Eric Goodman
Eric Goodman has covered Austin FC for the Austin Chronicle since before the club first kicked a ball in 2021. His column, The Verde Report, continues the Chronicle's decades-long tradition of soccer-focused commentary, serving as a spiritual successor to Nick Barbaro's Soccer Watch column. Eric has also covered multiple Olympic Games and FIFA World Cups as a freelance sports journalist, and is a two-time Emmy-winning producer.
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Vazquez Settles in, Estévez Stays Sunny, and Other Stories We’re Following
Keeping up with the Verde
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Austin FC Skid Continues With Loss to FC Cincinnati
Brandon Vázquez scores lone goal against former home club
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Austin FC Coach: My Players Can’t Handle the Heat
What kind of message is Nico Estévez sending here?
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Austin FC Suffers Worst Home Loss In Club History to Minnesota United
Head coach offers head-scratching defense of 3-0 loss
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Despite Wins, Nico Estévez Still Lingers in Josh Wolff’s Shadow
It’s been a mixed bag for the Verde and Black so far in 2025
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Austin FC Shut Out in Copa Tejas Opener
Shorthanded squad falls to Houston Dynamo, 2-0
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The Verde Report: Can Late Goal Shake Brandon Vazquez Out of Scoring Slump?
LA Galaxy win could turn out to be a pivotal moment
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Austin FC Regroups With Win Over Defending Champs LA Galaxy
Brandon Vazquez goal, good defense earn three points at home
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The Verde Report: An “Ashamed” Austin FC Must Regain Competitive Spirit After 5-1 Disaster
Vancouver debacle marks pivotal point in season
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Austin FC Embarrassed By League Leaders Vancouver in Five-Goal Rout
Estévez: “We were an unrecognizable team today”
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The Verde Report: Austin FC Eyes Whitecaps in Clash vs. West’s Best
Can Austin extend unbeaten streak in Vancouver?