The Verde Report: Austin FC Eyes Whitecaps in Clash vs. West’s Best

Can Austin extend unbeaten streak in Vancouver?

"...Black still apparently haven’t earned the confidence of the league’s national observers...."

April 11, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...title aspirations after winning the Southeastern Conference regular season championship on debut. Their first-round opponent will be the winner..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Leagues Cup Loss Latest in Disturbing Trend for Austin FC

Josh Wolff’s club just can’t seem to figure out how to juggle multiple competitions in the same season

"...Q2 Stadium in the opening game of the inaugural Leagues Cup tournament. Mazatlán, the youngest club in the Mexican..."

July 28, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Mexican Teams (and Messi?) Await Austin FC in First-Ever Leagues Cup

MLS and Liga MX embark on a four-week-long tournament starting Friday

"...– and for the first time ever – Major League Soccer is putting its long-term commitments on hold for..."

July 21, 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

"...annual bible of player salaries, once again pantsing the league's 29 teams and exposing to the masses certain figures..."

May 19, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Redes Goal Powers Austin FC Into Next Round of U.S. Open Cup

Wednesday victory snaps a seven-game no-win streak

"...After losing to San Antonio FC of the USL Championship in last year’s U.S. Open Cup, then getting bounced..."

May 11, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Upset Is About “More Than Football” for Haitian Underdogs Violette

“We knew it was going to take heart”

"...Even by soccer’s dubious standards, CONCACAF – the sport’s governing body in North America, Central..."

March 15, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Gallagher, "Teen Wolff" Power Austin FC to First Road Win of 2023

ATXFC defeats Real Salt Lake, 2-1

"...It’s the age-old spring breaker’s debate: surf in the..."

March 12, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Trouble in Paradise: Austin FC Humbled By Haitian Club in Champions League Opener

B-squad belly flops, loses 3-0 to Violette AC

"...of professional club soccer takes place domestically, within national leagues, the true pinnacle of the sport extends beyond borders...."

March 8, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Late Urruti Winner Powers Austin FC to First Win of Season

The Verde and Black defeat CF Montreál, 1-0

"...on AC Violette in Austin’s first-ever matchup in the Concacaf Champions League Tuesday...."

March 5, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC in Scramble Mode After Julio Cascante Injury

Josh Wolff has a major problem on his hands

"...town at the weekend, followed by the club's first CONCACAF Champions League tie on tap for Tuesday, there isn't..."

March 3, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Weight of Expectations: Austin FC 2023 Season Preview

A team that looks great on paper prepares to step on the pitch

"...ago, ahead of Austin FC's second season in Major League Soccer, Wolff stood on the mother lode of doubt...."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC 2023 Regular Season Schedule

Never miss a chance to cheer on the Verde and Black

"...** Denotes CONCACAF Champions League..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Feature

Sebastián Driussi Chooses Austin Over England With Three-Year Austin FC Contract Extension

"I love everything about this club and everything about this city"

"...2022 season in which the 27-year-old Argentine scored a league-leading 25 goals – including three tallies in the MLS..."

Feb. 14, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

World Cup Watch: On Top of the World

Well, how about that Argentina?

"...their new team in the MLS NEXT Pro development league...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

Austin FC Announces 2023 MLS Regular Season Schedule

34-match schedule commences Feb. 25

"...** denotes Concacaf Champions League..."

Dec. 20, 2022 Sports Post by Kimberley Jones

The Verde Report: Austin FC Gave the City a Season To Be Proud of in 2022

The club managed to exceed every reasonable expectation for how its sophomore season would go

"...side in the past 15 years to make the league's final four within two years of expansion...."

Nov. 4, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Adds Speedy Winger Washington Corozo on Rest-of-Season Loan

Ecuadorian attacker arrives via Liga MX’s Pumas UNAM

"...at the end of the season. According to a league source, Corozo chose Austin FC over a similar offer..."

July 6, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Goals Dry Up in Austin FC’s First Road Test of Season

The Verde fall to Portland Timbers, 1-0

"...a mostly even 1-0 loss to defending Western Conference champions Portland Timbers at Providence Park...."

March 13, 2022 Sports Post 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

"...This week, the Major League Soccer season entered a two-week hiatus, ceding the stage..."

July 16, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Soccer Watch

"...The CONCACAF Champions League finals play out next week in Orlando:..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Meanwhile, fixture congestion continues as Major League Soccer and the Champions Leagues in both Europe and..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...home field advantage for the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 this week. Atlanta advanced..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Champions League knockout games started this week, on both sides..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...advance to next summer's final four of the new CONCACAF Nations League tournament, where they'll meet Honduras in June...."

Nov. 22, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...season: Iowa State on Thu., Oct. 24, 7pm, and league-leading, 13th-ranked Texas Tech on Sun., Oct. 27, 1pm...."

Oct. 18, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...opposed to the high-school-enhanced atmosphere of Austin's previous minor league soccer efforts. And they were rewarded with a sellout..."

April 5, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...the Bold winless after two games in the USL Championship; next up is the home opener against rival San..."

March 22, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Bold FC opened their inaugural season in the USL Championship with a scoreless draw in Las Vegas on March..."

March 15, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Bold kick off their inaugural season in the USL Championship this Saturday, March 9, in Las Vegas, pointing toward..."

March 8, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

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