An attacking mentality: Don't expect Austin FC to just sit back and defend against Inter Miami
Inter Miami will open up Nu Stadium on Saturday with a less-than-full-strength Austin FC as the opponent. One Miami player in particular looms large.
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Inter Miami will open up Nu Stadium on Saturday with a less-than-full-strength Austin FC as the opponent. One Miami player in particular looms large.
Based on recent form and what oddsmakers are saying, this match doesn't bode well for Austin FC. But as this team's coach and captain will tell you, it's really up to the players.
The injury news we feared about Dani Pereira is upon us. But there's progress being made for some of Verde's other currently injured players.
Austin FC is liking its set pieces so far in 2026. But Nico Estévez is also looking to improve how his team does it in open play.
At Thursday's media availability, Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez talked about a more exciting attack. Perhaps it has been made more exciting with the surprise addition of an aging but capable No. 9.
Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez says this team wants to be brave and greedy in 2026. He made the case Thursday that they're readying themselves to be that.
On Thursday, Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez touted new arrival Joseph Rosales as being positionally flexible. Which is good, given the current injury-riddled Verde attack.
Brandon Vázquez was a participant in Monday's practice. Three players key to Verde's 2026 success were not.
Austin FC has faced LAFC twice this season, but not the LAFC with Son Heung-min on it. Head coach Nico Estévez gave some indication as to how his team will try to contain him.
Though Austin FC is focused on Saturday — and Wednesday — they also got to look to the future with a key contract extension announcement.
Brendan Hines-Ike feels that some lessons from the most recent match against Dallas will serve Verde well in their match against the Loons. The winner, as you likely know by know, gets to host the U.S. Open Cup final.
We highlight the most salient points from Thursday's return to coach-meets-media, but first, we applaud some roster rules nerdery.