Jorge Alastuey belongs, and other takeaways from Austin FC's open practice
Przemysław Płacheta played before Austin FC fans for the first time on Saturday. Jorge Alastuey was also part of the practice, and looked especially poised.
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The streak is over: Austin FC II's 15-match unbeaten streak ends (and comes full circle)
Soccer is still happening for a team wearing Verde and Black. Though Austin FC II's 10-match win streak and 15-match unbeaten streak ended on Sunday, VerDos is still atop the league.
MLS announces very World Cup-coded All-Star roster (with no Austin FC players on it)
Thirteen of the 29 MLS All-Stars for 2026 had a role in the World Cup, including a few surprise names. No Austin FC players made the roster this season after three players made the 2025 team.
If Verde lose behind closed doors, do they make a sound? (Austin FC 0, Querétaro FC 1)
In the first of three July matches serving as a warmup to the resumption of the 2026 season, Alí Ávila scored the match's lone goal in Querétaro FC's win over Austin FC.
Dani Pereira traded for GAM: Initial thoughts on what it means
Dani Pereira, one of the original 2021 Austin FC players, has been traded to CF Montréal. It's bringing a hefty amount of GAM ... but at what cost to the midfield?
Przemysław Płacheta is officially an Austin FC player
As expected based on past rumors, Przemysław Płacheta is the newest signing for Austin FC. He inked his contract, which officially starts on July 1, back in March.
Buy(out), Bye, Bye: Austin FC exercises buyout on Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor's time at Austin FC ended on Tuesday. That makes it more likely that a rumored incoming player will be the final one delivered by Rodolfo Borrell.
The non-negotiables: Jim Curtin's blueprint for success at Austin FC
On Tuesday, Jim Curtin laid out his vision for how he'll coach at Austin FC. But when exactly will he get started?
Curtin call: Jim Curtin named new Austin FC head coach
Jim Curtin, targeted as a top Austin FC head coaching hire per our reporting, was officially named club skipper on Monday. He'll start following the close of the 2026 season.
More Neville than Nancy? What PPGs tell us about Austin FC's coaching
Austin FC has had just two head coaches in its history, not counting current interim Davy Arnaud. One key metric tells us that Verde could be doing better with one of its presumed target head coaches.
O, Canada? Jayden Nelson gets unexpected World Cup lifeline following unfortunate Marcelo Flores injury
Jayden Nelson learned Friday that he'd missed the final cup for Canada's World Cup team. A teammate's unfortunate ACL injury puts Nelson back in the picture.
Pointing the finger: Analyzing all 31 goals scored against Austin FC in 2026 (Part 3 of 3)
Perhaps the last three matches Austin FC played were not your favorite. We felt duty-bound to discuss the 10 goals scored in those matches.