The North End Podcast

The boys get together to recap what was a very busy week for Austin FC. They start with a pair of high-caliber player rumors before diving into what we learned from the first week of camp and Jon Gallagher's contract extension. Then they close out the episode with the new away kit being "leaked", Last Business Day and some Patreon notes. 0:30 - Intro 4:20 - New DP rumor 9:25 - James Rodriguez? 14:50 - Svatok green card process 17:20 - Obrian speculation 23:50 - Jayden Nelson headed back to ATX 26:30 - Nico presser comments 28:35 - Owen Wolff out for preseason 34:15 - Dani dropping crumbs? 38:45 - Other training camp crumbs 42:00 - Jon Gallagher signs extension 44:55 - New away kit "leaked" 47:15 - Toronto match time change 48:00 - Josh Wolff's new gig 50:30 - Last Business Day 56:20 - Patreon notes Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss all of the Austin FC news of the week including contract extensions for two key midfielders. They also break down a transfer rumor concerning Jáder Obrian before talking through the preseason schedule release and the crumbs left by the club on report day. Then they close out the episode with Last Business Day, an academy headline, the nonsense and some Patreon updates. 0:30 - Intro 3:00 - New DPs in The North End 8:05 - Owen Wolff U-22 wrap-up 9:45 - Dani Pereira signs contract extension 13:20 - Jáder Obrian rumor 23:15 - Roster/Cap Sheet updates 24:55 - Vazquez confirms target return date 32:05 - Jayden Nelson called up 33:10 - Report day crumbs 36:15 - Preseason schedule released 41:15 - Galaxy road match start time set 41:55 - The Uzuni Hotel! 43:40 - Heads up T-Mobile customers 45:45 - MLS title odds released 49:20 - Last Business Day 51:05 - Dallas poaches academy prospect 56:40 - Patreon updates Sign up today for our new Patreon and join in on all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to unveil the show's new Patreon memberships. They talk through what will be offered, including merch drops, giveaways and the brand new Best Ball Pyramid! Then they get back to business and discuss the report that Owen Wolff has signed a new long-term U22 contract with Austin FC. They work through what the move means for both the player and the roster going forward before closing out the episode by highlighting two season-long awards given out by the club and debuting a new version of the Victory Song. 0:30 - Intro 4:10 - Unveiling the TNEP Patreon 8:00 - What's offered? 12:20 - Best Ball Pyramid! 21:10 - How to join up with TNEP 30:30 - Owen Wolff signing U22 contract 38:40 - Austin's hand forced? 41:30 - State of the roster 46:50 - Offensive/Defensive awards Sign up today for our new Patreon for merch drops, giveaways, listener questions, the Best Ball pyramid and all the additional fun in The North End! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to summarize the storm of news from the past week. They wrap-up the Joseph Rosales acquisition and deep dive the implications of a new rumor that Guilherme Biro may be on the move. Then they close out the episode with a look at a Myrto Uzuni interview he gave in Spain last week and some potential crumbs dropped by Tom Bogert. 0:30 - Intro 4:10 - Rosales trade wrap-up 5:55 - Guilherme Biro on the move? 20:55 - Allende rumor update 25:35 - Myrto Uzuni speaks in Spain 34:15 - Bogert crumbs 42:05 - State of the roster Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Tuesday to discuss the acquisition of Joseph Rosales. They talk though the player's bio, the roster and salary cap implications of the move and the sudden logjam at the left back position. More rumors hit the timeline over the last few days so the fellas also weigh in on a pair of potential additions that have the fan base buzzing. 0:30 - Intro 2:25 - Thoughts on two additional rumors 5:55 - Austin FC acquires Joseph Rosales 8:35 - Rosales bio 23:10 - Salary cap implications of the trade 26:05 - Current state of the roster 33:00 - Comparing Rosales to his new positional teammates 36:30 - Left back logjam 44:20 - Where does the Rodo go from here? Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap a whirlwind of a week for Austin FC. They talk through two acquisitions, one departure and discuss yet another trade rumor that appears to be on the verge of official. Then they close out the episode with a review of Austin's two-man draft class and a few other ATX news items before crowning the 2025 Austin FC "Goal of the Year". 0:30 - Intro 3:10 - Recapping a trio of personnel moves 13:15 - Another trade close? 20:20 - MLS Superdraft recap 28:35 - Leagues Cup participation confirmed 31:10 - New MLS divisional alignment 33:45 - Coachella Valley Invitational schedule announced 35:15 - Crowning the 2025 Austin FC "Goal of the Year" Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the transfer of Osman Bukari. They talk through Bukari's 18-month stint in Austin, highlight the club dropping potential roster construction hints and read through some comments from the Polish side of things before closing out the stream with a quick look at the current state of the roster. 0:30 - Intro 3:00 - Austin FC transfers Osman Bukari 5:10 - Team drops roster construction hints? 15:15 - Quotes out of Poland 18:45 - Bukari's 18-months in Verde 26:25 - Current state of the roster Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel to discuss the draft day trade that landed winger Jayden Nelson with Austin FC. They talk though the young winger's career arc to this point before ZG takes a victory lap on a prediction he's been making for over a week now. Then they close it out with some Osman Bukari transfer rumor talk and a quick look into Austin FC's second round draft pick made live during the stream. 0:30 - Intro 2:30 - Austin FC acquires Jayden Nelson 6:05 - Jayden Nelson bio 19:55 - ZG takes a victory lap 29:20 - Osman Bukari discussion 40:05 - Austin FC drafts Stefan Dobrijevic 47th overall Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys go LIVE on YouTube to discuss the signing of free agent CB Jon Bell. They discuss the player's background, how he's expected to fit into the squad and ZG clings to a roster mechanism hope for the signing. Then they're still live when the shocking transfer rumor concerning Osman Bukari hits the timeline and crash out appropriately. 0:30 - Intro 2:55 - Austin FC signs Jon Bell 8:45 - Bell's background 15:15 - Where does Bell fit in? 22:45 - The "Sneaky Supplemental Theory" 27:10 - Osman Bukari rumor live reaction 55:25 - Jon Bell wrap-up Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together on E's 28th birthday to discuss the trade of Stefan Cleveland. They talk about the roster implications of the move before taking a peek at the other big transactions around the league from the worst week of free agency. Finally, they preview this week's MLS Superdraft before closing out the episode with an academy update and the final round of voting in the 2025 Austin FC "Goal of the Year" bracket. 0:30 - Intro 2:55 - Stefan Cleveland traded 13:35 - STL match start time change 15:00 - MLS Free Agency begins 33:10 - MLS Superdraft preview 48:25 - Academy update 50:15 - "Goal of the Year" bracket final week Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC being back in the U.S. Open Cup field for 2026. They also talk through the upcoming week of MLS offseason events like the beginning of free agency, re-entry draft stage one and the end-of-year waivers process before closing out the episode with a short list of potential free agent targets, an academy update and the "Goal of the Year" bracket reaching the semifinal round. 0:30 - Intro 7:30 - R.I.P. season ticket waitlist 9:40 - Austin FC back in U.S. Open Cup 15:25 - Could Trump administration policy affect the Austin FC roster? 18:20 - New first team goalkeeping coach hired 21:35 - MLS offseason dates this week 30:05 - Potential free agent targets 46:05 - Academy update 48:25 - "Goal of the Year" bracket into the semifinals Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss the contract option decisions that were made official last week. They say their goodbyes to the trio of declined options, speculate on a couple head scratching outcomes and talk through the two new contracts signed for the first team. Then they close out the episode with a new free agent rumor, the second round results from the "Goal of the Year" bracket and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 3:55 - Option decisions announced 4:40 - Goodbye Julio Cascante 14:10 - Jimmy Time comes to an end in ATX 18:45 - Goalkeeper log jam 29:50 - Ilie re-signs with Austin FC 40:45 - Ervin Torres signs first team deal 50:50 - New CB rumor 57:25 - "Goal of the Year" second round results 1:02:40 - Academy update Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys convene to discuss the apparent departure of Diego Rubio. They also recap the week's international results and ZG presents his ideal MLS schedule in the wake of the league releasing the 2026 regular season schedule last week. Then they close out the episode with the first round results of the "Goal of the Year" bracket, a "new coach" edition of Last Business Day and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 4:35 - Schedule release wrap-up 13:40 - International results 24:55 - Diego Rubio says goodbye? 33:10 - "Goal of the Year" 2nd Round 39:35 - Last Business Day 45:45 - Academy update Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys went live on their YouTube channel following the release of the 2026 MLS schedule. How will the league deal with the FIFA World Cup taking place mid-season? Will Austin FC open the season at Q2 Stadium for the fifth year in a row or will they begin on the road? When are the Copa Tejas matches? Is Messi coming to ATX? All that and more on this livestream replay! 0:30 - Intro 2:05 - Opening night 4:45 - Does Austin play Messi? 10:35 - Toughest portions of the schedule 17:10 - Copa Tejas dates 20:45 - Eastern Conference opponents 24:40 - Vazquez return game? 29:30 - Decision Day 30:50 - World Cup break 32:25 - No more best-of-3 playoffs? Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap some international results and give into the rumor mill. Then they discuss the big midweek announcement that MLS is adopting a summer-to-spring format beginning in 2027 before closing out the episode with the 2025 "Goal of the Year" Bracket and an academy update. 0:30 - Intro 3:20 - International results 15:05 - Rumor mill 28:15 - MLS format changes approved 47:35 - 2025 "Goal of the Year" Bracket 58:20 - Academy update Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap Austin FC's 2025 season. They discuss the highs and lows of the campaign, then name their top under and over performers of the year. Then they take a look at the upcoming contract option decisions that are due by November 26th before closing out the episode by updating the salary cap and roster spreadsheets for the offseason and crown a champion of the preseason nonsense. 0:30 - Intro 3:05 - International call-ups 10:05 - Season in review 34:20 - Naming over/under performers 58:20 - Offseason preview 1:11:05 - Salary cap & roster notes 1:17:45 - Crowning a champion of the nonsense Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss Austin FC's season ending loss to LAFC on Sunday night. They talk through the lapses that cause the game to get out of hand and wonder what to make of Myrto Uzuni's future at the club before closing out the episode with the final check-in on the Best Keeper in the World for 2025. 0:30 - Intro 5:45 - Lineup reactions 14:10 - Game 2 recap 50:40 - Postgame takeaways 1:04:40 - Best Keeper in the World Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the Game 1 loss against LAFC. They discuss the competitiveness exhibited by Austin FC, a well worked equalizer from Jon Gallagher and some unfortunate bounces for the ATX back line. Then they close out the episode with a preview of Sunday's Game 2 at Q2 Stadium. 0:30 - Intro 5:55 - Austin FC Blood Drive 7:30 - Lineup reactions 9:20 - Game 1 recap 53:10 - Postgame takeaways 57:30 - Game 2 preview Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to discuss the MLS year-end accolades that include a third Impact Award nomination for Brad Stuver. Then they preview Game 1 of Austin FC's first round playoff series against LAFC before closing out the episode with Best Keeper in the World. 0:30 - Intro 2:45 - MLS year-end award nominations 19:45 - New club valuation 23:10 - Los Verdes Game 1 watch parties 25:25 - Gambling controversy coming to MLS? 31:10 - Game 1 preview 54:30 - Best Keeper in the World Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys get together to recap the Decision Day loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. They give thanks for the overall health of the squad entering the postseason and have some gripes with the first round playoff schedule. Then they close out the episode by checking in on the Best Keeper in the World before crowning the 2025 Verde Best Ball League champion and recapping the picks. 0:30 - Intro 3:15 - Lineup reactions 8:10 - San Jose Earthquakes recap 41:30 - Postgame takeaways 48:30 - 1st round schedule 56:20 - Best Ball champion crowned 58:30 - Picks recap Sign up today for Underdog Fantasy using this link when you use promo code "NORTHEND" at sign up you'll get up to $1000 in bonus cash plus a free pick! Visit our website for match preview articles, weekly MLS picks and access to our salary cap and roster spreadsheets! Follow the podcast on socials YouTube Instagram Bluesky Threads Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.