This week Landon and Jeremiah break down why Austin couldn't beat Dallas, and wonder if any moves will be made before the transfer window closes. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Jeremiah on the Austin Eras podcast - Mount Rushmore of MLS's Most Hated - Are we allowed to say that the ref wasn't bad? - Owen Wolff's magic - How Austin were good and bad at the same time - Hating on FC Dallas fashion choices - Transfer window closes this week - W...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 10 min
We're back with a normal episode for y'all today! We... Interview FOUR matchscot puppies Examine pre-match fits Rate goal cellies Discuss social media standouts Preview the FC Frisco match and reveal the man of Steph's jersey! Support the show
Aug 15, 2025•42 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah analyze the Houston Dynamo match, answer more listener questions, and debunk some player rumors. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Jeremiah on the Austin Eras podcast - What went right/wrong against Houston? - Should we blame the refs? - Should we be annoyed that Beloko isn't available? - Biro's high five - Breaking down Rodo's international slot trade - How did New England do it so bad? - Cascante on the way out?...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min
Mike and Steph went to work this weekend at the Meet the Player event! They used their fan-experience time to all of our advantage to find out important intel like: Is Sabovic sneaky funny? Whose wife is the best fashion influence? Who are best friends? Who is maybe lying about their best friend? Who is the most dad? Has Robert Taylor seen K-Pop Demon Hunters? Then, they cover social media standouts and prep everyone for a return to Q2 against Houston Dynamo on Sat 8/9. Stay tuned, as always, fo...
Aug 08, 2025•42 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah answer a bunch of listener questions, and are joined by Apple TV's Marcelo Balboa to preview the Houston Dynamo match. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - Ray Romano's Moontower Soccer - Closed door friendly update - Leagues Cup at Q2 this week - Berant Celina rumor - When will we see Beloko and Djordjevic? - Tomas Muller's effect on "Middle American" MLS - How to pronounce "Bukari" - What's Austin FC's worst ever c...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Hello Friends! We are on time this week - is it because Mike has been getting influenced by watch ads on instagram? You'll never know! Today we're all about the boys, doing a recap of last week's match against DC United. We have FOUR (count 'em!) goal cellies to rate...but are they even worth rating? Then we've got some good socials sleuthing content including: Interpreting cryptic JimmyTime posts Interpreting cryptic Julio posts Interpreting locker room postes Interpreting early season rumors A...
Aug 01, 2025•27 min
(We accidentally uploaded the wrong file the first time, but it has now been fixed. Sorry!) This week Landon and Florida Man Jeremiah discuss Austin FC's big, fun win in DC, as well as some player links that may have fallen apart. Other questions and topics include: - Progress Texas event w/ Landon and Brad Stuver - What made the offense look so good? - Opportunities ahead to climb the table - Why Uzuni yelled at Dani after the goal - When Playing Out of the Back Goes Right - Bukari's growth - D...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr 29 min
We're back again, this time with special guest Landon Cotham of Moontower Soccer fame! We did things a bit different this week without a match to review, giving a highlight reel recap of our All-Star Week experience in Austin! Expect a lot of big feelings from the three of us as we reflect on what having an All-Star Game in Austin meant, how cool it was to show off our city and our star player, and what happened across 5 days of soccer celebrations. Support the show...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This week Landon and Mike accidentally made a very long episode (oops), so feel free to break it up into multiple listening sessions and/or use the timestamps to jump around. Questions and topics include: - All-Star Week Events Preview - Stuver's Laundry Project donations - Transfer rumor updates (29:30) - Austin linked with Serbian center back - Mateja Djordjevic scouting report - Palacios update - Deciphering the Dani Pereira reports - LA Galaxy match analysis (55:50) - Why the weird lineup wo...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 55 min
It's been a wild, unhinged week in the AustinFCverse, and this episode of Swoontower maintains that vibe! We've got a lot to talk about! Revs draw at home The most outfit we've seen all year Galaxy stomping in Carson Gilhairmay Beer Celly Ratings Social Media Standouts Laundry Project Fundraiser (just money, not stuff!) Sat 7/19 3-5pm at Hopsquad! And as always, stick around til the end to find out the Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show...
Jul 18, 2025•50 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah the wild Open Cup match in San Jose, the deflating draw against the Revs, and some transfer rumors. Other questions and topics include: - Austin FC's (undeserved?) Open Cup win - All hail King Bradley - Did Desler deserve a red? - Penalty kick strategies - Vazquez's heartbreaking injury - What's going on with Robert Taylor? - Uzuni still cursed - Mentality lacked against New England - Is Obrian on the way out? - LA Galaxy preview - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket Giv...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min
We're back! And 12 hours late with the release this week, and so sorry about it! It takes everybody a bit of time after a vacation to get back into the swing of things and your Swoontower hosts are no different. That said, this week we've got a lot to talk about! Flood Relief Efforts (check @365thingsaustin for even more!) A fundraising tailgate! Match Moods Celly Ratings Social Media Standouts And as always, stick around til the end to find out the Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show...
Jul 11, 2025•27 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by Mike to discuss the Diego Palacios rumors and play "Landon's Game". Other questions and topics include: - Kerr County Flood Relief Fund - Diego Palacios rumor - Does this mean Rodo doesn't care about 2025? - San Jose Open Cup preview (22:00) - New England Revolution Preview - "Landon's Game" (52:11) - Where did Brad Stuver play in college? - How many of Maxi Urruti's clubs can you name? - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This week we're at the beach! You'll notice an explicit tag, because our LA-based guests used two curse words and I don't want anyone to feel bad playing this for their kids and be surprised by those words! I also put this in a tag at the beginning of the episode because I know that nobody reads show notes! This week, we talk about the boys! And LAFC coming to town! Are you reading this? Why? Support the show
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss how Nicky Beloko fits into the team and break down the loss in Seattle. Other questions and topics include: - Jeremiah's boring dreams - Did the break hurt Austin? - Nicky Beloko scouting report - Analyzing defensive breakdowns - Why Landon isn't sold on Nico Figal - How many more moves will come this summer? - Whose minutes could Beloko take? - Highlights from the MLSPA Salary Drop - LAFC Preview (1:14:30) - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage W...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min
We missed y'all last week, but are back with vengeance to recap the RBNY match with so many goal cellies to rate! Then, we sneak up on Moontower listener questions to give our clone and superhero opinions, and spend some time on social media standouts from the international break, including: Double Disney trips Worst dressed slander ALL STARS Don't forget to stick around to find out the Man of Steph's Jersey! Support the show...
Jun 27, 2025•34 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah answer a bunch of listener questions and preview the Seattle Sounders match. Other questions and topics include: - Dog on the pitch!!! - MLS All-Star Week details - How would MLS Pro/Rel work? - Revisiting Austin FC Clone XI - Should Austin pick up Ilie's option? - Wolff vs Estevez in build up play - ATX players as track athletes - Which superheros would each player be? - "Robert Miller" lightning round - Seattle Sounder preview - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket Give...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 25 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah break down Austin's win against the Red Bulls and discuss the things that are finally coming together for this team. Other questions and topics include: - See Landon at the Podcast Creator Summit tonight! - "If we win tomorrow, that's called a winning streak" - Scroll through this post for the Owen photos - Austin FC fans make statement during match - Chemistry is finally building - Svatok and Pereira's big defensive games - We try to decide if Sabovic is good - Sho...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Hello friends! We're in Upstate New York for a wedding this weekend, but that can't stop us from bringing you a new Swoontower, live from the car, right off the dome! Edited in a hotel room, the audio quality isn't the best but we do some Celly Ratings, a deep-dive on THE PICTURE, and of course, we find out the Man of Steph's Jersey. We can't wait to be back in the studio at home, but I think this was better than nothing - what about y'all? Support the show...
Jun 13, 2025•31 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah are joined by famed soccer broadcaster, Adrian Healey, to discuss the state of Austin FC and cover the latest news. Other questions and topics include: - See Landon at the Podcast Creator Summit - Would JB ever get tired of goals? - THAT locker room photo... - Mikkel Desler's importance - Players knew their roles in Colorado - The highs and lows of Vazquez and Bukari - WHY this team looks better without Uzuni - Adrian Healey's thought's on 2025 - Profile of Mickael ...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's match and away trip to San Diego: Sea Dogs Fit Checks (and coffee judgement) Match Moods (and why you should join an away trip) Then, we spend some time on social media standouts from the week, including: A2Toques Foundation's first event Brad's letter Steph being a trivia monster (I'm so sorry Stef and Riley) We hash out how we're feeling mid season, then wrap up with a makeshift COL preview from Mike's research! Don't forget to stick around to...
Jun 06, 2025•51 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah do a mid-season check-in and discuss how Austin FC should move forward for the rest of the year. Other questions and topics include: - RSL and San Diego recaps - The attack continues to disappoint - Where is BHI? - Mid-Season Review - What's Austin's way forward? - Change tack or stay the course? - Can we still justify Uzuni starting? - Would this squad be better off under Wolff? - Kervin Andrade linked to Austin FC - Colorado Rapids Preview (1:05:57) - Join the Pat...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's matches against Minnesota and Real Salt Lake: The Forrest Wizard Fit Checks (a reprise of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) Match Moods Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Tony Sanchez from SanDiego.Futbol - make sure to follow their work! We talk about: What San Diego's been up to Who we should keep an eye on this weekend San Diego recs in and out of the stadium for everyone travelling! Don't forget to stick ...
May 30, 2025•36 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss the Open Cup win against Houston and the draw in Minnesota. Other questions and topics include: - Ilie explains Austin's ambition - Did we play better against Vancouver or Houston? - Bukari continues to perform in Houston win - Breaking down the Kolmanic goal - How do we feel about a point in Minnesota? - Open Cup scenarios - RSL and San Diego Previews (1:06:28) - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty - much more Moontower Soccer is b...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Today's episode starts with a recap of last week's matches against Vancouver and the Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup Matchscot interview Fit Checks Match Moods SO MUCH SPICE! Social Media Standouts, feat: JimmyTime Steaks Then, we get into our opponent spotlight for the week! Massive thank you to Dan and Matt of The Loony Bin Podcast - make sure to follow their work! We talk about: What Minnesota's been up to (killing it, tbh, on the field and on socials) Anything we might be able to hang our ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr
This week Landon and Jeremiah break down a 2-point week that could have been a 6-point week, and discuss the Bukari and Beloko transfer rumors. Other questions and topics include: - Comparing the Atlanta and Vancouver games - On pace for record low goal scoring - But is there reason for hope? - A fine line between "adjustments" and "tinkering" - Could Bukari really leave this summer? - Landon watched film on Nicky Beloko - Is Kevin de Bruyne really interested in Austin? - Houston Dynamo Open Cup...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Steph here, taking back the reins for show notes because this is a very serious podcast and I love moms. Today's episode starts with recaps of a TRIPLE match week: away @Cincinatti, home v Atlanta, and the Austin FC and Atlanta Unified team match at Q2! We cover: Katori, our matchscot who thankfully stayed home out of the heat this week! Make sure to look at all the cute pics of her though . Fit Checks (shout out Adrienne, and plumbers) Glossing over the bad stuff because it's our show and we ca...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include: - Did the players deserve boos? - Actually, curses ARE real - Best 8 minutes of the season - Does Austin need a bad cop? - Cincinatti delivers another loss - Pedantic defensive debate - MLS Roster Profile update - Atlanta United Preview (1:11:55) - Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (1:19:22) - Join the Patreon - Free Ticket Give...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Mike here, writing the show notes today; trying a new thing where in the title of the show I give it a click-baity headline! Did it work? Also, we never learned how to spell Cincinnatti. I know that's wrong. Today's episode starts with recaps of last week's match against MNUFC and our US Open Cup match against El Paso: Matchscots Fit Checks Curse Talk! Glossing over the bad stuff because it's our show and we can! Captain Stuff Social Media Standouts, feat: A Biro Interview from Pitchside USA Bas...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min
This week Landon and Jeremiah discuss what happened in Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota and preview the US Open Cup match against El Paso. Other questions and topics include: - Join the Patreon - Should Austin revert to more defensive tactics? - Nico's toxic positivity - A smart person says we're smart - How does Desler affect this offense? - How Austin concedes goals in 2025 - Stuver's worst mistake ever? - Will we get an attacking mid this summer? - El Paso Locomotive preview (1:04:25) - Is A...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min
