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Gambian-born Kekuta Manneh moved to Austin at a young age, went to Lake Travis High, and lived with a host family while he transitioned from there directly to the PDL Austin Aztex and quickly a pro contract. Now he's back in town as Austin FC's latest signing, still only 26 years old, but with seven years of MLS experience under his belt.

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Austin FC

The support group MLS2ATX tonight revealed the team name, logo, colors, slogan, and more, for Austin’s first major league sports team: Austin FC, the current Columbus Crew, who are ever-so-close to finalizing their move to Austin, starting next season.

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Austin Aztex to Suspend Operations

The United Soccer League announced today that they've "granted permission for the Austin Aztex to not participate in the 2016 season due to the unavailability of a stadium that meets league standards" according to a team statement issued this afternoon. But the Aztex promise to be "back in full force and committed to returning for the 2017 season."

3:31PM Fri. Oct. 2, 2015, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

KUTX & Mueller Rock the Park w/ Geto Gala, Lucas Miller

Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Keira Nova, She23, Ayo Tamz, Maurvice, Envy N, Caleb Lemons at Flamingo Cantina

Selena Birthday Week Celebration at French Legation Museum

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Play 3v3 against Landon Donovan, Brian Ching, Stuart Holden

The Austin Aztex announced that they're partnering with Brian Ching, Stuart Holden, and Landon Donovan on a charity event at the Aztex Aug. 1 game. Bidding opened today for three lucky fans to play a 3v3 game against the U.S. stars at halftime, sit with them in the second half, or get an autographed jersey. Proceeds benefit the Aztex Soccer Foundation.

12:56PM Tue. Jul. 14, 2015, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

Dueling National Anthems Tonight at House

The Austin Aztex host Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 tonight, April 1 – the lone mid-week date on the 14-game home schedule. The WFC2 are in their first year of existence, and they’re a young team, with just two starters over the age of 22. They’re coming off a season-opening 4-0 shellacking by the Seattle Sounders 2 in the first Cascadia Cup matchup at the USL level.

11:12AM Wed. Apr. 1, 2015, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

Aztex Thump Colorado Springs; Vancouver Up Next

The Austin Aztex had a successful pro debut Saturday evening, beating the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, 2-0, before 4,105 fans. Next up, the Aztex host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1, in the lone mid-week date on the 14-game home schedule. 8pm at House Park.

11:32AM Tue. Mar. 31, 2015, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

And So the Legend Grows

"I have a big fantasy football trophy in my house of a fat guy sitting on the couch with slippers on, a beer in one hand and the remote in the other. It's called the John. The armadillo puts it to shame. Fans want to hold it. Kids want to touch it. Maybe they should think about making the Stanley Cup, maybe the World Cup, an armadillo." Bobby Boswell (Washington Post)

3:08PM Tue. Feb. 17, 2015, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

Talking with Paul Dalglish

"I am very very passionate about the way my teams try and play," Austin Aztex head coach Paul Dalglish told me on the phone from Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon. He's still trying to orchestrate his move back to Austin, but it's clear his head is totally here already, and he's focused on next year's USL PRO debut. Here's what he had to say:

8:36PM Wed. Aug. 13, 2014, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

Aztex Bring Back Paul Dalglish

Another smart move from the Austin Aztex today. They announced that they're bringing popular and successful head coach Paul Dalglish back from MLS to head the Aztex as they move up to USL PRO next season. He'll be both head coach and technical director, under what Aztex owner Rene Van de Zande called "a long-term contract."

3:23PM Mon. Aug. 4, 2014, Nick Barbaro Read More | Comment »

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