Potentially “The Most Exciting MLS Podcast in Texas”

Austin Anthem Podcast: Austin FC, Soccer, and Supporters Group News, Interviews, & Updates

Matt, Conor, and Mark cover a ton of updates regarding the MLS season, play “Trash or Cash” vs the new MLS kits, there’s CONCACAF talk, and your latest updates on Anthem happenings and upcoming events. Music by The Well.

Austin FC Updates

• Aiming for a June opener at Q2 with completion in Early Spring
• Nearing the signing of Pochettino
• Aren’t we already the most exciting team in Texas?
• 11th Superdraft pick Freddy Kleeman signed!
• Mark spoke with Tyson Wahl, Director Austin FC Academy Program, for Last Word on Soccer

Anthem Updates / Upcoming Events

• Austin Anthem Community Kit - Hugely popular. If you missed the pre-order, we will have some extras and will do monthly custom re-orders as long as there is demand. More information at: https://store.austinanthem.org.
• Member Profiles and getting to know your fellow grackles: Gabriel Cruz and Annah Hackett
• Leadership Election Update
• Music and Chat Workshops re-start next week on Wednesday, February, 17th. Even if you don’t play an instrument, come check it out and we’ll teach you the basics. Help pick out and perform the songs and chants that start in the Supporter Section and spread throughout the stadium -- or the watch party when the team’s on the road.
  • Check out the Anthem socials or visit our website for more information
  • 6:30pm at Mueller on Wednesday, February, 17th
  • 6:30pm at Circle Brewing Co. on Wednesday, February, 24th
  • 6:30pm at Circle Brewing Co.: Every two Wednesdays after that
• Match Day planning is happening now. Join the SG organizational team to have an impact, looking for people that want to be involved and have fun.

Major League Soccer

• New CBA finally ratified!
• CONCACAF Champions League Draw set for Wednesday!
  • Atlanta United (2019 U.S. Open Cup champions)
  • Columbus Crew (2020 MLS Cup)
  • Portland Timbers (MLS is Back Tourny)
  • Philadelphia Union (2020 Supporters’ Shield)
  • Toronto FC will also most likely be involved as long as they win the Canadian Championship Final.
• Kits
  • LA Galaxy, green/black vertical stripe 2021 away jersey...really?!
  • NYCFC Home
  • LAFC Away
  • DC United Away
  • NYRB Home
  • Inter Miami Away
  • Atlanta Home
  • Atlanta Third (only team to get one)
  • Philadelphia Union Away
  • Rapids Away

NWSL Updates

• International Women’s Table Updates

World Soccer Updates

• Updates on the Tables

Interview Preview

• Mark Turner talks with Wolde Harris in our next episode

Wrap-up

• Austin Anthem is the Supporters Group for Austin FC. Catch-up with us online and become a member online at AustinAnthem.org and on social media.
• Anthem merchandise is available on our online store. Free shipping of fantastic grackle gear for in the stands or around Austin. Merch money goes to fund our non-profit’s operation.
• We close out this week's episode with an absolutely rocking band that feels like they have written a soundtrack for the classic Austin era of weirdness, experimentation, and post-punk musicality. This band has shot up in popularity and has quickly gained respect within the Austin music scene and beyond; they have a spotlight on the national stage as they happen to be the favorite band of the actor Norman Reedus, and have written the theme song and been featured in his immensely popular show "Ride With Norman Reedus" on the AMC network. The song we are playing today is called "Raven" from their acclaimed album "Death and Consolation"; you can hear and learn more at thewellband.bandcamp.com, or on social platforms search for @thewellband.
• If you’d like to send us music to use in the pod or know some musicians who might be interested, drop us an email at [e-mail]. We’d love to showcase more Austin music and musicians to Austin soccer fans.
• This episode was hosted by Matt Barbour, Conor Heffernan, and Mark Turner
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