Austin FC emerged from Leagues Cup play facing its FC Dallas rivals, and got a magical moment from Ervin Torres. But it wasn't enough to stave off another loss, adding to an onoging bad stretch of league play.
An own goal followed by a Myrto Uzuni goal led to a memorable PK sequence in an unusually unhabitable North End of Q2 Stadium. That gives Verde a second opportunity in as many years to win a cup competition.
Austin FC played a complete match against Puebla on Sunday, getting a hat trick from Myrto Uzuni and securing a shutout. While the knockout round is now a distinct possibility, Club América awaits for Thursday's huge match.
It was a good night for inverted wingbacks, as Austin FC got its two goals from players still growing accustomed to their new roles. The win leaves Verde in good position in Leagues Cup.
Austin FC appeared to be headed for a scoreless draw that would have at least kept them in the playoff mix. A late penalty instead gifted all three points to the Rapids.
Austin FC came into Houston having won a decisive 3-1 match over Seattle. They reverted to their disappointing recent form — with recent meaning May — in a 3-0 loss to Houston.
Austin FC jumped out to an early lead on Wednesday and then let in a goal on a defensive lapse. But the true difference maker in the eventual win was a teenager subbed on late.
Two separate sources confirmed to Verde All Day that Austin FC got its first win after five winless matches in a row. Facundo Torres led the way with a goal and an assist.
In the first of three July matches serving as a warmup to the resumption of the 2026 season, Alí Ávila scored the match's lone goal in Querétaro FC's win over Austin FC.
Perhaps fittingly, Austin FC was hoist on its own petard Saturday, with an own goal kicking off the scoring and ending up the decisive goal. The visitors dropped to 14th in the West with the loss.
Nico Estévez had a lot to say in the wake of Saturday night's 2-1 loss to SKC. Was he indeed making his case to keep his job? And if so, was he convincing in doing so?
A Verde goal scored just before halftime made it look like a critical home win was forthcoming. The conference's worst team (by record) had other ideas.
