Both Davy Arnaud and Ilie Sánchez had thoughts about what went wrong in Saturday's 3-0 loss in Houston. Verde remains the only team in MLS without a road win in 2026.
Based on recent form and what oddsmakers are saying, this match doesn't bode well for Austin FC. But as this team's coach and captain will tell you, it's really up to the players.
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.
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.
Nico Estévez asserted that if Saturday's match against the Revolution were played ten times, Austin would win nine of those. Here's some perspective on that apparent 10th game.
Brandon Vázquez now has a third of the goals that Sam Surridge does; Nico Estévez explained his selection process as part of an eventful Wednesday.
Maybe, just maybe, if enough players bring objects that means something to them and set those on fire, Verde will score more goals.
We share some of the standout quotes from Wednesday night win and allow you to bask in Ilie's calming presence (via a recording we made).
Verde head coach Nico Estévez believes the goals will come. Do you?
In the last two days, Austin FC introduced Myrto Uzuni and named its captain for the 2025 season.
The new year started with some new impact signings and ended with a bold take on preseason.
The musings of an MLS expert has us wondering if there's really one more move for a midfielder in the works.
