In today’s episode of Verde and Black, we change things up and get together with two of Austin FC’s attacking players, Jon Gallagher and Jared Stroud. Both players share surprising similarities in their careers and physique, including being the same age and signing up with Austin FC within days of one another. Tuning in you’ll hear Jon and Jared reflect on their experiences playing a variety of positions, as well as which ones they prefer depending on the context. We discuss their transition to Austin, Texas, and why the weather, food, fans, and people have made it a wonderful experience. Later, Jon and Jared unpack the current system of play and explain why they are both excited about it as attacking players. Hear about their formative experiences growing up in different countries and how they first realized they had potential careers in professional soccer. We also discuss how both players signed onto Austin FC after the start of the COVID 19 pandemic and reflect on their experiences playing in empty stadiums. We loved having Jon and Jared on the show, and can’t wait to see how their careers continue from here. For all this and much more, tune in today!