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

"...the club appears destined to miss out on the MLS Cup Playoffs...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Sports Column 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

"...As the MLS midseason transfer window gets set to open this month,..."

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

"...On Tuesday, the MLS Players Association released its annual bible of player salaries,..."

May 19, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Introduces Emiliano Rigoni as LAFC Clash Looms

Western Conference rivals make the most of the midseason transfer window

"...as we head toward the business end of the MLS regular season and into the playoffs. That would be..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Use the Force, Toto!

"...wrong? Of course not. Welcome to the struggles of MLS expansion. Since 2016, three expansion teams – Atlanta United,..."

April 9, 2021 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

"...Rapids in Sunday’s regular season finale, oversaw what longtime MLS voice Adrian Healey called “one of the worst officiating..."

Oct. 9, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

"...Five matches into the 2025 MLS regular season, we have our first real sample size..."

March 28, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: How Austin FC Brought the Vibes Back for Year Five

Expect genuine optimism at Saturday’s season kickoff

"...confidence Borrell has bestowed upon him despite a less-than-encouraging MLS track record. In a perfect Verde world, Vazquez and..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Extends Season With Unlikely Shutout of Portland Timbers

Stuver makes 11 saves to lead the league

"...least. Dani Pereira, scoring for the first time in MLS play all season, provided the lone goal of the..."

Oct. 3, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

There were bright spots

"...three points, thereby guaranteeing themselves elimination from the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. (We’ll have the latest from that match,..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Relax, Austin FC’s First Month Isn’t as Bad as It Looks

“It’s not like we’re behind the curve. We’re right there.”

"...as Austin’s. (That said, in this week’s installment of MLS Is Really Weird, Minnesota currently leads the Western Conference..."

March 22, 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?

"...going to seriously compete for a return to the MLS Cup Playoffs...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

Sporting director braces fans for a roster remodel

"...and Black had come within one game of the MLS Cup Final, only falling on the road to eventual..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Has Austin FC Officially Righted the Ship?

Plus: Jon Gallagher tapped for All-Star team

"...the fall, Austin FC finds itself back in the MLS Cup Playoffs mix making another deep run like it..."

June 30, 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"

"...league-leading 25 goals – including three tallies in the MLS Cup Playoffs – and also chipped in seven assists...."

Feb. 14, 2023 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

"...soccer in ATX that saw Austin FC play five MLS matches, including its first four at home. The Verde..."

July 16, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Soccer Watch

"...as well, advancing to the second round of the playoffs and the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...the Bold at a 64% chance of making the playoffs in their first year. With a lot of intriguing..."

March 8, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...It's the final week of the MLS regular season, and also the last week of the..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

Aztex Season Preview

"...Aztex went 11-1-2, then swept through the four-round PDL playoffs to win the national championship (well, international, actually; we..."

May 9, 2014 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

Dynamo and Galaxy in MLS Cup, again

"...weekend, leaving no Texas colleges alive in the NCAA playoffs. Still, San Antonio will host the Division III final..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: #WOLFDUT: Austin FC Fans Misfire With Pregame Aerial Display

Is now really the right time to be calling for Coach’s head?

"...and Austin FC still solidly in contention for the playoffs, the club is set to officially welcome at least..."

July 19, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Ends First Season With A Dud In Ninth Straight Road Loss

ATXFC managed just 2 wins and 2 draws in 17 away matches

"...in the 2021 season finale, falling 3-0 to the playoffs-bound Timbers at Providence Park...."

Nov. 7, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Soccer Watch: Top 10 Soccer Stories of 2016

"...St. Edward's men and women both made the NCAA playoffs (where both lost to Midwestern State). The men had..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Heat again this season, it'll be in the PDL playoffs, and I'm guessing that'll be none too soon for..."

July 4, 2014 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...trip to West Texas the next week, the PDL playoffs start July 26 (see below)... The Aztex ran their..."

July 5, 2013 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

Aztex release 14 players after failing to reach the playoffs, and more

"...After falling short of the playoffs in their first year, the Austin Aztex announced Friday..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: Which Players Will Decide Austin FC’s Fate in 2025?

A closer look at some of the club’s wild cards

"...Will Austin FC finally return to the MLS Cup playoffs this season after a two-year absence? We..."

March 7, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Big Wins Could Be a Sign of More Good to Come

Outlook is promising

"...reshape the roster for the stretch run to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Once the club’s journey in Leagues Cup..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Alex Ring Isn’t Austin FC’s Captain Anymore, and That’s Just Fine With Him

The steely Finn is staying in the now

"...“Honestly, if you think about it, MLS as a whole would be a rebuild every year..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

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