An apparent penalty that would have given Austin FC a lifeline was taken away after VAR review on Wednesday night, and we learned why, as well as what's next for the team now the postseason dream has died.
A photographer sacrificed a camera and fans experienced a stadium that wasn't entirely finished. But they also got to be part of history in a way that the Inter Miami faithful wasn't expecting.
A fan favorite may be on his way out, but an MLS Cup champion with a playoff goal contribution of nearly two per 90 minutes might be on his way in. One is more likely than the other.
You've heard this before, but Austin FC can qualify for the playoffs this weekend — even if they lose. And there's a record we fully expect Brad Stuver to break on Saturday night regardless of results.
Though Austin FC is focused on Saturday — and Wednesday — they also got to look to the future with a key contract extension announcement.
Thanks to goals from Osman Bukari and Myrto Uzuni — plus an own-goal — Verde did something they haven't done for much of this season.
Last summer, Austin FC brought in a trio of players who now start regularly. But have they improved from 2024 to 2025?
While we grant that goals added (G+) doesn't tell the full story of a player's contributions, a particularly worrisome G+ value from Saturday night got us analyzing.
