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AUSTIN FC 11-9-14 · 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-9-14 · 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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...
Sebastian Driussi - Upgraded to questionable Driussi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Seattle, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Driussi missed the opener with a hamstring injury but is now upgraded to questionable for the second match. Owen Wolff got the start during the opener, and could start once more if Driussi isn't deemed fully fit and available for Saturday's match.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Vaisanen - Out Saturday Vaisanen (foot) is out for Saturday's trip to Seattle, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Vaisanen picked up the injury during the opener against Minnesota, and is now set for a spell on the sideline. It's not clear exactly how long Vaisanen will be out, but it should be Julio Cascante who gets more chances in the starting XI with Vaisanen on the sideline.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
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Sebastian Driussi - Misses opener with injury Driussi (hamstring) was not an option for Saturday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota United.
Impact Driussi was a big loss for the team, who was forced to miss the home opener with a hamstring injury. This gave Owen Wolff a chance to get the start in the attacking midfield and could see another start if Driussi is still not fit.
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Emiliano Rigoni - Attempts eight crosses Rigoni recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Minnesota United.
Impact Rigoni attempted more than half of Austin FC's crosses Saturday, beginning his 2024 season by establishing himself as a threatening option from the flank. Such was the case during his 2023 season, when he logged 175 crosses (43 accurate) and 93 corners en route to a four-assist campaign.
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Owen Wolff - Begins season with assist Wolff assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Minnesota United.
Impact Wolff logged the assist to Austin FC's first regular-season goal of 2024. The midfielder is already one short of equaling his assist tally from the 2023 MLS season, when he recorded two assists across 27 appearances (21 starts).
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Brad Stuver - Two goals conceded, eight saves Stuver made eight saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United.
Impact Stuver began his 2024 season with an appearance during which he conceded goals to Robin Lod and Alejandro Bran. However, the goalkeeper somewhat compensated for his concessions with a lot of saves. This was a common theme at the end of Stuver's 2023 season, when he logged more than six saves during three of his last five appearances that year. At least for the time being, it seems the goalkeeper will continue to get a lot of shots his way, which makes him a high-risk, high-reward option.
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Leo Vaisanen - Exits injured Vaisanen was subbed off due to injury in the 36th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota United.
Impact Vaisanen's first match ends early after coming off injured. He was replaced by Julio Cascante, who could see a start if the defender misses next match. He made 20 starts in 21 appearances in 2023, totaling a goal and an assist with 70 clearances, 23 blocks and 23 interceptions.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC vs. Minnesota United | Two Stoppage-Time Goals | Full Match Highlights
FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE
Minnesota United double up Austin FC in season opener Robin Lod scored early and Alejandro Bran tallied late as visiting Minnesota United defeated Austin FC 2-1 on Saturday in the season opener...
FEBRUARY 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Lod, Bran lead Minnesota United to 2-1 victory over Austin in opener
Robin Lod scored a first-half goal, Alejandro Bran debuted with a goal during second-half stoppage time and Minnesota United held off Austin FC 2-1FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin FC, Minnesota United on the rebound from down seasons in 2023 If hope reigns supreme on opening day, there is plenty to look forward to when Austin FC hosts Minnesota United FC on Saturday in a battle b...
FEBRUARY 24 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons.Bruin, a striker, played for the Houston Dynamo FC (2011-16), Seattle Sounders FC (2017-22) and...
FEBRUARY 17 • SACBEE.COM
F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons.Bruin, a striker, played for the Houston Dynamo FC (2011-16), Seattle Sounders FC (2017-22) and...
FEBRUARY 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons.Bruin, a striker, played for the Houston Dynamo FC (2011-16), Seattle Sounders FC (2017-22) and...
FEBRUARY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Will Bruin retires after 13-year MLS career | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement After a distinguished 13-year MLS career, Will Bruin is hanging 'em up. The former Austin FC, Houston Dy...
FEBRUARY 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Austin FC unveil 2024 The Armadillo Kit | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC have unveiled their new secondary jersey for the 2024 MLS season, The Armadillo Kit by adidas. An homage to Armadillo World Headqu...
FEBRUARY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Brendan Hines-Ike - Signs with ATX Hines-Ike has agreed on a one-year deal with Austin FC, with an option for the 2025 season.
Impact Hines-Ike found himself another team after his option was declined with D.C United. He only made nine starts in 12 appearances in 2023, struggling with injuries and poor form most of the year. The defender will look to return to a regular starter in the MLS after totaling 20 starts in 20 appearances back in 2022.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC sign center back Brendan Hines-Ike | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have signed center back Brendan Hines-Ike through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025, th...
FEBRUARY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Your Tuesday Kickoff: LA Galaxy, Atlanta United & Austin FC season previews | MLSSoccer.com CF Montréal sign iconic striker Josef Martínez One of Major League Soccer's greatest-ever strikers has a new home, as CF Montréal announced...
FEBRUARY 6 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Zan Kolmanic - Assists in preseason friendly Kolmanic came off the bench and recorded an assist during Saturday's 3-3 friendly draw against Louisville City.
Impact Kolmanic participated in his first match since going down with an ACL injury last season. He is expected to be good to go for the start of the MLS season, but will likely remain a bench option until he is 100 percent back to full form. The defender started all six matches before going down on injury, recording 19 crosses (eight accurate), 14 tackles (11 won) and 15 clearances.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC sign F Diego Rubio Austin FC have signed free agent forward Diego Rubio of Chile to a one-year contract with an option for 2025, the club announced Monday.Rubi...
FEBRUARY 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Austin FC sign F Diego Rubio Austin FC have signed free agent forward Diego Rubio of Chile to a one-year contract with an option for 2025, the club announced Monday.Rubi...
FEBRUARY 5 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Diego Rubio - Signs with Austin Rubio signed with Austin on a one-year deal through 2024, with an option for 2025.
Impact Rubio has been one of the more productive free agents on the market ahead of 2024, and now he lands with Austin. The forward scored three times and assisted twice during his final season with Colorado. The forward's best season came in 2022, when he tallied 16 goals and five assists, if he can find that type of form again he could take a substantial role with Austin in 2024.
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