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Author: Uncle Tony P.

Uncle Tony P. is a lifelong Austin FC supporter and overall handsome son of a bitch who always has a full supply of mustard on hand for his Verde friends.

The 2023 Season Preview: The Schedule

Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by Uncle Tony P.

Part 2 of the 2023 Season Preview looks at the daunting schedule Austin FC faces this year.

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The 2023 Season Preview: Who’s In & Out

Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by Uncle Tony P.

We’re just over two weeks away from the start of the “longest MLS season ever” and for the first time, our beloved Austin FC enters the year with real expectations for success.  Sure, the Western Conference Final still stings to think about, but that humbling Hollywood afternoon should provide fuel for a team that has…

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A Letter to the 2022 Season

Posted on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

I’ve been trying all week to find the right words for the 2022 Austin FC season.  And all I can come up with is: THANK YOU To the men who wear the crest and the staff that preps them, thank you. To the fans that show up and give the Austin FC community life, thank…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Playoffs Round 2

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Hello there and welcome to Round 2 of the MLS Playoffs.  We have two games tonight and one more on Sunday afternoon before we get to the rumble at Q2, yet all of those results could have a major impact on Austin before we ever kick a ball this week. If LAFC, Philadelphia, Montreal, and…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Playoffs Round 1

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Welcome to the playoffs!  This won’t be your usual cheering guide, as we’ll look at every matchup over this glorious weekend.  No match ratings.  No impact ratings.  Just straight up “Who do we want to see win”.  Let’s get to the beautiful chaos of knockout soccer. New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati – Saturday…

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What To Expect: The Playoffs

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Happy playoffs week everyone! As you well know, Austin FC will not only make their first ever appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs, but they will do so at home against Real Salt Lake. This article is not a preview of RSL. We already know two very obvious things about them after two matches this…

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MLS CHEERING GUIDE – DECISION DAY 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

We have arrived.  A regular season that kicked off almost eight months ago comes to an end this Sunday, better known around MLS as Decision Day.  If you are unfamiliar with the concept, all teams in the league will play on Sunday.  Every Eastern Conference game will kick off at 1:30 p.m. and every Western…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Week 33

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Welcome back class.  How was your time away?  Did you get to do some traveling?  Maybe a little relaxing?  I hope so, because HOLY CRAP THE PLAYOFFS ARE JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY! If you need a refresher, here’s where things stand in the West. Austin FC can wrap up the 2nd seed with a point…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Week 32

Posted on September 16, 2022September 15, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

It’s been a grueling 3 ½ months, but this weekend marks the last set of games before MLS finally takes a break for international play.  Austin FC enters the festivities needing nothing more than a draw at home against Nashville to guarantee at least one playoff match at Q2 Stadium.  But that doesn’t mean we…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Match Day 31

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Raise your hand if you expected Austin FC to be in a dogfight for 2nd place after beating LAFC last month. Yeah, that’s what I thought. Austin’s large gap on 3rd place has shrunk faster than George Costanza coming out of a swimming pool. The Verde & Black’s recent skid has allowed Frisco back into…

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