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August 15, 2024

Kingpins: Austin FC II Coach Brett Uttley + former USWNT member and Southwestern University Coach Linda Hamilton

By: Jimmy Maas

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.


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July 10, 2025

The All-Star One With Brad Stuver, Brandon Vázquez, and Andy Loughnane

Austin will host its first major league all-star game this month. Goalkeeper Brad Stuver talks about representing his squad at Q2 Stadium. Team president Andy Loughnane talks about what will be available for fans to do during MLS All-Star week and his brief career as a hockey referee. The team had to absorb some heavy news this week with striker Brandon Vazquez now out for the season due to a knee injury. In anticipation of his second All-Star game, he sat down with hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia before his injury. They chatted about his journey to the team, including many crossings of the border to train from his home in Southern California.

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July 3, 2025

The Second One With Ilie Sanchez

Austin FC’s captain Ilie Sanchez talks about his departure from Barcelona’s bubble, his relationship with then-Barça B manager Luis Enrique, and the decisions that led him to Major League Soccer and Austin.

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June 26, 2025

The First One With Ilie Sánchez

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.”

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June 12, 2025

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.

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May 29, 2025

The One With The North End Pirates

Brothers Michael Canales and Brian Hensley have been by each other’s side for their highest highs and lowest lows. Hear how they got christened “The North End Pirates” and what it does for their relationship.

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May 15, 2025

The One With Nico Dubersarsky

Austin FC is looking to the future with the signing 20-year-old Nicolás Dubersarsky from Argentine top flight club Instituto. Hear how the young midfielder made his professional debut in one of soccer’s most historic venues, how he prepares for game day, and the romance and bromance that have helped him adapt to his new surroundings in Austin.

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May 1, 2025

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. 

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April 17, 2025

The One Where They Make Tifos

Austin FC supporters have turned Q2 stadium into one of the best environments in Major League Soccer. One way they show their support of the team on game day is through elaborate fan displays, called tifos. These giant banners are displayed for a couple of minutes right before kickoff, but each one takes hundreds of people and weeks to make, and is one of the best ways to get involved in supporting the team.

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