Austin Anthem Podcast: Austin FC, Soccer, and Supporters Group News, Interviews, & Updates

Episode 96: Matt, Robert, Conor and Matt all back together to go over new signings, rumors, Anthem updates, MLS news and some great NWSL news. Music by Son of Cormack

Anthem Updates / Upcoming Events

• 2022 Memberships available now
• Election ballots have been sent out to all paid members and due this week

Austin FC Updates

• New Kit Wishes
• SuperDraft
• New Rumor - Ruben Gabrielsen from Toulouse FC
• Transactions

Major League Soccer

• Pepi to Augsburg, Dike to West Brom, Cole Bassett to Feyenoord, Justin Che to Hoffenheim, James Sands to Rangers, Nani to Venezia - More MLS stars moving to Europe
• Lorenzo Insigne to Toronto this summer
• Arriola Drama with MLS - $2mil GAM from FC Dallas to DC United. Arriola said to have turned away Club America by reporters, not so fast by his twitter post. Kellyn Acosta similar drama.
• Big rival deals: Sebastian Ferreira and Arriola
• Arsenal and New England in talks to transfer Matt Turner for between 7-10mil

NWSL Updates

• Controlling shares in Washington Spirit for Michele Wang approved by NWSL Board of Governors

Feature / Interview

• Mark interviews one of his longtime friends JQ about Jhojan Valencia

Wrap-up

• Austin Anthem is a Supporters Group for Austin FC. Catch-up with us on social media and become a member at AustinAnthem.org.
• This episode was hosted by Robert Avery, Matt Barbour, Mark Turner and Conor Heffernan
• Anthem merchandise is available on our online store. Free shipping on all fantastic grackle gear and your purchase goes to fund our non-profit’s operation.
• We close out today's episode with a local artist called Son of Cormack. This is an exceptionally talented musician that originally hails from Ireland. Although he is a dedicated Norwich City fan, he admits that Anthem's grackle is a cooler bird than Norwich City's canary. You can find out more at sonofcormack.com or on Instagram @sonofcormack. We hope you enjoy his debut single called "Accelerate to a Standstill"

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