A Starting XI of free agents: Who Austin FC (and other teams) could choose from
There are some names you wouldn't believe on the current list of available MLS free agents. But how many of those names would be good on the back of a Heartbeat Kit?
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Report: Stefan Cleveland signs contract with Sporting Kansas City
Austin FC's backup goalkeeper the previous two season appears to be out the door. That means a new opportunity — though it may involve a lot of observation from the bench — for Damian Las.
He's a keeper: Stefan Cleveland stays at Austin FC, and other less surprising roster decisions
One of Austin FC's original 2021 players is no longer with the club, while its first-ever SuperDraft pick will be Verde for at least one more season.
Fairly decent team, frustrated fans: Your Austin FC end-of-season survey results, Part Two
Collectively, you think Austin FC will do okay (but perhaps not great) in 2026. And the frustration you displayed about myriad things indicate you collectively wanting more winning.
Fairly decent team, frustrated fans: Your Austin FC end-of-season survey results, Part One
A few weeks back, nearly 200 of you took a survey to gauge your feelings on Austin FC. We've got a lot of pie charts to let you know how you collectively feel.
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.
Reading the tea leaves on Andy Loughnane's schedule change and Apple TV update press conference
With a new July to May schedule on the horizon, Austin FC will get a few less matches in triple-digit temperatures. What other changes are coming, though?
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.
'We were a little overeager': Assessing Austin FC's final match of 2025
It's not that Austin FC didn't show a desire to win on Sunday. It's just that they left themselves vulnerable to counterattacks against a team that excels at them.
At the Whistle: Austin FC 1, LAFC 4
After neutralizing Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga in the first 2025 playoff matchup between the teams, Verde couldn't do the same in this one.
How aggressive will they be? Assessing Austin FC's strategy in a do-or-die playoff match
Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez says his team is ready to play aggressively as they aim to extend their season at least one more match. But he also makes a case they were aggressive in a loss in which they only had two shots on target.