Five clean sheets. Five wins, four by a 1-0 margin. That's good for second in the West ... but what does it mean for a Verde squad still thinking it can do better?
Brendan Hines-Ike said this loss would test Austin FC players "as men." Nico Estévez took the loss harder than a previous head coach did when losing by the exact same scoreline.
Nico Estévez told the media, "Humans desire always what they don't have," in case you needed perspective on a frustrating draw that still progresses Verde toward a playoff place.
Austin FC got their third straight win on Sunday, and added to its impressive tally of minutes defending a one-goal lead.
Owen Wolff could have had more assists, and Austin FC could have had more goals, but this second straight win puts them in a good place after five matches.
There's a thin line between winning and losing, according to Nico Estévez — so why is Verde on the wrong side of that line?
Nico Estévez is taking ownership for the loss, and seems to know what needs to happen next. But will it actually happen?
Austin FC got a clean sheet in its first match of 2025, and midfield play is good ... but what about the final product in front of goal?
