At the Whistle: Austin FC 3, El Paso Locomotive FC 2
It was very nearly a disaster, followed by an epic comeback, leading to a result most expected.
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It was very nearly a disaster, followed by an epic comeback, leading to a result most expected.
Saturday night brought some unusual sights, including a ball rolling through Brad Stuver's legs into the Verde goal. It also brought the dearth of offense defining the 2025 season.
Copa Tejas is an overrated trophy, right?
Verde got back to winning ways on Saturday with what's becoming their signature 2025 scoreline.
Austin FC has had its first undeniable stinker of 2025.
If you were waiting for the proverbial dam to burst for Austin FC attackers in this match, know you're going to have to wait a little longer.
Mytro Uzuni got his first goal in Verde, and that's all the visitors needed at Energizer Park on Sunday. (It's like 6-3 never happened.)
Pretty? Not especially. Beating LAFC at the Banque? That's plenty pretty.
Despite some encouraging signs of life from its attackers, Austin FC have now been shut out in two straight losses.
Verde were minutes from a scoreless draw, but then David Da Costa decided to have a special moment at their expense.
Osman Bukari got the match's lone goal to get the 2025 Verde season off to a solid start.
Austin FC beat Nashville, 2-1, on Saturday in its final tune-up before next week's opener. What should we expect?