The Second Age of Austin FC, Chapter 1
Austin FC Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell provided a multi-course meal at Monday’s press conference, shedding light on more than just the search for a new head coach.
A requiem for the Josh Wolff era at Austin FC
The club announced Sunday morning, following a high-level meeting, that it is looking for its second-ever head coach after dismissing its first.
'I can't put my finger on it': Assessing the loss that officially knocked Austin FC out of the MLS Cup running
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff developed some themes familiar in recent weeks, but also provided a few new insights as well.
At the Whistle: LA Galaxy 2, Austin FC 1
Austin FC is officially out of the playoff hunt following Saturday night's loss in Carson. There's still a match let to play in two weeks, and then a crucial offseason.
xG means nothing anymore: How the team that lost a match with 3.3 xG won another by bouncing an 0.02 xG shot off a defender
We've talked about xG in the past. Something Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff said Wednesday night had us thinking about xG all over again.
Now what? After a historic win at Portland, is pride the sole motivator for Austin FC?
Austin's still facing an insurmountable mountain to get to the playoffs, but will likely finish at the last team eliminated from the West playoff race.
At the Whistle: Portland Timbers FC 0, Austin FC 1
It's not over yet for Austin FC, who got a needed win over the Timbers on Wednesday, but could only whittle its goal differential from 20 down to 18.
Press Darlings: Some interesting Ethan Finlay nuggets from an early-week press conference
Two media members showed out for a press conference prior to a two-match road trip keeping the team on the West Coast the rest of the week.
I believe that Austin FC II will win: Looking at all the Dos-cision Day scenarios
If you want to see Austin FC II in the post-season, make your way to Parmer Field on Sunday, root for VerDos, and keep your eye on other MLS Next Pro matches.
It's not over, but it's over: How two draws made Austin FC's playoff chances the steepest mountain to climb
Austin and Portland's draws on Saturday night weren't enough to officially eliminate the Texas team, but it's most certainly going to happen by Decision Day.
At the Whistle: Austin FC 2, Real Salt Lake 2
On the verge of elimination Saturday night, Austin FC gave up a pair of second-half goals to Real Salt Lake, but got two goals of its own late to draw and stay alive.
Rooting Interests: Don't sleep on a fascinating MLS Next Pro race (in case Austin FC's playoff bid ends tonight)
The second team's playoff chances were boosted by a PK win last night, netting two points, but it's still an uphill climb. (Not at the level the first team faces, though.)