The Verde Report: How Austin FC Ended Up on the Brink of a Lost Season

The next match is a must-win

"...such a thing yet as an Austin FC "legend," Diego Fagúndez is it. The former ATX fan favorite and..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

After a Late, Storm-Soaked Start, Austin FC Lets Two-Goal Lead Disappear Against LA Galaxy

With 3-3 draw, a nightmare season nears its end

"...The anticipated return of former ATX fan favorite Diego Fagundez, controversially traded to the Galaxy in early August,..."

Sept. 25, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Feeble Austin FC Escapes With Draw Against Red Bulls

Wolff: “Really, really proud of the effort”

"...season, welcoming the LA Galaxy and former club hero Diego Fagúndez back to Q2 Stadium. The Galaxy, sitting just..."

Sept. 21, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

Winless streak hits new club milestone

"...full support behind Wolff. In trading away fan favorite Diego Fagundez, Borrell has already shown an ability to be..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC in Danger of Stalling Out in Final Stretch of Season

Head coach Josh Wolff: “We’ve lost momentum”

"...ensuing three-week layoff that included the contentious trade of Diego Fagúndez, and back-to-back losses in the return to MLS..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Dumps Diego Fagundez in Stunning Trade

Fan favorite traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodríguez, allocation money

Aug. 4, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Dumps Diego Fagundez in Stunning Trade

Fan favorite traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodríguez, allocation money

"...frankly tone-deaf move, the club sent fan favorite attacker Diego Fagúndez packing to southern California in exchange for a..."

Aug. 1, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Pummels Minnesota United for Third Win in Four Games

Summer surge continues with 4-1 win on the road

"...Sebastián Driussi notched two goals and an assist while Diego Fagúndez and Emiliano Rigoni each found the scoresheet as..."

July 9, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Shocks FC Dallas With Late-Night Goal Barrage

Excessive heat, lightning couldn’t slow down energized team

"...Ethan Finlay, Diego Fagúndez, and Gyasi Zardes all bagged goals as part..."

June 22, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: In Addition to Opponents, Austin FC Is Battling Bad Injury Luck

After a charmed sophomore season, El Tree has been cursed with one groin injury after another

"...surgery for exciting fullback Zan Kolmanič. Then fan favorite Diego Fagúndez with a groin. Then MVP finalist Sebastián Driussi..."

June 2, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Attacking Blueprint Hits Early Season Snag

On paper, Austin FC’s attack is perfectly balanced. So how come it’s only delivered one goal all season?

"...FC's attack. To his left, Austin's adopted favorite son, Diego Fagúndez. To his right, Driussi's countryman, fellow Designated Player..."

March 24, 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

"...on to star for the Verde and Black, including Diego Fagundez and Brad Stuver, and secured the services of..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

"...a team that boasted Driussi and MLS assist co-leader Diego Fagúndez, Gabrielsen might be the unsung hero of the..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC’s Season Ends With 3-0 Defeat to LAFC in West Final

Sophomore season showed how far the Verde and Black has come

"...took a long look at a potential penalty against Diego Fagundez, but the contact in the penalty box was..."

Oct. 30, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Outsmarts and Out-Classes FC Dallas in Playoff Victory

The squad goes to L.A. for a spot in the finals

"...in front of goal. In the 26th minute, a Diego Fagundez corner kick somehow found a way through a..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Stage Is Set for Another Emotional Contest at Q2

Austin FC looks to the semifinals after an epic playoff debut

"...in 2022: Sebastián Driussi. The Argentine headed home a Diego Fagúndez cross in the 31st minute to defibrillate an..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Sports Feature by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Survives Epic Playoff Debut as Driussi, Stuver Shine

El Tree advance to conference semifinals

"...and their opponents don’t. The Argentine headed home a Diego Fagundez cross in the 31st minute to defibrillate an..."

Oct. 16, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Refereeing Blunders Pour Cold Water on Austin FC Season Finale

Verde face Real Salt Lake in Sunday playoff match at Q2

"...breaking a scoreless tie. Less than a minute later, Diego Fagundez appeared to have doubled the lead and put..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Djitté Hat Trick Clinches Austin FC’s First Playoff Berth

Senegalese striker comes up big in 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake

"...60th minute. He galloped into the box, called for Diego Fagundez to find him with a cross from the..."

Sept. 15, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Fagúndez to Felipe: How Austin FC Is Getting the Best Out of Its MLS Journeymen

Seasoned vets are all having seasons to remember

"...past the 250-appearance mark in their respective MLS careers, Diego Fagúndez, Maxi Urruti, Ethan Finlay, and Felipe Martins are..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Leaves No Doubt In Massive Win Over League-Leaders LAFC

The Oaks deliver 4-1 drubbing

"...A free kick stunner from Diego Fagundez, a brace within four minutes from Maxi Urruti,..."

Aug. 27, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Makes SoCal Statement, Goes Top of the League with LAFC Win

ATXFC notches most impressive victory to date

"...in downtown Los Angeles. Goals by Ruben Gabrielsen and Diego Fagundez held up against a late Angeleno flurry –..."

May 19, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Stunned By USL’s San Antonio FC in Open Cup Defeat

Coach Wolff: “We’ll have to lick our wounds quick”

"...minutes. After a largely even and uneventful first half, Diego Fagundez broke the ice in the 47th minute, burying..."

April 21, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Loses Footing vs. Earthquakes as Two-Goal Lead Slides Away in San Jose

Game starts with a banger of a goal from Maxi Urruti, ends with a whimper

"...Urruti, Jared Stroud for Finlay and Rodney Redes for Diego Fagundez) which sapped the club’s edge in attack and..."

April 3, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Extends Record Start to Season in 5-1 Win Over Inter Miami

Driussi dominates, Fagundez celebrates career milestone

"...minute, charging into the 18-yard box to meet a Diego Fagundez cross and volley it into the net. Fagundez..."

March 7, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Rejuvenated Austin FC Erupts for Five Goals in Record-Setting Season Opener

The Verde dominate FC Cincinnati, 5-0, at home

"...halftime. Consecutive back-heel passes from Driussi and Ring sprung Diego Fagundez into open space in the box, who further..."

Feb. 26, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Designate Your Favorite Austin FC Star Based on Your Beer Preference

Some soccer talent to go with that brew?

"...Player: Diego Fagundez | Forward..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Puga

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

"...confidence and ability, Driussi noticed the optimistic run of Diego Fagundez through the crowd, then flicked his right boot..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

Austin FC vs. Atlas FC

"...Midfielder Diego Fagundez..."

Feb. 17, 2022 Photo Gallery

The Verde Report: Sizing Up Austin FC’s Roster After Offseason Makeover

Retooled and refreshed, ATXFC is carrying plenty of confidence into a crucial second season

"...Moussa Djitté, Maxi Urruti, Danny Hoesen Winger: Cecilio Domínguez, Diego Fagundez, Ethan Finlay, Rodney Redes, Jon Gallagher, Jared Stroud..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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