It’s Time for Austin FC to Leave Its Past, and Its Coach, Behind

It’s just not working with Josh Wolff anymore

"...Even in recent matches against Toronto, LAFC, and Houston, Austin played well enough to conceivably win..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Wasted Chances Doom Austin FC’s Playoff Hopes With Crushing Loss to Houston Dynamo

Verde fall 1-0 to Copa Tejas rivals

"...FC Dallas also notched an impressive win over LAFC, leapfrogging ATXFC into 10th place with 37 points...."

Sept. 22, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Poor Season Puts Sebastián Driussi’s Future in Question

It’s been a tough year for Austin FC’s star player ... and his fans

"...ways with top DP talent in recent years (see: LAFC with Diego Rossi and Cristian Arango, Columbus with Lucas..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: If Austin FC Misses the Playoffs, Then What?

Anticipating changes in the roster

"...up: away matches at Toronto on Sept. 14 and LAFC on Sept. 18...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Faces Difficult Path to Playoffs Goal

The margin for error is razor-thin

"...other hand, the club will travel to Nashville, Toronto, LAFC, Portland, and LA Galaxy. So where exactly do the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Nightmare Leagues Cup Draw Exactly What Austin FC Needed

Worst-case scenario? A three-week break to train. Best case? The biggest victory in club history.

"...things. Number one, it creates unique, attractive matchups, like LAFC vs. Monterrey in last year’s quarterfinals, for example. Number..."

July 26, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Is Trending Toward Playoffs, Barely

New signings inspire optimism for the stretch run

"...depending on the result of Wednesday night’s clash against LAFC at Q2 Stadium, which took place before this column..."

June 21, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Season Could Hinge on Upcoming Tough Stretch

The season’s about to get a lot more challenging

"...2023 – on the road, followed by a stacked LAFC squad at home, and finishing on the road against..."

May 31, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The Biggest Questions Surrounding Austin FC’s 2024 Season

First up: Can El Tree get off to a winning start?

"...The 2021 season opened with a hard-fought loss at LAFC exposing the then-expansion team’s lack of top-level talent. 2022,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...playoffs altogether in 2023 after only eventual league champion LAFC stopped them from a MLS Cup berth in 2022..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff Is Staying Put

Borrell makes case for coach’s return after disastrous season

"...fans had hoped. A 4-2 loss at home to LAFC Saturday night officially eliminated Austin FC from playoff contention,..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Blowout Loss Dooms Austin FC’s Playoff Hopes As Attention Turns to Future

LAFC defeats ATXFC 4-2 in final home game of season

"...and watch is about all they could do – LAFC and golden boot leader Denis Bouanga run up four..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Breaks Winless Streak With 3-0 Thrashing of D.C. United

The win keeps the team in playoff contention

"...final two games of the season: at home against LAFC on Saturday and away at the San Jose Earthquakes..."

Oct. 5, 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

"...only falling on the road to eventual league champs LAFC, the only team to finish above them in the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Crashes Out of Leagues Cup in Group Stage

Struggling club has three weeks to regroup before MLS play resumes

"...ATXFC advance to a Round of 32 date with LAFC in California. Early on in the match, it seemed..."

July 30, 2023 Sports Post 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

"...into 15 groups of three (with defending league champs LAFC and C.F. Pachuca automatically advanced to the knockout stage)...."

July 21, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Is It Time for Austin FC to Become a Selling Club?

Promising young midfielders Dani Pereira and Owen Wolff drawing interest from abroad

"...Aaronson, both products of the Union's academy. Defending champs LAFC made similar gains parting with 2020 MLS Golden Boot..."

June 23, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Rigoni, Driussi End Goal Drought but Austin FC Still Winless in Six

Wolff: “Ties at home are tough, but progress was made”

"...In the 40th minute, Austin FC got its equalizer..."

April 30, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Frustrations Build For Austin FC in Scoreless Draw vs. Whitecaps

Defenders shine, but goal drought continues

"...in its last five matches (prior to taking on LAFC in El Tráfico Sunday night). However, Austin will possibly..."

April 16, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Predictable Austin FC Isn’t Just Playing Badly. It’s Playing Boring.

Is it time to hit the panic button?

"...face a road test against defending MLS Cup champions LAFC on Saturday, April 8, in a rematch of last..."

March 31, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Sluggish in Disappointing Draw Against Colorado Rapids

Jon Gallagher scores sole goal, leading team in early season

"...out west to take on defending MLS Cup Champions LAFC in a daunting road test on Saturday...."

March 26, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: MVP or Not, Sebastián Driussi Is Something Better for Austin FC

Wolff: “When it’s crunch time, the guy delivers”

"...Oct. 30, hosted by the highest remaining seed. First-seed LAFC hosts fourth-seed LA Galaxy in the other semifinal tonight,..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: It’s Back to Basics for Reeling Austin FC

Assessing three consecutive losses punctuated by a 3-0 egg-laying in Seattle

"...directly followed Aug. 26's 4-1 win over MLS front-runners LAFC at Q2 Stadium, by far the biggest win in..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

We Have an Issue: Another Anniversary, and a Most Excellent Addition to the Staff Box

The Chronicle turns 41

"...when Western Conference rivals Austin FC defeated the top-ranked LAFC, 4-1...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Mistakes in the Land of Lakes: Austin FC Doomed by Sloppy Play

Driussi scores lone goal to lead league in season tally

"...only team above them in the Western Conference table, LAFC...."

Aug. 21, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: MLS, Austin FC Capitalizing on World Cup Shake-Up

International talent is clamoring for MLS playing time. That’s good for everybody.

"...formerly of Real Madrid, who debuted this month for LAFC. Mexican mainstay Héctor Herrera recently completed his move from..."

July 29, 2022 Sports Column 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?

"...Austin FC remains in a tight battle with LAFC at the very top of the MLS standings and,..."

July 22, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: From Top-of-League Perch, Austin FC Looks Like Title Contenders

Plus, Sebastián Driussi becomes the first Verde player to be named to MLS All-Star Team

"...fellow contender"? May 18: 2-1 over former league leaders LAFC. These Oaks have hit for the cycle, and done..."

July 15, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Owen Wolff Turns Heads on Both Sides of the Pond

Make way for Austin’s first family of soccer

"...anticipated first start in a May 18 victory against LAFC. He's yet to return to the bench since...."

July 1, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Overcomes Red Card for Improbable Road Win in Montréal

Former Montréal striker Maxi Urruti scores game-winning goal

"...the third spot in the Western Conference, behind only LAFC and Real Salt Lake. The two Texas playoff contenders..."

June 18, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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