The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Playoff Debut Is a Moment Five Years in the Making

The Verde and Black take on Real Salt Lake Sunday afternoon at Q2 Stadium

"...On Sunday, Austin's own Major League Soccer franchise will host a playoff match inside..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Signs Center Back Ruben Gabrielsen

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

"...the physical attributes of a top-level center back in Major League Soccer,” Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: So What Happens Now?

Austin FC's season comes to a close but TVR stays on the beat

"...The 2021 Major League Soccer playoffs kick off this weekend and Austin..."

Nov. 19, 2021 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

"...When Major League Soccer made Austin its newest destination last year,..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Is the Wake-Up Call Its Texas Rivals Needed

FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo open their checkbooks to sweeten their rosters

"...When Austin FC made its splashy entrance into Major League Soccer last year as the league's 27th franchise..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The End of the Beginning for Austin FC

Major League Soccer’s 27th franchise officially debuts – finally! – on Saturday against Los Angeles Football Club

"...milestone factory for 42 months, since the concept of Major League Soccer in Austin became a serious thing. Team..."

April 16, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Fans, Assemble

MLS’s 27th franchise hits the pitch with multiple supporters’ groups backing them

"...If soccer is a religion, as the late Diego Maradona believed..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Eric Goodman

Playing Through

It was a tale of two talented center midfielders at the Austin Aztex U-23 tryouts

"...be a cornerstone of the Austin Aztex's Premier Development League team, a squad starting up from scratch a few..."

April 4, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

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.

"...Fine. We'll wait. In the meantime, though, Major League Soccer is reaping the benefits of one side..."

July 29, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC’s First Home Game Delivered All the Feels, Just None of the Goals

RECAP: A goalless draw for the Oaks' in home opener

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June 20, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: The Only Game in Town

"...witnessed their hometown Colorado Rapids get picked apart by Major League Soccer newbies Austin FC in a blitzkrieg of..."

April 30, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Recap: Austin FC Hangs Tough But Falls Short in First Ever Match

Los Angeles FC beats ATXFC 2-0

"...Saturday afternoon, as Austin FC got in its first Major League Soccer kicks. A 2-0 defeat to Los Angeles..."

April 17, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Rodolfo Borrell’s Austin FC Renovation Puts Josh Wolff in a Tricky Spot

The rebuild is going slowly

"...FC, a club entering just its fourth season in Major League Soccer, a club that reached the Western Conference..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Opening the Books on Austin FC’s Salary Figures

A closer look at who’s bringing the best and worst value to the club

"...Until further notice, Major League Soccer is a salary-capped league, meaning teams are..."

May 27, 2022 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

"...Sebastián Driussi captain for the club’s third season in Major League Soccer. In a vacuum, the decision made perfect..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...just about everything you could possibly want from a soccer match, including a comeback from 2-0 down, a stretch..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Election Ticker: Down to the Wire

What you need to know before voting on Nov. 5

"...since-orphaned remnant of the fight over the McKalla Place soccer stadium deal, to which it no longer applies –..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Are You Suddenly Sleepy?

Council rolls through the resolutions as Leffingwell becomes a jetsetter

"...it is the first official encouragement of a potential Major League Soccer franchise for Austin (first reported in "Soccer..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Crunch Time

Will the Aztex cower or conquer?

"...from forward Jean Alexandre, on a one-game loan from Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake. And they picked up..."

June 5, 2009 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

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?

"...visible supporters' group on May 5, the same day Major League Soccer reinstated Domínguez following an investigation into a..."

Aug. 5, 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

"...FC was awash with Verde as the city's first major pro sports team rolled up its sleeves and got..."

March 18, 2022 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

"...the headlines, you might be fooled into thinking that Major League Soccer was a "buying" league. Sure, MLS has..."

June 23, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: LAFC Hammering Highlights Big Weakness for Austin FC

Does Austin FC have a DP problem?

"...relatively novel institutions, part of a recent trend of Major League Soccer expansion. Both possess among the league's most..."

April 14, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

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

"...cannot be emphasized enough – the very worst competition Major League Soccer can offer, FC Cincinnati...."

Feb. 26, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Rediscovers Its Intensity in Win Over Houston Dynamo

ATX, Dallas will face off in Copa Tejas showdown

"...club. Well...you don't see that very often. #VERDE pic.twitter.com/JwBNVKqCxD— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 24, 2021..."

Oct. 25, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...as he sits down (virtually) for a conversation with Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber...."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council: 1,020 Minutes Later …

Epic meeting sends Council into summer recess

"...last to start negotiating a deal that would bring Major League Soccer to Austin (p.12). With their adjournment just..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Weight of Expectations: Austin FC 2023 Season Preview

A team that looks great on paper prepares to step on the pitch

"...year ago, ahead of Austin FC's second season in Major League Soccer, Wolff stood on the mother lode of..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The ATX Pro Challenge

Your Austin Aztex match up against three MLS playoff teams, in double-headers Friday and Sunday

"...Austin Aztex: For the players, many of who have major-league ambitions. For the team, which has been practicing together..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

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

"...On Sunday, Austin FC walked off a Major League Soccer field for the 34th and final time..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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