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Episode 129: Departures and Possible Departures Emergency

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:18:00 GMT

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about the potential exit of an Austin FC OG, each come up with a word to describe the 2026 season, get into the news about Brendan Hines-Ike, Ilie Sánchez, and Riley Thomas leaving the club, ponder other possible roster changes, discuss the two incoming players we got news on, delve into the technical staff changes (including Davy Arnaud returning to his role as assistant coach), and share news about stadium changes that came out of the recent town hall meetings the club held with fans. Also, to add to the degree of difficulty, Phil has an allergy attack that starts halfway through the episode, recorded several hours after they spend an hour recording an episode of Vamos Verde.

Is Michael Carrick Done at Manchester United? Man City’s Freefall & Arsenal Keep Winning: Men in Blazers 11/10/26

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Rog and Rory Smith recap a wild Premier League Matchweek 10. Manchester United’s future under Michael Carrick remains uncertain, but could USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino be the man to turn things around? Arsenal grind out another 1-0 victory, while Manchester City’s rollercoaster season threatens to spiral into freefall. Brighton soar to second in the table, Liverpool return to winning ways, and Chelsea and Tottenham face more questions after disappointing defeats. Plus, what’s next for Crystal Palace amid uncertainty surrounding Pierre Sage’s future, and who makes the cut in this week’s Fan Mood Rankings?

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Chapters

00:00:00 — Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 4

00:11:57 — Does Michael Carrick Deserve to be Sacked?

00:15:00 — Should Pochettino Want the Manchester United job?

00:26:26 — Can Manchester United be Relegated?

00:29:48 — Who Will Get Relegated?

00:30:45 — Arsenal 1 Hull City 0

00:36:45 — Who Are Arsenal’s Biggest Challengers?

00:37:22 — Nottingham Forest 3 Manchester City 1

00:49:18 — Crystal Palace 1 Liverpool 3

00:55:48 — Brighton 2 Brentford 0

00:59:17 — Leeds United 1 Tottenham Spurs 0

01:03:30 — Sunderland 1 Chelsea 0

01:06:13 — Fulham 1 Newcastle 1

01:08:07 — Ipswich Town 1 Bournemouth 2

01:10:14 — Everton 3 Coventry 1

01:16:57 — Top and Bottom Fan Rankings

01:18:50 — MiB Fan letter

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Offseason Goodbyes, Scouting Giancarlo Sacaza, Offseason Dates, and more

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss reported new signing, Giancarlo Sacaza, as well as which players may be out the door. Other questions and topics include:

- Landon plays goalkeeper
- Micah Burton and Ilie leaving?
- Hines-Ike posts farewell message
- Debunking the Stuver theories
- Bogert says we're signing Giancarlo Sacaza
- Who is he?
- Khaled's track record with young players
- Off-season dates to look out for
- Portland game a fitting send-off?
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much more

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100mg ZYNs | Ep. 349

Bleav + The North End Podcast — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:43:00 GMT

The boys get together to recap the season ending home loss against Portland Timbers. They talk through the last night at "Soccer Church" for 2026 before closing out the episode with a listener question and some postgame words from team captain Ilie Sanchez.

0:30 - Intro

3:30 - International call ups

6:55 - Lineup reactions

13:30 - Portland Timbers recap

44:35 - Postgame takeaways

51:45 - Listener questions

1:01:45 - Comments from Ilie Sanchez

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Manchester United’s False Dawn? League Leaders Arsenal Take on Hull City, Spurs Hit Their Stride | Big Weekend Preview 11/05/26

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:15:00 GMT

Rog is joined by Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker to preview another massive weekend of Premier League football. Manchester United are riding high after a dramatic Champions League comeback against Roma, but can Michael Carrick’s side carry that momentum into their clash with Aston Villa? League leaders Arsenal welcome Hull City as Declan Rice continues to thrive in his evolving role and Viktor Gyökeres looks to silence his doubters. Meanwhile, Tottenham have won three straight league matches under Roberto De Zerbi, but can they keep their run going against Leeds United? The boys also discuss Brighton and Brentford’s remarkable success, which managers could be in danger heading into the international break, and their hyper-specific football dreams. Plus, score predictions and the latest standings in the Big Weekend Preview Predictions League!

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Chapters:

00:00:00 — Manchester United vs. Aston Villa Preview

00:06:15 — Manchester United vs. Aston Villa Predictions

00:08:11 — Managers in the Hotseat

00:09:23 - Arsenal vs. Hull City Preview

00:19:24 - Arsenal vs. Hull City Predictions

00:20:15 - Leeds vs. Tottenham Preview

00:25:35 - Brighton vs Brentford Preview

00:30:15 - One Last Big Thing

00:32:08 - Obscure Football Dreams

00:34:45 - Full Predictions

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#347: La Última Visita - Austin FC vs LA Galaxy, Noticias y Mas

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:58:01 GMT

My Neph-Hugh | Ep. 348

Bleav + The North End Podcast — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:49:00 GMT

The boys get together to celebrate some real life victories before taking a spin through the Austin FC news of the week and previewing the Decision Day match against Portland Timbers. Then they close out the episode with The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

4:30 - Austin FC news & listener questions

9:45 - Portland Timbers preview

33:45 - The MLS Minute

38:30 - The Boy Factory

44:20 - Picks recap

45:30 - Best Ball update

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Eze is Verde, Stuver Drama?, Listener Questions, Sprint Season Schedule, and more

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss new signing, Eze Onuoha, and the end of playoff hopes. Other questions and topics include:

- Editor's notes and rectractions
- Antonio Cruciate-Ligamenti
- Austin FC go out big (derogatory)
- What is going on with Stuver
- Eze Onuoha officially signed
- Where is his place in the team?
- Sprint Season schedule
- Listener Questions!
- Adding 1 all-time MLS player to ATX
- Which fans have it better than us?
- How will Curtin use the Sprint Season?
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much more

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Austin FC Signs Eze Onuoha (Livestream Replay)

Bleav + The North End Podcast — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The boys went LIVE on their YouTube channel on Monday to discuss Austin FC announcing today that the Club reached an agreement with SJK Seinäjoki for the transfer of midfielder Eze Onuoha.

0:20 - Intro

3:45 - Smoke tweet differences

6:45 - Austin FC signs Eze Onuoha

12:30 - How KEA views the U22 Initiative

17:10 - What we've seen on film of Onuoha

25:30 - Jim Curtin's track record with young players

28:45 - Could Austin FC be going 2/4/GAM?

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Arsenal Conquer Anfield, Man United's Woes Continue, and Brighton Stun Man City: Men in Blazers 11/02/26

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Rog and Rory Smith recap an action-packed Premier League Matchweek 9. Declan Rice and Arsenal nab the club’s first victory at Anfield in 14 years, despite a valiant effort from Liverpool. Manchester United’s struggles under Michael Carrick continue after a thorough defeat by Chelsea. Brighton’s unbelievable start to the season rolls on as they upset Manchester City, Tottenham cruise past Crystal Palace, and resilient Bournemouth narrowly defeat Leeds. Plus, is Spurs’ current run of form good enough to get them into this week’s Fan Mood Rankings?

Chapters

00:00:00 — Liverpool 0 Arsenal 1

00:21:50 — Can Anyone Beat Arsenal?

00:25:46 — Chelsea 2 Manchester United 0

00:35:47 — Are Manchester United in a Relegation Battle?

00:40:33 — Manchester City 0 Brighton 1

00:51:41 — Tottenham Spurs 2 Crystal Palace 0

00:59:01 — Aston Villa 1 Fulham 1

01:05:59 — Bournemouth 2 Leeds Utd 0

01:08:20 — Brentford 2 Nottingham Forest 0

01:10:21 — Hull City 2 Ipswich Town 2

01:13:03 — Coventry 3 Sunderland 1

01:15:13 — Everton vs Newcastle Preview

01:17:14 — Jack Grealish's Latest Tabloid Drama

01:19:35 — Top and Bottom Fan Rankings

01:21:24 — Champions League Preview

01:23:58 — MiB Fan letter

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Episode 128: A Nest of Contradictions Emergency

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:32:00 GMT

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West close out Halloween weekend with Phil hosting Moisés in a game of Verde Punoween, then they discuss the 4-1 loss to the Galaxy, Jim Curtin's concept of "red zone" defense and how Verde failed in that, what the Davy Arnaud Era has been, the burgeoning Damian Las vs. Brad Stuver starting goalkeeper kerfuffle, and what the Decision Day vibes might be, including Phil declaring that he'll spend that final game in a happier place. They close out with an update on the town halls and the status of the relationship between the front office and fans.

Right In The Sanchez | Ep. 347

Bleav + The North End Podcast — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:45:00 GMT

The boys get together to recap the 4-1 road loss against LA Galaxy. They celebrate a number of firsts for some of Austin's younger players and another banger goal from Ervin Torres in the defeat, before highlighting a notable re-post on social media from an important player.

0:30 - Intro

3:10 - Upcoming blood drive at Q2 Stadium

4:35 - Alex Ring retires

7:05 - Lineup reactions

14:15 - LA Galaxy recap

42:20 - Postgame takeaways

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#346: At least the future is bright? Sprint Season schedule reaction, Austin FC results, and more!

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:30:01 GMT

#345: Al Borde Del Final. Austin FC eliminado de los playoffs.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

There's Pizza Man | Ep. 346

Bleav + The North End Podcast — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:31:00 GMT

The boys get together to recap the midweek loss against Real Salt Lake that eliminated Austin FC from postseason contention. Then they take a look at the sprint season schedule that was conveniently released today and preview Saturday's road fixture against LA Galaxy before closing out the episode with The Boy Factory and the nonsense.

0:30 - Intro

3:20 - Lineup reactions

15:45 - Real Salt Lake preview

42:40 - Postgame takeaways

48:55 - Sprint season schedule released

53:40 - LA Galaxy preview

1:07:05 - The Boy Factory

1:09:45 - Best Ball update

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Arsenal Face Liverpool After Shock Cup Exit, Carrick Remains at Man United Ahead of Chelsea Clash & Man City Look to Bounce Back | Big Weekend Preview 10/29/26

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Rog is joined by Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker to preview another massive weekend of Premier League football, starting with Arsenal's humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two Fleetwood Town ahead of their trip to Anfield. Can the Gunners bounce back against a resurgent Liverpool side, or will their struggles at Anfield continue? Meanwhile, Michael Carrick remains in charge of Manchester United ahead of their trip to Chelsea, as questions grow over the club's leadership and Bruno Fernandes' future. Manchester City look to recover from their first league defeat under Enzo Maresca, but can Brighton's high-flying attack expose their defensive vulnerabilities? Plus, predictions for every Premier League match.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Fleetwood Town Shock Arsenal

00:04:08 - Liverpool vs. Arsenal Preview

00:07:35 - Ronald Araújo: new cult hero?

00:10:40 - Liverpool vs. Arsenal Predictions

00:12:02 - Why is Carrick still at Man Utd?

00:19:20 - Chelsea vs. Manchester United Preview

00:21:00 - Chelsea vs. Man Utd Predictions

00:21:54 - Manchester City vs. Brighton Preview

00:26:40 - Man City vs. Brighton Predictions

00:27:13 - Fan Letter!

00:30:48 - Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace Preview

00:31:54 - Coventry vs. Sunderland Preview

00:32:40 - Newcastle vs. Everton Preview

00:33:15 - Week 9 Predictions!

00:35:06 - Soccer-inspired Halloween costumes

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#344: Staying ALIVE! Austin FC 2-1 SKC, FCITO Eliminated, ATX news

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Morgan Rogers on Chelsea's Explosive Attack, His Friendship with Cole Palmer & Life Under Xabi Alonso | Men in Blazers 10/27/26

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rog is joined by Chelsea and England star Morgan Rogers to discuss his attacking mentality and what makes Chelsea's front three alongside Cole Palmer and João Pedro so dangerous. He talks about his longtime friendship with Palmer, how they push each other to be better, and how Cole reacted when he found out Morgan was joining Chelsea. Rogers also shares his admiration for veteran Jordan Henderson and the impact he's had on the team. Plus, Morgan weighs in on the nicknames fans have given Chelsea's attacking trio and reveals which teammate he'd pick to play every position on the pitch.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Chelsea’s Lightning Starts

00:01:18 Morgan Rogers’ Mentality

00:02:03 Playing with Cole Palmer & João Pedro

00:03:55 Chelsea’s Front Three

00:04:44 Cole’s Friendship & Chelsea Move

00:06:24 Cole Palmer Owes Royalties?

00:07:05 Jordan Henderson Defies Doubters

00:08:34 Naming The Chelsea’s Trio

00:09:07 Picking A One-Man XI

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Listener Questions, Win at SKC, Stuver Benched?, Gignac?, and more

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss Austin FC II's playoff win, and Austin FC's all but dead playoff hopes. Other questions and topics include:

- Get in on the first Patreon shipment
- Uzuni earns Team of the Matchday
- Landon's take on playing zero center backs
- Stuver benched?!
- Owen Wolff returns vs ATX
- Austin FC II playoff loss
- Eze Onuoha one step closer?
- Why we don't buy the Gignac rumor
- Austin FC Community Town Halls
- RSL and LA Galaxy previews
- Listener Questions!
- Texas Craft Brewers Festival tickets
- Free Parking at Amplify
- much more

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Manchester United in Absolute Crisis, Aston Villa End Man City's Perfect Run, Liverpool Cruise Past Brighton: Men in Blazers 10/26/26

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Rog and Rory Smith break down all the mayhem from an action-packed Premier League Matchweek 8. With Michael Carrick seemingly heading toward the end of his Manchester United tenure, who's really to blame for the club's disunity? Rory lays out exactly what United need to get back on track. Aston Villa bring Manchester City's perfect run to an end, while former Chelsea scapegoat Nicolas Jackson is finding his feet with the Villans. Liverpool go full Isak to take down Brighton, Arsenal move level with City at the top of the table after beating Everton, Bournemouth are Bournemouth-ing again, and Chelsea get dominated by checks notes Spurs. Plus, who joins United fans in the bottom 3 of this week's Fan Mood Rankings?

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Manchester United 0 Bournemouth 3

00:13:50 - Manchester United Fans Stand by Carrick

00:18:25 - How Manchester United Got Into This Mess

00:25:30 - Who Replaces Carrick?

00:28:55 - What a Week for Bournemouth

00:32:00 - Aston Villa 2 Manchester City 1

00:42:20 - Arsenal 2 Everton 0

00:50:50 -Liverpool 2 Brighton 0

01:01:38 - Chelsea vs. Spurs reactions

01:12:24 - Sunderland vs. Leeds United reactions

01:13:53 - Hull City vs. Brentford reactions

01:15:17 - Ipswich Town vs Nottingham forest reactions

01:18:06 - Coventry vs Fulham reactions

01:19:52 - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle reactions

01:21:10 - Happiest Fans? Saddest Fans?

01:23:03 - Fan Letter!

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Imprudent | Ep. 345

Bleav + The North End Podcast — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:42:00 GMT

The boys get together to share an update on why the regularly scheduled episode was delayed before recapping the Saturday night road victory over Sporting Kansas City. Then David Gass from Soccerwise checks in with the MLS Minute before the boys preview Wednesday's home match against Real Salt Lake and close out the episode with Last Business Day.

0:30 - Intro

4:05 - Lineup reactions

7:55 - Sporting Kansas City recap

43:15 - Postgame takeaways

52:15 - The MLS Minute

55:55 - Real Salt Lake preview

1:14:50 - Last Business Day

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Episode 127: A 44-Year-Old, 6'2" Defender from Sweden Emergency

Moisés Chiullán and Phil West — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:13:00 GMT

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West deliver a mini-podcast on early voting, discuss Monday's town hall in which Austin FC CEO Andy Loughnane and CSO Khaled El-Ahmad met with supporters in Round Rock, celebrate Ervin Torres being named to MLS' 22 Under 22 list (and get into some stats, noting that FotMob is not 100% infallible), briefly revisit the loss to Vancouver, preview the match against SKC (including some updates on injured Verde players and Owen Wolff), cover the elimination scenarios that could officially take Verde out of the playoffs should they lose or draw this weekend, and peek at the rest of the season, including Wednesday night's home match. They finish by discussing VerDos' first home playoff win and what's coming Sunday in the potential title run.

343: Gana Fcito, Gana mi Familia. Noticias Austin FC y mas!

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Men in Blazers Live! From Toronto Featuring Daniel Kaluuya on His Love of Arsenal, Confidence in Arteta, and Admiration for Saka

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a special live episode from Toronto, Rog sits down with actor and diehard Arsenal supporter Daniel Kaluuya to discuss his unwavering love for the Gunners, his confidence in Mikel Arteta, and why rival fans love to hate Arsenal. Kaluuya shares what it's like to watch a match with him, reflects on Arsenal's global popularity, and discusses his experience narrating the club's All or Nothing documentary. Plus, Daniel relives the excitement of Arsenal's title-winning season and explains why he admires Jurriën Timber's game. Sponsored by the Premier League & Fubo.

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Carrick Under Pressure at Man United, Aston Villa Aim to End Man City's Perfect Start & High-Flying Brighton Face Liverpool | Big Weekend Preview 10/22/26

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Rog is joined by Rory Smith and Humphrey Ker to preview a massive weekend of Premier League football, starting with Manchester United's mounting crisis following a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como. With United winless in seven matches, is Michael Carrick running out of time at Old Trafford? Meanwhile, undefeated Manchester City travel to a resurgent Aston Villa as Unai Emery's side look to end City's perfect start to the season. Arsenal continue to grind out results, but how concerned should fans be about Bukayo Saka's latest injury? Plus, high-flying Brighton bring one of the Premier League's most explosive attacks to Anfield to face Liverpool, and predictions for every match across the weekend.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Man United vs. Bournemouth Preview

00:09:59 - Man United vs. Bournemouth Predictions

00:11:16 - Aston Villa vs. Man City Preview

00:17:29 - Aston Villa vs. Man City Predictions

00:19:16 - Arsenal vs. Everton Preview

00:22:53 - Arsenal vs. Everton Predictions

00:25:19 - Liverpool vs. Brighton Preview

00:30:26 - Liverpool vs. Brighton Predictions

00:31:37 - Fan Letter!

00:34:32 - Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle Preview

00:35:04 - Sunderland vs. Leeds Preview

00:35:25 - Chelsea vs. Tottenham Preview

00:36:12 - Full Matchweek 8 Predictions!

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