The Verde Report: Wolff In or Wolff Out? The Answer: It’s Complicated

Austin FC gets its first win of the 2024 season, but the pitchforks are still out for Austin FC’s head coach

"...Only club majority owner Anthony Precourt – who rarely speaks on record – knows..."

April 5, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: It’s Finally Time to Take #WolffOut Seriously

Winless streak hits new club milestone

"...nothing more than a hypothetical. Majority owner and CEO Anthony Precourt is buddy-buddy with Wolff, and new Sporting Director..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: New Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell Sets His Goals for Austin FC Success

Rodo gets down to business

"...current July transfer window, club CEO and majority owner Anthony Precourt believes Borrell's long-term impact could be transformational for..."

July 14, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Payroll Is Up, Even Though Wins Are Down

Inflated contracts, questionable investments, and underachieving veterans add up to one of the league’s largest payrolls

"...fact alone should assuage any lingering concerns about whether Anthony Precourt and the club's ownership group are prepared to..."

May 19, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: All Eyes on Josh Wolff as Austin FC Preseason Gets Underway

In taking on interim sporting director duties, head coach joins an exclusive club

"...eventually earning the nod from Austin FC majority owner Anthony Precourt to take the Verde reins as Austin FC's..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Claudio Reyna Steps Down as Austin FC Sporting Director Amid USMNT Scandal

Josh Wolff, Sean Rubio assume interim duties

"...am grateful that [Austin FC majority owner and CEO] Anthony [Precourt] and the organization have given me the opportunity..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Playoff Debut Is a Moment Five Years in the Making

The Verde and Black take on Real Salt Lake Sunday afternoon at Q2 Stadium

"..."Columbus Crew owner Anthony Precourt is set to move team to Austin, Texas,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: In Wake of Cecilio Domínguez’s Departure From Austin FC, Unanswered Questions Remain

Does ATXFC leadership owe fans insight into what happened?

"...Reyna – and while we're at it, majority owner Anthony Precourt – to step up to the mic and..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: It’s Now or Never for Austin FC and the Cecilio Domínguez Saga

Will Austin FC offload its benched DP before the transfer window closes in August?

"...the transfer fee. If Austin FC ownership, including CEO Anthony Precourt, is serious about making the tough decisions necessary..."

July 22, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Commits to Coach Josh Wolff With Three-Year Deal

It was a good week for the younger Wolff too

"...head coach anywhere – to convince club majority owner Anthony Precourt and Sporting Director Claudio Reyna that he's worth..."

May 20, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Who Is Jhojan Valencia, Austin FC’s Latest Big-Money Signing?

And other Qs asked (and answered) about the 25-year-old midfielder

"...been linked to Valencia since late 2021. Majority owner Anthony Precourt all but confirmed the news late Wednesday, firing..."

Jan. 12, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Signs Veteran Winger Ethan Finlay

Columbus Crew alum explains why the decision to join ATXFC was an easy one

"...were spent with the Columbus Crew under majority owner Anthony Precourt and assistant coach (at the time) Josh Wolff...."

Dec. 24, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...seasons were with the Columbus Crew under majority owner Anthony Precourt. Read more...."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature

Austin FC Recruits Familiar Face in Ethan Finlay

Veteran winger explains why joining ATXFC was an easy decision

"...were spent with the Columbus Crew under majority owner Anthony Precourt and assistant coach (at the time) Josh Wolff...."

Dec. 21, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The Cautionary Tale

Austin FC looks to learn lessons from FC Cincinnati's first few seasons

"...are irrelevant. The cautionary tale for ATXFC majority owner Anthony Precourt, sporting director Claudio Reyna, and the Austin FC..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Struggled on the Field but Thrived off the Field in Memorable First Season

ATXFC’s passionate fans carried them through the good times and the bad

"...Majority owner Anthony Precourt, the man behind MLS's full-court press to bring..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Coach Wolff Candidly Assesses Austin FC’s First Season

“We're going to be better in the second year for everything that we've gone through in this first year”

"...offer from an old boss, joining ex-Columbus Crew owner Anthony Precourt to become the first head coach of Austin..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Coach Josh Wolff Candidly Assesses Austin FC’s First Season

“It doesn’t come easy and it doesn’t come cheaply”

"...offer from an old boss, joining ex-Columbus Crew owner Anthony Precourt to become the first head coach of Austin..."

Nov. 3, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Must “Accept Its Mission” by Winning Copa Tejas

In-state bragging rights on the line at Saturday's clash with Dallas FC

"...the Copa Tejas prize. No less than majority owner Anthony Precourt expressed as much, tweeting Tuesday a call to..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Will Longhorn Football Crowd Out Austin FC?

Burnt Orange is back. Can the Verde still keep Austin sports fans interested?

"...should understand that better than Austin FC principal owner Anthony Precourt, who from 2013 to 2019 stewarded the Columbus..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Scores Four Times for Historic First Home Win

RECAP: Goal drought ends with 4-1 Portland defeat

"...“We had [club owners] Anthony [Precourt] and Eddie [Margain] in the locker room after..."

July 2, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Stakes Raise as Rivals Columbus Crew Come to Town

A win will feel positively critical against the Crew at Sunday’s second-ever home match

"...club ownership. A small commuter plane towing the words "PRECOURT IS A SNAKE" buzzed around Q2 airspace before kickoff..."

June 25, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium

"...plane flies over Q2 Stadium in apparent protest of Anthony Precourt, founder, majority owner and chief executive officer of..."

June 21, 2021 Photo Gallery

Anthony Precourt's Moment Has Come

Austin FC's founder reflects on the road to the major league

"...Anthony Precourt did not stick to the interstates. The private..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

It's Time to Decide Austin FC's Nickname

Cast your vote for what you want to drunkenly shout at Austin's new MLS team

"...When the league and Anthony Precourt’s ownership group unveiled Austin’s MLS club as simply..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

The Champs Are Coming: U.S. Women’s National Team to Open Q2 Stadium

USWNT vs. Nigeria christens brand-new stadium on June 16

"...in Central Texas. Last month, Austin FC majority owner Anthony Precourt said the club would “actively consider” pursuing the..."

May 6, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The Only Game in Town

"...it is more clear than ever why majority owner Anthony Precourt was hell-bent on trading Ohio (he previously owned..."

April 30, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Oh, You Thought This Would Be Easy?

Looking back at game 1, as game 2 approaches

"...and defeat. From the very first rumblings out of Anthony Precourt's Columbus, Ohio, office in 2017 to last Saturday's..."

April 23, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Kekuta Manneh's Far-Flung Soccer Journey Comes Full Circle With Austin FC

The Gambian native returns to his adopted city to kick off AFC's debut season

"...Columbus Crew in 2017. That same year, club owner Anthony Precourt announced he was considering relocating the Crew to..."

April 9, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Signs Argentine Star Tomás Pochettino

Club secures second Designated Player for $2.5 million transfer fee

"...signed for the club last August. ATXFC majority owner Anthony Precourt told The Striker Texas in January that the..."

Feb. 11, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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