The love you give will come back to you — in goals. (At least, that's what Austin FC's head coach seemed to say following a tenor-setting goal from a striker beginning to master MLS.)
It was a good night for the three Austin FC players involved in the game, and we also got a sense of how many people are really tuning in to MLS.
You might not like the explanation we got from the referee about Wednesday night, but we did get an explanation.
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.
As far as the Open Cup goes, Austin FC waits for a semifinal match in September with a chance to host the final. But the most important wait now is for the star forward's MRI results.
Nico Estévez was encouraged by what he saw in the second half last night ... how about you?
As it's Father's Day, we have some dad-adjacent content that's relevant for one player who is decidedly in form and another who still needs to get there.
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?
Maybe, just maybe, if enough players bring objects that means something to them and set those on fire, Verde will score more goals.
One goal is better than no goals, and a draw against a top West opponent is better than a loss. But did Verde do enough to convince fans they're on a path to make the playoffs?
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 dominated what ended up being a scoreless draw, but now face four critical matches in the following two weeks.
