The Austin FC Era of MLS Begins!

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

Episode 68: Claire Partain from Austonia News guest co-hosts with Matt, Conor, and Mark to celebrate the first MLS match of Austin FC, look ahead to the match against the Colorado Rapids, and to rant on the short-lived Super League. Music by Calliope Musicals.

Anthem Updates / Upcoming Events

• 4/24: Austin FC vs Colorado Rapids
  • Adelbert's Brewery 2314 Rutland Dr - Kickoff at 8, fun starts at 6:30pm.
  • $3 cans of Dale! and $2 nachos from The Hot Box Diner food truck!
  • A matchday outdoor seating area with screens and audio for the match to compliment the indoor seating
• Away travel! Get tickets now for Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas City, or Nashville

Austin FC Updates

• Lincoln Rose named lead radio broadcaster
• Austin FC versus LAFC Game Recap
  • Travel to LA
  • Atmosphere in/around the stadium
  • Biggest watch party in Austin at Circle Brewing
  • Oh yeah, the match!
• Austin FC versus Rapids Preview
  • 0-0 v FCD in opener
  • Starting XI projections or changes
  • Players to watch

Predictions

• Recap of Anthem Host Prediction Table: Robert: 3 Pts, Conor: 1 Pt, Matt and Mark: 0 Pts
• Prediction Picks this week...

World Soccer Updates

• The Super League - Recapping what's happened

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.
• Today we close out the pod with Calliope Musicals, a group NPR has labelled "a perennial favorite at SXSW," and they have just been named KUTX's April Artist of the Month. Their sound goes beyond a normal description, so we'll just let you soak in their latest track called "Moonchaser." You can find out more about the band and see some amazing visuals on Instagram @calliopemusicals. Thanks 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 co-hosts: Matt Barbour @matt_barbour, Mark Turner @LWOSMarkTurner, Conor Heffernan @ConorJHeffernan, and special guest host from Austonia News, Claire Partain @partain_claire.
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