For this first time this season — which has not been offensively dynamic — Austin FC failed to get a shot on goal in a 1-0 away loss to St. Louis City SC on Sunday.
In a road match at Citypark on Sunday afternoon, Austin FC managed just two shots (not shots on goal, but shots) as St. Louis got the home win.
Austin FC fans don't really enjoy matches against St. Louis City SC. They'll play in a special Sunday matinee match, with Verde hungry for an away win.
Given that Emiliano Rigoni hasn't seen a minute in the last two matches, is there a real future for the Argentine winger in Verde?
While Saturday night's exciting 4-3 win over San Jose makes it two straight wins, the season could turn again on a challenging three-game stretch lying ahead.
Austin FC was looking for a second win in a row on Saturday night. It got it over the Quakes in the most dramatic fashion possible.
Believe me, Luchi Gonzalez, there's absolutely nothing that Josh Wolff said on Thursday that will interest you. Not a single thing.
Last week, we looked at some distressing numbers tied to Verde's slow start. How did Saturday's win impact those numbers?
Verde had its most complete match of the season on Saturday night, leading to its first win of the season, albeit against a depleted Dallas team.
After a scoreless first half with its share of friction, the scoring finally game in the second half, and Verde got its first win at home.
Saturday provides a chance to turn things around, lest the malaise start setting in like cement. (Also, Austin FC's remarkably just three points off a playoff place.)
Austin FC's not the only Texas team struggling in 2024. We spoke to a hard-working colleague ahead of Saturday's Copa Tejas contest.
