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”

"...and you’ll know within minutes that, for the 44-year-old Austin FC head coach, detail is everything. Spend part of..."

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”

"...and you’ll know within minutes that, for the 44-year-old Austin FC head coach, detail is everything. Spend part of..."

Nov. 3, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...traditional classroom environment, which is fitting: LaManna's class at Austin Community College, Hip-Hop Production 1372, represents the first of..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Austin FC Rediscovers Its Intensity in Win Over Houston Dynamo

ATX, Dallas will face off in Copa Tejas showdown

"...an all-around high level of effort and desire lifted Austin FC to a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo..."

Oct. 25, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Can Copa Tejas Salvage Austin FC’s Season?

Which Texas squad will walk away with the honors?

"...Q2 Stadium had emptied out of raspy and frustrated Austin FC fans following a 1-0 loss to Minnesota United,..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Three Questions Austin FC Must Answer in Its Final Six Games

A supreme striker, mid-week matches, and more Qs in need of an A

"...After a weekend of star-spangled hysteria at Q2 Stadium, Austin FC gets back to business this week when the..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...they built a nine-pin bowling alley for a unique game brought from the old country. Oct. 8, Fischer Hall..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Controversial Lineup Decisions Doom Austin FC In Denver

RECAP: Coach Wolff prioritizes rest, squad rotation in busy week

"...Austin FC suffered a deflating 3-0 loss to the Colorado..."

Sept. 30, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Earns Much-Needed Win Over LA Galaxy As Austinite Gaines Scores

RECAP: 2-0 victory snaps five-match losing streak

"...Austin FC captured a rare but deserved home win Sunday..."

Sept. 27, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Affirm Worst-in-the-West Status With Loss at Houston Dynamo

Captain Alex Ring: “We don’t deserve [our fans] at the moment”

"...Someday, years from now, when Austin FC lifts its first MLS Cup trophy, its fans..."

Sept. 12, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Follows Familiar Script in First Foray North of the Border

RECAP: Struggling squad falls to Vancouver, again

"...Same match, different country. That’s what Austin FC’s first international road trip felt like as the..."

Sept. 5, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Consistency Eludes Austin FC as Expansion Season Pressure Mounts

The Verde suffer team's biggest defensive meltdown to date

"...folder: Late in the evening of May 1, after Austin FC beat Minnesota United 1-0 on the road to..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Learns Sobering Truth With Loss to Vancouver Whitecaps

RECAP: 2-1 defeat solidifies club’s last place in conference

"...Under the Verde lights Wednesday, Austin FC supporters got a clear and inconvenient answer to..."

Aug. 19, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Debating Austin FC After the First Half of the Season

Our soccer columnist argues with himself over how bleak (or is it bright?) the Verde outlook really is

"...Austin FC is at a crossroads. With just under half..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC at Midseason

How El Tree can still make its playoff mission a reality

"...When the final whistle sounded in Austin FC's 2-0 road defeat to rivals-in-the-making FC Dallas Saturday,..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: A Well-Timed Burst of Fresh Talent

Driussi, Gaines signings spark hope for more goals

"...For the first time and in back-to-back games this week, Austin FC will collide with one of..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin Is Getting Great Soccer, Just Not From Austin FC

The Verde sit dead last in the Western Conference

"...If you're a local, though, who cares why? Austin, in its first year as a "soccer city" –..."

July 30, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The Honeymoon Is Ending. It’s Time for Austin FC to Earn Its Support.

Three things Austin FC needs to do to get some momentum going

"...North and Central American and Caribbean national soccer teams. Austin's Q2 Stadium is slated to host a semifinal matchup..."

July 16, 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

"...Following Austin FC’s second consecutive 0-0 draw at Q2 Stadium last..."

July 2, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Progressives Push to Get Justice Reforms on November Ballot

Oliver, Siegel leading campaign to decriminalize pot, end no-knock

"...Ground Game Texas, a new left-leaning political mobilization group founded by..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Goalless Again, Austin FC Ties Champs Columbus at Home

RECAP: Winless streak extends to eight games

"...Just how patient are you, Austin? Your new soccer team seems intent on finding out...."

June 28, 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

"...I'm not sure I'd bet on Austin hosting an Olympic Games in the near future, but..."

June 25, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: How Austin FC Survived the Road Trip From Hell

The tyro club has been through the MLS ringer

"...Austin FC’s inaugural home match at Q2 Stadium Saturday will..."

June 18, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: A Reflective Alex Ring Puts That Red Card in the Rear View

"...Following Austin FC's well-earned goalless draw against the Seattle Sounders Sunday..."

June 4, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Stalls Seattle Sounders for Satisfying Draw

RECAP: ATXFC holds league leaders to goalless draw at Lumen Field

"...Austin FC and the Seattle Sounders played out to a..."

May 31, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Public Notice: Handshakes on the Concourse

Edging back toward a sense of normalcy: Austin FC's Q2 Stadium set to open at full capacity

"...to revel in the prospect of full-capacity crowds at Austin FC's gorgeous new Q2 Stadium. At a press conference..."

May 28, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: Fantastic Goals and Where to Find Them

Three steps for more scoring opportunities

"...assignment in simple English at his very first press conference as Austin FC head coach in 2019: "I want..."

May 28, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC’s Anemic Offense Leads to Broadway Blues In Nashville

RECAP: Tyro team now tied for last in Western Conference

"...In an inaugural season to remember, Austin FC is starting to pile up some performances to..."

May 24, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Sees Path to First-Year Success in Nashville SC

Sunday rivals offer a blueprint for first-year MLS success for a small market club

"...I'm not a marketing person, but man, something about Austin vs. Nashville feels like an instant rivalry game. Major..."

May 21, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Suffers Midwestern Meltdown in Kansas City

RECAP: Ring's red card leaves 10 man squad scrambling

"...Austin FC won’t forget Ilie Sánchez and Gadi Kinda anytime..."

May 10, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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