Defensive midfielder Ilie Sanchez’s career includes an MLS Cup and an All-Star Game appearance. But his start in professional soccer came with his hometown club, a little neighborhood club called F.C. Barcelona. In the first episode of a two-part interview, the Austin FC captain talks about his many sides, gives little life lessons he has picked up, and espouses the importance of “context.”
The One With Robert Taylor
Austin FC continued its revamp of its offense with the acquisition of Finnish winger Robert Taylor from Inter Miami in April. Taylor made some memorable moments in Miami, playing with Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. The 30-year-old spent nearly a decade climbing his way up from some of the lowest divisions of English soccer, through Scandinavian leagues, to trophies and give-and-gos with the GOAT. Austin FC is betting his career will continue to blossom at Q2 Stadium.
¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org.
From Moontower Soccer: MLS Roster Rules 101
This week, we bring you an episode from Moontower Soccer. Hosts Landon Cotham and Jeremiah Bentley are joined by Long Cao to explain MLS roster rules. Was it a mistake to attempt this? Probably, but Moontower tries to make some of the most complicated rules in the world of soccer as accessible as possible.
Vamos Verde Season 2 Coming March 6
Austin FC fans became familiar with what to expect on game day over the past 4 years. But after not making the playoffs in 2024, the team has undergone big changes.
Gone is Josh Wolff, the only coach fans have ever known. Gone are Sebastián Driussi and Alex Ring, the only two captains Austin FC have ever had. Gone is Gyasi Zardes, one of MLS’ all-time leading scorers.
In their place, the team hired new coach Nico Estévez and invested heavily in new talent including a US Men’s National team member Brandon Vázquez, and MLS Champion Ilie Sánchez. In this season of Vamos Verde Jimmy and Juan will explore all of the new, what it means for Austin’s football club and the culture surrounding it, and how it fits in with the rituals the fans have come to know and love since the team’s inception.
City Limits (Bonus Episode)
Bonus Tracks: ¡Vamos Verde! hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia taped an interview on the Bonus Tracks stage at the 2nd weekend of Austin City Limits Festival with Brad Stuver. Also, hear from Nick Canedo from We Are Blood about their upcoming blood drive at Q2 Stadium.
Turner & Poch: US Men’s National Team goalkeeper Matt Turner
A new manager comes to Q2 Stadium in Austin this week as Mauricio Pochettino makes his debut as the US Men’s new boss against Panama. Goalkeeper Matt Turner shares what it’s like adapting to the US changes and his remarkable journey from watching YouTube tutorials to the Premier League.
Coming To America: Austin FC winger Osman Bukari
Osman Bukari arrived in Austin this summer after spending the last two seasons with Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. His play with Red Star in UEFA Champioin’s League last year raised eyebrows and earned him a designated player contract with Austin over the summer. We chat about leaving home at a young age, scoring in the World Cup as a member of the Ghana Men’s National Team, and adjusting to life in Texas.
Tacos of Austin FC Special – Tacos of Texas takes a closer look at the tacos around Q2
The new season of Tacos of Texas starts with taco journalist Mando Rayo on a taco tour up to el partido of Los Verdes. On the way, we’ll talk to fans, find the must-stop taco joints and see how comida y gente have welcomed Austin FC to Central Texas
Kingpins: Austin FC II Coach Brett Uttley + former USWNT member and Southwestern University Coach Linda Hamilton
We chat with Austin FC II coach Brett Uttley, about what the heck is the purpose of an FC 2 and we get a little into Rhode Island and Farrelly Brothers movies. Also, we break down the US Women’s National Team gold medal performance with our own soccer legend next door, Linda Hamilton. She is a former USWNT member, World Cup champion, and US Soccer Hall of Famer — and the head soccer coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
Road Trip: Austin FC Winger C.J. Fodrey + writer Phil West + Supporters’ Bus Ride
Winger C.J. Fodrey is California-ing your Austin FC podcast. He joins Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia. Plus, get some basics on the Leagues Cup with writer Phil West. And Juan gets on the supporters bus, sits next to the actual Copa Tejas
House Party: New Austin FC signee Mikkel Desler + La Murga De Austin
Austin FC and their fans are ready for the LAFC matchup in the MLS Western Conference finals
Austin FC plays Sunday for a spot in the Major League Soccer Cup Final. They’ll travel to Los Angeles to face LAFC.
Jack White loves baseball so much, he stops to play east of Austin every time he comes through
What does one of the biggest rock stars in the world look forward to every tour? Playing baseball at this Eastern Travis County field with employees of his baseball bat company.
Why Are There So Many Mattress Stores In Austin? 🛏
You’re standing in a mattress store. Right across the street are two more mattress stores.
The History, Mystery and Misery of MoPac
The glorified parking lot known, at least officially, as Loop 1 has given many a driver plenty of time to ponder its quirks while stuck in traffic.