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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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?
Austin FC is on the brink of playoff elimination, and that could bring significant changes to the club after its fourth season ends.
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.
