As we're fans of weird math, especially weird math that works out in Austin FC's favor, we did some to start off the latest episode of Emergency Podcast, which went up bright and early this morning.
From the episode description:
In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West get nerdy on the completely reasonable series of events vaulting Verde to the top of the league, discuss their upcoming marquee match against Vancouver, miss Vanni Sartini, discuss Austin's playoff chances now that the team's banked 13 points in their first seven matches, celebrate Riley Thomas, and bring in a special guest with a score prediction.
Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or in the embedded player below.
As we're fans of weird math, especially weird math that works out in Austin FC's favor, we did some to start off the latest episode of Emergency Podcast, which went up bright and early this morning.
From the episode description:
In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West get nerdy on the completely reasonable series of events vaulting Verde to the top of the league, discuss their upcoming marquee match against Vancouver, miss Vanni Sartini, discuss Austin's playoff chances now that the team's banked 13 points in their first seven matches, celebrate Riley Thomas, and bring in a special guest with a score prediction.
Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or in the embedded player below.
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