In our first Opponent Spotlight of 2025, we're thrilled to be joined by Sheena and Chad Smith of For the Glory KC to cover off season roster moves and some predictions for Saturday night.

Check out the episode to hear Sheena and Chad's thoughts on:

• National MLS perspective versus the local nuanced vibes around SKC (and Peter Vermes)
• Most exciting moves over the offseason
• Keys to success for SKC this season and this weekend
• Thoughts on Dániel Sallói's moustache

Find and follow For The Glory KC on Bluesky and Instagram and listen on Spotify!

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Then we catch up on Austin's own massive offseason moves, covering:

• All our new boys!
• Our Most Expensive 'Fit Check to date
• The club's "Charm Offensive"
• Social Media Stand Outs

and as always, stick around 'til the end to find out The Man of Steph's Jersey!

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This week Landon and Jeremiah preview Austin FC's season opener against Sporting Kansas City, and Landon joins David Gass and Tom Bogert on Soccerwise to preview the 2025 season. Other questions and topics include:

- Submit your Over/Under predictions here
- Final preseason matches
- Rodo drops hints at season launch party
- Uzuni finally in town
- Sporting Kansas City Preview
- Will SKC's new additions be enough?
- Predicting Austin FC's starting XI
- Landon's appearance on Soccerwise w/ David Gass and Tom Bogert (36:40)
- Landon on the Soccerwise YouTube channel
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- much more


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This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Scott Specht for the 2025 Over/Under Predicitions and also cover the Coachella preseason matches. Other questions and topics include:

- Favorite halftime shows
- Svatok's Fagundez diss track
- What we learned from preseason
- Desler gets a green card!!!
- Who is in Austin's best midfield?
- Over/Under Predictions (35:06)
- More news (1:15:32)
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- much more


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This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Adrian Healey to review the offseason and answer listener questions. Other questions and topics include:

- Guilherme Biro contract extended
- Josh and Gavin Wolff go to Houston
- Las back on loan
- When to start panicking about Uzuni and Sabovic
- Listener Questions with Adrian Healey
- Reasons why Austin FC might disappoint in 2025
- Trevor Allison's "primary chance creator" research
- What counts as success in 2025?
- Our picks for non-verde/black jerseys
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- much more


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This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Long Cao to explain MLS Roster Rules. Was it a mistake to attempt this? Probably, but we have to give the people what they want. Other questions and topics include:

- 2025 Jersey Leak. Do we like it?
- Myrto Uzuni is official
- His contract and weirdly long medical
- Dubersarsky arrives in Austin
- Why did Kolmanic get extended AGAIN?
- We have a theory...
- Preseason match results
- MLS Roster Rules 101 w/ Long Cao (17:20)
- Okay, maybe it's 201
- A simpler way to think about GAM
- MLS roster designations (57:14)
- Michael Bartlemay's U22 research
- New 2025 roster rules (1:12:52)
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- more


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This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss Driussi's legacy in Austin, Sunday's open training session, and how the newest players will fit into the team. Other questions and topics include:

- Driussi is officially gone
- What is his legacy in Austin?
- Dubersarsky is officially Verde
- More discussion on Uzuni's position
- Besard Sabovic player profile
- "The Desler of midfielders"
- Where should Austin use the last roster spot?
- New technical staff announced
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- more


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This week Landon and Jeremiah are once again drowning in Austin FC news, including the Driussi transfer saga, two new player links and much more. Other questions and topics include:

- Rodo's update on Driussi
- Potential outcomes ranked
- Vazquez press conference highlights
- Did MLS try to block the Vazquez move?
- The confusing case of Myrto Uzuni
- U22 D-mid Dubersarsky incoming?
- How Austin could sign Evander
- 2025 schedule breakdown with Seth Rau
- Buy away game tickets here
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- more


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This week Landon and Jeremiah a ton of Austin FC news, including the Brandon Vazquez and Ilie Sanchez signings, Driussi potential transfer, and Austin FC's current starting XI. Other questions and topics include:

- Austin breaks transfer record on Brandon Vazquez
- Is $10 million too much?
- How does he fit in the team?
- Should Borrell sell Driussi?
- What does Austin look like without him?
- Ilie Sanchez profile
- Starting XI from our current roster
- How should Borrell use the remaining roster spots?
- Joe Lowery's wild Austin prediction
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- Join the Patreon
- more


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