All three Texas teams faced tough matchups this past weekend, but they're all still in playoff contention going into Wednesday's games. Houston is the only team currently in playoff seeding, but Austin and Dallas are only a few wins away from a coveted spot.  Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit finalthirdpod.com for more content! Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Seattle poses the toughest test so far for an Austin side that has already been struggling to tally points. Josh Wolff's team has been unable to pick up any points in their last three outings, and they must now try to break this streak against the best team in the league.  Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit finalthirdpod.com for more content! Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Houston's win over Vancouver has cemented them as true playoff contenders -- all thanks to Tab Ramos imposing a clear identity early on in the season. Now they're set to face Kansas City for the second time this season after beating them 1-0 earlier this month. Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit finalthirdpod.com for more content!  Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Luchi Gonzalez's side find themselves near the bottom of the Western Conference after picking up only five points in five matches. They have a chance to rebound against Salt Lake if Dallas is able to hone in on the right system. Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter or check out our website at finalthirdpod.com for more coverage.  Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Tab Ramos has engrained a clear system for his men to employ, and we've seen them reach playoff seeding thanks to the tactical consistency. Their loss against Colorado was a tough result to take, but Ramos was forced to make substantial roster changes in their game-packed week.  Now they're set to face Vancouver on Saturday, where they can further solidify their playoff contention with a win. Ramos will likely have his starting line up back. Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit our site at finalthirdpod.com for more coverage! Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Back-to-back loses have forced Austin out of playoff contention after being short handed because of injuries and suspensions. Nashville gives Austin the perfect chance to snap their losing streak ahead of their big match in Seattle.  In this episode we cover their loss to LA Galaxy and preview some key opportunities for their game against Nashville. Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit our site at finalthirdpod.com for more coverage! Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Austin's action-packed away schedule continues with LA Galaxy. Josh Wolff's side comes off a tough loss against Kansas City after Alex Ring got sent off with a second yellow. Now Austin must face an in-form Chicharito without their star midfielder. Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit our site at finalthirdpod.com for more coverage! Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Houston and Dallas drew 1-1 at Toyota Stadium Saturday. Tab Ramos and Luchi Gonzalez fought a tactical battle with no clear winner and now find themselves out of playoff contention. Houston is set to face Kansas City and Colorado this week, while Dallas will look to beat a struggling Minnesota side.  Follow us on @finalthirdpod on Twitter and check out our website finalthirdpod.com for more coverage.  Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

The season’s first Texas Derby is set for Saturday, with Dallas and Houston battling it out at Toyota Stadium. The game will likely be won in the midfield, where Dallas has been dominant after three games. Houston has a chance to tie the all-time head-to-head record against Dallas going into the weekend. Austin plays Sunday against Kansas as they look to expand on their strong early-season form and continue climbing up the Western Conference. Expect to see a more offensive Austin against a struggling Kansas. Follow us on @finalthirdpod on Twitter for more content and check out our website finalthirdpod.com! Jerrycan - Jeff II https://youtu.be/ZbyFsGMjfRgCreative Commons Attribution Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-jerrycanMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/NSgrMxF0rWs

Another win for Austin FC places them 4th in the Western Conference. Dallas and Houston follow closely behind. Tactical changes made the difference last weekend. Follow us on @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit our site finalthirdpod.com. It Will Be Alright by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-it-will-be-alrightMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/aB5dQgbZR7g