Episodes

  • Austin FC shut down by LAFC, Olsen to be next Houston Dynamo coach
    Oct 31 2022

    Austin FC's 2022 MLS season came to an end after a 3-0 to LAFC in the Western Conference Final. Did Josh Wolff get the starting lineup wrong? Was Fagundez denied a penalty call? What happened with Sebastian Driussi?

    In Houston, Ben Olsen has agreed to be the next Dynamo head coach according to reports. Is he the right fit?

    The Striker's Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas postseason weekend and more on this week's episode.

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    31 mins
  • Austin FC bests FC Dallas in MLS Cup Playoffs, Dynamo coaching search advances
    Oct 25 2022
    Moussa Djitté and Sebastian Driussi led Austin FC to its first victory over rival FC Dallas with a spot to the Western Conference Final on the line. The Verde now head to Los Angeles with 90 minutes separating the club from its first MLS Cup Final.   Down in Houston, candidate names have started to leak as Dynamo FC continues its second coaching search in as many years under GM Pat Onstad.  

    The Striker's Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas postseason weekend and more on this week's episode.

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    36 mins
  • Austin FC survives first playoff match, awaits winner of FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United
    Oct 17 2022

    The first MLS Cup Playoffs test for Austin FC featured plenty of dramatic moments but it was MLS MVP candidate Sebastian Driussi and fan favorites Diego Fagundez and Brad Stuver who showed up big for the VERDE.

    The winner of Monday's FC Dallas and Minnesota United FC match will book a trip to the Texas capital for next Sunday's Western Conference semifinal at Q2 Stadium.

    The Striker's Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas postseason weekend and dive a bit into the new salary numbers released by the MLS Players Association. Are Hector Herrera and Emiliano Rigoni providing enough value for their respective clubs?

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    38 mins
  • Texas MLS Podcast: Round One of MLS Playoffs, Austin FC’s draw that felt like a loss, and Grand Prix audience competition
    Oct 10 2022

    This week, Jon Arnold, Chris Bils, and Victor Araiza discuss past weekend games and what to look forward to this upcoming week.

    - Round One of MLS playoffs

    -Austin will be hosting two major events in one weekend: Grand Prix and playoffs. How will this affect the audience retention?

    -Going over the Austin FC draw that felt like a loss

     

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    34 mins
  • Texas MLS Podcast: A Houston Dynamo win, some Nashville SC talk and Kenny Bundy’s future
    Oct 7 2022

    This week, Jon Arnold and Victor Araiza discuss solidarity between the Texas teams, the silent but deadly Nashville SC, and interim Dynamo head coach Kenny Bundy's future.

     

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    34 mins
  • FC Dallas takes loss in international friendly, Austin FC rests up for what is to come and the Dynamo continue their search for a head coach
    Sep 30 2022

    It was a generally quiet week for the Texas teams due to the international break, but Victor Araiza, Jon Arnold, and Chris Bils each kept a close eye on their respective teams and even got to play a game called "In Your Dreams." They also covered the following storylines: 

    • FC Dallas took advantage of the international break to play a friendly against UANL Tigres. 
    • Austin FC took the international break to rest and come out swinging in the playoffs.  
    • Meanwhile, Houston Dynamo FC look to finish their last games strong and fill their vacant head coach spot.  

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    33 mins
  • MLS Podcast: Austin FC and FC Dallas clinch MLS playoff berths, Houston Dynamo falls at LAFC
    Sep 20 2022

    Chris Bils and Victor Araiza talk about the two Texas teams in the 2022 MLS playoffs and a Dynamo team looking toward the 2023 season. The topics included: 

    • Austin FC not getting a win against Nashville SC on home turf, but getting a 1-1 draw to secure a home playoff game. 
    • While not fulfilling all its potential, FC Dallas earned an essential point for its playoff position against San Jose. 
    • In a two-penalty game, Houston Dynamo FC fell 3-1 to Los Angeles FC. What does the future hold? 

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    33 mins
  • MLS Podcast: FCD complete Texas three-step over LAFC, Austin fall in Seattle, HOU and SKC draw
    Sep 12 2022

    There were three different results for the three different Texas teams this weekend. MLS writers Jon Arnold, Victor Araiza, and Chris Bils go into detail on what all went down in this week's episode;

    • FC Dallas was the only Texas team to win in week 30 of the MLS season.
    • Houston Dynamo FC battled it out against Sporting Kansas City leading to a scoreless finale.
    • It was a weekend to forget for Austin FC, who fell hard 3-0 in its match with Seattle Sounders.  

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    33 mins