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The Top Flight podcast is a must-listen for any football fan looking for quality entertainment and insightful analysis. Hosted by a group of knowledgeable and charismatic individuals, this podcast offers a refreshing take on real world football while keeping the banter light-hearted and enjoyable. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the camaraderie between the hosts, who clearly share a genuine friendship that shines through in their conversations. Their friendly jabs at each other add an element of humor that keeps listeners engaged and entertained throughout each episode.
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Le damos la bienvenida oficial a Salomé en su debut en el pod
The boys are back! We kick things off with a shoutout to our Patreon supporters and welcome our newest sponsor, Tu Pepito. Starting with Austin FC's road loss to San Diego. We react to post-match comments, and what it means to have the worst attack in MLS. Plus, we recap the Champions League final, Chelsea winning the Conference League, and LAFC punching their ticket to the Club World Cup after beating Club América!
Hernan, Alex y Diego se reunen a analizar los partidos contra Houston por la U.S. Open Cup y el empate de vsitante en el partido en contra de Minnesota por la jornada 15 de la MLS. Ademans se discute de las palabras de Nico Estevez en conferencia de prensa y se debate acerca del presente de la temporada. Agradecimientos especiales al Chef Javi por la invitacion y las atenciones!Visita The Picnic en Barton Springs Rd y come en las food trucks: Black Bear Burgers, Habibi ATX, Have a Taco, y Coat & Thai!Un saludo especial a nuestros patrocinadores Tu Pepito ATX! Restaurante Venezolano en el norte de Austin.
The boys are back to break down Austin FC's 1-1 draw vs. Minnesota, Kolmanic's first-ever goal for the club and recap the big Open Cup win vs. Houston. Plus, the Premier League wraps up, Liga MX final, and Modrić plays his last game for Real Madrid. Shoutout to our Patreon fam and new sponsor, Tu Pepito!
Post-match reaction to the game between Austin FC and Minnesota United that ended in a draw, 1-1. Kolmanic got his first goal for the club, and the fans showed praise. Open mic on Twitter/ X. This coverage is thanks to our friends over at Tu Pepito ATX! located near Main Event in north Austin, follow them on social media or visit them at their location 13343 N Hwy 183 #270, Austin, TX 78750!
Post-match reaction to the round of 32 win in the U.S. Open Cup against the Houston Dynamo. Open mic on X/Twitter and comments from WAATV Instagram.This coverage is brought to you by our friends at Tu Pepito ATX! A restaurant in North Austin serving up delicious Venezuelan food and more! Follow them on social media and check them out at their location 13343 N Hwy 183 #270, Austin, TX 78750
El equipo de austin le saca un punto al lider de la conferencia del Oeste, Vancouver, donde ninguno de los dos se hicieron daño dejando el marcador 0-0.La afición sigue dudando del ataque del equipo a pesar de que se jugó un mejor fútbol a comparación de los últimos partidos
The boys are back to break down Austin FC's 0-0 draw against Vancouver. Was it a step forward or just another missed opportunity? Standout saves from Takaoka, Nico's lineup choices, and debate whether the team is finally trending up. Plus, we preview the upcoming Open Cup clash vs. Houston, react to key post-match quotes, and address those Kevin De Bruyne and Bukari transfer rumors.
Semana de locos!Los muchachos se sientan a debatir acerca de esta semana de locos donde El equipo remonta un 2 - 0 a el Paso Locomotive y termina ganando 3 - 2 en US open cup pero cae y genera muchas dudas el fin de semana frente a Cincinatti. Monterrey, Pachuca, Leon y Necaxa fuera y estan listas lasSemifinales de liga mx, ademas escuchamos como es el nuevo formato de la liga Argentina!!
The boys are back to break down a busy week for Austin FC. We kick things off with a quick news roundup, including an Academy update. Then, we dive into the 2-1 road loss to FC Cincinnati, Austin's third straight league defeat!We also recap the dramatic U.S. Open Cup win over El Paso, where Austin rallied from 0-2 down to win 3-2npowered by a Brandon Vazquez brace. Plus, lineup surprises, post-match comments!Looking ahead: Atlanta midweek, Vancouver at home, and a Round of 16 Open Cup clash vs. Houston Dynamo. We wrap with quick takes on El Clasico, Club América's Win over Pachuca and LA Galaxy's brutal 7-0 loss to NYRB! ALL THAT AND MORE!
Post-match reaction to the match between Austin FC & FC Cincinnati. Hosted by Hernan G, WAATV
Sin Quimica y sin goles, Derrota en la capital!Los muchachos se reunen para un episodio mas y analizar la derrota de Austin FC por 3 - 0 frente al equipo de Minessota y reaccionan a las palabrad de los jugadores tras el partido! Ozzy nos cuenta de su altercado con jugadores de Minessota tras el tercer gol!El siguiente rival del equipo es El Paso Locomotive y Diego nos da el analisis del ultimo partido de liga del equipo de la frontera.Cruz Azul vs Vancouver en la final de concachampions y Hernan nos muestra sus verdaderos colores! Lista la liguilla de la liga Mx, y las semifinales de la champions league.
We break down Austin FC's 0-3 loss to Minnesota United, Stuver's mistake, defensive breakdowns, and missed chances. Did Nico get the lineup right? Post match reactions, and a look ahead to a busy May with Open Cup action and key MLS Games! ALL THAT AND MORE!
Post-match reaction to the loss at home against Minnesota United, open mic hosted by H.
We're back with a new episode featuring special guest Marcelo Balboa to preview Austin FC's big matchup against Minnesota United. Marcelo shares his thoughts on Austin's season, from their surprising spot near the top of the Western Conference to their strong defensive record, growing chemistry on the field, and the moves Austin FC made in recent windows to bring top players to the club. Plenty of good conversation, insight, and laughs along the way — don't miss it!
Catastrofe en Houston!! El equipo divaga durante el derby texano y sorpresivamente cae ante el equipo de Houston por 2 a 0. Hernan y los muchachos analizan la derrota y el golpe de realidad que sufre el equipo y ponen en duda el trabajo del profe Nico. Y las actuaciones del equipo. Ademas, Berterame es rumor real o bomba de humo ?? Ozzy celebra al Liverpool campeon de la premier league y el Barcelona conquista la copa del rey. Tambien la Liga MX entra en su fase definitiva y Hernan se ilusiona con una posible venta de chivas!!
In this episode, the boys are back to break down Austin FC's disappointing 0-2 loss to Houston Dynamo. Post match quotes from Stuver, Nico Estevez, Ilie Sanchez, and Jon Gallagher. We also dive into the lineup decisions, injuries to Dani Pereira and Brandon Vazquez, and debate whether Robert Taylor could be the missing piece to spark the offense. Plus, we preview the upcoming match against Minnesota, check in on scores around MLS, and touch on some big news in the soccer world: Liverpool winning the league, Wrexham's promotion, Madrid falling to Barca in the Copa del Rey, and Driussi scoring again for River Plate.
Austin FC 0-2 Houston Dynamo
Austin FC 1-0 LA Galaxy Debates y Analysis. Houston Dynamo: La Previa... EL DERBY DE LOS LOBOS!
In this episode, we talk about Austin FC's 1-0 victory over LA Galaxy, highlighted by Brandon Vázquez's 81st-minute goal & Brendan Hines-Ike's red card.Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming match against Houston Dynamo, marking the first encounter with former head coach Josh Wolff since his departure. We also touch on Manchester United's victory over French side Lyon in the Europa League, We then cover the Academy U15 team's triumph in the Copa Rayados tournament! ALL THAT AND MORE!
Hay que dar la cara!!Los chicos se reunen para platicar de la derrota historica del equipo. Hay que repartir culpas y dar la cara por subestimar al rival. Tambien platicaron sobre el siguiente rival y lo que viene para el equipo. Se analizo lo que viene en concachampions y champions league. Y Nahuel Guzman payaso o heroe!! Hernan y Diego entran en un debate acerca del futuro entrenador del real madrid !!
Post-match reaction to the TOUGH loss on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Open mic with the fans on Twitter/X.
The boys are back to break down a tough week for Austin FC, starting with a chill night at Parmer Field as Austin FC II picked up a goal and dealt with some injury scares. But the real drama came with the first team's brutal 1-5 home loss to Vancouver! what went wrong? We break down all five goals, question the defensive setup, and ask whether this is still a finishing issue or something deeper.Is it time to bench Bukari? Did Nico get the lineup wrong again? Plus, we preview the clash against the LA Galaxy, talk UCL highlights, and touch on big results in La Liga and the Premier League. All that and more on this episode.
The boys welcome Jon Gallagher to the studio for a conversation covering life on and off the pitch. From balancing fatherhood and football to reflecting on his journey across Ireland, England, Singapore, and now five seasons in Austin!We talk world footy, his love for Manchester United, and how different football cultures have shaped his game. Jon shares insight into Austin FC's strong defensive start to the 2025 season, what it's like adapting to Nico Estévez's new system, and why this team is building something special even if the scorelines are tight!Plus, we dive into his personal playing style, favorite moments in Verde & Black, and how he handles not always being in the starting XI.Stick around for a post-match recap of Austin FC's 0-0 draw with Portland, reaction to Gallagher's own comments, and a look ahead to next week's showdown with Vancouver.
En este episodio, Ozzy, Hernán y Diego analizan el empate 0-0 de Austin FC en casa contra los Portland Timbers, destacando el rendimiento del equipo y la actuación de la defensa con Brad Stuver. También hablan del Mundial de Clubes, el drama que rodea a varios equipos de la Liga MX, y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas!
The boys welcome Jon Gallagher to the studio for a post-match recap of Austin FC's 0-0 draw with Portland, reaction to Gallagher's own comments, and a look ahead to next week's showdown with Vancouver!
Hernan and Tucker aka Mon-terry go back and forth on the match against the Portland Timbers. OPEN MIC: listen as fans chimed in and gave their opinion on the 0-0.
Alex, Ozzy y Hernán hablan sobre el partido en St. Louis. Austin FC suma tres victorias consecutivas y se acerca a los mejores diez equipos de la MLS.¡MUNDIALITO! Se habló del partido que se podría jugar entre el LAFC de la MLS y el Club América de la Liga MX.
The guys break down Austin FC's away win at St. Louis, analyzing the key moments and standout performances. With the team now sitting 2nd in the Western Conference, they discuss the vibes around the squad and what this strong start means for the season ahead. Tune in for all that and more!
The boys are back to break down Austin FC's big win over San Diego FC, handing them their first loss of the season. We dive into the key moments, from Brandon Vazquez and Jon Gallagher's goals to some missed chances that could've made the scoreline even bigger. Plus, we analyze Nico's 4-4-2 lineup, Owen Wolff's standout performance, and hear post-match thoughts from the players.We also look ahead to the next match vs. St. Louis City, discuss Leo Väisänen's departure, and recap international action, including goals from Myrto Uzuni, Jimmy Farkarlun, and Ervin Torres. To wrap it up, we react to Mexico's Nations League triumph and the drama between Argentina and Brazil.Tune in for all this and more!
Post-match reaction: Austin FC 2-1 San Diego FC
Ozzy, Hernan, Alex, y Diego sobre el partido vs LAFC y mas!
The boys are back to break down Austin FC's huge win over LAFC! We dive into Guilherme Biro's goal, Uzuni's missed chances, and a standout performance from Jon Gallagher. Plus, we discuss Brad Stuver's key role and the lineup decisions that saw Dani benched for Sabovic.We also look ahead to Austin FC's next home match against a red-hot San Diego squad! will Chucky Lozano be ready to go? And what's the deal with Leo Väisänen's rumored move? Could a buyout be coming before March 25?In other news, multiple Austin FC players received international call-ups, Austin FC II fell in a tough match against MNUFC 2, and we wrap things up with a European segment covering the UCL Round of 16 and America absolutely destroyed Chivas in the CONCACAF Champions Cup!Tap in for all that and more on this week's episode!
Austin FC vs LAFC Post-Match Reaction
Noche fria y Austin FC se congela... Los dirigidos por Nico Estevez se quedan sin ideas al ataque y sufren su primera derrota como local del 2025 por 1 a 0 vs Colorado! Analizamos los posibles cambios para el proximo partido vs LAFC ! Semana decisiva de los octavos de final de champions. Ademas una teoria conspirativa de ozzy hace saltar a la liga MX !!
The boys are back to break down Austin FC's disappointing loss to Colorado. What went wrong, Uzuni's home debut, and how injuries to key defenders could impact the upcoming match against LAFC. Plus, a deep dive into Austin FC II's big win over Colorado Rapids 2, new kit reactions, and academy updates. We also highlight Dani Pereira's new foundation and wrap up with details on our upcoming watch party. Don't miss it!
Austin FC 0-1 Colorado Rapids Post Match WAATV Twitter Space
Derrota en Portland!Acompañanos a analizar la derrota de Austin FC frente al equipo de portland y Las declaraciones de Nico Estevez al terminar el partido y debatimos de quien fue la culpa de el tardio gol del equipo rival. Liga mx entra en su mejor etapa, la liga tiene nuevo lider en solitario y el Manchester united suma un nuevo fracaso.
Austin FC kicked off against Portland, and we're breaking down all the key moments, line-ups, and standout performances. We also look ahead to the next match at home vs. Colorado and discuss what Austin's March schedule could mean for the season.Plus, a deep dive into a new Austin FC roster profile—what does it mean for the team? We also check in on Austin FC II and Academy results, react to the new goalkeeper corner kick rule change, and wrap up with Real Madrid's shocking loss to Betis and Johnny Cardoso finding the back of the net.
WAATV Post-match reaction to the 0-1 LOSS to the Portland Timbers 3/1/25
Austin FC debuta con una victoria en el primer partido en casa de este 2025! Platicamos de las actuaciones de las nuevas caras y el rendimiento del equipo. Bukari el heroe del partido! Boca sin copa libertadores. Y la premier league tiene dueño
Austin FC kicked off the 2025 season with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, thanks to a late Bukari header at Q2 Stadium. We break down all the key moments, including Brandon Vázquez's near misses, Stuver's crucial saves, and Owen Wolff's pinpoint cross that led to the match-winner. Was Bukari the clear MOTM, or did someone else stand out?We also discuss Nico Estévez's first competitive match in charge—how did his approach differ from Wolff's Austin FC? Plus, we look ahead to the Portland away match: Should the lineup stay the same, or did someone earn a starting spot off the bench?In other news, Austin FC extends goalkeeper Damian Las while he remains on loan at Louisville, and we give a quick update on the latest Academy results.Tap in for all that and more on this week's episode!
You asked and we delivered!Since many of our supporters left X/Twitter, we will begin to upload the Twitter spaces on our podcast platforms so yall don't ever have to miss out on the post-match conversations.
In this episode, we break down Austin FC's preseason as the team gears up for the start of the MLS season. We discuss the key takeaways from their 2-1 win over Nashville, including Osman Bukari's standout performance and a worrying injury concern.We also dive into:- Uzuni Arrives in Austin – What can fans expect from the new signing? Should he start from Day 1?- Mikkel Desler's Green Card – How it impacts the roster and future international signings.- Austin FC's Squad Value Surge – Ranked among the world's top 10 clubs in squad value growth.- Transfer Rumors – Could Santiago González be Austin's next attacking piece?- Leagues Cup Fixtures at Q2 – Club América vs. Portland and potential Liga MX matchups.- 2025 SuperDraft Picks – Who's heading to Austin FC II?Plus, we analyze Austin FC's best lineup options for the season opener, preview Sporting Kansas City, and give our predictions. Stick around for our European & World Football segment to wrap it all up!
Hernan, Bryan, and Bali are back in the new studio to break down all the latest Austin FC news! We recap the 1-1 draw against St. Louis City SC, Then we shift gears to the LA Galaxy preseason match, where things got heated with a fight between Svatok and Fagundez. We also react to Josh Wolff's new role as an assistant coach for the Houston Dynamo And of course, we give our first impressions of the newHeartbeat Kit—is it the best home kit of all time? Plus, Alex Ring's move to HJK Helsinki, Austin FC II's latest signing, and big transfer news, includingSanti Gimenez to AC Milan! ALL THIS AND MORE!
We sat down with Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira to talk about his journey in Austin since joining the team. We dive into the 2025 offseason, the adjustments heading into the new season, and his expectations and personal goals. Dani also shares his experience playing and scoring in the Leagues Cup, his thoughts on the Open Cup, and his connection to the Venezuelan national team. Plus, we discuss what the future holds for him. Don't miss this exclusive conversation!
WELCOME TO THE POD VERDENATIONATX! In this episode, we break down a busy week for Austin FC: Josh Wolff heads to Houston Dynamo as an assistant, with his son Gavin following. We cover Austin FC's absence from the 2025 Leagues Cup and their U.S. Open Cup plans. Hear about the 3-1 preseason win over Louisville City, Hines-Ike, Rubio, and Pereira's goals, and Damian Las' loan move. Plus, Guilherme Biro's contract extension, Uzuni's VISA situation, Austin FC's spot as the 6th most valuable MLS franchise, and Academy results.
EL DRAGON DE TRES CABEZAS! Nuevo episodio del Topflight Podcast hablando sobre el nuevo fichaje de Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni, los partidos de pretemporada de FCito y el primer equipo, una filtración del nuevo jersey, y mucho más, con Diego Valencia, Ozzy Cruz y Hernan González!
In this episode, Alex and H discuss the media availability with Nico Estévez and Ilie Sánchez, the signing of Besard Sabovic, the final result of the first preseason match of the year, new FCito signings, and much more!