At the Whistle: Austin FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 2
A Verde goal scored just before halftime made it look like a critical home win was forthcoming. The conference's worst team (by record) had other ideas.
Foreign Exchange: Three questions with the Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry
Stefan Cleveland is now the starting goalkeeper for SKC, and won on Wednesday while Austin FC didn't. We talked about this and more with our favorite SKC reporter.
'We feel ashamed about the result that we got today': Reflecting on an 'unacceptable' 5-0 loss
Austin FC's 5-0 loss at San Diego on Wednesday garnered apologies and was dubbed "unacceptable." We learned some of the factors leading to Verde's rotated lineup.
At the Whistle: San Diego FC 5, Austin FC 0
It only took eight minutes for Austin FC to let in its first goal against San Diego FC on Wednesday. From there, Verde allowed the hosts to break a nine-match winless streak in an ultimate Slumpbuster FC performance.
Christmas in May: What the new MLSPA Salary Guide numbers tell us about Austin FC
The MLS Players Association released salary numbers on Tuesday. We learned some details about the high and low ends of the salary spectrum, and what that might mean going forward.
'Sometimes we did well and sometimes we didn't': Assessing a draw to a James-led Minnesota
A minutes restriction on two midfielders kept Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez from making a move earlier to match James. Still, his team grabbed a point away in a travel-heavy week.
At the Whistle: Minnesota United FC 2, Austin FC 2
Verde got out to a 1-0 halftime lead on a Myrto Uzuni penalty kick, James had two assists to give Verde the lead, and then a former Loons legend provided Austin FC the equalizer.
Foreign Exchange: Three questions with Ashle Paige of Northland Soccer Journal
Austin FC and Minnesota United FC resume what's been a fun series to follow on Sunday night. We get some intel about the Loons, including insights on why James didn't work out.
Squad goals (per 90): How much have Austin FC's two most prolific strikers improved in 2026?
Both Christian Ramírez and Myrto Uzuni are approaching their 2025 goal contribution totals this season. How does that compare to what the underlying per-90 numbers say?
'We always were on the game': Reflecting on Austin FC's second straight win
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.
At the Whistle: Austin FC 2, St. Louis City SC 0
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.
Foreign Exchange: Three questions with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Tom Timmermann
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.