The Striker MLS Podcast

Austin FC's 2022 MLS season came to an end after a 3-0 to LAFC in the Western Conference Final. Did Josh Wolff get the starting lineup wrong? Was Fagundez denied a penalty call? What happened with Sebastian Driussi? In Houston, Ben Olsen has agreed to be the next Dynamo head coach according to reports. Is he the right fit? The Striker's Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas postseason weekend and more on this week's episode. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker: thestriker.com/subscribe Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS at Manscaped.com.

Moussa Djitté and Sebastian Driussi led Austin FC to its first victory over rival FC Dallas with a spot to the Western Conference Final on the line. The Verde now head to Los Angeles with 90 minutes separating the club from its first MLS Cup Final. Down in Houston, candidate names have started to leak as Dynamo FC continues its second coaching search in as many years under GM Pat Onstad. The Striker's Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas postseason weekend and more on this week's episode. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker: thestriker.com/subscribe Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS at Manscaped.com.

The first MLS Cup Playoffs test for Austin FC featured plenty of dramatic moments but it was MLS MVP candidate Sebastian Driussi and fan favorites Diego Fagundez and Brad Stuver who showed up big for the VERDE. The winner of Monday's FC Dallas and Minnesota United FC match will book a trip to the Texas capital for next Sunday's Western Conference semifinal at Q2 Stadium. The Striker's Jon Arnold, Chris Bils and Victor Araiza recap the Texas postseason weekend and dive a bit into the new salary numbers released by the MLS Players Association. Are Hector Herrera and Emiliano Rigoni providing enough value for their respective clubs? Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Subscribe to The Striker: thestriker.com/subscribe Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS at Manscaped.com.

This week, Jon Arnold, Chris Bils, and Victor Araiza discuss past weekend games and what to look forward to this upcoming week. - Round One of MLS playoffs -Austin will be hosting two major events in one weekend: Grand Prix and playoffs. How will this affect the audience retention? -Going over the Austin FC draw that felt like a loss Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

This week, Jon Arnold and Victor Araiza discuss solidarity between the Texas teams, the silent but deadly Nashville SC, and interim Dynamo head coach Kenny Bundy's future. Follow on Twitter: @ArnoldcommaJon @TheStrikerNews @victoraraiza

It was a generally quiet week for the Texas teams due to the international break, but Victor Araiza, Jon Arnold, and Chris Bils each kept a close eye on their respective teams and even got to play a game called "In Your Dreams." They also covered the following storylines: Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

Chris Bils and Victor Araiza talk about the two Texas teams in the 2022 MLS playoffs and a Dynamo team looking toward the 2023 season. The topics included: Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

There were three different results for the three different Texas teams this weekend. MLS writers Jon Arnold, Victor Araiza, and Chris Bils go into detail on what all went down in this week's episode; Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

The calmness of Labor Day Weekend was interrupted by news of Houston Dynamo FC parting ways with Head Coach Paulo Nagamura. MLS experts Victor Araiza, Jon Arnold, and Chris Bils opined on what happened in Space City as well as how Austin FC and FC Dallas are doing as they come close to clinching playoff spots. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

Jon Arnold, Chris Bils, and Victor Araiza discuss what is going on with each Texas MLS team, including who will make it to the playoffs and who needs to concentrate on 2023. Follow on Twitter:

This week, Chris Bils, Victor Araiza and Jon Arnold dive into the loss of both Austin FC as well as FC Dallas — still near the top of the West despite the setbacks. Meanwhile, the Houston Dynamo FC drew but dropped to 13th in the West. What now for these teams?

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bills and Victor Araiza dig into the latest in the MLS, including; Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

MLS writers Victor Araiza, John Arnold, and Chris Bills talk about the recent embarrassment the Houston Dynamo FC suffered at the hands of Philadephia Union. There's also talk on Austin FC and FC Dallas. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

In another episode, Edson Ochoa, Jonathan Check, Joe Rodriguez, and Roberto Silva is finally back! Important questions are answered. Is RGV in trouble? and who will take Copa Tejas?

MLS writers Chris Bills and Victor Araiza preview the upcoming 50th Texas Derby and the announced MLS debut of Mexican national team midfielder Hector Herrera for the Houston Dynamo. Will FC Dallas and its attacking trio spoil the occasion and take El Capitan? Austin FC, meanwhile, goes on the to Atlanta in what will be a meeting of the Wolff's. Plus, when can new VERDE signing Washington Corozo see his first minutes? Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerNews @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

MLS writers Jon Arnold, Chris Bills and Victor Araiza dig into the latest soccer news, talking everything you need to know about Austin and Dallas FC match. 0:37 - FC Dallas v. Austin, a big rivalry and a great soccer game 5:00 - Austin or FC Dallas: which one ready to be a MLS top contender? 07:05 - Gareth Bale on MLS playing for Los Angeles FC 12:05 - Marketing with young and talented players is a good idea 16:35 - Could Austin FC be a top contender on MLS in a couple of years? 17:20 - Nico Estévez and Josh Wolff: close friends and great coaches 21:35 - Supporters from all teams making their voice be heard about gun violence and paying respect to the victims 22:55 - Houston Dynamo won over Chicago Fire by 2 nil 27:37 - Games coming up this week Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza

MLS writers Jon Arnold and Victor Araiza dig into the latest soccer news with special guest Theo Lloyd-Hughes from The Striker's Just A Dash podcast. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.

On this special edition of The Striker Texas' MLS podcast: The Striker Texas' Almost Midseason MLS Awards! Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ArnoldcommaJon @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels

MLS writers Chris Bils and Victor Araiza dig into the latest soccer news with special guest Phil West, host of The Striker Texas' Westward Ho podcast. Follow on Twitter: @TheStrikerTexas @ChrisBils @victoraraiza Visit us at www.thestrikertexas.com for more in-depth coverage of Texas soccer at all levels.