Puro SAFC Podcast
A weekly podcast where Clayton Haden and Matthew Shaddock discuss all things related to San Antonio FC.
Weekly game reviews and previews, along with soccer Free Kicks.
05/01/2024
Fired up for the USA men to come back to San Antonio in two weeks!
Excited to see all these young guys so that someday we can say “we saw him play back in 2024….”
Also, the return of Diego Luna, ex USL El Paso player!
15/08/2023
Episode 148: Men At Work
Momentum Is Building! First, we talk Puro Pick four fantasy standings. Then, we talk SAFC’s big 3-0 win at New Mexico. Three wonderful goals for the good guys in a comprehensive victory. Next, we preview the coming home stand. Finally: Free Kicks about soccer book club and the business of soccer. Shout out to our youngest listener and birthday boy Charlie!
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13/07/2023
Episode 144: Mid Season Review and Sunderland Preview!
It’s two of our favorite things: Mid-Season Review of SAFC, and Sunderland coming to town! First, we discuss the first half of SAFC’s season, with a team grade, our Top 3 Players, and one disappointing player. Next, at 33:00, we preview Sunderland, the English Championship team coming to town for an exhibition this Saturday night. A Love Supreme, a Sunderland fan websites sent us some great questions about SAFC, and we answer them all. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC: Episode 144: Mid Season Review and Sunderland Preview! on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 144: Mid Season Review and Sunderland Preview! - Jul 12, 2023
04/07/2023
Episode 143. Real American
After a discussion of Hulk Hogan, soccer, nationalism, communism, and immigration… we talk SAFC’s 3-1 win over Birmingham Legion. Fireworks! Also: bye bye Cristian Parano, and also hello Jorge H. We give you our preferences for SAFC’s Starting XI, along with listener suggestions. Next, it’s off to Memphis on a Friday night. We end with a Pick Four update, USL around the league, and USA free kicks on the men’s and women’s side. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC: Episode 143. Real American on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 143. Real American - Jul 3, 2023
27/06/2023
Episode 142: Chicken Little
Back from our Summer Break, we talk SAFC’s road trip: a 2-2 tie with San Diego and a 3-1 loss to first place Sacramento. Disorganized defense, lots of changes in player personnel, a Jordan Farr howler, Big Sam loan over… Is the sky falling? Are the Bad Old Days back? Listen to find out. Finally, we preview Saturdays home game vs Birmingham, talk USA national team, and also a Puro Pick Four Fantasy Update. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC: Episode 142: Chicken Little on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 142: Chicken Little - Jun 26, 2023
13/06/2023
Episode 141: Superior?
After an aside about la cerveza Superior, we talk SAFC’s 2-2 tie at home last week vs El Paso: “Another Tie that Felt Like A Loss.” We dive into the small crowd, the officiating, the team’s bad habit of giving up leads at home, Jordan Farr’s error, and Luis Solignac’s goal after escaping punishment. This week the team plays on WEDNESDAY away to San Diego; note that there is no game Saturday night. We also go Around The USL and finally, in Free Kicks: Clayton’s upcoming epic trip to Vegas for USA vs Mexico. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC: Episode 141: Superior? on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 141: Superior? - Jun 12, 2023
08/06/2023
Episode 140: Is There Something I Should Know?
Recorded in the Stim Bar on the night of US Open Cup Quarterfinals, it’s impossible to escape the breaking news that Messi is coming to MLS. Then we talk SAFC’s 3-3 tie to San Diego Loyal on Saturday night. It had a little bit of everything, from the good, the bad, and the unexplainable. After processing that, we preview this Saturday’s home game vs. red-hot El Paso. As always, a quick Becker Vineyard Puro Fantasy and summer book club updates. Finally, free kicks about Messi to MLS and the upcoming USA-Mexico game in Las Vegas. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC: Episode 140. Is There Something I Should Know? on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 140. Is There Something I Should Know? - Jun 7, 2023
31/05/2023
Episode 139. Home
SAFC is back home, and it was Almost Too Easy: a 2-1 win over New Mexico United. We talk tailgates, atmosphere, the Wave, Man of the Match Zouhir aka Z, the Scoring Play, and the Real Scoring Play. We also give an homage to departing GM Tim Holt for his fantastic job with SAFC. Then we talk this week’s game, tailgate, 8:00pm kickoff, and opponent San Diego. Finally: a fantasy update, scores around the league, and turf in USL. Don’t miss Free Kicks: our new Puro SA Summer Soccer Book Club and the USA’s Under 20 team. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC: Episode 139. Home on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 139. Home - May 30, 2023
23/05/2023
Episode 138. Beautiful Loser
We review SAFC’s disappointing 1-0 loss on the road at Detroit City FC by giving Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down to all kinds of things: Stroh’s beer, Keyworth Stadium, short goalkeepers, Astroturf, row housing, and more. We then talk results around the league and Puro Pick four fantasy before a free kick about the USA in the Under-20 World Cup. Enjoy!
Somehow we forgot to talk about the departure of Tim Holt. We wish him the best and will make sure to sing his many praises next week.
Puro SAFC: Episode 138. Beautiful Loser on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC, Ep Episode 138. Beautiful Loser - May 22, 2023
16/05/2023
Episode 137. Mother
After a Mother’s Day salute, we review SAFC’s historic 7-0 demolition of Charleston Battery last Saturday night. We look into all the factors that led to a nearly perfect scoreline. Taintor was back, Azocar debuted, and Tani O had a game making us wonder if he’ll head back to Minnesota soon. Then, we preview Saturday’s game at Detroit, look at eye-catching results around the league, and a free kick of the US U-20s. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Episode 137. Mother on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Episode 137. Mother - May 15, 2023
13/05/2023
Episode 136. Red Hot Love
First: what league do we watch the most? You may be surprised. Next, we talk SAFC’s 2-1 win at Las Vegas Lights. An undeserved win, but we’ll take it. It’s the first of three straight road games. Big Sam was back, in a major way, and Tani O got a goal in his first game. Then, we talk the upcoming game at Charleston Battery. Finally: Puro Fantasy aka Beat the Pod guys highlighting Movers/Shakers and stories from around the league: the new USL president, USL coaches moving up, and the US Open Cup. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Episode 136: Red Hot Love on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Episode 136: Red Hot Love - May 9, 2023
04/05/2023
New Puro Episode:
I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction)
We talk SAFC’s two disappointing results: a 1-0 loss in Open Cup play to Nashville of MLS, and a 1-1 tie against Las Vegas. Coach Marcina says there’s no frustration in the locker room, but you can see it in the fan base. What’s going on, or what’s going wrong? We go full soccer nerd to identify areas that need tweaking. Next, it's away to Vegas for a rematch, the first of three road games. As always, free kicks of local soccer (the Donuts!).
Plus: Who would win a mythical SAFC-Wrexham match. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction) on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction) - May 3, 2023
26/04/2023
Hit It, Flaco!
New Episode
It’s Fiesta Week in San Antonio and the soccer schedule is packed. We talk SAFC’s 1-1 tie against their bogey team, Phoenix Rising, on Championship Night. A host of new signings have join the squad ahead of a busy week: US Open Cup at Nashville on Wednesday night, then back home vs. last place Las Vegas on Saturday. Finally, we dive into free kicks about two lower division soccer games across the pond. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Hit It, Flaco! on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Hit It, Flaco! - Apr 25, 2023
18/04/2023
New Episode Alert:
Happy Fiesta!
First, we name our favorite Fiesta event; What’s yours? Then, we dive into SAFC’s 1-0 loss at Louisville. It’s the team’s first loss since last August… but it was a loss that felt like a tie. Next, we preview Phoenix Rising, Saturday’s opponent, and talk tailgates. Finally, Free Kicks about USA-Mexico and the fight for England’s top and bottom teams. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Happy Fiesta! on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Happy Fiesta! - Apr 17, 2023
05/04/2023
Live from Toyota Field: US Open Cup!
The starters were in the luxury box as the kids from the academy won SAFC’s opening US Open Cup game vs Lyon FC 2-1 in extra time. We recorded live from the Party Deck during the second half. We recap SAFC’s 2-1 win on the road in Monterey Bay, preview this Saturday’s home game against Sacramento in the battle for first place, and add some free kicks like Ted Lasso and HS Soccer. Don’t forget a Becker Fantasy Update and cheering to the boys 2-1 extra time comeback win. On to the next round! Enjoy,
Puro SAFC Podcast: US Open Cup: Live from Toyota Field! on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep US Open Cup: Live from Toyota Field! - Apr 4, 2023
29/03/2023
Superman Jordan Farr
We review SAFC’s dramatic 1-0 over rivals Colorado Springs in a playoff rematch. The atmosphere was electric as Jordan Farr’s walk-off PK save led to mass celebrations and even post game tailgate parties. Then we preview Saturdays road game at Monterrey Bay, the big movers in the Puro Pick Four, and Scotland and the USA over international break. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Superman Jordan Farr on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Superman Jordan Farr - Mar 28, 2023
22/03/2023
New Episode:
Put Me In, Coach
We dive into SAFC’s 1-1 tie in Leesburg, VA against Loudon United. The game gave off serious high school soccer vibes, from the loud fan to the cold wind. Was it a point to be proud of or cause for concern? Also, a Becker Vineyards standings update and free kicks: the US Open Cup and Team USA returns. See you at the tailgate Saturday!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Put Me In, Coach on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Put Me In, Coach - Mar 21, 2023
14/03/2023
Season Opener!
Holiday Road: We talk SAFC’s 3-1 win in the home opener vs. Oakland Roots. First, we talk atmosphere in the stadium and on tv. At 20:00: the game review. It was a big night for new players,with some surprising scratches from the starting lineup. Finally, we preview Sundays game vs Loudoun United and update the Becker Vineyard Puro Pick Four. Also our free kick: dog eats soccer ball. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Season Opener! on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Season Opener! - Mar 13, 2023
08/03/2023
Season Preview!
It’s our favorite episode of the year: the Season Preview! Ahead of SAFC’s home opener vs Oakland on Saturday night, we talk USL storylines and pick our long-awaited Becker Vineyards Puro Pick Four Fantasy Game. Next, what are SAFC’s Big Questions for 2023, the projected starting line-up, and our own Season Predictions. We finish with free kicks about MLS on Apple TV and the US Open Cup. Enjoy!
Puro SAFC Podcast: Season Preview 2023! on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Season Preview 2023! - Mar 7, 2023
21/02/2023
Practice? We talkin bout practice?
Puro SAFC With Hayden Partain
The Puro guys are joined by the voice of SAFC, color commentator and former SAFC midfielder Hayden Partain. We check in with his recent move to Dallas, talk SAFC off-season, and ask about what preseason is like. Does he miss playin? Does he like commentating? Is he going to watch MLS on Apple TV? We ask it all live from Monday’s team open practice at Toyota Field. Enjoy!
San Antonio FC
Puro SAFC Podcast: Practice? We talkin bout practice? With Hayden Partain on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep Practice? We talkin bout practice? With Hayden Partain - Feb 20, 2023
17/02/2023
Our Pod is still going strong, we haven’t posted here on Facebook in a while but here’s our latest episode.
We interviewed former college champ, MLS super draft pick, Sierra Leone national teamer, and SAFC captain Michael Lahoud.
Great interview and a great time hanging out with Mike.
Puro SAFC Podcast: I’m Your Captain (with Michael LaHoud) on Apple Podcasts Show Puro SAFC Podcast, Ep I’m Your Captain (with Michael LaHoud) - Feb 6, 2023