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June 6, 2024

The Wolff of McKalla Place: Josh Wolff and JaRon Marshall

¡Vamos Verde!

By: Juan Garcia

We speak with Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff about his rapid rise through Major League Soccer, representing the United States on the world soccer stage, and that time he took his shirt off in D.C. We also speak to JaRon Marshall about choosing to move to Austin, jamming with Adrian Quesada, and touring the world with Black Pumas.

May 23, 2024

Gallagher’s Travels: Jon Gallagher

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By: Juan Garcia

We talk to Austin FC fullback Jon Gallagher about scoring the first goal ever scored at Q2 stadium, his unorthodox path to MLS, and signing with Austin FC after a stint in the Scottish Premier League.

May 9, 2024

The Lisfranc Redemption: Brendan Hines-Ike and Alex Vallejo

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By: Juan Garcia

We talk to Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike about his long winding road to Austin, learning Swedish, and coming back from two consecutive career-threatening injuries. We also talk to Alex Vallejo about who’s in his phone and how he’s nurturing the next generation of Austin artists.

April 25, 2024

Being Žan Kolmanič: Žan Kolmanič + Lesly Reynaga

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By: Juan Garcia

We talk to Žan Kolmanič about his fame among famous Slovenians, his return from the season-ending knee injury he suffered last year, and his path on to Austin FC’s first roster in 2021. We also talk to Lesly Reynaga about her musical family and how she found mariachi music after leaving Mexico.

April 4, 2024

Emiliano Rigoni Full Interview en Español

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By: Juan Garcia

Vamos Verde host Juan Garcia and his sidekick Jimmy Maas talk with Austin FC winger Emiliano Rigoni about his Maté ritual, playing in some of the biggest leagues in Europe, and what its like to live away from his family.

Juan Garcia y Jimmy Maas hablan con el volante de Austin FC Emiliano Rigoni sobre como tomar Maté, como es jugar en las ligas mas grandes de Europa, y como se siente vivir tan lejos de su familia.

March 28, 2024

Té for Two: Austin Musician Gina Chávez and Winger Emliano Rigoni.

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By: Elizabeth McQueen

Co-host Jimmy Maas interviews singer Gina Chávez. The native Austinite shares her experience doubling as an independent musician and philanthropist, her experience singing the national anthem as a queer artist during Pride Month, and how she went from a Brené Brown fangirl to performing an original song she wrote for Brown’s podcast on stage.

Then Colombiano co-host Juan Garcia kicks off the conversation with Emiliano Rigoni, the senior midfielder of Austin FC, entirely in Spanish. Originally from Argentina, he and Garcia speak about his longstanding relationship with Sebastian Driussi, playing in a Russian premiere league, and his love for the community that makes his new hometown special. To break the tension, the two share a cup of maté—a tea-like beverage that sparks joy throughout the interview.

March 14, 2024

Pump up the Volume: Gyasi Zardes & Austin FC Match Day DJs Peligrosa

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By: Elizabeth McQueen

Austin FC striker Gyasi Zardes speaks on the all-time greats he’s played with, plus how music has helped him find balance and how parenthood changed him.

You’ll also hear from Austin DJ crew Peligrosa – who are the home game DJs for Austin FC – about mixing fan favorites at Q2 stadium, surviving as an artist in Austin, and the connection between rockin’ a party and teaching school.