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"...determine who will win a spot in the MLP Playoffs this August. Interested pickle persons have three ticket options,..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Despite Wins, Nico Estévez Still Lingers in Josh Wolff’s Shadow

It’s been a mixed bag for the Verde and Black so far in 2025

"...a year ago – and would comfortably make the playoffs for the first time since 2022...."

May 2, 2025 Sports Column 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

"...needs to improve for Austin FC to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022. What’s Worked: Defense..."

March 28, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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 won’t find..."

March 7, 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

"...of Austin FC to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Anything less would be a major disappointment in a..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Making Sense of Austin FC’s Insane Offseason

The 2025 roster is positively unrecognizable

"...FC played out the string on a failed season, playoffs long out of reach and a head coach already..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Luv Doc: A Serious Conversation

You get to have emotions, sure, but that doesn’t unilaterally excuse you from reading the room

"...acknowledge your excitement about the Detroit Lions making the playoffs...."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin FC Reportedly Splits With Driussi, Signs USMNT Striker Vazquez in Franchise-Altering Weekend

Expect more roster shakeups ahead of Feb. 22 season kickoff

"...he scored 22 goals (plus three more in the playoffs) for Austin FC and finished second in MLS MVP..."

Jan. 5, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Hires Nico Estévez as Club’s Second-Ever Head Coach

New coach's résumé is similar to that of former coach Josh Wolff

"...in Frisco, leading FC Dallas to the MLS Cup Playoffs in his first two seasons in 2022 and 2023...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: An Offseason of Change

Austin FC ends season with a win, and with the hunt for a new head coach at the top of the to-do list

"...Colorado Rapids down a peg in the MLS Cup Playoffs seeding and thrilling the Q2 Stadium fans that stuck..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: With Josh Wolff Out, Austin FC Enters New Chapter With Focus on Results

Rodolfo Borrell begins the search for a new head coach

"...expectation, and we very clearly mentioned [qualifying for the playoffs] at the very beginning [of the season],” Borrell said...."

Oct. 11, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Fires Head Coach Josh Wolff After Four Seasons

To-be-named interim manager will coach final match of season Oct. 19

"...solidified the club’s elimination from the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs...."

Oct. 6, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Loss to LA Galaxy Officially Eliminates Austin FC From Playoffs

Driussi scores lone goal – his 50th for the Verde and Black

"...FC will not participate in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. A notion that’s been apparent for weeks became official..."

Oct. 6, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Extends Season With Unlikely Shutout of Portland Timbers

Stuver makes 11 saves to lead the league

"...trigger elimination for Austin FC from the MLS Cup Playoffs, as will a Portland win or draw against FC..."

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

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

Oct. 4, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC on Life Support After 2-2 Real Salt Lake Draw

Verde and Black manage to delay playoff elimination for now

"...certainly delayed the inevitable as far as making the playoffs, the draw – coupled with another draw between the..."

Sept. 29, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

It’s just not working with Josh Wolff anymore

"...eliminated the Verde and Black from the MLS Cup Playoffs, I’ve seen enough...."

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

"...to a death blow to Austin FC’s MLS Cup Playoffs chances, handing the Verde and Black a 1-0 defeat..."

Sept. 22, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive With Draw vs. LAFC

Gallagher: “Two wins in a row and you flip this thing”

"...life into its late-season push for the MLS Cup Playoffs with a quality 1-1 draw away against a star-studded..."

Sept. 19, 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

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

Sept. 20, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

Anticipating changes in the roster

"...be on the same page by now: Missing the playoffs means failure for the 2024 Austin FC season...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: “Poor Performances” Spell Doom for Austin FC, Josh Wolff in Crushing Loss

Playoff odds shrink after fall to Vancouver

"...PlayoffStatus.com, which tracks teams’ probabilities of making the postseason relative..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

The margin for error is razor-thin

"...– have reiterated a single baseline goal: Make the playoffs. Failing to do so will likely cost the fourth-year..."

Aug. 23, 2024 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

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

Aug. 9, 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.

"...by leading the club back to the MLS Cup Playoffs (ATX is currently two points below the playoff line)...."

July 26, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

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

New signings inspire optimism for the stretch run

"...a single goal for the ’24 season: make the playoffs, no matter what that looks like...."

June 21, 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.”

"...season against a club that’s made the MLS Cup Playoffs each of the past six years. [inset-1-right]..."

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?

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

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

"...Missing the expanded MLS playoffs altogether in 2023 after only eventual league champion LAFC..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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