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AUSTIN FC 11-9-14 · 2024 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-9-14 · 2024 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Austin FC add striker Brandon Vazquez for club-record fee Austin FC acquired U.S.striker Brandon Vazquez from Mexico’s CF Monterrey for a club-record transfer fee on Monday.The club did not disclose...
Austin FC to Complete Club-Record Transfer for USMNT Striker, per Report Austin FC are on the verge of completing a club-record deal for CF Monterrey's Brandon Vázquez.
JANUARY 6 • SI.COM
Brandon Vazquez - Moves to Austin Vazquez has completed a permanent transfer from Monterrey to Austin FC, his new club announced Monday.
Impact The striker didn't post his best numbers during his 12-month spell with Monterrey, tallying 10 goals across 40 appearances between the 2024 Apertura and 2024 Clausura. He'll look to bounce back in 2025 and should have plenty of chances to do so as Austin's primary offensive weapon. His best year came in 2022, when he scored 19 goals and added eight assists across 35 appearances for Cincinnati.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC reportedly set to sign USMNT forward Brandon Vazquez from Monterrey | Goal.com US Austin FC will pay the Liga MX side more than $6 million to bring in their star striker, who has 11 caps for the USMNT
JANUARY 5 • GOAL.COM
Ilie Sanchez - Signs with Austin Sanchez has joined Austin FC on a free transfer after concluding his contract with LAFC. The midfielder has signed a one-year deal through the end of 2025, with an option to extend...
Impact Sanchez has accumulated over 20,000 minutes in the MLS and spent the last three seasons with LAFC, where he served as captain and scored the decisive penalty in the 2022 MLS Cup Final. After a strong 2024 season, his playing time decreased slightly after mid-September due to midfield competition. As one of the league's top defensive midfielders, Sanchez brings valuable experience to bolster Austin's midfield. Austin conceded 48 goals in 34 matches in 2024, and Sanchez's presence is expected to strengthen their defensive stability and leadership.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Ilie Sanchez - Signs with Austin Sanchez has joined Austin FC on a free transfer after concluding his contract with LAFC. The midfielder has signed a one-year deal through the end of 2025, with an option to extend...
Impact Sanchez has accumulated over 20,000 minutes in the MLS and spent the last three seasons with LAFC, where he served as captain and scored the decisive penalty in the 2022 MLS Cup Final. After a strong 2024 season, his playing time decreased slightly after mid-September due to midfield competition. As one of the league's top defensive midfielders, Sanchez brings valuable experience to bolster Austin's midfield. Austin conceded 48 goals in 34 matches in 2024, and Sanchez's presence is expected to strengthen their defensive stability and leadership.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC sign midfielder Ilie Sánchez | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have signed former LAFC captain Ilie Sánchez through the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026,...
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Austin FC exercise contract buyout on Gyasi Zardes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Buyout Austin FC have waived and exercised a contract buyout on forward Gyasi Zardes, the club announced Monday. He...
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Oleksandr Svatok - Four starts in MLS Svatok recorded four starts in six MLS appearances with Austin.
Impact Svatok made his MLS debut in September with a delay in his visa. Despite just six appearances, he was able to make 12 clearances, nine interceptions and five blocks while keeping one clean sheet. The defender is expected to be a top option at center back for the 2025 campaign.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Vaisanen - Ends year on sidelines Vaisanen ends the season with nine starts in 13 appearances with Austin.
Impact Vaisanen struggled with injuries and consistency, resulting in just 13 appearances while ending the campaign on the sidelines. He only tallied 38 clearances with 15 tackles and 10 blocks with nine starts. The defender will look to improve from an off season, especially that he is guaranteed until 2026.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Cascante - Makes 21 starts Cascante made 21 starts in 25 appearances for Austin in 2024.
Impact Cascante spent some time with the Costa Rican national team at Copa America, resulting in 25 appearances in MLS play for Cascante. He started 21 of them, totaling two goals with 28 tackles, 82 clearances and 32 interceptions. The defender will enter the final year of a three year extension, with his future in MLS unclear.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jon Gallagher - Finishes with 32 appearances Gallagher recorded 30 starts in 32 appearances during the 2024 season.
Impact Gallagher only missed a few matches for Austin this season, recording 32 games while starting 30 of them. He scored three goals with two assists while recording 85 crosses (30 accurate), 48 clearances and 41 tackles. He also completed his fourth full campaign with ATX, as he is set to enter another year of his four year contract.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Owen Wolff - Makes 33 appearances Wolff ends the 2024 season starting 17 times in 33 appearances for Austin.
Impact Wolff was able to get some decent playing time, despite coming off the bench 15 times for Austin. He collected a career high of three assists, while scoring once while logging in 65 crosses (18 accurate), 26 chances created and 26 tackles. The homegrown player has been playing with the senior team since 2022, already making 88 MLS appearances dating back to 2021.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jader Obrian - Scores seven goals in 2024 Obrian started 30 times in 34 appearances for ATX during the 2024 season.
Impact Obrian capped off his first campaign with Austin since joining from FC Dallas in the offseason. He scored seven goals with two assists with 49 crosses (seven accurate), and 33 shots (12 on target) while starting 30 times in 34 games. He had a similar season from 2023, keeping consistency since joining the league back in 2021. Obrian will return in 2025 as he is signed on until 2026.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Osman Bukari - Nine starts for ATX Bukari made eight starts in nine MLS appearances for the 2024 season.
Impact Bukari joined Austin from Red Star Belgrade midseason as a Designated Player, adjusting well in the league in a short amount of time. He recorded eight starts in nine appearances, logging in a goal and two assists while collecting 22 crosses (five accurate). The midfielder will return for 2025 as he is guaranteed until 2027.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC re-sign M Dani Pereira for 2025 season Austin FC on Friday re-signed midfielder Dani Pereira for the 2025 MLS season with a club option for 2026.The 24-year-old Venezuela native t...
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Austin FC sign Dani Pereira to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed midfielder Dani Pereira to a contract extension through 2025 with an option for 202...
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Daniel Pereira - Signs new contract with Austin Pereira signed a new contract with Austin FC, the club announced Friday.
Impact Austin had already picked up the option on Pereira's contract, but they have still signed him to a new contract. Essentially, this new deal signs the Venezuela international for the entire 2025 MLS campaign with an option to keep him around for 2026. The midfielder was excellent in 2024, scoring once and adding four assists in 26 appearances (23 starts.) Pereira also played over 2,000 minutes for the third season in a row.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Estévez meets Austin FC challenge head-on: "I understand the doubts" | MLSSoccer.com Nico Estévez knew better than to expect a mellow, easygoing reception from local media when he was officially introduced as Austin FC’s new...
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Hector Jimenez - Negotiations ongoing Jimenez is still negotiating with Austin as a free agent, the club announced.
Impact Jimenez is a free agent, but he's still negotiating a return to Austin. The defender barely played in his fourth season with the club, making 15 appearances (six starts) and totaling just 575 minutes.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Pereira - Returning in 2025 Pereira's option for 2025 was picked up, Austin announced.
Impact Pereira will return to Austin as a crucial part of the midfield once more in 2025. The midfielder was excellent in 2024, scoring once and adding four assists in 26 appearances (23 starts.) Pereira also played over 2,000 minutes for the third season in a row.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Estévez photos: Austin FC introduces new head coach Austin FC held a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Q2 Stadium to introduce their new head coach, Nico Estévez.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • STATESMAN.COM
Nico Estevez photos: Best moments from new Austin FC coach's career Best photos of new Austin FC coach Nico Estevez through the years.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • STATESMAN.COM
Austin FC name Nico Estevez as head coach Nico Estevez is returning to the MLS coaching ranks in Texas after being named the head coach of Austin FC on Friday.The 44-year-old Spaniar...
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Austin hires former Dallas coach Estevez to revive club after missing playoffs last two seasons
Austin FC hired former Dallas coach and United States national team assistant Nico Estevez to revive the club after missing the Major League Soccer playoffs for the second consecut...OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
