Big episode! Clayton and Shaddock are back to give their annual SAFC Mid-Season Review. First, a nostalgic intro about Atlanta, OutKast, and baseball on the airwaves. Then we get to evaluating SAFC halfway through the season: a grade for the organization and the coach; top 3 players; most disappointing player; and Ideal Starting XI. A quick preview of the next game, July 26th against New Mexico in Jäegermeister Cup. Finally. around the league for Puro Pick Four and Free kicks about the USA’s Gold Cup and the Club World Cup. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to review an utterly satisfying and totally needed 3-0 home win against lowly Las Vegas. We begin with a short side trip into Mexico, then continue on to review a game that was good for SAFC but bad for Vegas’s coach. Then, we preview this weekend’s road game at Sacramento, look around the league, and discuss the struggling US men’s national team. Please note: we’ll be taking a Pod Break until July 4th week. Enjoy!
We’re back to review two games from last week. First: a tie against Tulsa 1-1 on Wednesday night. Then a 1-0 exhibition loss against Las Palmas from Spain following a lengthy lightening delay. Finally we preview this week’s game vs Las Vegas, look at Puro Puro Four standings, and then talk summer of soccer. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss SAFC’s upcoming homestand. First, a long aside into Man-cation, the start of summer, and the Champions League final. Then, we review the squad’s demoralizing 4-0 loss at Charleston. We review what went wrong, and where the team stands 10 games into the season. Finally, we preview the busy next few days: a home game tomorrow (Wednesday) against Tulsa and a special visit from La Liga’s Las Palmas, from the Canary Islands. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk SAFC’s 2-1 loss at home to lowly Oakland on Saturday night. What happened? We dig into a good performance that turned into a bad loss with a few individual mistakes. Next up is on the road to Charleston, this Saturday at 6:30. We also go around the league and rediscovered our love for soccer. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are BACK from Fiesta and ready to recap THREE games: the epic comeback at home to Colorado Springs, the droll but effective 1-0 win in Phoenix for Jaegermeister Cup, and the nationally televised 0-0 tie at the grand opening of Rhode Island FC’s home stadium. We go into the particulars and survey the big picture: the defensive back 3, the emergence of Mo Omar, and the return of Captain Mitch. Then we preview the Mothers Day matchup vs Oakland at home this weekend and got around the league. A Free Kick: Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back and we start off with a Fiesta San Antonio preview. Eventually, we get to talk SAFC’s recent swoon: three straight losses. What’s gone wrong? How to fix it? Listen to find out. We also go around USL and offer a special Free Kick: life without soccer. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to talk about SAFC’s 2-1 loss on Sunday. While the result was negative, everything else was amazing: airing live on CBS, beautiful weather, tailgates before and after the game….all in, a special day! Next, we preview Saturday’s home game against Miami and the upcoming Open Cup match in Omaha. Finally, we go around the USL and end with Free Kicks. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back on a Tuesday night to reminisce over SAFC’s dramatic 3-2 win in Lexington. We talk about how it happened, what it means, and what we learned. Then, we preview SUNDAY’s nationally televised home game against Phoenix Rising. Swing by the tailgate and say hi! Then we go around the league and free kicks about high school soccer. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss the week in SAFC. First, we talk the biggest topic: the huge news that USL will adopt Pro/Rel in 2028. What do we think? Next, we review SAFC’s big 2-1 win in a historic night in Oakland. 26,000 people showed up, and the night had everything you could want in a USL game, from a bicycle kick to an SAFC win. Finally, we preview the coming game in Lexington, take a look around the league (including Clayton attending a Phoenix Rising game), and end with our totally not negative thoughts on the USA’s awful weekend in LA. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back to discuss SAFC’s 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. First, a quick review of Spring Break and St Pattys Day. Next, a review of SAFC’s impressive 2-0 win. What have we learned from the first two games? We give our thoughts on some individual players who have impressed us so far. Then, we preview the fun game against the Roots in the Oakland Coliseum this Saturday at 9:00pm. Finally, around USL and the UsA is back in Nations League. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are joined by special guest the Doc to review SAFC’s opening game, a 1-0 win over Monterey Bay. We talk stadium atmosphere, the wind, the new coach, team tactics, and more. Then, we go around the league for Puro Pick Four. Finally, free kicks about the USMNT, Michael LaHoud, and FC Dallas. Enjoy!
Shaddock and Clayton are back for one of our favorite episodes of the year: the Season Preview.
First: we talk Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Fiesta, and the new jerseys.
Then, we get to our SAFC season preview: the expected SAFC lineup, bold predictions, and our Puro Pick Four squads.
Finally: a quick preview of this week’s match vs Monterey Bay.
Don’t forget to submit your Pick Four at https://tinyurl.com/Puro-SAFC
Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back! For week 2 of the pod preseason, we’re joined by special guest DJ Kilbossa to review Saturday’s scrimmage vs El Paso.
We talk about the frigid weather, the new players, hot cocoa in the parking lot, the dark Jumbotron, and, inevitably, thruples.
Don’t forget to join our Puro Pick Four fantasy game to win a tour at Becker Vineyards with the pod guys. Enjoy!
Puro Preseason continues as we interview Matt Valentine, owner and founder of USL Dallas. USL Dallas will be kicking off as the USL Championship’s newest team in 2027.
Matt was kind enough to call in and talk to us about his grand plans. We talk about stadium plans, the recent USL ownership meeting, and what the new USL premier league division (just announced days ago).
Matt just got back from the USL owners meeting in Atlanta and he fills us in on what it’s like to be a USL owner.
We also find time to talk about a Free Kicks. See you at Saturday’s SAFC scrimmage!
Strikers and Keepers, report for duty! Clayton and Shaddock are BACK for week one of Puro Pod Preseason! It’s just four weeks until opening kickoff, and we are back to discuss all your listener questions.
Best new signing, team expectations, stadium upgrades, team formation, the tailgate situation, re kits, and more!
As always, we end with free kicks. Stay tuned: Puro Pick Four Brackets coming soon.
Clayton and Shaddock are back for an annual tradition: we give presents to each other for our Boxing Day episode!
We discuss all the news over the past month with SAFC: a new coach, the currently squad of players, the schedule for 2025, and more. And finally, in honor of the franchise reaching year 10, Clayton names his All Time SAFC XI, along with some Puro fan favorites.
Also, the Becker Vineyards Pick Four vineyard trip is coming soon. Happy Holidays! Enjoy!
With the USL season wrapping up, Clayton and Shaddock are back to bid adieu to the 2024 SAFC season. We give the team a grade and explain why. Then, we talk about the end of Championship-winning Coach Alen Marcina’s time in charge and speculate on possible successors. We then discuss Team MVP for the year. Finally, we announce the winner of the Puro Pick Four contest and discuss Free Kicks about the USA and USL in Garland, TX. Enjoy!
Shaddock and Clayton are BACK to talk SAFC’ successful road trip: a tie at El Paso and a big win at Colorado Springs. We review the action and preview the upcoming home game vs. Louisville Saturday night. As always, Puro Pick Four and Free Kicks. Enjoy!
Clayton and Shaddock are back in the Shad-pad to discuss SAFC’s HUGE 2-1 comeback win over perennial rivals Sacramento Republic. The win at home keeps SAFC alive in the playoff race with just three weeks left in the regular season. Coming soon? Away to El Paso on Wednesday night followed quickly by a trip to Colorado Springs on Saturday. Just four games to go! We also go around the USL and talkFree Kicks about the USA in Austin. Enjoy!
