Hosts Juan Diego Garcia and Jimmy Maas chat with Austin FC captain Ilie Sánchez about Spain winning the World Cup, the Barcelona way and how that's transferred to the national team. We also talk about Austin FC's prospects for the season with an interim coach, little pressure, and even still some team goals within reach. The post Copa Mundial appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Some Austin FC fans noticed something interesting when watching Mexico play in the World Cup. The stadium announcer at Estadio Azteca, the largest stadium in Latin America, sounded a lot like the stadium announcer at Q2 stadium during Austin FC games. That's because they are the same guy: Jeremiah Gallegos. From boxing to basketball, softball to soccer, Gallegos has two decades of stadium announcements under his belt. He sits down with host Juan Diego Garcia to discuss his career so far and how he got chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime gig. The post The Voice appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Former Austin F.C. and U.S. Men's National Team member Gyasi Zardes talks about World Cup chances after the second round of the group stage. Zardes joined hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia at Casa Verde, Austin FC's pop-up World Cup party at Inn Cahoots in East Austin. they also chat about the USMNT coaches he's played under and the calculus of how national teams are put together. The post Casa Zardes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, hosted by three countries for the first time in the tournament's history. Hosts Juan Diego Garcia and Jimmy Maas share their predictions for how the biggest World Cup yet will play out, and they enlist the help of professional commentator and soccer sage Adrian Healey to separate the contenders from the also-rans. The post The World Cup appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia discuss the departures of head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell with two local journalists. Eric Goodman has covered Austin FC for the Austin Chronicle since season one. While Jessica Luther has been a season ticket holder for all six seasons. Hear their reactions as the team plots a way forward during the two-month World Cup break. The post Ch-Ch-Changes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Mama Duke is a rapper-singer-multi-hyphenate-artist who's performed around Austin for more than a decade. In 2025 she charmed her way into the hearts of the audience and the judges on NBC's America's Got Talent, making her way to finals. Mama Duke collaborates often with Austin FC, recording a hype song and video, and hosting the All-Star Game and U.S. Open Cup pregame festivites in the stadium. She talks with Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia about her journey on the show with Scary Spice (Mel B.) and Simon Cowell, her relationship with the Verde and Black, and fulfillment as a performer in spaces that aren't always welcoming. The post Mama Duke Show appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin FC defender Jon Bell talks Maryland, family, and making his way through Major League Soccer with hosts Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia. Bell has added depth to the defense and, perhaps surprisingly, some scoring punch for the offense. His two goals tie him for second on the team stat list early in the season. The post Prince Starlight appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After years of raising its profile, Austin Rise is taking steps to become a professional women's soccer team by next spring. As their current 2026 season kicks off, Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia talk with team co-founder Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, head coach Mykell Bates, and ex-Texas and McCallum High School player Katie Gernsbacher about taking the next step in the evolution of women's soccer in Austin. The post Going Pro appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia talk with Christian Ramirez about his first minutes of action with Austin FC, with his game-winning goal in week two against DC United. Ramirez, a prolific goal scorer, was once known as "Superman" with Minnesota and won the 2023 MLS Cup with Columbus. He talks about what it's like to be waived in Major League Soccer, his surprise call from Austin FC, and what he sees his role on the team will be. The post Superman Two appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jimmy Maas and Juan Diego Garcia dive into one of the biggest questions for many North American soccer fans' this spring: Can I actually go to the World Cup? We start with memories of the care-free days of 1994, when the last World Cup held in the U.S. The arts editor for KUT News, Stephanie Federico, takes us down sorta-memory lane. Then we get the perspective a current college student hoping somehow to get to see Mexico play in Mexico this summer. And then we turn to an expert, Jason Daley, who has put his knowledge gained from going to the last five tournaments into one spot for you, The World Cup Guide. The post Cup Dreams appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.