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Author: H.E. Pennypacker

H.E. Pennypacker spends far too much time thinking about Austin FC, much to the consternation of his friends, family, and employers. He could really go for a sandwich right about now.

La Murga Report – 5/22/22 vs. Orlando

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of The False 9’s La Murga Report, click here. Pivoting By Necessity Careful observers of La Murga know by now that there is no predetermined setlist of which songs are played when. Instead, it is our understanding that songs are chosen in the spur of the moment based on…

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“Y’all Means All:” A User’s Guide

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

There appears to be some confusion online about what we mean when we say “y’all means all” in the Austin FC fan community, so we here at The False 9 felt it was appropriate to write this handy guide. Consider this an act of service journalism. What Does “Y’all Means All” Mean? It means that…

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La Murga Report – 5/8/22 vs. LA Galaxy

Posted on May 9, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of The False 9’s La Murga Report, click here. When Silence Speaks Volumes A few hours before kickoff on Sunday morning, La Murga announced that they would lead a moment of silence, beginning in the tenth minute, to honor victims of domestic and intimate partner violence. I have always…

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La Murga Report (Travel Edition) – 4/30/22 at Houston

Posted on May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of The False 9’s La Murga Report, click here. Regular readers know that we here at La Murga Report have been forced to ponder some difficult questions. Questions such as “does premeditated silence count as a song on the setlist?” and “what the hell was that tuneless racket?” are…

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La Murga Report – 4/23/22 vs. Vancouver

Posted on April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of The False 9’s La Murga Report, click here. This week, we would be remiss if we didn’t highlight the release of La Murga de Austin Vol. 1, the band’s first collection of recorded songs and chants. You can find the album on Spotify and Apple Music. The fact…

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La Murga Report – 4/10/2022 vs. Minnesota

Posted on April 11, 2022April 24, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of The False 9’s La Murga Report, click here. Although it may feel as if the 2022 season has just begun, the truth is that we’ve almost completed one quarter of our home games for the season. Thus, we at the La Murga Report feel we’re at the…

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The Rodney Redes Conundrum

Posted on April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

A lot can be said about Rodney Redes. He was the first signing in Austin FC history. He has a fascinating Wikipedia page. He has the support of his manager and seems to be a welcome presence in the locker room. But what cannot be said is that he has proven himself to be an…

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Fighting Online About MLS Promotion and Relegation: An Oral History

Posted on March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

For as long as there has been an MLS, there have been fights about whether the traditional system of promotion and relegation would work for the league. And for as long as there have been pro/rel fights, there have been pro/rel fights on the Internet. So during this international break, with Austin FC news at…

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Which Former Austin FC Player Had the Worst Time in 2021?

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

Last week’s announcement that Freddy Kleemann and Will Pulisic were heading out on loan made all of us at The False 9 feel a little nostalgic for those players who suited up for Austin FC in its inaugural season but who, for one reason or another, will not factor into this season’s plans. While we’re…

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La Murga Report – 3/20/2022 vs. Seattle

Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by H.E. Pennypacker

If this is your first time visiting the La Murga Report, you can see what this is all about here. For the rest of you, let’s talk about exactly what happened immediately before, during, and after Austin’s goal last night. The Sound of Chaos Last week, we talked at length about the goal that was…

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