The three best and three worst things about the 2026 Austin FC schedule
We all learned some things about the 2026 Austin FC schedule on Thursday. There are still some big questions for MLS to answer about tournaments.
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Where are they now? Tracking down all the players on the 2021 Austin FC squad
If you're wondering what happened to Danny Hoesen, Will Pulisic, and Kekuta Manneh, this article is for you.
Not so hot from the spot: Austin FC's 2025 penalty kick woes, explored
Certainly, you remember at least two of the PKs that Austin FC missed this season. But do you remember the ones they made?
Is comparing Myrto Uzuni to Emiliano Rigoni needlessly cruel, or is there something to it?
Just looking at raw numbers, Myrto Uzuni's already contributed more in one season than Emiliano Rigoni did in a season and a half worth of matches. But that doesn't tell the whole story.
The price of points and goals, and the value of Owen Wolff
How much does a goal cost? If you're looking at salaries vs. production, it can be the cost of a car or the cost of a house.
How they earned it: Six victories crucial to Austin FC making the 2025 MLS playoffs
As the maxim goes, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Here are some of the best milestones along the way en route to Verde's second-ever playoff appearance.
The Western Conference Playoff Zone: Ceilings and floors across a space-time continuum
Austin's looking at a playoff picture ranging from 5th through 9th. We did a lot of math to map out the possible pathways for Verde and the 10 teams still in the postseason picture.
Austin FC's four remaining opponents before the (still just theoretical) playoffs
Austin FC has four matches left before the playoffs. It's a playoffs the team hasn't technically qualified for yet.
Getting beyond 45 points: What Austin FC can and can't do
We did some math to try to project just how high Verde can get in the table. Fourth seems like a stretch, but it's still possible.
Owen Wolff is Making the Leap, and we have the data to prove it
Owen Wolff is having a remarkable year. Does that mean he'll have a remarkable year next year in a European league?
Faltering down the stretch: A look at Austin FC's post-July performances
If you think Austin FC has trouble finishing out seasons, we have math to prove you right. Perhaps this season will reverse a trend ... but it's not happening thus far.
A race to the bottom (of the playoff places): Breaking down seven teams vying for four spots
Austin only needs 10 points in nine matches to get to the fabled 45 points that should guarantee a playoff spot. But will that be enough given the competition?