There are very few things in life better than getting something for free. It’s why the human race has engineered ways to fire hot dogs, t-shirts, and tacos out of a compressed air cannon. We here at The False Nine, in our attempt to cover all aspects of Austin FC fandom, have come up with…
Author: Charles Peacock
Austin FC supporter since day 1, find me in Section 104
A Letter from the Front (of Q2)
Dearest Gertrude, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to you today to regale you with the tale of a wondrous event that took place at Q2 stadium yesterday – a seminal moment in Austin FC history. The day was cloudy and overcast, the sun trying to peak…
Josh Wolff’s Tactical Commandments
It was a day like many others at The Compound. We sadly sat at the breakfast table thinking about Saturday’s loss to LAFC, looking out on the chickens as they pecked, stared, and plotted. It was while I was mid tea sip that my phone buzzed, which is strange because my phone is set to…
Austin FC’s True Rivalries
Now that Austin FC’s first team is back in action we have actual things to post and write about. The break has not been kind here at the compound: the chickens are restless, we’ve had the 4-1 Austin FC win over LAFC in Q2 playing on a loop, and Travis McTravelface has been rocking back…
Sources: Austin FC brings in new technology to scout Violette FC
Austin FC is set to participate in their first ever CONCACAF Champions League Match on Tuesday, March 7. AUSTIN, March 6, 2023 – The False Nine Texas can report that thanks to sources within the Austin FC front office the club has sourced scouting of their CONCACAF Champions League opponents Violette FC. The source gave…
The Definitive Austin FC Giveaway Index – Q2 Stadium Scarf (2/25/2023 vs. St Louis CITY)
The 2023 season kicked off yesterday for Austin FC against the expansion St. Louis CITY team. While other blogs, podcasts, and carrier pigeons will get into the tactical analysis of Austin playing with dual 8s or a double pivot, or whatever Jared Stroud may or may not have said to Kippy; I have a slightly…
The Definitive Austin FC Kit Rankings
Austin FC is entering its third MLS season and we as fans are incredibly fortunate to have enjoyed our primary VerdeBlack kit. It’s iconic, unique color and pattern for the league, and made clear our love of something incredibly important in all of our lives: double insulated tumblers. Seeing those colors all over Austin has…
Re-watchability Guide of the Austin FC 2022 Season
The 2022 Austin FC season was memorable in so many ways, from the playoff victories, the many two goal comebacks, and easily forgettable trips to the Pacific Northwest. For those of us with AppleTV MLS subscriptions one of the bonuses is the ability to watch the any match from 2022 in its entirety. With us…
1. FC Koln vs. VfB Stuttgart – Who should you root for?
This Saturday we get to watch two teams in the bottom half of the Bundesliga play a meaningless match, but we are incredibly excited to be back at Q2 to watch live soccer. “But Charles, who am I supposed to root for?” A lot, Many, Some, Ok, fine, one person asked who they should root…
The False Nine World Cup Picks Pool
With domestic leagues having played their last fixtures this past weekend, the first ever winter World cup is upon us. As I’m sure you are aware, it is being played in the nation of Qatar after some rampant bribery very skilled negotiating on their behalf. This is the last World Cup to feature 32 teams,…