The Verde Report: Through Five Games, Austin FC Has the Look of a Playoff Team

An early assessment of what’s working and what needs improvement

"...unbeaten expansion side San Diego FC, 2-1, for the club’s third win of the season. Austin’s nine points out..."

March 28, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Chess Club Third Anniversary Weekend..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...How can we stick to our own self-improvement when threats to queer life approach? Well, to me,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Verde Report: Austin FC Players Making the Best of a Bad Season

There were bright spots

"...on a handful of players that have impressed, showed improvement, or otherwise deserve flowers despite the club’s disappointing season..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...Bakery, Scholz Garten, BookWoman, Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant, the Continental Club, Nature’s Treasures, Antone’s Record Shop, Zilker Park Boat Rentals,..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...for music artists, especially queer music artists.” Room for improvement exists, of course, since there’s “unfair balances that lean..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Austin FC Needs Copa Tejas Now More Than Ever

It’s been six months without a win. Can ATXFC reverse their luck against FC Dallas?

"...“There’s room for improvement from everyone,” head coach Josh Wolff said. “As players,..."

March 29, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...her story of "a depressed clown stuck in a self-improvement/self destruction spiral" to the stage with drag artist Arinna..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...the show follows "a depressed clown stuck in a self-improvement/self destruction spiral," whose journey toward acceptance takes them through..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff Is Staying Put

Borrell makes case for coach’s return after disastrous season

"...Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell confirmed this week, as the club shifts its focus from a nightmare 2023 season toward..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Rodolfo Borrell Delivers Sobering Assessment of Austin FC's Future

Sporting director braces fans for a roster remodel

"...loads of momentum and excitement, looking like the fastest-rising club in Major League Soccer...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Gluten-Free Without (Much) Misery

Eating in Austin with a wheat allergy

"...reduced allergy attacks, remember the first rule of Wheat-Free Club: We don't talk about the screwups. We just do..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...interveners in the case – including NXP Semiconductors, Sierra Club, Public Citizen, and residential ratepayers. They argued that AE’s..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

"...in the Western Conference Final, but not before the club managed to exceed every reasonable expectation for how its..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Refereeing Blunders Pour Cold Water on Austin FC Season Finale

Verde face Real Salt Lake in Sunday playoff match at Q2

"...a good performance and gather momentum ahead of the club’s first playoff appearance. It seemed as if that’s exactly..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"...She shares the story of the Democratic club in Tracy, Calif., which lost its office during COVID...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Five Austin Arts Events That Celebrate Nature

Because you know we’re all just a bunch of animals

"...2307 Manor Rd., 512/478-5282. $15-37. vortexrep.org ATX SciRead Book Club: Entangled Life..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bryan Carter Embraces the Freedom of Jazz at Pride

Juilliard musician’s queer music night honors jazz’s legacy

"...hate more than going and sitting in a jazz club and everyone's buttoned up and quiet,” Carter says. “Like,..."

Aug. 9, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...doesn't mean running people off the street. The dance clubs, beer joints, and tattoo parlors are all perfectly legal..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

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

It was a good week for the younger Wolff too

"...two as a head coach anywhere – to convince club majority owner Anthony Precourt and Sporting Director Claudio Reyna..."

May 20, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Highest Highs, Lowest Lows: Good Looks’ Jake Ames Discharged From Hospital After Being Hit by Car Following Triumphant Release Show

Beloved guitarist caps “miraculous” recovery by playing a song

"...Jake Ames detonated stadium-sized guitar bombs in the small club, the thick throng bounced and went crazy. View this..."

April 15, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Verde Report: Grading Coach Wolff After Season 2’s First Five Matches

Two wins, two draws, and one loss to start the season

"...has been a divisive figure among fans of the club. His backers tend to appreciate the ball-dominant, "champagne football"..."

April 8, 2022 Sports Column 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

"...minute that will be difficult to top for the club’s best goal of 2022. It was the Argentine striker’s..."

April 3, 2022 Sports Post 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

"...plentiful in Austin. Clever and energized people within the club, its supporters’ groups, and beyond helped develop the laundry..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Anonymous Club (Australia) Director/Screenwriter: Danny Cohen, Producers: Philippa Campey, Samantha Dinning..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Signs Center Back Ruben Gabrielsen

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

"...most important and anticipated move for last. Finally, the club has its starting-caliber center back. Or, at least, it..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Sports Post 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

"...getting the politics over the line to bring the club here in the first place, could have gotten territorial..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Sports Column 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

"...agree. In a season where, to limit travel, each club only plays two games against teams from the opposite..."

May 21, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Election Ticker: Democracy, Dollars

Austinites for Progressive Reform, opposition PACs report campaign finances

"...local environmental groups (including Clean Water Action, the Sierra Club, and Save Our Springs Alliance) that came out against..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Austin Staycationer: The LINE Hotel

Your close-to-home guide to getting away

"...erected in 1965 as The Crest Inn, home to Club Seville, a dinner and dance club that broadcast live..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

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