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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?

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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

1:07:20...

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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