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

"...In what's been so eloquently dubbed the Leagues Cup, representatives from both MLS and Liga MX will..."

July 21, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Earns Improbable Wins Over Mexican Giants in Leagues Cup

The Verde and Black advance to Round of 16

"...and Black capped off an improbable two-game sweep of Mexican powerhouses on either side of the weekend...."

Aug. 2, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Leagues Cup Loss Latest in Disturbing Trend for Austin FC

Josh Wolff’s club just can’t seem to figure out how to juggle multiple competitions in the same season

"...Q2 Stadium in the opening game of the inaugural Leagues Cup tournament. Mazatlán, the youngest club in the Mexican..."

July 28, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

El Diablo

Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.

"...a dim hope. The founding father of the Negro Leagues, Rube Foster, wasn't even enshrined until 1981...."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Spring in the Air?

Austin Aztex announce three home games against top MLS opponents

"...Stirrings of action, at least, in various U.S. pro leagues:..."

Jan. 14, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

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

Outlook is promising

"...course, stems from the club’s back-to-back upset victories over Mexican giants in the Leagues Cup last week, first against..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Sports Column 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.

"...The vast majority of European soccer leagues – including all of the Top 5 of England,..."

July 29, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Chapter One: A Team Is Born

A season preview for the Austin Aztex and the United Soccer Leagues

"...The United Soccer Leagues may not be Major League Soccer, but they've held..."

April 17, 2009 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...since its launch in 2020, including a very sexy Mexican lager weighing in at a very sensible 4.3% ABV..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Soccer Watch

"...The Mexican League kicked off its spring season last weekend. Unlike..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Searching for Once Upon a Time

Why Monument Valley – again part of the Netflix / Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow this summer – is such a magnetic place for me

"...was another of the tour's stops in 2005. The Leagues and their crew hoped to show The Searchers, but..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...into the "biodiesel big league" ["Austin Reaches Biodiesel Big Leagues," News, July 28]. Despite the headlining photo of Willie..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Column

The Girls on the 50-Yard Line

Documentarian Mylène Moreno always wanted to be a professional athlete. Instead, she made True-Hearted Vixens, a film about women who did. Moreno brings Vixens, documenting the attempt to create a women's professional football league, and her short "Cormac's Trash" to the Alamo Drafthouse this Wednesday.

"...of documentary filmmaker Hector Galán's Chicano! History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement series for PBS. But what..."

May 25, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

First Look: Black Gold

Mems Davila brings elevated South Texas barbecue to North Austin

"...Davila also realized that he wanted to incorporate his Mexican heritage into the concept as well. “A lot of..."

Dec. 4, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...(www.austinlightningsoccer.com), which plays nationally in the USL (United Soccer Leagues)...."

May 7, 2004 Column

Soccer Watch

Aztex add another scorer, European action heats up

"...expanded their coverage this year, fans can see those leagues in action just about every day this Spring... Meanwhile..."

March 26, 2010 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Sports and Social Justice With David Zirin

On the Olympics, Mark Cuban’s fondness of Ayn Rand, and Howard Zinn’s love of the Boston Red Sox

"...and political consequences of sports, from the women’s baseball leagues in the 1940s, to Muhammad Ali; the housing of..."

March 5, 2010 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

General Jackson

Artist and historian Jack Jackson remembered by those who knew him well

"...such as the United Negro College Fund, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, National Council of Negro Women, and The..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...With most leagues observing the upcoming international break as players leave to..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...his story in the injustices of the Negro baseball leagues and racial profiling. This new production by Austin-based director..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...cat Rocky, and serving festive drinks like shotskis and Mexican frozen chocolate by the fire. Extra festive events happen..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Carson McHone: Still Life, Still Alive

Potent Austin songwriter, now married and living in Canada, explores themes of attachment and longing, uncertainty and loss on new album

"...and the virus itself have impacted her friends and colleagues. And yet, she also recognizes the abundance that this..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Soccer Watch

"...congestion continues as Major League Soccer and the Champions Leagues in both Europe and North America all hurry to..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

The Stories Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs

How both classic neon and changing design continue to draw patrons to local restaurants and theatres

"...and fabricated by Evan Voyles of Neon Jungle, the Leagues saved it when the old Colorado site closed in..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Soccer Watch

"...The CONCACAF Leagues Cup, pitting MLS teams against Mexican Liga MX teams,..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...chance to take a few cuts in the big leagues...."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Soccer Watch

"...started this week, as well – even before most leagues have begun their seasons; the return legs are next..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...the weekend, ahead of the French, Italian, and Dutch leagues, among others. And the action on the field didn't..."

March 11, 2016 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' of Wrestling?

or dammit Janet – I love lucha libre!

"...that he has always had ties to his south-of-the-border colleagues. Though Helms is from North Carolina and has no..."

May 12, 2012 Sports Post by Kenny Pailes

SCOTUS: Back to the Redistricting Drawing Board

State, local politicians respond to latest shifts on the maps

"...Mexican American Legislative Caucus chair Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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