A world of pure imagination: Guessing the next Austin FC sporting director and head coach candidates
Who will be the next Austin FC sporting director and head coach? We look at some prime candidates for both open positions.
2026 season
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An All-Star once more?: The case for Brad Stuver to return to the MLS All-Star squad
Voting for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game squad ends Thursday night. Austin FC's Brad Stuver is currently, deservedly, among the vote leaders at goalkeeper.
Austin FC moves on from Rodo Borrell and Nico Estevez, ending an era
On Monday morning, Austin FC confirmed that Saturday night's loss to SKC was an inflection point. The club will now search for its third head coach and third sporting director.
Nico Estévez contains multitudes: Analyzing an epic post-match press conference
Nico Estévez had a lot to say in the wake of Saturday night's 2-1 loss to SKC. Was he indeed making his case to keep his job? And if so, was he convincing in doing so?
At the Whistle: Austin FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 2
A Verde goal scored just before halftime made it look like a critical home win was forthcoming. The conference's worst team (by record) had other ideas.
Foreign Exchange: Three questions with the Kansas City Star's Daniel Sperry
Stefan Cleveland is now the starting goalkeeper for SKC, and won on Wednesday while Austin FC didn't. We talked about this and more with our favorite SKC reporter.
'We feel ashamed about the result that we got today': Reflecting on an 'unacceptable' 5-0 loss
Austin FC's 5-0 loss at San Diego on Wednesday garnered apologies and was dubbed "unacceptable." We learned some of the factors leading to Verde's rotated lineup.
At the Whistle: San Diego FC 5, Austin FC 0
It only took eight minutes for Austin FC to let in its first goal against San Diego FC on Wednesday. From there, Verde allowed the hosts to break a nine-match winless streak in an ultimate Slumpbuster FC performance.
Christmas in May: What the new MLSPA Salary Guide numbers tell us about Austin FC
The MLS Players Association released salary numbers on Tuesday. We learned some details about the high and low ends of the salary spectrum, and what that might mean going forward.
'Sometimes we did well and sometimes we didn't': Assessing a draw to a James-led Minnesota
A minutes restriction on two midfielders kept Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez from making a move earlier to match James. Still, his team grabbed a point away in a travel-heavy week.
At the Whistle: Minnesota United FC 2, Austin FC 2
Verde got out to a 1-0 halftime lead on a Myrto Uzuni penalty kick, James had two assists to give Verde the lead, and then a former Loons legend provided Austin FC the equalizer.
Foreign Exchange: Three questions with Ashle Paige of Northland Soccer Journal
Austin FC and Minnesota United FC resume what's been a fun series to follow on Sunday night. We get some intel about the Loons, including insights on why James didn't work out.