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. You’ll hear from Greta Kwedar, Head Boy’s Varsity Soccer Coach at Austin Achieve Polar Bears, Stefano Salerno, Head Men’s Soccer Coach for the Liberty Hill High School Panthers, and Winston Pool, Heads Women’s Soccer Coach for the Cedar Park Hig...
Aug 07, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia talk with Phil West of Verde All Day and Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle about the Major League Soccer All-Star Game and Austin FC’s prospects after Brandon Vazquez’s injury. Plus Q2’s resident luchador Verdisimo takes on the Bayou Breeze. And the grudge match on the pitch is decided between supporter groups Los Verdes and Pollo FC. The full transcript of this episode of ¡Vamos Verde! is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also availa...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 Vázquez 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 Gar...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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. The full transcript of this episode of ¡Vamos Verde! is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post The Second One With Ilie Sanchez appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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.” The full transcript of this episode of ¡Vamos Verde! is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. Th...
Jun 26, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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. ¡Vamos Verde...
Jun 12, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Brothers Michael Canales and Brian Hensley have been by each other’s side for their highest highs and lowest lows. When the South End of Q2 stadium got a bit too rowdy for them, they crossed the pitch to the North End. They started leading family friendly chants and antagonizing opposing goalkeepers in a slightly mellower (and drier) side of the pitch. Hear how they got christened “The North End Pirates” and what it does for their relationship. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of...
May 29, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Austin FC is looking to the future with the signing 20-year-old Nicolás Dubersarsky from Argentine top flight club Instituto ACC. 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. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supp...
May 15, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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. The post From Moontower Soccer: MLS Roster Rules 101 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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. ¡Vamos Verde! is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Te...
Apr 17, 2025•30 min
When Austin FC went shopping in the offseason, the big money strikers captured the headlines. But one unheralded midfield signing has earned a place in Head Coach Nico Estevez’s starting eleven. Besard Šabović joins us to talk about growing up in Sweden, visiting his family in North Macedonia, and his famous great-grandfather – the legendary Jakup Ferri. ¡Vamos Verde! is produced at a community-supported public radio station. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcas...
Apr 03, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Austin FC home games can’t be complete without the pre-game heartbeat tradition. It’s become so iconic that the club used the heartbeat as inspiration for their new home jersey for this year. Hear about the origins of the tradition, the relationship between the teams front office and its supporters, and the role of a former Austin FC captain in the genesis of the tradition. The post The One With The Heartbeat appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Mar 20, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Austin FC has a new star wearing the number 10: Myrto Uzuni. The Albanian forward tells us about his unlikely rise through professional soccer, why he used his idol’s signature celebration against him, and his goals for himself in his first season at the club. The post The One With Myrto Uzuni appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Mar 06, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Austin FC fans became familiar with what to expect on game day over the past 4 years. But after not making the playoffs in 2024, the team has undergone big changes. Gone is Josh Wolff, the only coach fans have ever known. Gone are Sebastián Driussi and Alex Ring, the only two captains Austin FC have ever had. Gone is Gyasi Zardes, one of MLS’ all-time leading scorers. In their place, the team hired new coach Nico Estévez and invested heavily in new talent including a US Men’s National team membe...
Feb 20, 2025•1 min
Austin FC’s first and only second-ever Head Coach tells us how the club sold him on the job, the skincare routine behind his flawless complexion, and his wife’s reaction to her first visit to the American Midwest (in December) ahead of his move to Columbus, Ohio from Valencia. The post The One With Nico Estévez (Bonus Episode) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Dec 19, 2024•36 min
Bonus Tracks: ¡Vamos Verde! hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia taped an interview on the Bonus Tracks stage at the 2nd weekend of Austin City Limits Festival with Brad Stuver. Also, hear from Nick Canedo from We Are Blood about their upcoming blood drive at Q2 Stadium. The post City Limits (Bonus Episode) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Nov 07, 2024•32 min
A new manager comes to Q2 Stadium in Austin this week as Mauricio Pochettino makes his debut as the US Men’s new boss against Panama. Goalkeeper Matt Turner shares what it’s like adapting to the US changes and his remarkable journey from watching YouTube tutorials to the Premier League. The post Turner & Poch: US Men’s National Team goalkeeper Matt Turner appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Oct 10, 2024•34 min
Austin FC backup goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland tells us how he got into Dartmouth, how it felt to win the CONCACAF Champions League with Seattle, and how he felt on his dream debut for Austin FC in the Leagues Cup. Also, Hayworth Athletic’s founder Justin Lea tells us how he avoided dying at the hands Mexican cartels, drove through Europe in his modified truck, and then decided to make the worlds best soccer ball. The post The Replacements: Austin FC Goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland & Hayworth Athl...
Sep 26, 2024•Season 1Ep. 16
Osman Bukari arrived in Austin this summer after spending the last two seasons with Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. His play with Red Star in UEFA Champioin’s League last year raised eyebrows and earned him a designated player contract with Austin over the summer. We chat about leaving home at a young age, scoring in the World Cup as a member of the Ghana Men’s National Team, and adjusting to life in Texas. The post Coming To America: Austin FC winger Osman Bukari appeared first on KUT & KUTX S...
Sep 12, 2024•26 min
The new season of Tacos of Texas starts with taco journalist Mando Rayo on a taco tour up to el partido of Los Verdes. On the way, we’ll talk to fans, find the must-stop taco joints and see how comida y gente have welcomed Austin FC to Central Texas The post Tacos of Austin FC Special – Tacos of Texas takes a closer look at the tacos around Q2 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Sep 05, 2024
Juan chats with Jhojan Valencia about the family business, moving to Austin, and where to find the best Colombian food. The post Man in the Middle: Austin FC Midfielder Jhojan Valencia appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Aug 29, 2024
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. The post Kingpins: Austin FC II Coach Brett Uttley + former...
Aug 15, 2024•49 min
Winger C.J. Fodrey is California-ing your Austin FC podcast. He joins Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia. Plus, get some basics on the Leagues Cup with writer Phil West. And Juan gets on the supporters bus, sits next to the actual Copa Tejas The full transcript of this episode of ¡Vamos Verde! is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post Road Trip: Austin FC Winger C.J. Fodrey + writer Phil West + Supporters’ ...
Aug 01, 2024•47 min
The full transcript of this episode of ¡Vamos Verde! is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post House Party: New Austin FC signee Mikkel Desler + La Murga De Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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. The post La Vida de Obrian: Jáder Obrian & Michelle Sánchez appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Jul 16, 2024•39 min
Austin FC winger Ethan Finlay talks about managing familial relationships as a young athlete, what his back up plan was before he went pro, and his work with the MLS Players Association. The post The Secret Life of Ethan Finlay appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Jul 04, 2024
Austin FC winger Jader Obrián tells us about dodging championships, how he found out he was coming to Austin and how he got to MLS in the first place. We also talk to Michelle Sánchez about her desire to cover soccer before Austin FC came to town and Katie Reed from Austin Rise FC about laying the groundwork for professional women’s soccer in Austin. The post Life of Obrian: Jáder Obrian, Michelle Sánchez and Austin Rise FC’s Katie Reed appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 20, 2024•52 min
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. The post The Wolff of McKalla Place: Josh Wolff and JaRon Marshall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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. The post Gallagher’s Travels: Jon Gallagher appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
May 23, 2024•35 min
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. The post The Lisfranc Redemption: Brendan Hines-Ike and Alex Vallejo appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts ....
May 09, 2024•Season 1Ep. 6
