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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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First of many. Austin earned its first win against Colorado, with Fagundez scoring the team’s first-ever goal. Things didn’t fair so well for Houston and Dallas, but there’s room for improvement going into week three. Follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and check out our website finalthirdpod.com.
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All three teams are set to play away games this Saturday. Houston is looking to start a winning run against Portland, while Dallas and Austin look to snatch their first win of the season. Check out our predictions and analysis ahead of the matches. Be sure to follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and visit thefinalthird.com.
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Week one was filled with positives and negatives for Texas MLS teams. The Houston Dynamo showed a drastic improvement compared to their 2020 form. Austin FC had a tough inaugural match but came away with insight on how to best move forward. FC Dallas continues to show its class despite the scoreline. There's also the big news of the week: Miami CF violating MLS roster and budget rules. You can hear all about this on our week one recap. Be sure to follow us @finalthirdpod on Twitter and check out finalthirdpod.com for more content.
Texas is set to become a major force in the MLS during the 2021 season. Austin FC is coming into play in its inaugural season with a healthy mix of foreign and domestic talent. FC Dallas is looking for another playoff push with its young core, and the Houston Dynamo are looking to bounce back from their 2020 struggles after losing some lethal offensive capability. Catch some initial thoughts and predictions by Javier Adame, Oscar Aguilar and Silvio Prieto. Follow us on Twitter @FinalThirdPod for regular coverage!