'We're trying to plan for what's to come': Looking ahead to a showdown against Toluca
Austin FC only managed one goal despite a very back-and-forth match against the Union. Focus now turns to a very important Leagues Cup knockout match on Wednesday.
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'I think it can be a big night for the club': For Austin FC, the knockout round starts Thursday
Winning 3-0 and setting up a marquee match to get to the final eight of a tournament are positives Austin FC can take away from Sunday's match. But Davy Arnaud thinks there's still work to be done with his new style of play.
'The line between winning and losing is very thin': Austin FC drops another two points late (following a comeback)
Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez maintains that there's a fine line between winning and losing. Of course, teams can also draw, which Verde have now done in three of the last four league matches.
'This should be our standard': Taking encouragement from a scoreless draw, albeit against LAFC
Calling a scoreless draw a new standard might be surprising, but in the context of how Verde played in this match, the assessment from both coach and veteran players makes sense. While most of the team now gets some rest, two players will vie for a place in the World Cup this coming week.
'Progressing in the right direction': Updates on the Frail Four as Austin FC takes to the road
Austin FC is liking its set pieces so far in 2026. But Nico Estévez is also looking to improve how his team does it in open play.
'We needed someone like him': Austin FC already thankful for Christian Ramirez, one win in
Christian Ramírez made the difference for Austin FC on Sunday. It's amazing that, on Thursday evening, he was on a plane en route to meeting his new team.
He didn't talk about this at the media availability: Austin FC's Nico Estevez discusses the team's evolution, but not a rumored Christian Ramirez signing
At Thursday's media availability, Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez talked about a more exciting attack. Perhaps it has been made more exciting with the surprise addition of an aging but capable No. 9.