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

"...front office turmoil over the years. Former sporting director Claudio Reyna assembled a deeply flawed expansion roster in 2021,..."

April 5, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: What (and Who) to Blame for Austin FC’s Rough Year

Let's point some fingers, shall we?

"...what went wrong. Let's point some fingers, shall we? Claudio Reyna..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff Is Staying Put

Borrell makes case for coach’s return after disastrous season

"...who served as Austin FC’s interim sporting director between Claudio Reyna’s dismissal and Borrell’s arrival, has left Central Texas..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Rodolfo Borrell Joins Austin FC as New Sporting Director

Club swings for the fences – and hits – with international hire

"...director, filling a void originally created in January when Claudio Reyna stepped down from the same position amid U.S...."

July 7, 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

"...Austin FC, under the leadership of now-former Sporting Director Claudio Reyna, still managed to make notable offseason acquisitions in..."

May 19, 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

"...its expansion roster. Rubio worked directly under Sporting Director Claudio Reyna, up until Reyna stepped down from the post..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

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

"...would be able to do good business in the post-Claudio Reyna era, the club put those concerns soundly to..."

Feb. 14, 2023 Sports Post 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

"...month's wild chain of events that eventually led to Claudio Reyna's resignation as Austin FC's sporting director, followed swiftly..."

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

"...Claudio Reyna, the architect of Austin FC’s roster since the..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Claudio Reyna’s Future With Austin FC Uncertain After Ugly USMNT Scandal

Let’s hold our noses and review the madness

"...so rip-your-hair-out infuriating – is Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna, the man responsible for assembling the roster of..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

World Cup Watch: And in the End …

Sixty-two games down, and only two to go

"...we weren't seeing more of creative young midfielder Gio Reyna got their answer this week in a flurry of..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

World Cup Watch: WC 2022 at the Midpoint

"...How about the thus far unused Texas connection – Claudio Rey­na's son Gio Reyna and FC Dallas' Jesús Ferreira?..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: Credit Where It’s Due

Playoff-bound Austin FC put together the season it needed in 2022

"...on the potential before it was too late. Credit Claudio Reyna, who oversaw the construction of a roster that,..."

Oct. 7, 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?

"...July 27. "Yeah, those things are for [Sporting Director] Claudio [Reyna] and certainly the rest of our leadership," Wolff..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Adds Argentine Attacker Emiliano Rigoni in Designated Player Splurge

29-year-old winger arrives via São Paulo FC

"...for our style of play,” Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said in a statement...."

July 29, 2022 Sports Post 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?

"...it falls to the club – specifically Sporting Director Claudio Reyna – to now finish the job...."

July 22, 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

"...fans have likely gotten their wish. Club sporting director Claudio Reyna, present for Corozo’s unveiling, did not make himself..."

July 6, 2022 Sports Post 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

"...convince club majority owner Anthony Precourt and Sporting Director Claudio Reyna that he's worth a long-term commitment...."

May 20, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Makes SXSW Rounds Ahead of Marquee Match Against Seattle Sounders

On The Call Up podcast, Claudio Reyna cheers ATXFC fanbase

"...Damian Las, and Charlie Asensio, along with sporting director Claudio Reyna, color commentator Michael Lahoud, and eMLS player John..."

March 18, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Year Two for Austin FC Will Determine the Future of Local Sports Culture

A preview of the players, strategies, and songs for a new season

"...winter in which the Oaks, led by sporting director Claudio Reyna and head coach Josh Wolff, made six impactful..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Signs Center Back Ruben Gabrielsen

Acquisition is a high-risk move to rescue club’s defense

"...back in Major League Soccer,” Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said in a statement. The verbiage in that..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Sports Post 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

"...UPDATE 1/13: Sporting Director Claudio Reyna confirmed much of the above in a statement,..."

Jan. 12, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Splurges on Veteran Goalscorer Maxi Urruti

The Verde has now made two signings on the attacking end of the field

"...scoring goals and creating chances," Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said in a statement. "He'll help us become..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Splurges on Veteran Goalscorer Maxi Urruti

Striker arrives direct from Houston Dynamo

"...scoring goals and creating chances,” Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said in a statement. “He’ll help us become..."

Dec. 28, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Upcoming Expansion Draft Conjures Bad Memories for Austin FC

Charlotte FC takes the "new kid" mantle in the MLS

"...over 150 unprotected players at their disposal, Sporting Director Claudio Reyna, head coach Josh Wolff, and the ATX brain..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The Cautionary Tale

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

"...tale for ATXFC majority owner Anthony Precourt, sporting director Claudio Reyna, and the Austin FC brass is how FC..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: With MLS on Break, World Cup Qualifying Madness Arrives in Austin

"...Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Gio Reyna (son of Austin FC sporting director Claudio). Unfortunately, both..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

United States vs. Jamaica Preview: World Cup Qualifying Madness Arrives in Austin

Q2 Stadium hosts first-ever World Cup qualifier in Texas

"...Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Gio Reyna (son of Austin FC sporting director Claudio). Unfortunately, both..."

Oct. 5, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Q2 Stadium to Host U.S. Men in Vital World Cup Qualifier

Find out how to get tickets for the match in October

"...Cup Qualifying, including Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic, Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna and Juventus’ Weston McKennie, a Texas native...."

July 22, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Goalkeeper Playing at All-Star Level

Brad Stuver leads MLS with 54 saves through 11 games

"...is a natural fit in that position," Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said. "Really good mobility, holds the ball up..."

July 2, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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