Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast)

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Episode 125: Words on a Shirt Emergency

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/10/09

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk to Daniela Silva, whose removal from the most recent Austin FC home match has launched a conversation about the in-stadium experience and how the MLS Code of Conduct addresses political speech. Following that interview, they briefly discuss Saturday night's match with Nashville and the report of a new signing from Finland.

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Episode 124: Concacaf Referees Getting Chicken...

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2026/09/26

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Iván Barton becoming the face of a Salvadoran chicken chain (and look for a new Verde All Day feature for links to the online goods), talk about the stultefying draw against Dallas and how it brought the current unbeaten streak to seven matches (tying a club record), preview the crucial six-pointer against San Diego FC and who is in and out for that one, ponder Phil's visit to Earth 2 where Austin FC were given seven more points than they

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Episode 123: We Got an Instagram Account Emergency

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2026/09/19

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Tottenham's Saturday morning performance (before Arsenal had an even more dismal performance, but we're not going to get into that), remind everyone that there's a new Verde All Day Instagram account, and then get into to the win against Vancouver, the upcoming match against FC Dallas, Facundo Torres' up-down-then-up-again form this season, the recent Ilie Sánchez and Jorge Alastuey visit to an Austin school for the Next Eleven program, and

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01:06:24

Episode 122: Siskeling My Ebert Emergency

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/09/13

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the difference between denim and chambray and how it applies to Austin FC interim head coach Davy Arnaud, go over the most recent pair of home draws and delve into the post-match locker room weirdness following Wednesday's match against the Rapids, explore what that might mean going forward for team unity and its playoff chances, talk about Sunday's doubleheader involving the first team in Vancouver the second team trying to clinch home field

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Episode 121: Hot Nut Spankers Emergency

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2026/09/05

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Phil's Saturday night plans (missing a rare home match, but for two years running now, it's been the San Jose match), get into the Chris Applewhite signing, talk about Khaled El-Ahmad's best moves as Minnesota United FC sporting director, talk about what September looks like for Austin FC and teams in the West above them, and close out with what the VerDos playoffs might look like.

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01:07:22

Episode 120: The Martin Luther of the Transfer Window...

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/08/29

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Austin FC's exit from the Leagues Cup, taking the loss against Toluca and the Phase One performance together. They then get into the exits of Jayden Nelson, CJ Fodrey, and Owen Wolff, discuss the introductory press conference for new chief soccer officer Khaled El-Ahmad, reveal some of their wishes for the new collaborative era promised, and then get into Saturday night's match against Portland Timbers FC, including which hard-living rock band

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56:47

Episode 119: I Want an Oompa-Loompa (and a Sporting...

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/08/22

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss their other favorite team starting with A as it began its season, pivot to Austin FC's concerning home loss and encouraging road win (with a heavily rotated lineup), delve into recent Jayden Nelson quotes that may or may not reveal some Verde inner workings, look ahead to the match against Philadelphia, plunge into table math (inspired by some Davy Arnaud observations) to ponder whether Austin can make the playoffs, and expound on the report

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01:05:12

Episode 118: Under the Infleunce of Allergens and the...

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/08/16

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West compare notes on the allergies they're experiencing, relive Austin FC's PK win over Club América to advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinal, explore what the path to the final might look like (which could pit Austin against Chicago, Monterrey, América again, or Columbus), get into Sunday night's match against FC Dallas and the next three league matches, and sprinkle in some Community Shield updates as they happened. They also get into the possible

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48:56

Episode 117: Not Like That Puny Mexico City Elevation...

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2026/08/13

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the huge Thursday night Leagues Cup match between Austin FC and Club América, including Moisés' theories on why Verde will best Las Águilas (which includes some rotation mismanagement and the brand of hubris that took down Monterrey and Pumas in 2024). They also talk about Andy Loughnane being elevated to CEO and what it might mean for the ongoing sporting director search, as well as what the club should do to retain Christian Ramírez. They also

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01:15:29

Episode 116: Verdisimo Lying in Wait in the Bowels of...

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2026/08/09

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Austin FC's Leagues Cup win over Club Tijuana (and what Verdisimo was doing just hanging out near the mixed zone where players were walking through), Jon Gallagher's goal celebration (and difficult few weeks leading up to it), and how Leagues Cup competition is shaking out (and how Verde might fare in it). They then get into interim head coach Davy Arnaud's new playing style and what the numbers he suggested we look at (indirectly) are saying

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Episode 115: Doesn't Read a Lot of Sartre Emergency

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2026/08/01

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the metastasizing MLS back-of-the-jersey sponsor trend, celebrate the elevation of Jorge Alastuey to the first team (and project how he'll fit in), analyze quotes from Davy Arnaud and Besard Šabović at the Thursday press conference ahead of Saturday night's match with the Rapids, predict how that match will go and whether Austin FC can make it into the 2026 postseason, and ponder this new edition of Leagues Cup arriving this coming week.

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01:29:58

Episode 114: The Only Hot Dog We'll Have Left Is a...

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2026/07/25

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the possible departure of two of Austin FC's U22 Initiative players (including one with arguably the best fan-generated nickname), resume with Part Two of the Ilie Sánchez interview, hand out a series of awards (the Eppies) to World Cup participants, discuss the win over Seattle, preview the match against Houston, and briefly discuss the recent troubling news involving Austin FC Academy players, before providing a watch option for fans not

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01:17:20

Episode 113: An Undignified Jersey Sponsor Alert and...

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2026/07/22

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk about the Houston Dynamo's new back-of-the-jersey sponsor (and can't stop laughing), then segue into the first half of Moisés' interview with Austin FC captain Ilie Sánchez, before diving into their thoughts on Austin FC's open practice, Monday's media availability with interim head coach Davy Arnaud ahead of Wednesday night's match with Seattle, their expectations for the rest of the season (including Phil breaking out the dreaded "mathematically

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Episode 112: Rudi Garcia Is Using a Bic Multipen...

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2026/07/14

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the use of "Can I Kick It?" in the MLS marketing campaign (and whether they're making good choices), takeaways from the World Cup quarterfinals (including judgment about Belgium coach Rudi Garcia's choice in pens and what might make for a better writing instrument), what they're happiest and most bummed out about heading into the semifinals, FIFA floating having 64 teams in 2030, the Austin FC II 15-match unbeaten streak coming to an end,

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Episode 111: I Declare a Concacaf Emergency

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2026/07/07

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss the United States' exit from the World Cup and the Folarin Balogun red card controversy that altered the karma around the team, pour one out for Canada and Mexico, made some hopeful guesses about Tuesday's matches, shared thoughts about the France-Morocco matchup, and then moved on to Austin FC news, including the departure of Dani Pereira, the arrival of Przemysław Płacheta, and the ongoing success of Austin FC II.

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Episode 110: There's Some Overlap Between Drag Bingo...

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2026/06/28

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Phil's trip to ABGB to see drag bingo segue a little clunkily into the U.S.-Türkiye match, reactions to the 2026 World Cup group stages, regrets that Facundo Torres and Osman Bukari aren't playing in it (with some schadenfreude sent Uruguay's way), predictions for the rest of the tournament, and a lively discussion of their favorite jerseys of the tournament (with complete convergence on the No. 1 choice and some distinct divides

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01:07:21

Episode 109: Myrto Uzuni Is Not a Boulder in the Sea...

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2026/06/21

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss what's transpired in the World Cup to date, sharing their love for a few specific underdogs, marveling at the performances of the host nations, decrying what FIFA and advertisers have done to hydration breaks, diving into the origin story of the Curaçao national anthem, and contemplating whether another France-Argentina final is inevitable. They also delve into a bit of Austin FC news, including the rumor that Dani Pereira was headed to CF

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Episode 108: An Austin FC Player in the World Cup and...

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/06/10

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West celebrate Jayden Nelson's selection to Canada's World Cup squad (finally), before getting into Tuesday's introductory press conference with Jim Curtin. They discuss the "non-negotiables" Curtin wants the team to operate with, sort through the role that interim head coach Davy Arnaud will have prior to Curtin arriving in December, and speculate on the sporting director hiring process, before wrapping up with a brief tour of World Cup viewing locations in

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Episode 107: Mile High Club of Podcast Editing Emergency

Emergency Podcast! (An Austin FC Podcast) ·

2026/06/01

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss Arsenal's trials in the Champions League final and Los Verdes' triumph at the Icarus Cup, before getting into how Phil will be editing this episode en route from Austin to New York City, Phil's depressing but edifying series on the 31 goals Austin FC has let in so far in 2026, the second chance that Jayden Nelson may have representing Canada at the 2026 World Cup, Moisés' and Phil's picks to win the World Cup, some discourse on the U.S.'s

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56:13

Episode 106: There Is Something Napoleonic About It...

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2026/05/23

In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West discuss how Austin FC players were informed about the Rodolfo Borrell and Nico Estévez dismissals (which was just fine), go through the 3,000-word article they wrote on new coaching and sporting director candidates, briefly tease (and we mean tease) the third kit launch, cover Saturday's match against St. Louis City SC (and the attendant watch party), and discuss Myrto Uzuni's crowning-himself goal celebration — is it a nod to his young son or France's

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