'It was very difficult for us': Assessing a challenging May for Austin FC (and what's next)
A salty set of Brad Stuver quotes tells you perhaps all you need to know about how Austin FC is regarding a difficult stretch of May matches.
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At the Whistle: San Diego FC 2, Austin FC 0
Verde was able to keep pace with the hosts for nearly an hour, but a pair of defensive lapses and continued struggles in front of goal extended their winless streak to eight matches.
Should you, indeed, vote for everyone from Austin FC? A primer for All-Star Game voting
Saturday night's opponents, San Diego FC, have three potential All-Stars. For Austin FC, the story might be a little different.
The Thursday Three: Turning to Ted Lasso in these trying times
Maybe, just maybe, if enough players bring objects that means something to them and set those on fire, Verde will score more goals.
At the Whistle: Austin FC 1, Real Salt Lake 1
After over an hour of scoreless soccer, the visitors struck first, but Verde clamored back to get a draw with just their 11th goal of the season.
'We're not happy with the draw': Reflections on a good (in a vacuum) result that still leaves Nico Estévez wanting more
One goal is better than no goals, and a draw against a top West opponent is better than a loss. But did Verde do enough to convince fans they're on a path to make the playoffs?
At the Whistle: Minnesota United FC 1, Austin FC 1
Verde got their third straight draw on Saturday night against a Minnesota side that also squandered chances.
At the turn: Some historical perspective on Austin FC at the season's halfway point
Austin's had better (and worse) seasons up to this point, but in most cases, the first half of the season is as good as it gets. Could 2025 be different?
The Thursday Three: Observations from a historic (for Austin) Open Cup win
We share some of the standout quotes from Wednesday night win and allow you to bask in Ilie's calming presence (via a recording we made).
At the Whistle: Austin FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 1
A trio of goals sends Verde to their farthest point ever in the U.S. Open Cup — indeed, the farthest they've ever gone in any tournament.
Foreign Exchange: Three questions with veteran Dynamo journalist Victor Araiza
Ahead of tonight's compelling U.S. Open Cup matchup, we catch up on a Dynamo team that's won the tournament twice.
'I see one team': Sizing up a match with lots of good but no goals
Verde dominated what ended up being a scoreless draw, but now face four critical matches in the following two weeks.