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

Matt, Mark and Robert dig into a new installment of Trash or Cash!. We have updates on Austin FC opening matches and more exciting news. Annah Hackett joins us to talk about how she fell in love with Soccer. Music by Hong Kong Wigs.

Austin FC Updates

• Opening Matches - April 17 at LAFC, April 24 at Colorado, June 19 vs San Jose at Q2
  • Official/announced preseason matches:
    • March 19: vs. OKC Energy at St. Edward’s University
    • March 25: vs. Louisville City SC at St. Edward's University
• Player Numbers Assigned
• 1st national team callup: Žan Kolmanič Called Up to Slovenia U-21 National Team
• Uniform reveal: black shorts, black shoes, green trim
• First preseason press conferences with Josh Wolff and players

Anthem Updates / Upcoming Events

• Music practice at Circle Brewing next Wednesday March 24th 7pm - weekly moving forward. Outside, socially distant, musical talent optional, love of beer is an asset but not required
• Special joint music practice with Los Verdes, La Murga Saturday March 27 at Zilker, details to follow
• Away Travel and Watch Party in Austin Surveys sent out
• Volunteers still needed:
  • Graphic Designers
  • Art and Brand Leads
  • Social Content Creators
• Our own Jorge Chavez, host of El Podcast de El Himno de Austin, is a contributor to Futbol En Vivo radio show that is on Wednesdays at 9pm on 91.7 HD3
• Winter Sucks! These special edition scarves are a collaboration between Anthem, Dallas Beer Guardians, Texian Army, The Surge, 210 Alliance and Denton Harbingers to support Texas' food banks as we recover from the 2021 winter storm. All proceeds will be evenly distributed among the North Texas Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, San Antonio Food Bank, and Central Texas Food Bank.
• How I fell in Love with Soccer

Major League Soccer

• Most Intriguing Opening weekend match that isn’t Austin FC
• Our picks to win MLS Cup, and one dark horse team who could surprise everyone?
• CONCACAF Champions League
• Trash or Cash! Continued

Feature / Interview

• Make your picks
  • Brighton v Newcastle - Potential relegation decider!
    • Saturday 20th at 3pm CST NBCSN
  • Celtic v Rangers - Auld Firm Derby
    • Sunday 21st March @ 7am on ESPN+

Wrap-up

• Austin Anthem is the Supporters Group for Austin FC. Catch-up with us online and become a member 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.
• Today we close out the pod with a song by Austin's own 3-piece power band with one of our favorite names in recent history: Hong Kong Wigs. They have been recently featured on KUTX and NPR's Live Sessions show, and have quickly gained fans from all over. You can find out more on social platforms by searching for @hongkongwigsband. The song is titled "Little Oceans" and we thank you for listening.
• 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 Robert Avery, Mark Turner, and Matt Barbour with Special guest Annah Hackett.
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• Wear a mask. Stay safe.