In this bonus episode, you can hear our full conversation with Jáder Obrian in spanish and host Juan Garcia chats with freelance journalist Michelle Sánchez about the deciding match of this years Copa Tejas.
Episodes
November 20, 2025
Major League Soccer announced a big change this week. The league is shifting its calendar to align with the top leagues in the sport. Instead of playing matches from January to November, the 2027-28 season will begin in late July with a champion crowned in May.
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November 6, 2025
Austin FC will get a new away shirt next season, set to replace the “Amadillo” shirt introduced ahead of the 2024 season. The shirt paid homage to the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, the Austin music venue at the epicenter of the cosmic cowboy music wave. The shirt also gave Austin FC a mascot: an armadillo named Speed Bump. ‘Dillo handler Swift Sparks tells us all about Speed Bump’s celebrity, what it takes to care for him, and what the future holds for their partnership with Austin FC.
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October 16, 2025
Austin FC is headed to the 2025 MLS playoffs. A key reason for that is Diego Rubio. The veteran stepped into a bigger-than-anticipated role after Brandon Vázquez’s season-ending injury. Rubio turned pro at age 17 in his native Chile. His passion to compete and penchant for scoring goals got the attention of the Chilean National Team. He played for clubs in Portugal, Spain, Kansas City, and Denver before joining Austin FC last year. Rubio joins hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia to talk about his maturation as a player, the importance of family, and building a legacy.
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October 2, 2025
Live (to tape) from the U.S. Open Cup Championship match, Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia talk with original Austin FC play-by-play announcer Adrian Healey, chat about the return of the tifo to the supporters’ section and the history made Wednesday night at Q2.
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September 18, 2025
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff is having a breakout year. Fans at Q2 Stadium have seen glimpses of his brilliance on the field since 2021, but publicly, he’s been a bit of a mystery. Until now. He joins hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia to talk about his five seasons in verde and black, along with his future.
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September 4, 2025
Austinite and FC Juarez goalie Guillermo Ruiz has been a pro for just a few years. He talks about how Raising Canes almost derailed his pro career, his time with Real Madrid, and the reasons he moved back to his home state to play across the border in Liga MX. Plus, Jimmy and Juan dare to repeatedly mention the P-word (playoffs) for Austin FC.
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August 21, 2025
The Other One With Nico Estévez
We check in with Austin FC head coach Nico Estevez with Austin FC making a push for a playoff spot in the last few matches of the season. Hear about his experience in Austin so far and what’s ahead for the remainder of the season.
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August 7, 2025
The One With The High School Champions
Austin area high schools won 5 UIL State Championships in soccer last school year, and others made deep runs in the playoffs. In honor of back-to-school season, Jimmy chats with three of the championship winning coaches about their title winning seasons.
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