A minutes restriction on two midfielders kept Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez from making a move earlier to match James. Still, his team grabbed a point away in a travel-heavy week.
Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez says his team is ready to play aggressively as they aim to extend their season at least one more match. But he also makes a case they were aggressive in a loss in which they only had two shots on target.
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.
Nicky Beloko leaving was even more surprising than no other players arriving at the end of the summer transfer window.
Last summer, Austin FC brought in a trio of players who now start regularly. But have they improved from 2024 to 2025?
Judging from what was on the scoreboard, it's the best Austin FC win in weeks or even months. Is it time to believe in the team's potential again?
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.
Mikkel Desler joins Julio Cascante at Club Injury, though Cascante could be making his way back to the squad soon.
