Owen Wolff could have had more assists, and Austin FC could have had more goals, but this second straight win puts them in a good place after five matches.
Finally, a goal from open play! That sent Verde on the way to a win and rising to second place in the West.
Verde is very possibly down to one healthy center back headed into Sunday's match. playing a team that has yet to lose this season.
Austin FC president Andy Loughnane provided some details about what will happen in July. We also project who gets voted in to play based on four matches and Lionel Messi's existence.
Let's look at a statistic that favors Verde so far, and what that might mean for the rest of the 2025 season.
No goals from open play in four matches? Key players without goal contributions? At least Owen Wolff's making a difference ...
Pretty? Not especially. Beating LAFC at the Banque? That's plenty pretty.
To preview LAFC vs. Austin, we turn to a friend with a lot of Black & Gold knowledge.
Nothing to worry about with Austin FC. Nothing at all.
Mikkel Desler joins Julio Cascante at Club Injury, though Cascante could be making his way back to the squad soon.
It's still early in the 2025 season, but some fascinating data are unfolding around what Verde are doing defensively.
There's a thin line between winning and losing, according to Nico Estévez — so why is Verde on the wrong side of that line?
