In preparation for Saturday's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Crugnolas sat down with journalist/writer/reporter Har Johal who covers the Whitecaps, MLS, and the Canadian Women’s National Team for Daily Hive Vancouver, Equalizer Soccer, and Canadian Soccer Daily.

Check out the episode to hear Har's thoughts on:

• Vancouver's current form
• Whether she feels the national discourse around the team is accurate
• What the keys to a successful season are
• Who the most important players on the team are
• What the local narrative is around Vancouver and more, including a bit of insight into her start covering the 'Caps.

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Also, if you want to listen to the episode of Simply Soccer that Mike and Steph were on this week reviewing the LA Galaxy match, you can do so here! Thanks again to Michelle and Christian for having us on, even though they thought it was going to be a very different conversation when they invited us on!

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This week, Landon and Mike Crugnola analyze Austin FC's decisive win over the LA Galaxy and discuss what Diego Fagundez's legacy is in the Austin FC locker room. Other topics and questions include:

- Join the Patreon and get the best socks
- What do possession numbers mean for Austin?
- Mike explains a "Diego Rubio Hat Trick"
- Fagundez's legacy in the ATX locker room
- Florentino Perez in Austin?
- Attack finally gaining chemistry?
- What the Kolmanic extension means
- Could Gallagher be the next player traded?
- Austin FC to host 2025 MLS All Star Game
- Vancouver Whitecaps Preview w/ Paul Dolan
- Free Ticket Giveaway by Sage Wilson Realty
- MUCH more

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If you are looking for a typical Moontower show, please go forward or back one episode! This is a mix of guest insights on tactics and national narrative ahead of facing LA Galaxy and the wholesome content about our good good boys that you're used to with Swoontower!

In preparation for Saturday's match against the LA Galaxy, the Crugnolas sat down with podcaster/writer/teacher Michelle Huitink. She has her own show, Simply Soccer, as well as working with laisourhouse.com to copyedit written content as well.

Check out the episode to hear Michelle's thoughts on:

• LA Galaxy's recent run of form
• Whether she feels the national discourse around the team is accurate
• What the keys to a successful season are
• Who the most important players on the team are
• What the local narrative is around The Galaxy and more, including a brief history of the rise and fall of The Galaxy's MLS legacy

Follow Michelle's work, and of course, stay tuned for more Swoontower content, including:

• Houston Match Moods
• Emi Rigoni's game-winning goal celly
• A DEEP ANALYSIS OF THE PICTURE (this one!)
• Social Media Standouts
• The Man of Steph's Jersey

And so much more!

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