Austin FC has done what seven of nine playoff teams have done the last two seasons ... but they've also done this very thing while missing the playoffs.
Nico Estévez told the media, "Humans desire always what they don't have," in case you needed perspective on a frustrating draw that still progresses Verde toward a playoff place.
If you were waiting for the proverbial dam to burst for Austin FC attackers in this match, know you're going to have to wait a little longer.
Ahead of tonight's match with Portland, we check in with a Timbers expert about a missing forward, a replacement star, and a manager we're sort of obsessed with.
There's something that March 8 and April 26 have in common, and that's how we start this week's Emergency Podcast.
Everyone's defending well for Austin FC, according to one of its best defenders, and that's making him happy.
It's still early in 2025, but Austin FC's goals are coming from a different place than they have in past seasons.
Austin FC got their third straight win on Sunday, and added to its impressive tally of minutes defending a one-goal lead.
Mytro Uzuni got his first goal in Verde, and that's all the visitors needed at Energizer Park on Sunday. (It's like 6-3 never happened.)
Playing in St. Louis on Sunday, Verde have a chance to build on a burgeoning identity and get to double-digit points on the young season.
Learn more about Austin FC's opponent on Sunday, who you might remember from some pretty awful losses.
There's a stat you may have not heard of, and Austin FC's close to leading the league in it ... but that's not automatically good or bad.
