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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.

Playoff Potential: An Update on ATXFC

Posted on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

It’s August 1st.  Welcome to the final 1/3 of the season Verde friends.  You may remember that following our loss to the L.A. Galaxy, I took a look at some historical results and kindly asked that some folks CALM. THE. FUCK. DOWN. And y’all, I’ve got to be honest: I feel vindicated. Two months ago,…

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Know Your Foe: Sporting Kansas City

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

Austin FC will finish a brutal stretch of 6 road games in 9 contests tonight at Kansas City with a chance to take 20 of a possible 27 points. Which, in a league built on parity and long travel, is enormous. They’ll have that opportunity against a Sporting side that comes into the match fighting…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Week 23

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Luckily for us, the Verde & Black have created a nice buffer zone for themselves which took some of the sting out of last week’s loss to New York. Let’s figure out who to root for this week so that ATXFC can build some of that buffer back.

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Know Your Foe: New York Red Bulls

Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

It’s matchday in Austin and today the Verde & Black welcome a first time visitor to Q2 Stadium. Austin FC is looking to complete an undefeated year against the Eastern division, so let’s get to know the team standing in their way: The New York Red Bulls. NYRB Fast Facts MLS Debut: 1996 Nickname: Obvious Current Record: 9-6-6…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Week 22

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

These are the weeks I love.  Austin FC plays Sunday night while every other game except for one is on Saturday, meaning we can take in a full slate of MLS while sitting around in our underwear with a beer in hand.  The chaos that is the Western Division standings leaves us a lot to…

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Know Your Foe: FC Frisco Part 2

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Listen, you already know about that team in Southern Oklahoma. I don’t need to educate you on them. So today, I have a message for the boys in Verde. Gentlemen – I have no problem being blunt with you. Tonight’s match is the most important one in Austin FC’s short history. Yes, we can take…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Week 21

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

Cheering guides in back-to-back days?  What is this anarchy?! Last night couldn’t have gone much better for the Verde & Black, as Austin now sits a full 10 points clear of 3rd place in the West.  Why does that matter?  Because if ATXFC were to finish in 2nd, they would be guaranteed at least two…

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MLS Cheering Guide – Week 20

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

Good morning TOP OF THE LEAGUE Verde friends!  Now that I’ve had my coffee and begun to come down from last night’s ass whipping of Houston, it’s time to turn our attention to a 10 game MLS slate tonight.  3rd thru 9th place in the West are separated by just four points.  Let’s figure out…

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Know Your Foe: Houston Part 2

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Fuck Houston. That is all.

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Know Your Foe: Atlanta United FC

Posted on July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 by Uncle Tony P.

Just like Willie, we’re on the road again this week as Austin FC finishes off a three games in nine days away stretch. ATXFC will look to make it a perfect 3-for-3 in front of over 70,000 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as they take on Atlanta United FC for the very first time tonight.

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