AUSTIN FC NEWS

Julio Cascante - Starts every match played Cascante finished the 2023 season making 24 starts in 24 appearance for Austin FC.

Impact Cascante has been a big part of Austin's back line since their inaugural season in 2023, keeping yet another starting position at center back. He scored two goals with two assists while also logging in 95 clearances. The defender is set to stay in Texas after signing a three-year contract extension back in April.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Finlay - Pens extension Finlay has agreed to a new one year contract extension, with a club option for the 2025 season with Austin FC.

Impact Finlay first joined Austin in 2022, playing already in two seasons with the side. In 2023, he started 20 of the 34 matches played while totaling five goals and three assists with 47 crosses (seven accurate) and 28 tackles (15 won). He has been able to keep his starting midfielder role for most of the season, though has runs of inconsistency that affected his playing time.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC sign veteran M Ethan Finlay to extension Aug 26, 2023; Frisco, Texas, USA; Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) in action during the game between FC Dallas and Austin FC at Toyota...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Austin FC sign veteran M Ethan Finlay to extension Aug 26, 2023; Frisco, Texas, USA; Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) in action during the game between FC Dallas and Austin FC at Toyota...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matt Hedges - Given bench role in Austin Hedges compiled seven blocks, 18 tackles, 19 interceptions and 56 clearances in 20 appearances this past season.

Impact Hedges was left on the bench for much of the second half of the season after transferring to Austin, earning only six appearances after being given 13 starts by Toronto in the first half of the campaign. He earned one goal while playing with Austin, but most of his stats were collected while playing in Canada. He is under contract with Austin for the next three seasons but will hope for a transfer out as he seems to be stuck in a sparsely used bench role while in Texas.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Ring - Normal sight on pitch Ring bagged two goals and one assist from 19 shots, 15 chances created and 27 crosses in 28 appearances this past season. He also contributed 17 blocks, 27 interceptions and 39 tac...

Impact Ring was a regular starter for a third season in a row with Austin, being used as a utility player this campaign, amassing a role in four different positions this season. He mainly served in the middle of the defense, where he generated most of his stats, registering the second most tackles and interceptions on the team, with 39 and 27, respectively. However, later on in the season, he earned some starts in the midfield and on the wing, bagging three goal contributions in the final nine matches of the season while holding those roles. He should be a normal starter again next season, as he is under contract with the club until 2025.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Rigoni - Normal starter in the attack Rigoni registered five goals and four assists from 48 shots, 175 crosses and 44 chances created in 33 appearances this past season.

Impact Rigoni was fruitful in the attack during the 2023 campaign, leading the team in both crosses and chances created this season, with 175 and 44, respectively. He also was the main set piece taker for the club this year, taking 93 of the club's 178 corners, with the next closest teammate being Diego Fagundez with 55. Rigoni's nine-goal contributions were also the most in a singular season for the forward, topping his old record by six. He maintained a starting role for much of this season, getting the nod 25 times, and should continue in that role next season after a somewhat breakout campaign.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Driussi - Leads team in goals in 2023 Driussi notched 11 goals and four assists from 77 shots, 41 crosses and 22 chances created in 28 appearances this past season.

Impact Driussi was easily Austin's most important player this season, leading the club in goals while having the second-most assists. The attacker struggled to find the back of the net early on in the season, having only two goals through his first 14 games while battling an injury but started to produce more as the season went on, having a stretch of seven games with six goal contributions and then finishing the season scoring five goals in a span of nine games. He will continue as a normal starter next season, as he is on contract with the club until 2026, and should be their main threat in the attack for the next couple of seasons, pending another top forward joining the club.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC sign Ethan Finlay to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed midfielder Ethan Finlay to a contract extension through the 2024 MLS season with an...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Austin rolls past Huntsville in regular-season finale Blocked field goal return for a touchdown ended any Huntsville momentum, Panthers coach said.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • AL.COM

F1 mailbag: Much ado about skid planks rules & rethinking sprint races There were plenty of questions for our post-race mailbag surrounding Austin race weekend storylines.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nicholas Lima - Registers assist Lima registered an assist and attempted six crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose.

Impact Lima registered his first attacking return since early July with a cross that was headed in by Owen Wolff. The defender ranked second for chances created among his teammates and finishes the season with three assists to go with his one goal.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Wolff - Scores in narrow draw Wolff scored once from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose.

Impact Wolff scored his second of the season with a finely executed glancing header. The midfielder, who is not renowned for his attacking ability, finishes the season with two goals and one assist in 21 starts.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Stuver - Six saves in draw Stuver made six saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw with San Jose.

Impact Stuver put in a solid performance to earn his side a point in their final regular-season game, making a fantastic save to keep out a Jonathan Mensah header. The keeper finishes the season with six clean sheets, two short of his personal best. He only managed one clean sheet in the final 15 games as Austin's form faltered in the second half of the season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Espinoza helps Earthquakes grab playoff berth in 1-1 draw with Austin

Cristian Espinoza scored a first-half goal to help San Jose earn a 1-1 draw with Austin FC and that was enough to get the Earthquakes into the postseason after the Houston Dynamo d...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin FC's Owen Wolff aiming to reach a higher level after breakout MLS season The son of head coach Josh Wolff has stood out on his own accord amid a disappointing season for the Texan side

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLS Decision Day: Will Lionel Messi, Miami play spoiler in Charlotte?

While 13 of the 18 available spots in the 2023 MLS Cup playoffs have already been snapped up, 10 teams are still in contention for a postsea...

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Preview: 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Conference Finals | MLSSoccer.com The 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs field is down to four, with two Conference Finals coming your way this weekend – and you couldn't ask for a m...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jon Gallagher - Sends seven crosses Gallagher had seven crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Gallagher is now averaging three crosses per match with 100 on the season. He also surpasses his career high for a single season during his fifth year in the league.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC trust Josh Wolff for 2024: "We are all on the same page" | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC sporting director and chief soccer officer Rodolfo Borrell has wasted little time in clarifying a lightning-rod topic among their...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Coach Josh Wolff still part of Austin FC future as club tries to rebound after disappointing season

At the close of a disastrous season where the club didn’t make the playoffs, Austin FC Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell insists he is laying the groundwork for long-term success

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bradley Stuver - Struggles against LAFC Stuver registered three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-2 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Stuver faced seven shots and stopped three of them as LAFC ran rampant over the Austin backline. Stuver has had an acceptable season in his third year with Austin as the top choice, but the shaky defense has forced him into 12 saves and 54 goals conceded in 33 matches. Stuver has been held to just six clean sheets, meaning he won't match his total from 2022, where he earned eight in the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memo Rodriguez - Bench role continues Memo Rodriguez recorded one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Rodriguez produced some decent volume in 30 minutes off the bench, but still remains a largely unimpressive option in Austin. It's been a tough season for Rodriguez, who has just three goal contributions across time with Austin and LA Galaxy, a far cry from some of his best seasons with Houston. Still there is something here to build on as Rodriguez looks to continue seeing consistent minutes on the pitch.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Pereira - Assists off bench Pereira assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Pereira came off the bench for the second half and put his name on the scoresheet with his eighth assist of 2023. The midfielder has put together far and away his best MLS season, with eight goal contributions and 27 chances created while setting new highs for minutes and passes. Pereira has one more match against San Jose to try and add to those totals before the end of the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE