MARCH 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
AUSTIN FC 11-9-14 · 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-9-14 · 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Union, Austin FC play to 2-2 draw as both remain winless Mikael Uhre sent home the tying goal in the 65th minute to allow the visiting Philadelphia Union to split the points in a 2-2 draw with Aust...
Sebastian Driussi - Available off bench Driussi (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.
Impact Driussi comes on to the bench for Saturday's clash, where he could be available to make his season debut. The attacking midfielder will be a focal point of the team whenever he's fit and available, though he may not be ready for heavy minutes on the pitch.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC, Union search for winning formula in first-ever meeting Austin FC and the Philadelphia Union will try to reset after a bit of a stumbling start when they square off for the first time ever in the...
MARCH 16 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Sebastian Driussi - Handed questionable tag once more Driussi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.
Impact Driussi was questionable against St. Louis as well but was on the bench for that clash. He went unused and is still waiting for his first minutes on the pitch. Once he is fully fit Driussi will be a major contributor in the starting XI.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Ring - Totals assist Ring assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Ring got his first assist of the season during Saturday's draw. Since joining the side back in 2021, he has been a consistent starter in the defensive midfield for the team. To open the campaign, Ring has recorded an assist, with 10 clearances, four crosses (one accurate), four tackles (two won) and four chances created
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Zan Kolmanic - Logs assist Kolmanic assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Kolmanic started the first straight match at left back while recording his first assist of the season. This comes after tearing his ACL in April of last year, recording 10 crosses (six accurate), nine clearances and five chances created to open up the 2024 campaign.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Hedges - Scores another rare goal Hedges scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and seven clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Hedges scored his first goal since Oct 2023, having only been his third goal in three years in MLS. He continues to lead the back line for Austin, recording 20 clearances and six blocks during the first three games of the campaign.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Cascante - Nets first of season Cascante scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.
Impact Cascante got his first goal of the season during Saturday' draw. It was also his second start in a row, having come off the bench during the opener against Minnesota.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Stuver - Solid performance in draw Stuver made five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Stuver has been on a roll, making 16 saves while holding on to a clean sheet in three matches to open up the season. He has, however, allowed four goals in that span. The keeper will welcome a visit from Philadelphia for the next game on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests in all competitions.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis City earn draw with Austin FC on stoppage-time goal Celio Pompeu scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage to left visiting St.Louis City to a 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Saturday in a...
MARCH 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pompeu scores in stoppage time, St. Louis earns 2-2 draw with Austin
Célio Pompeu scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and St. Louis City rallied for a 2-2 draw with Austin FCMARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sebastian Driussi - Available off bench Driussi (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.
Impact Driussi is back on the bench for Saturday's match despite coming in with a questionable tag. It appears the injury isn't as serious originally feared. The attacking midfielder should be a major piece of the starting XI when back to full fitness.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Searching for first win, Austin FC welcome St. Louis City Looking for their first win and playing in front of their home crowd, expect Austin FC to get a little rough against Western Conference foe...
MARCH 9 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jon Gallagher - Starts in season openers Gallagher has started in both of Austin FC's matches so far this season.
Impact Gallagher looks set to hold the starting spot once again, as after getting the start in 31 matches his last season, he has now started in both of the club's contests to open the season. The defender has been decent in the defense so far this campaign, registering six tackles and nine clearances. However, he has not been too active in the attack despite being one of the club's better two-way players, as he only has registered two crosses, zero chances created and zero goal contributions after compiling 102, 24 and nine last season.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Driussi - Questionable once again Driussi (hamstring) is questionable to face St. Louis City on Saturday, Austin FC manager Josh Wolfe told media Thursday.
Impact The star playmaker has yet to make his season debut due to a lingering hamstring injury, and it sounds as if he'll be a true game-time decision for the Black & Verde on Saturday. The potential return of Driussi would be huge for Austin, as he notched 11 goals with four assists across 28 appearances last season.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastián Driussi drives Austin FC forward: "I always want to win" | MLSSoccer.com Intensity. Pressure. It’s what Sebastián Driussi craves.
MARCH 6 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Brendan Hines-Ike - Not an option Saturday Hines-Ike (not injury related) was not an option during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Seattle, per We are Austin TV.
Impact Hines-Ike signed with the team last season and is still looking to make his team debut. The defender made just nine starts in 20 appearances with D.C United last season as he will look for a big role with Austin once he returns to the pitch.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle Sounders FC vs. Austin FC | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 3 • YOUTUBE
Emiliano Rigoni - Attempts four crosses in draw Rigoni registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Rigoni and the Austin FC attack were unable to muster any significant chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle. Rigoni attempted one of Austin's two shots, but he did not hit the target. Over the first two matches of the campaign, Rigoni has attenmpted 12 crosses (2 accurate). Rigoni is picking up this season where he left off in 2023 when he recorded 43 accurate crosses, ranking him 12th in MLS in accurate crosses.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Cascante - Eight clearance performance Cascante recorded two tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96t...
Impact Cascante's performance was critical in Austin FC's effort to earn a point from Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle. In addition a to the aforementioned defensive statistics, Cascante also provided three blocks. Cascante can be depended upon as a regular contributor to Austin's defense, as evidenced by his 92 appearances (86 starts) for the club since 2021.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jhojan Valencia - Another yellow card Valencia generated one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.
Impact Valencia was selected to the starting XI in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle after appearing as a second half substitute in Austin's first match of the campaign. He recorded one shot on target and contributed three tackles (two won), three interceptions and a block defensively. Valencia also picked up his second yellow card of the season. After being cautioned just four times over 27 appearances (16 starts) in 2023, Valencia will have to improve upon his early disciplinary complications to remain a consistent option for Austin FC.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Stuver - Clean sheet in 0-0 draw Stuver had three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Stuver earned his first clean sheet of the campaign Saturday in a 0-0 draw versus Seattle. Stuver and the Austin backline were under pressure the entire match, facing 23 shot attempts. However, Seattle was less than clinical in their performance and just three of their 24 attempts troubled Stuver's net. Stuver's next challenge will come at home versus St. Louis on Saturday as the keeper hopes to improve upon a 2023 campaign in which he made 133 saves and produced six clean sheets over 34 appearances (34 starts).
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC outshot 23-3, but earn 0-0 draw vs. Sounders Goalkeeper Brad Stuver made five saves as Austin FC earned an improbable 0-0 draw Saturday night at Seattle despite being outshot 23-3.Austi...
MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Banged-up Sounders battle Austin FC in home opener The Seattle Sounders were without four starters for their MLS season opener last weekend at Los Angeles FC.It might be five for Seattle (0-1...
MARCH 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
