 - International results

16:20 - Listener questions

54:30 - LV watch party

55:55 - Last Business Day

1:07:05 - The Boy Factory

1:11:35 - Picks recap

1:13:05 - Best Ball updates

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The boys get together to talk through the news of the week including MLS releasing more information about the upcoming sprint season in 2027 and a pair of additional international call-ups. Then they recap the 0-0 home draw against LAFC before closing out the episode with some postgame thoughts and a listener question.

0:30 - Intro

4:35 - 2027 "sprint season" information released

7:25 - Additional international call-ups

10:45 - Lineup reactions

21:05 - LAFC recap

1:01:05 - Postgame takeaways

1:12:55 - Listener questions

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The boys get together to preview this weekend's return to Q2 Stadium to take on LAFC. They talk through the history between the two teams and ZG willingly says some things that are probably pretty stupid. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

2:25 - Miami trip speculation

7:10 - International call-ups

11:30 - LAFC preview

52:30 - Last Business Day

1:03:25 - The Boy Factory

1:08:50 - Picks recap

1:10:05 - Best Ball updates

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The boys get together to recap the road loss against Real Salt Lake. They talk through the match with the help of some listener questions and then debate a perceived lack of adjustments from the coaching staff, before closing out the episode with a "moment of zen".

0:30 - Intro

3:20 - Schedule change

4:45 - Injury updates

18:40 - Lineup reactions

22:50 - Real Salt Lake recap

1:11:30 - Postgame takeaways

1:30:20 - "Moment of Zen"

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The boys get together to preview the upcoming road match against Real Salt Lake. They talk through what to expect from the opponent before debating how short handed Austin FC will approach the game. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:05 - Los Verdes watch party

5:05 - Biro fined

7:15 - Real Salt Lake preview

43:30 - Last Business Day

56:40 - The Boy Factory

59:35 - Picks recap

1:02:25 - Best Ball update

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The boys get together for the first bitch session of 2026. The recap the horrendously officiated road match against Charlotte FC and talk through the multiple injuries sustained by the Verde & Black. Then they close out the episode with a plea for disciplining the officiating crew and Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

3:25 - MLS releases updated GAM totals

5:15 - Lineup reactions

10:05 - Charlotte FC recap

52:50 - Postgame takeaways

1:09:55 - Last Business Day

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The boys get together to preview this weekend's away match against Charlotte FC. They also discuss the Leagues Cup schedule that was released on Thursday before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

4:30 - LV watch party

6:05 - Leagues Cup schedule released

12:15 - Charlotte FC preview

40:55 - Last Business Day

46:50 - The Boy Factory

49:35 - Picks recap

52:05 - Best Ball update

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The boys get together to wrap-up the Christian Ramirez signing and take a look at the first roster profile release of 2026. Then they recap the victory over DC United and introduce the "North End Game Score" before closing out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory.

0:30 - Intro

5:45 - Ramirez wrap-up

9:15 - Lower back ad space

10:40 - MLS releases roster profiles

17:30 - Lineup reactions

19:00 - DC United recap

52:05 - Postgame takeaways

59:35 - Last Business Day

1:13:55 - The Boy...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss Tom Bogert's report that Austin FC has claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers. They also talk through the injury updates given by Nico Estévez at Thursday's media availability.

0:30 - Intro

2:35 - Tom Bogert's report

4:05 - Ramirez bio

7:55 - Is the move "North End" certified?

10:10 - CJ Fodrey discussion

17:25 - Myrto Uzuni discussion

27:55 - Positional flexibility?

30:05 - Injury updates from Thursday's media availability

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The boys get together to discuss a fringe transfer rumor, react to the Rodolfo Borrell press conference from last week and comb through The Athletic's anonymous executive survey. Then they preview Sunday's home match against DC United before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, the Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

5:45 - Late transfer rumor?

9:15 - Rodo's press conference

23:05 - Rule changes

27:25 - Anonymous executive survey

39:05 - DC United preview

1:03:55 - Last Business Day

1:11:40 - The Boy Factory

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The boys get together to recap the opening night draw against Minnesota United. They talk through the encouraging signs from the offense and lament the momentarily lapses in focus that led to Austin dropping two points late on. Then they close out the episode with a review of the post game comments by Nico Estévez and Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

7:35 - What's new in 2026?

12:25 - Lineup reactions

19:20 - Minnesota recap

50:20 - Post game takeaways

1:02:45 - Last Business Day

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The boys were joined LIVE Tuesday night on YouTube by the members of the Verde Best Ball League to conduct the 2026 draft! The league boasts the same field as last season, meaning our competitors in 2026 are Moontower Soccer, We Are Austin TV, Verde All Day, The Verdependent and Soccerwise.

0:30 - Intro

6:30 - Draft begins

21:35 - Positional confusion!

44:20 - Gass gives the ATX guys some Miami recs + a pizza depth chart

1:03:00 - Late round madness

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The boys get together for the annual season opener mega-sode! First they talk through the news of the week including another international slot trade and recap the final two preseason games at the Coachella Valley Invitational.

They also talk to Dani Pereira about the upcoming season and his "A 2 Toques" foundation. Then boom, back-to-back guests as the boys preview the upcoming season with Soccerwise's David Gass.

After those discussions, the boys jump into the first match preview of the 2026 regular season before closing out the episode with Last Business Day, the Boy Factory and the...

The boys get together to recap the first preseason match of the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational. They also discuss the half-season trade of an international roster slot and a 36-hour Myrto Uzuni transfer rumor that shook the fanbase late in the week. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day and The Boy Factory.

0:30 - Intro

9:55 - New kit release date

11:55 - International slot trade

16:45 - Uzuni transfer rumor saga

30:05 - St. Louis City SC preseason match recap

58:25 - Last Business Day

1:03:10 - The...

The boys get together to discuss the week that was in the Austin FC universe. They cover the contract buyout of Jáder Obrian and Oleksandr Svatok officially receiving his Green Card, along with the welcome press conference for new DP winger Facundo Torres. Then they close out the episode with recaps of both preseason games, Last Business Day and an academy update.

0:30 - Intro

5:35 - Obrian contract buyout

8:20 - Svatok receives Green Card

16:35 - Torres welcome presser

23:05 - Big year for Coach Estévez?

34:55 - Louisville Ci...

The boys get together to stay warm and recap the last week in the Austin FC universe. They wrap up the Facundo Torres acquisition with some listener questions and run through everything we learned from Nico Estévez's media availability and the preseason opener. Then they close out the episode with some crumbs, multiple MLS rule changes and Last Business Day.

3:00 - Intro

8:25 - Listener Questions

15:05 - Torres signing wrap-up

20:25 - James Rodriguez rumor squashed

22:05 - Nico's media availability

32:55 - Preseason opener

37:45 - Obrian saga c...

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Friday to discuss Austin FC acquiring Uruguay international winger Facundo Torres from Palmeiras. They talked through the player's history, the roster and salary cap implications of the move and how Torres should fit into the team. Then they take exception to some of the national media's reaction to the signing all the while chatting with listeners who were tuned in live.

0:30 - Intro

1:45 - Austin FC acquires Facundo Torres

6:05 - Torres career history

16:55 - Rodo's youth movement

23:10 - E's Western...