The Striker MLS Podcast

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. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon  @ChrisBils  @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker: thestriker.com/subscribe Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS at Manscaped.com.

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. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker: thestriker.com/subscribe Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS at Manscaped.com.  

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? Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker: thestriker.com/subscribe Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS at Manscaped.com.  

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   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

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.   Follow on Twitter:   @ArnoldcommaJon   @TheStrikerNews   @victoraraiza

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.   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

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?  Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

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.   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

The calmness of Labor Day Weekend was interrupted by news of Houston Dynamo FC parting ways with Head Coach Paulo Nagamura. MLS experts Victor Araiza, Jon Arnold, and Chris Bils opined on what happened in Space City as well as how Austin FC and FC Dallas are doing as they come close to clinching playoff spots.  With just a few games left in the season, the Dynamo parting with Nagamura came as a surprise.  FC Dallas dominated Minnesota United FC, moving into third in the Western Conference.  Meanwhile, Austin FC had rough outings against Portland and Nashville.    Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

Jon Arnold, Chris Bils, and Victor Araiza discuss what is going on with each Texas MLS team, including who will make it to the playoffs and who needs to concentrate on 2023.  Austin FC impresses on national TV by beating LAFC FC Dallas ends up with a draw against Real Salt Lake  Houston, we have a problem: Dynamo loses to Minnesota United FC  and falls to last in the West. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

This week, Chris Bils, Victor Araiza and Jon Arnold dive into the loss of both Austin FC as well as FC Dallas — still near the top of the West despite the setbacks. Meanwhile, the Houston Dynamo FC drew but dropped to 13th in the West. What now for these teams?

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bills and Victor Araiza dig into the latest in the MLS, including; MLS All-Star check-in Driussi continues MVP form  ATX draws 3-3 Dynamo give up two late goals in Vancouver Lletget debuts as FCD takes point in Cascadia Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza  

MLS writers Victor Araiza, John Arnold, and Chris Bills talk about the recent embarrassment the Houston Dynamo FC suffered at the hands of Philadephia Union. There's also talk on Austin FC and FC Dallas.  Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza  

First, Austin vs NY was first and we touched on Cecilio Dominguez's departure Next, was FC Dallas ending its seven-match winless run and if Jesus Ferreira should be providing more as a DP Finally, Dynamo loss and how they don't look like a playoff team

MLS writers Chris Bills and Victor Araiza preview the upcoming 50th Texas Derby and the announced MLS debut of Mexican national team midfielder Hector Herrera for the Houston Dynamo. Will FC Dallas and its attacking trio spoil the occasion and take El Capitan?   Austin FC, meanwhile, goes on the to Atlanta in what will be a meeting of the Wolff's. Plus, when can new VERDE signing Washington Corozo see his first minutes?   Follow on Twitter:   @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bills and Victor Araiza dig into the latest soccer news, talking everything you need to know about Austin and Dallas FC match.     0:37 - FC Dallas v. Austin, a big rivalry and a great soccer game 5:00 - Austin or FC Dallas: which one ready to be a MLS top contender? 07:05 - Gareth Bale on MLS playing for Los Angeles FC 12:05 - Marketing with young and talented players is a good idea 16:35 - Could Austin FC be a top contender on MLS in a couple of years? 17:20 - Nico Estévez and Josh Wolff: close friends and great coaches 21:35 - Supporters from all teams making their voice be heard about gun violence and paying respect to the victims 22:55 - Houston Dynamo won over Chicago Fire by 2 nil 27:37 - Games coming up this week   Follow on Twitter:   @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

MLS writers Jon Arnold and Victor Araiza dig into the latest soccer news with special guest Theo Lloyd-Hughes from The Striker's Just A Dash podcast. 2:23 - FC Dallas' Jesús Ferreira and Paul Arriola played a successful USMNT game against Grenada  7:15 - How many FC Dallas players will make the world cup squad? 10:55 -  On Austin FC and Houston Dynamo games against Liga MX teams 15:14 - What do you take from a result in a friendly? Should Austin be worried after 1-4 loss against Pachuca? 23:18 - On James Clarkson's suspension as head coach and general manager of the Houston Dash 27:40 - Looking ahead to the MLS weekend Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

On this special edition of The Striker Texas' MLS podcast: The Striker Texas' Almost Midseason MLS Awards!  2:40 - Texas MLS MVP 6:20 - Biggest Surprise 9:40 - Most Disappointing 14:17 - Most Improved 15:50 - Coach of the Year 18:52 - Defensive MVP 20:26 - Most Underappreciated 23:23 - Best Goal 25:50 - Best Hair 27:22 - Most Likely to Succeed Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels

MLS writers Chris Bils and Victor Araiza dig into the latest soccer news with special guest Phil West, host of The Striker Texas' Westward Ho podcast.  0:22 - On the Uvalde school shooting and support from the soccer community 6:22 - FC Dallas is on top of the table right now, winning 1-3 against Orlando City 9:50 - All 3 Texas teams are above the playoff line, but Austin FC is leading the way 14:20 - Austin FC did not fare as well this past weekend in rough 4-1 loss against LA Galaxy 22:36 - On the Cecilio Domínguez MLS investigation 30:51 - Houston Dynamo takes 3-0 loss against Real Salt Lake 40:20 - On what the MLS writers are most excited to show fans during this international break Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

Jon Arnold rejoins the crew for this week's episode as Chris Bils and Victor Araiza dig into all things Texas MLS.  1:24 - Houston smokes LA Galaxy in an impressive 3-0 game, Ferreira steps up in the Dynamo attack 9:19 - Austin FC's game against Orlando City is "6th street bachelor party meets Florida man" (it was... weird) 14:53 - Austin has confidence we didn't see last year, is there a new depth in their defense? 22:25 - FC Dallas suffers its first consecutive defeat and first home defeat in 1-2 game against Minnesota  31:50 - The best thing our MLS writers ate this week   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels

Chris takes the lead and special guest Theo Lloyd-Hughes joins us from The Striker's Just A Dash podcast in this special edition.  1:13 - On FC Dallas' 3-1 win against LA Galaxy II 7:10 - Can FCD make a playoff run without a big-money signing? 11:14 - Houston breaks a 3 game losing streak after 2-0 game against Nashville SC 19:40 - Locker rooms are finally back open! 20:58 - On Austin's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake 30:21 - Previewing upcoming MLS matches 30:59 - Theo's weekend bites + Houston Dash are 4th in NWSL 33:13 - Check out Westward Ho, a new Striker podcast all about the MLS western conference, hosted by Phil West Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza dig into Texas' latest soccer wins and losses. Tune in today for coverage of Austin FC's tragic at-home loss, FC Dallas' slow-start win and Houston Dynamo's distracted defeat. Also, some updates on the Cecilio Domínguez MLS investigation. 1:20 - Austin falls at home against LA Galaxy in 0-1 loss 3:55 - Why did Austin lose this game and what could they do differently? 7:43 - Cecilio Domínguez is once again eligible to play after MLS investigation, how have fans responded? 17:53 - Dallas wins 2-0 against Seattle Sounders 24:44 - Houston takes a hit in 2-0 defeat against D.C. United 27:17 - How critical could the US Open Cup be for Houston? 29:32 - Best thing the MLS writers ate this week   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels  

The Striker Texas MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo FC Copa Tejas game and take a look at the top golazos of the week! 0:34 - What is the top golazo of the week? 4:38 - Recap of Austin FC's win against Houston Dynamo in 1-2 game last weekend 11:18 - Is Sebastián Driussi the best player in the league?  15:01 - Austin is on track but has received a fair amount of criticism, are they ready to step up to the challenge? 18:18 - Austin FC supporters cautiously return to Houston after an incident last year 21:36 - Beautiful goals from FC Dallas in 2-2 tied game against Sporting KC 27:56 - We should feel encouraged by Texas soccer, all 3 teams are doing much better this year 29:23 - Predicting final standings for Texas teams! 31:45 - What did the MLS writers eat this week?   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas soccer weekend with updates on Copa Tejas matches and Cecilio Domínguez MLS investigation. 1:00 - FC Dallas wins 2-1 against Houston Dynamo in Copa Tejas match  4:50 - On Memo Rodríguez + Houston feeling incomplete and playing catch up with FC Dallas  13:24 - Changes have been coming in the offseason for Houston, but the team is still missing a few pieces 15:09 - On Austin FC's 3-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 20:37 - Previewing Austin FC vs Houston Dynamo 26:21 - Houston needs to protect their home turf, what needs to change for them to land a statement win? 30:24 - On MLS investigation into Austin FC's Cecilio Domínguez    Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas soccer weekend! This week's highlight is a stunning turnaround in Austin FC vs DC United. Austin comes out on top with a 3-2 win while Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas end their respective games 0-0.  1:01 - Austin FC's "worst performance in Austin history" turns around in an unbelievable comeback 5:05 - Austin's in second place in the West, newcomers are leading the way  7:36 - Did Austin just get extremely lucky? Why should we believe that they can keep this up? 10:59 - Points are points, Austin should be celebrated for its signature win! 15:00 - Houston's ugly game against Portland Timbers ends in a 0-0 tie 17:24 - Houston had many clear chances to score, what's the bigger issue here? 21:32 - Dallas takes 7 shots on target but ends 0-0 in game against NY Red Bulls 22:35 - Upcoming Open Cup games + looking forward to the weekend 24:14 - Previewing Houston vs Rio Grande Valley Toros 25:32 - Previewing Austin vs San Antonio FC   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza celebrate a perfect soccer weekend for Texas! 1:36 - FC Dallas' impressive response in the second half against Colorado Rapids leads to a 3-1 win 9:38 - Houston Dynamo continues to protect its home turf after a big 4-3 win against San Jose Earthquakes  18:39 - Austin FC's nationally televised 1-0 win against Minnesota United proves that Austin's got what it takes this season 25: 45 - Is Houston too strict moving up the field? Is Austin too loose in its offense? What can the teams learn from each other?  28:20 - Looking ahead to the weekend   Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.  

The Striker Texas MLS writers play a little game and cover some important questions of the season. 1:07 - Houston Dynamo comes away with the best win of the weekend in game against Inter Miami 6:00 - Which Texas team had the best start this season? 11:24 - On Austin FC's 2-2 tie with San Jose Earthquakes 16:24 - What happened to Austin and why did two goals slip past them? 21:00 - Austin's biggest player letdowns, are they putting too many eggs in one basket? 24:18 - Who is the best breakout player for Texas this year? 29:34 - Mexico City tacos, Oakland Dim Sum and Costa Rican restaurants; the incredible food the MLS writers ate last week Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

The Striker Texas MLS writers take a look at the latest wins and losses from Houston Dynamo FC, FC Dallas and Austin FC as the 2022 season kicks off.  1:54 - How the Houston Dynamo's first win shows us a new and improved Houston 5:20 - Did Vancouver Whitecaps botch it? How long can Houston Dynamo keep up the great wins? 12:18 - FC Dallas' first win of the season and Alan Velasco's unbelievable debut 20:43 - Did Austin FC not take enough chances against Portland Timbers? The MLS writers analyze what cost them the game 26:47 - Penalty or no penalty, should Austin FC have gotten the point? 28:42 - Amazing food, robot deliveries and The Striker Texas spotted at the airport  Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

The Striker Texas MLS writers analyze the latest plays from Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC as the 2022 MLS season kicks off. 1:23 - Austin FC smashing the first two rivals of the season 1:55 - On Sebastián Driussi's and Austin FC's second year 11:04 - The history behind scoring a bunch of goals to start a season. What does this mean for Austin FC? 16:02 - What will FC Dallas learn from their loss against New England? 22:29 - On Houston Dynamo FC and their difficult matchup against Sporting Kansas City 28:32 - Is Austin, Texas on its way to becoming the next cultural capital of soccer? 34:35 - Watch Live Mondays 10 a.m. on Twitter and YouTube + Promo code Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

The Striker Texas MLS podcast looks back on the opening weekend of the 2022 MLS season with a focus on the Texas teams. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker MLS Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

The Striker Texas MLS writers take a look at the changes at Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC ahead of the 2022 MLS season. 1:15 - TX teams home for opening weekend 2:22 - Did Austin FC make the right moves with the additions of Gabrielsen, Valencia and co. in the offseason? 12:30 - Big money moves in Frisco on Arriola, Ferreira and Velasco in first season for head coach Nico Estevez 25:15 - Hector Herrera may be inbound for the summer but are Sebastian Ferreira and Zeca enough to set up Paulo Nagamura for success? 34:35 - Watch Live Mondays 10 a.m. on Twitter and YouTube Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

In the most recent episode of the Striker sit-down, the guys spoke to Houston Dynamo full back Zarek Valentin about life one and off the pitch. 1:15 - Just how tough is an MLS preseason?  5:00 - On playing with Diego Valeri 8:30 - On helping the Houston community  11:30 - What makes Portland's fanbase so special? 15:00 - Can the Dynamo kick on this year under a new head coach?  18:30 - On how the new Dynamo players have settled in?  21:05 - On being a Puerto Rican international 26:30 - On life in the south 29:00 - Why is FC Dallas able to sell on so many players?

In the latest edition of The Striker sit-down, the MLS Podcast pals struck up a chat with none other than Austin FC fan favorite Diego Fagundez. The trio asked the midfielder about being embraced by Austin's latinx and Spanish-speaking community, transfer speculation and being recognized in the city.  1:00 - How taxing is the MLS preseason?  2:15 - On La Murga and the supporters watching the first Austin FC friendly from the hill outside the training ground, and just his relationship with the supporters in general.  5:00 - Scoring the first goal in Austin FC's history and leaving New England 7:00 - Being embraced by the latinx and Spanish-speaking community in Austin 12:00 - On ignoring transfer speculation 16:00 - The process of building a house in Austin 19:00 - Being recognized in Austin way more than in Boston 23:45 - On Austin's fitness coaches 28:00 - On seeing negativity from the media, and assessing Chris' performance in the Austin FC media game Make sure you tune in to next week's episode, as the guys will be chatting to Dynamo full back Zarek Valentin!

In the first episode of the "Striker sit-down", The Striker MLS Podcast pals spoke with FC Dallas goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer about the MLS off-season, as well as his life outside of soccer. Next week, a special guest from Austin FC will be joining the lads. 1:30 - What is an MLS preseason like? 5:50 - With Maarten Paes coming in from Eridivisie, Jimmy speaks on the new GK group  7:30 - How Nico Estevez is changing the culture at FCD 9:15 - What did winning Copa Tejas mean to the FCD players? 11:45 - Getting banter from the fans as a goalkeeper 15:00 - On being bilingual  19:45 - Why Chile? 23:00 - On being on House Hunters International and reality TV in general 24:30 - Life outside of soccer 27:30 - Jimmy gives his take on the media

The usual suspects, Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza, are joined by special guest Phil West to take a look back at their preseason predictions and see how far off the mark they were. Also, Chris and Phil react to the news that Austin FC has signed Ethan Finlay. 2:30 - MLS veteran Ethan Finlay signs for Austin FC 7:30 - Looking back at where we predicted the Texas MLS teams will end up 11:30 - Looking back at MVP predictions — spoiler alert: someone's prediction was correct 16:00 - Who ended up being the Most Valuable Texas Player? 20:00 - Who will win the Supporter's shield? 23:30 - MLS Cup predictions 27:00 - Wayyyy too early predictions for 2022

Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza — three quite well-travelled men — discuss their favorite and least favorite cities that they visited during the 2021 season. In light of the 2022 MLS schedule release, the crew also breaks down which cities they will be looking forward to visit next year. Also, Chris reacts to the surprise news that Charlotte FC took McKinze Gaines with the first pick in the expansion draft. 2:11 - McKinze Gaines to depart Austin for Charlotte; Chris' thoughts  6:00 - reacting to the 2022 MLS schedule  9:15 - which road trips the guys are looking forward to in 2022 11:30 - away day power rankings from the 2021 season. What are the most important factors for determining an ideal away day? Is it weather, museums, stadiums? 18:00 - worst away trips in MLS; Jon has one city in mind  25:00 - where does Austin rank in the best MLS cities

Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza react to New York City FC's 1-1 (4-2 win on penalties) result over Portland Timbers in the 2021 MLS Cup Final. Check out our MLS Cup Playoffs coverage on TheStrikerTexas.com 1:00 - Initial reactions 2:35 - Foul or no foul? 4:15 - Player of the match? 6:00 - What went wrong for the Timbers? 9:00 - Power shifting in the Western Conference 11:30 - Looking ahead to the MLS half-trade window

Jon Arnold is back! He catches up with Chris Bils after a couple weeks away from the podcast. The two touch on the MLS Cup Playoffs, discuss FC Dallas' new manager, Nico Estévez, and break down who's contract options were picked up and who's were not. 0:15 - What has Jon Arnold been up to? 1:45 - Talking MLS Cup Playoffs 9:00 - There's a new manager in Dallas 19:15 - Who's in and who's out at Austin FC? 22:00 - FC Dallas roster moves 24:00 - Who's out in Houston?

Phil West and Victor Araiza recap the Conference Semifinals of the 2021 MLS Playoffs and offseason moves by Texas clubs. Check out our MLS Cup Playoffs coverage on TheStrikerTexas.com 0:45 - FOX TV record viewership for MLS match on Thanksgiving 3:30 - Upsets and penalties provide drama in the conference semifinals 8:15 - Colorado Rapids season ended by Portland Timbers late winner 9:53 - Real Salt Lake upset tour continues in Kansas City 12:50 - Philadelphia Union outlasts Nashville on penalties 16:00 - NE Revolution done in by big break and New York City FC 20:15 - Phil West book plug and 25,000 attendance in New England 22:18 - Texas MLS offseason: clubs announced contract options 22:30 - Austin FC retains three players including captain Alex Ring 23:42 - Houston Dynamo re-signs Matias Vera, Michael Nelson and seven others also retained 24:45 - FC Dallas to hire USMNT assistant Nico Esteves, Luchi Gonzalez to replace him - our Jon Arnold reports. 26:15 - Conference Finals, international friendlies round out offseason

Victor Araiza and Chris Bils sat down to unpack the first round of the 2021 MLS playoffs, plus the upcoming USMNT qualifiers. Upsets, screamers and a memorable penalty shootout in Seattle. 1:08 - USMNT to play in Columbus, Minnesota  2:55 - MLS Playoffs: First Round Reactions 4:15 - RSL pulls the lone upset on penalties 8:11 - Philly beats New York in ET 10:20 - NYCFC suffocates Atlanta United 13:15 - Nashville rocks Orlando City 16:05 - Austin's Khiry Shelton helps SKC beat Vancouver 18:50 - Portland stumps Minnesota, will face Colorado on Thanksgiving 25:10 - Predicting the Conference Semifinals 30:40 - Around the League: Bob Bradley to Toronto FC, Ezra Hendrickson joins Chichago Fire plus updates at Austin FC, FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo  

Jon Arnold hosted the show from his hotel room in San Jose, joined by Victor Araiza in Houston and Chris Bils in a Portland bar, eating tater tots. The crew debates which of the three Texas MLS teams had the worst season, and discuss high and low points of the season.  2:15 - San Jose draw FC Dallas 1-1 in Chris Wondolowski's last-ever game 5:25 - Austin lose on the road in Portland 3-0, but Austin fan turnout was tremendous 11:30 - Tab Ramos sacked by Houston Dynamo. What's next? 14:30 - Who had the worst season? Looking ahead to next season 23:00 - High and low points of the season 27:15 - Best thing I ate/best thing I wrote

Phil West was in the house this week to fill in for Jon Arnold, and he was joined by Victor Araiza and Chris Bils. There was a party in Frisco on Saturday night, but Austin FC were excluded. Dynamo announced former Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad will be the general manager of the club going forward. -2:20 - FC Dallas lifted the inaugural Copa Tejas - MLS with a 2-1 win over Austin FC -10:00 - More on the Copa Tejas, and the trophy, itself -14:45 - Houston Dynamo hire new GM, former Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad -20:00 - Now that Houston has hired a new GM, what will happen to Tab Ramos? -23:00 - Where does Austin FC go from here? -26:30 - Dynamo lose 1-0 to Colorado at home -28:45 - Previewing next week's MLS matches -29:45 - Best thing I ate/wrote

Jon Arnold is joined by Victor Araiza and Chris Bils, as always, to break down a week that featured some Copa Tejas action, some managers swearing and a hat trick from Cristian Arango.  2:00 - Austin beats Houston 2-1 at home; Verde will not battle it out with FCD for Copa Tejas 12:15 - FCD draw LA Galaxy and lose to LAFC, with Cristian Arango scoring a hat trick 20:00 - Josh Wolff hits back at reporter's question, calling it "bullsh*t", after ATX lose 4-0 in San Jose 27:00 - Dallas and Houston show off facilities as they vie to host 2026 World Cup matches

As always, Jon Arnold is joined by Chris Bils and Victor Araiza to discuss the week in MLS happenings. Houston Dynamo got a big win at home over the Western Conference pacemaking Seattle Sounders. Austin FC was in action at home as well, but the Verde lost to Minnesota United. 1:45 - Houston 2-1 Seattle  — Is it an overreaction to one game, or is Houston looking good for 2022? 10:30 - Austin 0-1 Minnesota  18:25 - Next week, FCD takes on LAFC at home 19:15 - Austin goes to San Jose 20:20 - Houston takes on Galaxy at home 21:55 - Houston at Austin will be on ESPN on Sunday 28:00 - Best thing I ate/wrote

Jon Arnold is joined by Victor Araiza and Chris Bils to discuss an up-and-down week of World Cup qualification for the US. The prodigal son, Pepi, scored another brace at Q2 and led the US to a 2-0 win over Jamaica. Gregg Berhalter over-rotated the squad that faced Panama, and the US lost on Sunday night. Chris and Victor preview MLS matches for Austin FC and the Dynamo. 2:00 - US loses 1-0 in Panama 12:00 - US 2-0 Jamaica — Pepi brace at Q2  18:00 - Kervin Arriaga to ATX?  22:00 - Previewing Dynamo-Sounders 24:30 -Austin FC set to take on Minnesota United 27:00 - Best thing I ate/wrote 

Theo Lloyd-Hughes joins the show to break down the current state of NWSL, following commissioner Lisa Baird's resignation amid allegations of abuse levied at former North Carolina coach Paul Riley. Chris Bils breaks down Austin FC's 2-1 win over RSL, before Q2 Stadium and Austin welcomes the US Men's National Team for their World Cup Qualifying match against Jamaica on Thursday.  2:00 - Theo explains the current state of NWSL, amid widespread concerns of abuse in the women's game. 8:00 - Theo explains the broader effect on the sport in the United States, as plenty of U.S. Soccer stakeholders are implicated in the ongoing allegations.  13:00 - Austin FC beat RSL 2-1 at home 19:00 - Houston loses 4-2 on the road to SKC 24:00 - FCD draws 0-0 with Minnesota United 27:00 - USMNT comes to Austin to take on Jamaica in WCQ

Austin FC got one of its biggest wins in club history with a 2-0 triumph over LA Galaxy. Moussa Djitte got his first MLS goal, while Lonestar academy product McKinze Gaines became the first Austinite to score for the club. Houston's road woes continued, and Marco Ferruzi is off to a bad start as interim coach of FCD.  2:30 - Austin FC gets a huge win over the Galaxy!  11:45 - Houston lost on the road, again, in Minnesota 19:30 - Should Franco Jara try out as a kicker for the Canadian Football League? 20:15 - FC Dallas does not pick up a new manager bounce, and fell 1-0 in Vancouver 21:40 - Is Ferruzzi the man for the FCD job? Plus more on Dallas' future 27:00 - A brief preview of next week's midweek MLS fixtures 27:40 - Best thing I ate/best thing I wrote

This week Jon Arnold visited Victor Araiza in Houston, where the Dynamo beat FC Dallas 3-2. Chris was in Austin where Austin FC went up 3-1 against San Jose, but squandered the lead entirely and lost 4-3. FC Dallas head coach Luchi Gonzalez was fired on Sunday, following the FC Dallas loss in Houston. 1:50 - Luchi sacked 7:00 - Lots of MLS head coaching vacancies in MLS 11:45 - Takeaways from the Dynamo's win over FCD 15:20 - What happened in Austin on Saturday night? 20:00 - Austin continuing to find new ways to lose in dramatic fashion 26:00- Best thing I ate/Best thing I wrote

Chris Bils steps in as host with Jon Arnold on his way to NYC, and is joined by Phil West Victor Araiza as they unpack a win, draw loss week for Texas MLS that included a huge relief for Houston in a local rivalry game.   0:30 - Teasing Phil West about his hot-wing challenge. 2:20 - What stuck out for Houston, after its 3-0 win over ATX. 9:00 - What's the relationship like between the higher earning players and Verde head coach Josh Wolff? 18:50 - The Pepi train keeps on rolling as FCD draw 1-1 with San Jose Earthquakes. 21:20 - Midweek MLS Preview 24:45 - The Texas Derby will climax on Saturday night, Victor breaks down what is at stake. 32:00 - Best thing I ate/Best thing I wrote

Things have gotten so dire for the Texas MLS teams that even Sebastian Salazar and Hercules Gomez, co-hosts of ESPN FC, commiserated with their pals over at The Striker Texas. Jon Arnold is joined by Chris Bils and Victor Araiza to lament over this week of Texas MLS action, as all three teams lost again. 1:30 - Josh Wolff tinkered a little too much in Vancouver, and Austin FC squandered its 1-0 lead.  8:30 - FC Dallas also squandered a 1-0 lead, losing 3-2 to RSL. 10:30 - Should MLS still play through the international break?  15:00 - Houston lost 2-0 at home to Portland 19:00 - More on Houston's struggles 22:30 - Houston will host Austin this weekend 26:30 - Best thing I ate/Best thing I wrote

Victor Araiza and Chris Bils join Jon Arnold as always, following a week where the Dynamo sacking GM Matt Jordan — and Ricardo Pepi scoring goals and getting called up to the USMNT — dominated the headlines. There were plenty of goals in Austin when Jon traveled down I-35 to meet up with Chris, and the two were also in LA for the MLS All-Star Game.  1:00 - Houston fell at home to Minnesota United 2:15 - The Dynamo part ways with former GM Matt Jordan 5:15 - Victor weighs in on the Jordan news 8:50 - Who should Houston hire?  10:00 - MLS All-Stars beat Liga MX All-Stars in a shootout, Pepi scored the winning penalty 13:00 - More on Pepi, after he accepted a call up with the USMNT for WCQ and scored a brace in FCD's 5-3 win in Austin 16:00 - Chris pontificates what went wrong for Austin FC on Sunday night 24:00 - Can FCD become a force and make the playoffs?  27:00 - Best thing I ate/wrote