Austin FC
{{Short description|American professional soccer club based in Austin, Texas}}
{{Distinguish|text = Austin Bold FC, the USL Championship soccer team that played from 2019–21 at Circuit of the Americas}}
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{{Use American English|date=February 2022}}
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| clubname = Austin FC
| image = Austin FC logo.svg
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| nickname = The Verde and Black
Los Verdes
El Tree
| founded = {{Start date and age|October 12, 2018}}{{#tag:ref|Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise announced in 2018 but will not begin play until 2021.}}
| stadium = Q2 Stadium
Austin, Texas
| capacity = 20,738
| owntitle = Owner
| owner = Two Oak Ventures
| chrtitle = Chairman
| chairman = Anthony Precourt
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager = Nico Estévez
| league = Major League Soccer
| season = 2024
| position = Western Conference: 10th
Overall: 18th
Playoffs: Did not qualify
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Austin FC is an American professional soccer club based in Austin, Texas. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 2018, the club began play in the 2021 season. Their home stadium is Q2 Stadium in north Austin. They are the first major professional sports league team to play in Texas' capital, which prior to 2021 was the largest city in the United States without such a team.{{cite news |last=Ryan |first=Madelin |date=August 12, 2019 |title=Austin one of the only big US cities without a pro sports team – for now |url=https://www.kvue.com/article/sports/of-the-15-biggest-cities-in-america-austin-is-the-only-one-without-a-pro-sports-team-for-now/269-3118aca0-1506-4ecd-8c80-48e8bd77058f |work=KVUE |access-date=October 8, 2023}}
History
Austin FC is the first top-division major professional sports team in the Austin area, a market that had been previously overlooked by the major professional sports leagues. The city's previous experience with professional soccer includes the Austin Aztex, founded in 2008,{{cite news |last=Barbaro |first=Nick |date=January 23, 2008 |title=Hello, Aztex |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2008-01-23/584352/ |work=Austin Chronicle |access-date=October 8, 2023}} but later relocated to Orlando in October 2010{{cite news |last=Barbaro |first=Nick |date=October 25, 2010 |title=Other Shoe Drops: Aztex Gone to Orlando |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2010-10-25/other-shoe-drops-aztex-gone-to-orlando/ |work=Austin Chronicle |access-date=October 8, 2023}} and eventually became MLS side Orlando City SC; the 2011 reincarnation of the Austin Aztex,{{cite news |last=Dinges |first=Gary |date=September 26, 2011 |title=New Austin Aztex soccer team debuts in 2012 |url=http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/austin/entries/2011/09/26/new_austin_aztex_soccer_team_d.html?cxntfid=blogs_all_ablog_austin |url-status=dead |work=Austin American-Statesman |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927174159/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/austin/entries/2011/09/26/new_austin_aztex_soccer_team_d.html?cxntfid=blogs_all_ablog_austin |archive-date=September 27, 2011 |access-date=October 8, 2023}} which went on indefinite hiatus following the 2015 Memorial Day floods washing out their venue at House Park;{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/usls-austin-aztex-set-go-dark-2016-return-2017-following-stadium-issues |title=USL's Austin Aztex set to go dark in 2016, return in 2017 following stadium issues |date=October 2, 2015 |website=www.MLSSoccer.com |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=October 8, 2023}} and Austin Bold, which played in the second-division USL Championship at Circuit of the Americas from 2019 to 2021.{{Cite news |last=Salazar |first=Daniel |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/01/15/its-official-austin-has-its-first-major-league.html |title=It's official: Austin has its first major league sports franchise, MLS commissioner announces |date=January 15, 2019 |work=Austin Business Journal |access-date=January 16, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=West |first=Phil |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/expansion/austin/austin-soccer-stadium-opponents-file-petition-seeking-may-vote/ |title=Austin soccer stadium opponents file petition seeking May vote |date=January 3, 2019 |access-date=January 16, 2019 |publisher=Tribune Publishing |website=ProSoccerUSA.com |archive-date=April 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424192158/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/expansion/austin/austin-soccer-stadium-opponents-file-petition-seeking-may-vote/ |url-status=dead }}
In October 2017, Columbus Crew operator Precourt Sports Ventures announced their intention to move the group's MLS franchise rights to Austin for the 2019 MLS season.{{Cite magazine |last=Wahl |first=Grant |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/16/columbus-crew-austin-texas-anthony-precourt-stadium |title=Columbus Crew Angling Toward Relocation to Austin in 2019 |date=October 16, 2017 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=January 14, 2019}}
After several sessions, the Austin City Council, by a 7–4 vote during a special session on August 15, 2018, granted the City Manager the authority to negotiate and execute a lease for a stadium with Precourt Sports Ventures.{{cite web|url=https://www.statesman.com/news/20180816/austin-city-council-votes-yes-to-mls-at-mckalla-place|title=Austin City Council votes 'yes' to MLS at McKalla Place|first=Kevin|last=Lyttle|website=Austin American-Statesman|access-date=June 7, 2019}}
On August 22, 2018, the group unveiled the name and badge for the club at the North Door on Austin's east side.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/08/22/precourt-sports-ventures-reveals-badge-potential-austin-mls-club |title=Precourt Sports Ventures reveals badge for potential Austin MLS club |date=August 22, 2018 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |publisher=MLS Digital |website=MLSSoccer.com}}{{Cite news |last=Bils |first=Chris |url=https://www.statesman.com/news/20180823/citys-mls-franchise-to-be-dubbed-austin-fc |title=City's MLS franchise to be dubbed Austin FC |date=August 23, 2018 |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=December 20, 2018}} The crest was designed by local Austin brand studio The Butler Bros, who explained the badge as including the signature color "Bright Verde" to "project the vibrancy and creative energy of Austin", intertwined oaks that "stand for the bond between Club and City", and the four roots uniting all compass directions of Austin, North, East, South, and West.{{Cite web |url=https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/austin-fc-new-name-logo/ |title=Austin FC: Precourt Sports Ventures unveils new name, logo for proposed Texas MLS team |last=West |first=Phil |date=August 23, 2018 |website=ProSoccerUSA |access-date=April 3, 2019 |archive-date=June 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617135242/https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/austin-fc-new-name-logo/ |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2018-08-22/austin-fc/ |title=MLS2ATX reveals team name, logo, colors, and more |last=Barbaro |first=Nick |date=August 22, 2018 |website=Austin Chronicle |access-date=April 3, 2019}}
In October 2018, an Ohio-based group which includes Jimmy and Dee Haslam, owners of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns, and Columbus-based physician and businessman Pete Edwards, announced their intentions to acquire Columbus Crew to keep the team from moving. MLS officials stated that if the transfer of the Crew's operating rights were successful, Austin FC would be an expansion team operated by Precourt to begin play by 2021.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/10/12/cleveland-browns-owners-emerge-potential-buyers-columbus-crew-sc |title=Cleveland Browns owners emerge as potential buyers of Columbus Crew SC |date=October 12, 2018 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |publisher=MLS Digital |website=MLSSoccer.com}}{{Cite news |last1=Clarke-Madison |first1=Mike |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2018-10-12/mls-in-austin-everybody-wins/ |title=MLS in Austin: Everybody Wins! |date=October 12, 2018 |work=Austin Chronicle |access-date=December 29, 2018 |last2=Sanders |first2=Austin |last3=Barbaro |first3=Nick}}
On December 19, 2018, Precourt Sports Ventures and the City of Austin reached a financing agreement for a new soccer-specific stadium to be constructed at McKalla Place, which was projected to open by early 2021.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/19/city-austin-precourt-sports-ventures-announce-stadium-deal-agreement |title=City of Austin, Precourt Sports Ventures announce stadium deal agreement |date=December 19, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2019 |publisher=MLS Digital |website=MLSSoccer.com}} Nine days after finalizing the stadium deal, Precourt Sports Ventures reached an agreement in principle to transfer the operating rights of the Columbus Crew to the Haslam and Edwards families in January 2019.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/12/28/agreement-reached-haslam-edwards-families-operate-columbus-crew-sc |title=Agreement reached for Haslam, Edwards families to operate Columbus Crew SC |date=December 28, 2018 |access-date=December 29, 2018 |publisher=MLS Digital |website=MLSSoccer.com}}
On January 15, 2019, Austin FC was officially announced as an MLS club with a 2021 start date.{{Cite news |last=Bogert |first=Tom |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/01/15/austin-fc-begin-mls-play-2021-leagues-27th-club |title=Austin FC to begin MLS play in 2021 as league's 27th club |date=January 15, 2019 |access-date=January 19, 2019 |publisher=MLS Digital |website=MLSSoccer.com}}{{Cite magazine |last=Creditor |first=Avi |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/01/15/austin-fc-mls-awards-team-garber-precourt-expansion |title=MLS officially welcomes Austin FC as 27th franchise |date=January 15, 2019 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=January 19, 2019}}{{Cite news |last1=Bils |first1=Chris |url=https://www.statesman.com/sports/20190115/austin-fc-officially-announced-as-27th-mls-club-with-local-roots |title=Austin FC officially announced as 27th MLS club with 'local roots' |date=January 15, 2019 |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=January 15, 2019 |last2=Bohls |first2=Kirk}} In July 2019, the ownership group was renamed to Two Oak Ventures and later expanded to include local celebrities and businesspeople.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/07/17/two-oak-ventures-ownoperate-austin-fc-led-anthony-precourt |title=Two Oak Ventures to own and operate Austin FC and attract local investors |date=July 17, 2019 |work=MLSsoccer.com |access-date=August 23, 2019}}{{Cite news |last=West |first=Phil |url=https://www.statesman.com/sports/20190823/matthew-mcconaughey-among-four-locals-joining-austin-fc-ownership-group |title=Matthew McConaughey among four locals joining Austin FC ownership group |date=August 23, 2019 |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=August 23, 2019}}
=First seasons=
Austin FC hired Josh Wolff as their first head coach in July 2019 and hired Claudio Reyna as the club's Sporting Director in November of the same year. The two were teammates for the United States from 1999-2006.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nycfc.com/post/2019/11/21/claudio-reyna-departs-new-york-city-fc-join-austin-fc-technical-director-david-lee |title=Claudio Reyna Departs New York City FC to Join Austin FC; Technical Director David Lee Promoted to Sporting Director | New York City FC}}
In July 2020, Austin signed their first player, Rodney Redes.{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Benjamin |date=July 6, 2020 |title=Austin FC announce Paraguayan winger Rodney Redes as first signing |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/07/06/austin-fc-announce-paraguayan-winger-rodney-redes-first-signing |website=MLSSoccer.com |accessdate=November 4, 2020 |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202031845/https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/07/06/austin-fc-announce-paraguayan-winger-rodney-redes-first-signing |url-status=live }}
Before the start of their inaugural season, Alexander Ring was named the first club captain.{{cite web | url=https://eu.statesman.com/story/sports/2021/04/14/austin-fc-alex-ring-named-captain-josh-wolff-ready-lafc/7219323002/ | title=Alex Ring named Austin FC captain; coach Josh Wolff 'ready' for LAFC challenge }}
Austin FC played their first MLS match against LAFC at Banc of California Stadium on April 17, 2021, losing 0–2.{{cite news |last=Craven |first=Mike |date=April 17, 2021 |title=At the whistle: Austin FC falls 2-0 to LAFC |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/2021/04/17/austin-fc-falls-2-0-mls-franchise-debut-against-lafc/7270869002/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=February 20, 2024}} The club secured its first victory the following week against the Colorado Rapids, winning 3–1.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/austin-fc-make-history-with-momentous-first-mls-win | title=Austin FC make history with "momentous" first MLS win |last=West |first=Phil |date=April 24, 2021 |access-date=February 20, 2024 }} Diego Fagúndez scored the club's first goal{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/diego-fagundez-scores-austin-fc-s-first-ever-mls-goal |title=Diego Fagundez scores Austin FC's first-ever MLS goal |date=April 24, 2021 |website=MLSSoccer.com |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=February 20, 2024}} and the following two were scored by the club's first Designated Player, Cecilio Dominguez.{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinfc.com/post/2021/04/24/match-recap-austin-fc-vs-colorado-rapids|title= MATCH RECAP: Austin FC vs. Colorado Rapids|work= Austin FC|date= April 24, 2021}} Their home opener was held on June 19, 2021, against the San Jose Earthquakes, a match which ended 0-0.{{Cite web|last=LoRé|first=Michael|title=Austin Finally Welcomes Its First Professional Sports Team: Austin FC|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaellore/2021/06/23/austin-finally-welcomes-its-first-professional-sports-team-austin-fc/|access-date=June 24, 2021|website=Forbes|language=en}} The team secured its first home victory on July 1, 2021, defeating the Portland Timbers 4–1. Jon Gallagher scored the team's first home goal{{cite news |last=Craven |first=Mike |date=July 1, 2021 |title=At the whistle: Austin FC makes history with first goal, win at Q2 Stadium |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/mls/2021/07/01/austin-fc-jon-gallagher-makes-history-club-gets-first-home-win/7836257002/ |work=The Austin Chronicle |access-date=February 20, 2024}} and the first MLS goal at Q2 Stadium.{{Cite web|last=Timbers Staff| title= Match Recap Austin FC 4, Portland 1| url=https://www.timbers.com/news/match-recap-austin-fc-4-portland-timbers-1}}
Austin FC signed Sebastián Driussi, on July 29, 2021, from Zenit Saint Petersburg for a $7 million transfer fee.{{Cite web|last=Carlisle| first=Jeff |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4441215/austin-fc-signs-argentine-midfielder-sebastian-driussi| title= Match Report: Austin FC signs Argentine midfielder Sebastian Driussi| date=July 29, 2021 }} He became the first player to score 10, 20, and 30 career goals for the club at various points in 2022 and was named the club's first All-Star that season.{{Cite web |last=austinfc |title=Sebastián Driussi Selected to 2022 Major League Soccer All-Star Team {{!}} Austin FC |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/sebastian-driussi-selected-to-2022-major-league-soccer-all-star-team |access-date=February 20, 2024 |website=austinfc |language=en}} Driussi signed an extension through 2025 with a 2026 option and became the second captain for the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-sebastian-driussi-agree-to-new-multi-year-contract|title=Austin FC, Sebastián Driussi Agree To New Multi-Year Contract|website=www.AusitnFC.com|publisher=Austin FC|date=February 14, 2023|access-date=February 20, 2024}}
On September 9, 2021, Owen Wolff signed a homegrown player contract with Major League Soccer side Austin FC, signing a deal through to 2025 and becoming the club's first homegrown player signing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-sign-midfielder-owen-wolff-as-first-homegrown-player-in-club-history|title=Austin FC Sign Midfielder Owen Wolff as First Homegrown Player in Club History | Austin FC|website=austinfc}}
In 2022, Austin FC started the season with an MLS record 10 goals in their first two matches.{{cite web |url=https://www.fox7austin.com/sports/austin-fc-scores-mls-record-10-goals-in-first-2-games |title=Austin FC scores MLS-record 10 goals in first 2 games |date=March 7, 2022 |website=www.fox7austin.com |publisher = Fox 7 Austin |access-date=July 5, 2022}} They lost 2–1 in their first cup match in the third round of the 2022 U.S. Open Cup against San Antonio on April 20; Fagundez scored the club's first Open Cup goal.{{cite news |last=Thomas |first=Jonathan |date=April 20, 2022 |title=Austin FC comes up short to San Antonio FC in 1st US Open Cup match |url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/austin-fc-comes-up-short-to-san-antonio-in-their-first-u-s-open-cup-match/ |work=KXAN-TV |location=Austin, TX |access-date=February 20, 2024}} On July 16, they won the Division 1 Copa Tejas, the first trophy in franchise history.{{Cite web|last=Koubek| first=Cameron |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/match-report-fc-dallas-vs-austin-fc-july-16-2022| title= Match Report: FC Dallas vs. Austin FC July 16, 2022| date=July 16, 2022|access-date=July 17, 2022}} Austin FC clinched their first playoff berth during a 3-0 home win against Real Salt Lake where Moussa Djitte scored the first hat trick in club history despite entering the game as a substitute.{{Cite web|last=Goodman| first=Eric |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2022-09-15/djitte-hat-trick-clinches-austin-fcs-first-playoff-berth/ | title=Djitté Hat Trick Clinches Austin FC's First Playoff Berth | date=July 16, 2022|access-date=February 20, 2024}} Austin won their first MLS playoff game at home over Real Salt Lake, prevailing 3–1 in a penalty shootout after a 2–2 score following extra time.{{cite news |last=Tamplin |first=Harley |date=September 14, 2022 |title=Austin FC clinch first ever MLS playoff appearance with 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake |url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/austin-fc-clinch-first-ever-mls-playoff-appearance-with-3-0-win-over-real-salt-lake/ |work=KXAN-TV |location=Austin, TX |access-date=February 21, 2024}} Austin advanced to the Western Conference Final after defeating FC Dallas,{{cite news |last=Gates |first=Billy |date=October 22, 2022 |title=Austin FC moves on to Western Conference Finals with 2-1 win over FC Dallas |url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/austin-fc-meets-familiar-foe-in-western-conference-semifinals-saturday/ |work=KXAN-TV |location=Austin, TX |access-date=February 21, 2024}} but lost to LAFC 3-0 the following week.{{cite news |last=Bohls |first=Kirk |date=October 31, 2022 |title=Bohls: Austin FC falters in West final to star-studded Los Angeles FC |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/mls/2022/10/31/austin-fc-loses-to-lafc-in-mls-western-conference-finals-3-0/69604127007/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=February 21, 2024}}
In August 2022, the club announced they would debut a reserves team in MLS Next Pro in 2023, Austin FC II.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-to-add-mls-next-pro-team-in-2023 |title=Austin FC To Add MLS NEXT Pro Team in 2023 |date=August 4, 2022 |website=AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=August 4, 2022}}
In early January 2023 news came out the Claudio Reyna and his wife had been involved in the release of personal information about the United States men's national soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter in response to their son's decreased play-time in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news |last=Baxter |first=Kevin |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Soccer newsletter: Claudio Reyna and his wife turn U.S. team into a soap opera |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/newsletter/2023-01-10/claudio-reyna-gio-gregg-berhalter-soccer |work=Los Angeles Times |location=Los Angeles, CA |access-date=October 8, 2023}} As a result, Claudio Reyna resigned as the Sporting Director, but stayed with Austin FC as a Technical Advisor. Josh Wolff was giving the responsibilities of running the sporting department, in addition to coaching the team.{{cite news |last=Gordon |first=Colby |date=January 26, 2023 |title=Austin FC's Claudio Reyna resigns as sporting director but will remain with club |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/mls/2023/01/26/austin-fc-sporting-director-claudio-reyna-resigns-remain-technical-advisor/69845783007/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=October 8, 2023}} In April 2023, it was noted that Claudio Reyna was no longer listed as a technical advisor on the Austin FC website.{{cite news |last=Gates |first=Billy |date=April 17, 2023 |title=Claudio Reyna no longer listed on Austin FC's website as technical advisor |url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/claudio-reyna-no-longer-listed-on-austin-fcs-website-as-technical-advisor/ |work=KXAN-TV |access-date=October 8, 2023}} In June 2023 it was announced that Rodolfo Borrell was taking over the role of Sporting Director for Austin FC. Rodolfo Borrell was a former assistant coach to Pep Guardiola at English side Manchester City.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/austin-fc-center-back-leo-vaisanen-out-with-knee-injury |title=Austin FC center back Leo Väisänen out with knee injury |date=26 May 2023 |website=MLSSoccer.com |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=28 June 2023}}
Based on their 2022 finish, Austin FC qualified for the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League, their first continental competition.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-qualifies-for-2023-scotiabank-concacaf-champions-league |title=Austin FC Qualifies for 2023 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League |date=October 31, 2022 |website=AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=February 21, 2024}} They played Violette AC from Haiti and lost 3–2 on aggregate. In May 2023, Austin FC ended their 2023 U.S. Open Cup run with a 2–0 loss to the Chicago Fire at home.{{cite news |last=Gates |first=Billy |date=May 24, 2023 |title=Austin FC can't get anything going in 2-0 U.S. Open Cup loss to Chicago |url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/austin-fc-cant-get-anything-going-in-2-0-u-s-open-cup-loss-to-chicago/#:~:text=AUSTIN%20(KXAN)%20%E2%80%94%20Austin%20FC,many%20of%20them%20on%20goal. |work=KXAN-TV |access-date=October 8, 2023}} Austin FC also competed in their first regional competition at the 2023 Leagues Cup and lost their first game 3-1 against Mazatlán.{{cite web |url=https://www.thestriker.com/2023/07/22/austin-fc-1-mazatlan-fc-3-leagues-cup-recap-072123 |title=Austin FC loses Leagues Cup opener to Mazatlan FC |last=Ramirez |first=Emmanuel |date=July 22, 2023 |website=TheStriker.com |publisher=The Striker |access-date=February 21, 2024}} They later lost to FC Juárez 3-1, failing to advance to the round of 16.{{cite web |url=https://www.thestriker.com/2023/07/29/austin-fc-vs-fc-juarez-leagues-cup-recap |title=At the Whistle: Austin FC loses to FC Juarez, knocked out of Leagues Cup |last=West |first=Phil |date=July 29, 2023 |website=TheStriker.com |publisher=The Striker |access-date=February 21, 2024}}
After failing to qualify for the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs,{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/austin-fc-no-playoffs-in-2023-a-huge-disappointment#:~:text=After%20soaring%20into%20the%20Western,LAFC. |title=Austin FC: No playoffs in 2023 "a huge disappointment" |last=Liljenwall |first=Ari |date=October 8, 2023 |website=MLSSoccer.com |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=February 21, 2024}} Austin FC announced some changes to the front office. On October 8, 2023, Rodolfo Borrell announced that both Sean Rubio and Manuel Junco were no longer with Austin FC and Borrell would be overseeing scouting and player personnel, which he started by hiring five new scouts to be located in Europe and South America.{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2023 |title=Austin FC Announces Scouting and Player Personnel Updates |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-scouting-and-player-personnel-updates |access-date=October 22, 2024 |publisher=Austin FC}} Borrell also announced that Josh Wolff would remain on as the Austin FC coach despite the disappointing 2023 results.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-scouting-and-player-personnel-updates |title=Austin FC Announces Scouting and Player Personnel Updates |date=October 8, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=October 8, 2023}} On October 6, 2024, Austin FC announced that Josh Wolff had been released from his head coach position after the team failed to make the playoffs for the second year in a row.{{Cite news |last=Gates |first=Billy |date=October 6, 2024 |title=Austin FC fires head coach Josh Wolff after four seasons, one postseason appearance |url=https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/austin-fc/austin-fc-fires-head-coach-josh-wolff-after-four-seasons-one-postseason-appearance/ |access-date=October 22, 2024 |publisher=KXAN}}
In preparation for the 2025 season, Austin FC announced the hiring of Nico Estévez as the new head coach. Estévez joined the team after the November 2024 FIFA window.{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2024 |title=Austin FC Announces Nico Estévez as Club's New Head Coach |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-nico-estevez-as-clubs-new-head-coach |access-date=October 25, 2024 |publisher=Austin FC}}
Stadium
File:Austin FC Stadium Construction July 2020.jpg
{{main|Q2 Stadium}}
Austin FC are the operators of a newly built stadium at McKalla Place. The stadium is near The Domain, a large shopping center complex. The stadium, built on public land and owned by the City of Austin, was privately financed by Two Oak Ventures. The lease was signed on December 19, 2018. The stadium seats 20,738 fielded its first Austin FC game on June 19, 2021.{{Cite web |url=http://www.austintexas.gov/mckalla |title=10414 McKalla Place |website=AustinTexas.gov |access-date=December 22, 2018}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.statesman.com/sports/20200204/rising-stadium-signals-that-austin-fc-mls-are-on-their-way |title=Rising stadium signals that Austin FC, MLS are on their way |last=Bils |first=Chris |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en |access-date=February 27, 2020 |archive-date=October 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019034858/https://www.statesman.com/sports/20200204/rising-stadium-signals-that-austin-fc-mls-are-on-their-way |url-status=dead }}
The club announced plans for a $45 million, privately funded training facility, the St. David's Performance Center, on November 13, 2019. The performance center, located in the Parmer Pond development in northeast Austin, will have four full-size soccer fields, one with a 1,000 capacity seating section, in addition to a 30,000 square foot indoor facility.{{cite web |url=https://austinfc.cdn.prismic.io/austinfc/323e2bec-6c42-41f3-bd12-cdc32aec077c_Austin+FC+plans+SDPC+111219.pdf |title=Austin FC announces plans for St. David's Performance Center; $45-million training facility to be located at mixed-use Parmer Innovation Center in Austin, TX |last=Webb |first=Tom |date=November 13, 2019 |website=www.Austinfc.cdn.prismic.io |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=June 9, 2022}}
File:McKalla Station Construction Austin Texas Dec 2022.jpg
In 2022, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority started construction on a commuter rail station for the Red Line, McKalla station.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2022/07/capital-metro-hosts-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-its-new-station-outside-of-austin-fc-stadium/ |title=Capital Metro hosts groundbreaking ceremony for its new station outside of Austin FC stadium |last=Stark |first=Samuel |date=July 20, 2022 |website=AustinMonitor.com |publisher=Austin Monitor |access-date=February 21, 2024}} It is expected to open on February 24, 2024, as part of Project Connect.{{cite news |last=Rogers |first=Chase |date=January 26, 2024 |title=New commuter rail station outside Q2 Stadium to open day of Austin FC home opener |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/business/transportation/2024/01/26/austin-fc-q2-stadium-capmetro-train-mckalla-station-opens-february/72357994007/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=February 21, 2024}} McKalla station opened and began service on February 24, 2024 for Austin FC's first match of the 2024 season.{{cite news |last=Hernandez |first=Mercedez |date=February 24, 2024 |title=McKalla Station at Q2 makes grand debut for Austin FC season opener |url=https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/mckalla-station-at-q2-makes-grand-debut-for-austin-fc-season-opener/ |work=KXAN |location=Austin, TX |access-date=May 1, 2024}}
Club culture
Austin FC has several supporters' groups, Austin Anthem,{{Cite news |last=Bils |first=Chris |url=https://www.statesman.com/sports/20190109/austin-fc-reveals-details-for-legendary-announcement-next-week-including-sweepstakes |title=Austin FC reveals details for 'Legendary Announcement' next week, including sweepstakes |date=January 9, 2019 |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=January 14, 2019}} Los Verdes, the La Murga de Austin band,{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/supportersgroups |title=Supporter Groups |website=AustinFC.com |access-date=February 21, 2024}} Fighting Leslies DC,{{cite web |url=https://www.fightinglesliesdc.com |title=Fighting Leslie's DC |publisher=Fighting Leslie's DC |access-date=February 21, 2024}} and a group from New Braunfels, Oak Army New Braunfels.{{Cite news |last=Bils |first=Chris |url=https://www.statesman.com/sports/20200630/soccer-notebook-for-supporters-price-for-austin-fc-tickets-is-alright-alright-alright |title=Soccer notebook: For supporters, the price for Austin FC tickets is alright, alright, alright |date=June 20, 2020 |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=June 20, 2020}}
The club colors are bright green (stylized by the club as "verde," the Spanish word for the color) and black.{{cite news |last=Bils |first=Chris |date=November 18, 2020 |title=Bright verde and black: Austin FC unveils first-ever jersey |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/pro/2020/11/18/bright-verde-and-black-austin-fc-unveils-first-ever-jersey/43164857/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=February 21, 2024}} The team's color scheme has been frequently highlighted in team promotions and at Q2 Stadium, with green lights flashing after each Austin goal.{{cite web |url=https://capitalcitysoccer.com/2021/11/15/74-things-austin-fc-year-one/ |title=74 things we'll miss about Austin FC's first season |last=Bryant |first=Troy |date=November 16, 2021 |publisher=Capital City Soccer |access-date=February 21, 2024}}
Austin FC have sold out all 54 home games since their debut at Q2, which is currently the longest active streak in MLS.{{Cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-2024-mls-regular-season-schedule-presented-by-yeti#:~:text=Austin%20FC%20has%20sold%20out,an%20average%20attendance%20of%2020%2C738. |title=Austin FC Announces 2024 MLS Regular Season Schedule Presented by YETI |date=December 20, 2023 |access-date=February 21, 2024}}
Austin FC added an armadillo jocktag to the team's uniform in February 2024, after striking a deal with Eddie Wilson, the keeper of the Armadillo World Headquarters cultural flame. Austin FC President Andy Loughnane said it was important to pay homage to Austin's "creative and vibrant spirit". The relaunch of the Armadillo was celebrated at the Austin FC jersey launch party, with Asleep at the Wheel frontman, Ray Benson.{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Michael |title=How Austin FC is celebrating Armadillo World Headquarters legacy with a new kit |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/mls/2024/02/16/austin-fc-merch-2024-armadillo-world-headquarters-new-kit-promotes-legacy/72586473007/ |publisher=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=February 24, 2024}}
Sponsorship
Broadcasting
For the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Nexstar Media Group served as the team's broadcast partner. The majority of games appeared on KNVA, with select matches also appearing on KXAN and KBVO. Adrian Healey served as the play-by-play announcer, while Michael Lahoud joined in as a color analyst.{{Cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/post/2021/04/13/austin-fc-and-cw-austin-kxan-tv-and-kbvo-tv-announce-english-language-channel |title=Austin FC and the CW Austin, KXAN-TV, and KBVO-TV Announce English Language Channel Assignments}} In April 2021, Austin FC reached a deal with Univision as its Spanish broadcast partner. KAKW and KTFO broadcast each regionally televised match in Spanish.{{Cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/post/2021/04/23/austin-fc-and-univision-announce-multi-platform-spanish-broadcast-partnership|title=Austin FC and Univision Announce Multi-Platform Spanish Broadcast Partnership}} From 2023, every Austin FC match is available via MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.{{cite news |last=Reineking |first=Jim |date=February 23, 2023 |title='MLS is Back' 2023 opening weekend games: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV streaming info |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2023/02/25/mls-2023-season-opening-weekend-watch-apple-tv-streaming-service/11326836002/ |work=USA Today |location=Virginia |access-date=February 21, 2024}}
English-language radio rights are held by Alt 97.5 FM, with Lincoln Rose on the call.{{Cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/post/2021/04/20/austin-fc-announces-lincoln-rose-english-language-commentator|title=Austin FC Announces Lincoln Rose as English Language Commentator|work=Austin FC |date=April 20, 2021 }} KLQB serves as Austin FC's flagship Spanish radio station.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-radio-partners-talent-for-2023-season |title=Austin FC Announces Radio Partners, Talent for 2023 Season |date=February 23, 2023 |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=February 21, 2024}}
Ownership and management
Austin FC is owned by Two Oak Ventures, formerly known as Precourt Sports Ventures, which is led by CEO Anthony Precourt. Other investing partners in Two Oak Ventures include actor Matthew McConaughey, local entrepreneur Eduardo Margain, former Dell executive Marius Haas, energy entrepreneur Bryan Sheffield, and real estate businessman David Kahn.{{Cite web |last1=Novy-Williams |first1=Eben |last2=Soshnick |first2=Scott |date=October 1, 2024 |title=Austin FC Retains Inner Circle To Explore Minority Stake Sale |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2024/austin-fc-owners-sell-minority-stake-1234799282/ |website=Sportico}}
Affiliates and Academy
= Affiliates =
In 2022, Austin FC launched their reserve team, Austin FC II, which began play in 2023 as part of MLS Next Pro's Western Conference. They currently play at Parmer Field at the St. David's Performance Center. The current coach is Brett Uttley.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/brett-uttley-announced-as-first-head-coach-of-austin-fc-ii |title=Brett Uttley Announced as First Head Coach of Austin FC II |date=December 13, 2022 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=August 23, 2023 }}
On May 17, 2023, David Rodríguez became the first Austin FC II player to sign a short term contract with the first team.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-signs-david-rodriguez-to-short-term-agreement |title=Austin FC Signs David Rodríguez to Short-Term Agreement |date=May 17, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=August 23, 2023}} Two months later, Valentin Noël became the first Austin FC II player to appear in a first team match, coming on in the 90th minute of a Leagues Cup match.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/austinfcii/news/valentin-noel-proud-to-become-first-austin-fc-ii-player-to-appear-for-austin-fc |title=Valentin Noël 'Proud' To Become First Austin FC II Player to Appear for Austin FC |last=Veliz |first=Julian |date=July 25, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=August 23, 2023}}
= Academy =
Austin FC announced the first professional soccer academy in Austin, TX would begin play in August 2019 as part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy program at the U–14 level. The Austin FC Academy was the first fully funded academy in central Texas.{{cite news |last=Bils |first=Chirs |date=March 7, 2019 |title=Austin FC Academy to launch in 2019 |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/flash-briefing/2019/03/07/austin-fc-academy-to-launch-in-2019-with-u-14-coach-junro-narita/5770488007/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=August 23, 2023}} Tyson Wahl took on the academy's general manager role and helped assemble the first U–14 team.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/tyson-wahl-and-austin-fcs-fledgling-academy-future-starts-now |title=For Tyson Wahl and Austin FC's fledgling academy, the future starts now |last=West |first=Phil |date=August 2, 2019 |website=www.MLSsoccer.com |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=August 23, 2023}} Junro Narita was named as the initial coach of the U–14 team. In January 2020, Austin FC announced that they had hired Juan Delgado as their Academy Technical Director.{{cite news |last=Bils |first=Chris |date=January 28, 2020 |title=Austin FC hires Delgado to oversee youth development |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/pro/2020/01/28/austin-fc-hires-delgado-to-oversee-youth-development/1813092007/ |work=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=August 23, 2023}} In the fall of 2020, Austin FC Academy became part of MLS Next.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-elite-youth-development-platform |title=Total of 94 clubs join forces as part of MLS's elite player development platform |date=May 13, 2023 |website=www.MLSSoccer.com |publisher=Major League Soccer |access-date=August 23, 2023}}
In April 2022, Austin FC Academy had their first player called up for a U.S. Youth National Team as Ervin Torres was called up to the United States U-15 BNT.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-academy-player-ervin-torres-called-up-to-united-states-u-15-men-s-yout |title=Austin FC Academy Player Ervin Torres Called Up To United States U-15 Men's Youth National Team |date=April 11, 2022 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC Academy |access-date=August 23, 2023}}
In August 2022, Austin FC Academy sent coaches and players to the Netherlands to participate in training sessions with PSV Eindhoven as part of the PSV Partnership.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/academy/psv-partnership |title=PSV Partnership |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=August 23, 2023}}
On January 23, 2023, Austin FC II announced the signing of Anthony De Anda, the first Austin FC Academy player to sign a professional contract.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/anthony-de-anda-becomes-first-austin-fc-academy-player-to-sign-for-austin-fc-ii |title=Anthony De Anda Becomes First Austin FC Academy Player to Sign For Austin FC II |date=January 23, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC II |access-date=August 23, 2023}} Two months later, Austin FC II announced the signing of five academy players on amateur agreements, allowing them to compete with the team.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/five-austin-fc-academy-players-sign-amateur-agreements-with-austin-fc-ii |title=Five Austin FC Academy Players Sign Amateur Agreements with Austin FC II |date=March 24, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC II |access-date=August 23, 2023}}
On January 10, 2024, Austin FC announced they had signed Burton as a homegrown player on a four-year contract, with an optional additional year. Burton is the first Academy product to sign a professional contract with the first team.{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/micah-burton-signs-mls-contract-with-austin-fc#:~:text=Austin%20FC%20announced%20today%20that,MLS%20NEXT%20Pro%20in%202023. |title=Micah Burton Signs MLS Contract With Austin FC |date=January 10, 2024 |website=AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC II |access-date=January 12, 2023}}
Players and staff
{{see also|List of Austin FC Players}}
= Roster =
{{updated|April 29, 2025|{{Cite web |title=Austin FC Roster |url=https://www.austinfc.com/players |access-date=November 5, 2024 |publisher=Austin FC|website=austinfc.com}}}}
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{{Fs player|no=1|pos=GK|nat=USA|name=Brad Stuver}}
{{Fs player|no=2|pos=DF|nat=USA|name=Riley Thomas}}
{{Fs player|no=3|pos=DF|nat=DEN|name=Mikkel Desler}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=USA|pos=DF|name=Brendan Hines-Ike}}
{{Fs player|no=5|pos=DF|nat=UKR|name=Oleksandr Svatok}}
{{Fs player|no=6|pos=MF|nat=ESP|name=Ilie Sánchez}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=COL|pos=FW|name=Jáder Obrian}}
{{Fs player|no=8|pos=MF|nat=VEN|name=Daniel Pereira|other=GA}}
{{Fs player|no=9|pos=FW|nat=USA|name=Brandon Vázquez|other=DP}}
{{Fs player|no=10|pos=FW|nat=ALB|name=Myrto Uzuni|other=DP}}
{{Fs player|no=11|pos=FW|nat=GHA|name=Osman Bukari|other=DP}}
{{Fs player|no=14|pos=MF|nat=SWE|name=Besard Šabović}}
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{{Fs player|no=16|pos=MF|nat=FIN|name=Robert Taylor}}
{{Fs player|no=17|pos=DF|nat=IRL|name=Jon Gallagher}}
{{Fs player|no=18|pos=DF|nat=CRC|name=Julio Cascante}}
{{Fs player|no=19|pos=FW|nat=USA|name=CJ Fodrey|other=GA}}
{{Fs player|no=20|pos=MF|nat=ARG|name=Nicolás Dubersarsky}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=CHI|pos=FW|name=Diego Rubio}}
{{Fs player|no=23|pos=DF|nat=SVN|name=Žan Kolmanič}}
{{Fs player|no=26|pos=FW|nat=LBR|name=Jimmy Farkarlun}}
{{Fs player|no=29|nat=BRA|pos=DF|name=Guilherme Biro}}
{{Fs player|no=30|nat=USA|pos=GK|name=Stefan Cleveland}}
{{Fs player|no=32|nat=USA|pos=MF|name=Micah Burton|other=HG}}
{{Fs player|no=33|pos=MF|nat=USA|name=Owen Wolff|other=HG}}
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=Out on loan=
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{{Fs player|no=12|pos=GK|nat=USA|name=Damian Las|other=HG; on loan to Louisville City}}
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= Technical =
{| class="wikitable"
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! style="background:#00B140; color:#000000;" scope="col" colspan="2"|Executive
{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Majority owner & CEO |s= {{flagdeco|USA}} Anthony Precourt}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Sporting director |s= {{flagdeco|SPA}} Rodolfo Borrell}}{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/rodolfo-borrell-joins-austin-fc-as-sporting-director |title=Rodolfo Borrell Joins Austin FC As Sporting Director |date=June 30, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=June 30, 2023}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Director of Domestic Scouting and Recruitment |s={{flagdeco|SPA}} Aguilar Azón}}{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-soccer-operations-technical-staff-updates-ahead-of-2024-seas |title=Austin FC Announces Soccer Operations, Technical Staff Updates Ahead of 2024 Season |date=February 6, 2024 |website=AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=February 6, 2024}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Director of Player Personnel |s={{flagdeco|USA}} John Turner}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Technical Advisor |s= {{flagdeco|USA}} Nolan Sheldon}}{{cite web |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-updates-to-technical-staff-ahead-of-2023-season |title=Austin FC Announces Updates to Technical Staff Ahead of 2023 Season |date=January 2, 2023 |website=www.AustinFC.com |publisher=Austin FC |access-date=January 2, 2023}}
|-
! style="background:#00B140; color:#000000;" scope="col" colspan="2"|Coaching Staff
{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Head coach |s={{flagdeco|SPA}} Nico Estévez}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Assistant coach |s={{flagdeco|USA}} Davy Arnaud}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Assistant coach |s={{flagdeco|SPA}} Alberto González}}{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2024 |title=Austin FC Announces Additions to Coaching Staff Ahead of 2025 Season |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-additions-to-coaching-staff-ahead-of-2025-season |access-date=December 16, 2024 |publisher=Austin FC |language=en}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Assistant coach |s={{flagdeco|SPA}} Nico Bosch}}{{Cite web |date=January 20, 2025 |title=Austin FC Announces Additional Technical Staff Hires {{!}} Austin FC |url=https://www.austinfc.com/news/austin-fc-announces-additional-technical-staff-hires |access-date=January 20, 2025 |publisher=Austin FC |language=en}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Goalkeeper coach |s={{flagdeco|SPA}} Francisco Galán}}
{{Fb cs staff |bg=y |p=Field analyst coach |s={{flagdeco|SPA}} Albert Ballesteros}}
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==Head Coach History ==
Honors
Records
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{{See also|Austin FC record by opponent}}
=Seasons=
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See also
- Copa Tejas — Intrastate rivalry with FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo
References
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External links
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