Austin FC Steals Win in Houston With Rigoni Winner

Embattled DP comes up big with 86th-minute match-winning goal

"...Rigoni, the club’s second highest-paid player behind Sebastián Driussi, had struggled mightily through the first quarter of the..."

April 21, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Midfield Swap Could Be Only Solution to Austin FC’s Achilles’ Heel

Austin FC has struggled defending in transition for years

"...its best in recent seasons, it often coincides with Sebastián Driussi and Dani Pereira orchestrating the attack from midfield...."

April 19, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: As Wins Rack Up, Emiliano Rigoni Is Becoming Austin FC’s Forgotten Man

The club’s second-highest-paid player has struggled to contribute

"...The return of Sebastián Driussi to full health has certainly helped inflate those..."

April 12, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...a back-and-forth thriller capped off by a 101st-minute Sebastián Driussi game winner that hit like an RKO from out..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Beats Banged-Up FC Dallas for First Win of Season

Club faces struggling San Jose Earthquakes next

"...the pressure on, and in the 70th minute, Sebastián Driussi made his first impactful play of the season, playing..."

March 31, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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?

"...decimated by injuries. While ATXFC recently got star player Sebastián Driussi back into the starting XI, Dallas has been..."

March 29, 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.”

"...awaiting since the regular season began: the return of Sebastián Driussi. The ATX captain made his 2024 debut in..."

March 22, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Scoring Goals the Focus as Austin FC Returns Home

El Tree looks for redemption in Saturday’s face-off with St. Louis City

"...of which is that the club has not had Sebastián Driussi on the pitch yet this season. There was..."

March 8, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Earns Ugly Draw In First Road Match of 2024

Driussi still benched with lingering hamstring injury

"...Austin FC, once again absent Sebastián Driussi with a nagging hamstring injury, recorded just two shots..."

March 3, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: (Over)reacting to Austin FC’s Lackluster Season Opener

... and what to look for in Seattle on Saturday

"...to put an injury-riddled 2023 in the rearview. Instead, Sebastián Driussi began the year out of the lineup with..."

March 1, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Opens the Season Like It Ended the Last One… With Disappointment

El Tree falls 2-1 to Minnesota

"...match day squad was star midfielder and captain Sebastián Driussi, whose hamstring injury in the final week of preseason..."

Feb. 25, 2024 Sports Post 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?

"...mark over an entire season in Austin FC’s history: Sebastián Driussi, who did so in 2022 and 2023. Driussi..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Sizing Up Austin FC’s 2024 Roster

Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the season 4 squad

"...Obvious starters: Sebastián Driussi, Dani Pereira..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Features Feature 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

"...the club. Head coach Josh Wolff opted to name Sebastián Driussi captain for the club’s third season in Major..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Top 10 Reasons for Austin FC Optimism in 2024

In a league as fickle as MLS, a club’s fortunes are never more than one offseason away from pulling a full 180

"...adding a fourth Designated Player slot per team. 1) Sebastián Driussi’s Artistry..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Offloads Rodney Redes, Eight Other Players in Roster Shake-up

Alex Ring contract option automatically exercised

"...Hedges, Žan Kolmanič, Nick Lima, and Leo Väisänen. Sebastián Driussi, Owen Wolff, CJ Fodrey, Jhojan Valencia, Ring, and Pereira..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: What’s Next for Austin FC as the Page Turns to 2024

Rebuilding begins after disappointing season

"...columnist tends to agree. Outside of one star in Sebastián Driussi and a handful of solid pieces in Brad..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: What (and Who) to Blame for Austin FC’s Rough Year

Let's point some fingers, shall we?

"...Sebastián Driussi was dynamite last season with 22 goals and..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

The win keeps the team in playoff contention

"...leaping header off a gorgeous, chipped assist from Sebastián Driussi. ¡Claro que sí! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dAeKwxS6rl— Austin FC (@AustinFC) October..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Feeble Austin FC Escapes With Draw Against Red Bulls

Wolff: “Really, really proud of the effort”

"...for Austin, it came in the form of Sebastián Driussi’s equalizing header against the run of play in the..."

Sept. 21, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: It’s Finally Time to Take #WolffOut Seriously

Winless streak hits new club milestone

"...board and escape with all three points (despite Sebastián Driussi’s 9th goal of the season in the 75th minute)...."

Sept. 20, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Last-Second Alex Ring Goal Salvages Draw for Austin FC in New England

El Tree next face Portland Timbers on Sept. 17

"...to its ankle like a ball and chain. Sebastián Driussi uncharacteristically squandered a terrific opportunity to put ATXFC ahead..."

Sept. 3, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Falls to Seattle Sounders, 2-1

Late goal dooms Austin FC again, extends losing streak to five

"...the 72nd minute off a corner kick, when Sebastián Driussi bagged his team-leading eighth goal on the season, popping..."

Aug. 31, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC in Danger of Stalling Out in Final Stretch of Season

Head coach Josh Wolff: “We’ve lost momentum”

"...DP Emiliano Rigoni, has seemingly no chemistry at all. Sebastián Driussi still flashes magic in moments, but those moments..."

Sept. 1, 2023 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

"...with four comeback wins from two goals behind, and Sebastián Driussi's 25-goal, seven-assist campaign papered over whatever cracks had..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Dumps Diego Fagundez in Stunning Trade

Fan favorite traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodríguez, allocation money

"...face of soccer in Central Texas. Even while Sebastián Driussi was emerging as the club’s star player and MVP..."

Aug. 1, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Crashes Out of Leagues Cup in Group Stage

Struggling club has three weeks to regroup before MLS play resumes

July 30, 2023 Sports Post 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

"...company, much of that had to do with injuries. Sebastián Driussi, Dani Pereira, and Alex Ring all missed the..."

July 28, 2023 Sports Column 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

"...begun to pile up again as Dani Pereira and Sebastián Driussi both exited the club's previous match with knocks...."

July 21, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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