The first goal took a while to arrive ... and it was very nearly a St. Louis goal in transition. But the shutout win is giving Austin FC more confidence heading into two straight away matches.
It took a while for Austin FC to score — but then the hosts did so, twice, leading to a second straight win. Three long-absent players also saw minutes for Verde in the effort.
St. Louis City SC is one of just two teams below Austin FC in the West standings. But, like Austin, they might be better than their record indicates, especially with one key player returning.
Depending on how Wednesday's doctor appointment goes, long-sidelined striker Brandon Vázquez could see action on Sunday. Also, Owen Wolff may make his season debut.
After 10 matches, Austin FC has 10 points and is outside of the playoff places. But, despite some grim key metrics, the next five matches could prove transformative.
Austin FC players took a very "not too high, not too low" stance following Saturday night's match. But they also got a welcome shutout win and got a solid Copa Tejas boost as well.
Jayden Nelson and Myrto Uzuni gave Austin FC a first-half lead, and Verde was able to see out just its third shutout (and second shutout win) of the season.
We've reached 100 episodes of Emergency Podcast! And this one includes some long-awaited answers from PRO about calls in Wednesday's match.
Copa Tejas is upon us! To help herald it in, we talk to one of our favorite folks covering the Dynamo to get perspective on this Walmart Saturday Showdown.
Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez saw Wednesday night's contest as two different matches. Brad Stuver saw it as a frustrating match in which his 11 saves didn't matter.
Austin FC got out to an early lead against San Jose on Wednesday night. That wouldn't last, leading to Verde's most lopsided loss of the season so far.
The Quakes are off to one of the best starts in MLS this season. A reporter who knows them better than most explains their success, as well as what fans think of head coach Bruce Arena.
