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…
A great many things have been written about Texas’ MLS teams, and this is certainly one of them. If you’re looking for false equivalencies, a writer unable to stick to an opinion, and weird cultural stereotypes, then this is the piece for you Well, this rivalry got heated quick. I mean, I understand it. I…
By now you know this space tries to be educational in an effort to guide us on our Final Match Day Hate Ranking. We want you to learn about each city and team that Austin FC plays as the season progresses. But this week, we’re doing something different. You already know about Houston, both the…
Last week was one to remember. Of highest importance was me welcoming the newest chicken to our compound. Everyone fell in love with Wolfie and her impeccable prognosticating ways. Of lesser note was El FC’s excellent win vs. some ragtag group of beaver pelt trading (probably) Canucks. Despite my instant love for Wolfie, both San…
Austin FC enters it’s first derby week of the season sitting in 2nd place both in the West and the Supporter’s Shield standings with 17 points through 8 games. For perspective, ATXFC did not reach 17 points until August 21st last year on matchday #20. “Easy” early schedule or not, the improvement is real and…
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…
After a grueling 120 minute performance on Wednesday night, most of Austin would have been correct in assuming Diego Fagundez was due to sit out at least a large portion of Saturday night’s match against the Vancouver whitecaps. What unsuspecting Austinites did not know was that upon their arrival back home on Wednesday night, dozens…
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Wednesday night sucked. But I’m hear to lay a hard truth on everyone: It’s time to move on. Austin FC enters tonight’s match in 2nd place in the Western Conference and 3rd place in the race for the Supporter’s Shield. The MLS season is 20% over, and while there is certainly a…
What an eventful week we’ve had at the compound! After our noteworthy group trip to San Antone, our chickens, San Julius and Rodney, requested a break. They needed a moment to mentally recover from the debacle in the US Open Cup and time to emotionally convalesce from hotboxing with Andrea Provelone. What upsets me most…
I’m going to level with you all. It’s been a long, tiring week. Having had the privilege of attending both games in D.C. and San Antonio, I am more than ready for a home match Saturday. So today, you get the first ever “Lazy person’s Austin FC MLS Cheering Guide” where all games are summed…