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.)
'They're burning down houses and they're torching cars and they're kidnapping family members': Just another normal midweek Austin FC press conference
Josh Wolff spoke to media on Wednesday, giving the air of someone who knows his last press conference (of 2024) is coming soon. We have some highlights.
Numbers don't lie: Looking back at seven goals in eight games (and some long scoreless stretches for key players)
In a crucial eight-game stretch, Verde has gone 1-5-2 and is now on the cusp of playoff elimination. Is finishing really the issue for this snakebitten team?
'We should have more points': Assessing what might be the beginning of the end
Austin FC is on the brink of playoff elimination, and that could bring significant changes to the club after its fourth season ends.
At the Whistle: Austin FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 1
While Austin FC isn't mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, the Dynamo got a late goal to do significant damage to its rival's fleeting post-season hopes.
Rooting Interests: Basically, it comes down to 'do five points better than Minnesota'
With five matches left in the season, Austin FC's path to the playoffs has become distressingly straightforward.
'It is what it is': Reflecting on a draw that still could springboard Austin FC to the playoffs
By splitting the points, Austin FC sets up for a pair of home matches that could make the difference between making the playoffs and staying home.
At the Whistle: LAFC 1, Austin FC 1
Austin FC had a promising first half that culminated in a goal, but then the defense did what it's done all season, allowing a goal in a momentary lapse.
Press Darlings: Three takeaways (and one goatee) in the midst of three matches in eight days
Josh Wolff and Owen Wolff held court at a Tuesday press conference ahead of Wednesday's must-win (we'll call it that now) match against LAFC.
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'The playoffs are still achievable': Assessing an Austin FC loss and its impact on the quest for the post-season
Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff once again talked about chances in front of goal left wanting — a recurring theme for the 2024 season.