If Austin FC Misses the Playoffs, Then What?
Anticipating changes in the roster
The Verde Report
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Eric Goodman, Sept. 12, 2024
“Poor Performances” Spell Doom for Austin FC, Josh Wolff in Crushing Loss
Playoff odds shrink after fall to Vancouver
Eric Goodman, Sept. 5, 2024
Austin FC Finally Looks Like a Complete Team ... Only Seven Months Late
Too little, too late? Or right on time?
Eric Goodman, Aug. 29, 2024
Austin FC Faces Difficult Path to Playoffs Goal
The margin for error is razor-thin
Eric Goodman, Aug. 22, 2024
Austin FC’s Big Wins Could Be a Sign of More Good to Come
Outlook is promising
Eric Goodman, Aug. 8, 2024
Austin FC Earns Improbable Wins Over Mexican Giants in Leagues Cup
The Verde and Black advance to Round of 16
Eric Goodman, Aug. 1, 2024
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.
Eric Goodman, July 25, 2024
#WOLFDUT: Austin FC Fans Misfire With Pregame Aerial Display
Is now really the right time to be calling for Coach’s head?
Eric Goodman, July 18, 2024
Gyasi Zardes Embodies the Ultimate Striker’s Dilemma
Breaking a dry spell, and breaking records
Eric Goodman, July 11, 2024
Is the End Approaching for Austin FC Coach Josh Wolff?
Help is coming, but the question remains whether he's the man to lead the reshaped roster
Eric Goodman, July 3, 2024
Austin FC Gives Osman Bukari SoCo Welcome, Announces CB Signing
Key signing fleshes out solid corner back roster
Eric Goodman, June 27, 2024
Austin FC Is Trending Toward Playoffs, Barely
New signings inspire optimism for the stretch run
Eric Goodman, June 20, 2024
Copa America Could Be Dani Pereira’s Ticket to Europe’s Biggest Leagues
Austin FC starter dons the “Vinotinto” colors for Venezuela at June tourney
Eric Goodman, June 13, 2024
New Austin FC Signings Dull the Blow of “Inexcusable” 5-1 Loss
Club continues to solidify big roster moves for the upcoming midseason transfer window
Eric Goodman, June 6, 2024
Austin FC Season Could Hinge on Upcoming Tough Stretch
The season’s about to get a lot more challenging
Eric Goodman, May 30, 2024
With Rigoni’s Departure, a Decisive End to the Claudio Reyna Era
Borrell makes moves to fill DP slot
Eric Goodman, May 23, 2024
Yes, Owen Wolff Is the Coach’s Son. No, That Doesn’t Make Him a Nepo Baby.
Plus: Austin will host the All-Star Game
Eric Goodman, May 16, 2024
Brad Stuver Is Playing at an All-Star Level for Austin FC
The Verde’s goalkeeper has been consistently brilliant
Eric Goodman, May 9, 2024
Austin FC Is Proving Its Critics Wrong With Each Win
Latest win lifts the club into a tie for fifth place in the West
Eric Goodman, May 2, 2024
Behind the Numbers of Austin FC’s Latest Hot Streak
The Verde and Black are still surprising us
Eric Goodman, April 25, 2024
Midfield Swap Could Be Only Solution to Austin FC’s Achilles’ Heel
Austin FC has struggled defending in transition for years
Eric Goodman, April 18, 2024
As Wins Rack Up, Emiliano Rigoni Is Becoming Austin FC’s Forgotten Man
The club’s second-highest-paid player has struggled to contribute
Eric Goodman, April 11, 2024
Wolff In or Wolff Out? The Answer: It’s Complicated
Austin FC gets its first win of the 2024 season, but the pitchforks are still out for Austin FC’s head coach
Eric Goodman, April 4, 2024
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?
Eric Goodman, March 28, 2024
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.”
Eric Goodman, March 21, 2024
James Ruth Is Bringing Austin FC’s Blueprint to the NFL
Club’s first head of marketing talks about building a brand
Eric Goodman, March 13, 2024
Scoring Goals the Focus as Austin FC Returns Home
El Tree looks for redemption in Saturday’s face-off with St. Louis City
Eric Goodman, March 7, 2024
(Over)reacting to Austin FC’s Lackluster Season Opener
... and what to look for in Seattle on Saturday
Eric Goodman, Feb. 29, 2024
The Biggest Questions Surrounding Austin FC’s 2024 Season
First up: Can El Tree get off to a winning start?
Eric Goodman, Feb. 22, 2024
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
