SEPTEMBER 27 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
AUSTIN FC 11-9-14 · 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-9-14 · 10TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Aiming to bolster playoff hopes, Austin FC host Real Salt Lake Austin FC looks to keep its waning hopes of making the playoffs on track when it hosts dynamic Real Salt Lake in a late-season Western Confe...
Austin FC loses to Houston 1-0 as playoffs now seem out of reach Austin FC had 18 shots but still fell 1-0 to Houston Saturday at Q2 Stadium.
SEPTEMBER 22 • STATESMAN.COM
Coco Carrasquilla's bicycle kick sends Dynamo past Austin FC Coco Carrasquilla scored on a bicycle kick from near the penalty spot in the 83rd minute and the visiting Houston Dynamo extended their unbe...
SEPTEMBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo | Coco Carrasquilla Bicycle Kick! | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE
Carrasquilla's bicycle-kick goal, Clark's 5 saves help Dynamo beat Austin 1-0
Coco Carrasquilla scored in the 83rd minute and Steve Clark finished with five saves to help the Houston Dynamo beat Austin FC 1-0SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mikkel Desler - Starting Saturday Desler (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Houston.
Impact Desler was forced off with an ankle injury against LAFC, but now returns to the starting XI. The fact he's able to play straight away on limited rest is a good sign that the injury isn't a serious concern. Desler has started five in a row at right-back.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Dynamo surging into interstate clash vs. Austin FC The Houston Dynamo have been pushing upward in the Western Conference while on a four-match unbeaten streak and will look to continue their...
SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Osman Bukari - Assists opener Wednesday Bukari assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Bukari recorded his first assist for Austin FC Wednesday as he set up Jader Obrian's goal just before the halftime whistle. It was one of the season-high four chances he created, and he also recorded three crosses for the third time this season. He was subbed off early once again, this time in the 82nd minute for Ethan Finlay.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Jader Obrian - Scores opener Wednesday Obrian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Obrian opened up the scoring Wednesday with a goal just before halftime assisted by Osman Bukari. It marked his sixth goal of the season and his first since June 20. He did not do much else as he failed to record a chance created or a cross for just the fifth time this season. He was subbed off in the 70th minute for Owen Wolff.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Brad Stuver - Concedes once in draw Stuver had five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Stuver conceded one goal on six shots on target Wednesday, a David Martinez equalizer in the 62nd minute. Stuver has now kept his two clean sheets in his past 16 matches, a stretch where he has made five or more saves on four occasions. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday at Houston, a side which has scored 42 goals in 29 league matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Desler - Injured against LAFC Desler was forced off in the 60th minutes with a possible ankle sprain, reports Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle.
Impact Desler could miss Saturday's match with Houston with an ankle injury. He had started the last four matches at right back since joining the side, recording eight tackles, five interceptions and five clearances in that span. Hector Jimenez could see a possible return to the lineup if Desler is indeed ruled out.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
LAFC rally for 1-1 draw against Austin FC David Martinez scored 17 minutes into the second half and Los Angeles FC played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday to earn a point against visiting Aus...
SEPTEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LAFC rally for 1-1 draw against Austin FC David Martinez scored 17 minutes into the second half and Los Angeles FC played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday to earn a point against visiting Aus...
SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jhojan Valencia - Option for weekend Valencia has served his one match suspension and will be an option with Saturday's match versus Houston.
Impact Valencia completed his second suspension on the season and will return as an option for the weekend. He's been a depth option in the midfield, having started just twice in the last seven games, logging in just five tackles and three interceptions in that span.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Hines-Ike - Suspension served Hines-Ike has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's clash with Houston.
Impact Hines-Ike will return for the weekend clash after serving a ban against LAFC. He's started the last 10 MLS matches played at center back, totaling an assist while averaging about 3.7 clearances and totaling 12 tackles and 12 blocks in that span.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Driussi - Clears suspension Driussi has cleared his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's match versus Houston.
Impact Driussi will return to the starting XI for Austin after having started 21 of the 22 MLS games played in the league. However, the forward has failed to score in the last 11 league games, recording just one assist on 23 shots (seven on target) and 16 crosses (four accurate).
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
LAFC vs. Austin FC | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Teenager David Martínez scores equalizer in LAFC's 1-1 draw with Austin
Teenager David Martínez scored early in the second half to help Los Angeles FC rally for a 1-1 draw with Austin FCSEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to watch Austin FC vs LAFC today? Time, TV schedule for MLS game on Wednesday Austin FC vs. LAFC is part of the MLS' late slate of Wednesday games with Max Bretos, Brian Dunseth, Jorge Perez-Navarro and Marcelo on the...
SEPTEMBER 18 • STATESMAN.COM
Matt Hedges - Out against LAFC Hedges has been ruled out for Wednesday's trip to LAFC. According to manager Josh Wolff, "He's got a little bit of a hip issue, that was part of his laboring through a little bit o...
Impact Hedges picked up a slight hip issue over the weekend and is set to miss the midweek clash with LAFC as a precaution. He had been able to start four of the last five MLS matches, totaling 20 clearances with three blocks. Leo Vaisanen is expected to return to the back line, alongside Julio Cascante.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC vs. LAFC: Our prediction and preview are in Austin FC is fighting for its playoff life as it heads to face LAFC
SEPTEMBER 18 • STATESMAN.COM
Jhojan Valencia - Earns another suspension Valencia has earned a one-game suspension and won't play vs. LAFC on Wednesday.
Impact Valencia received his eighth yellow card of the season in the 2-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday despite coming off the bench, and the midfielder will be absent to face LAFC. However, even if he had been available, Valencia wouldn't have made much of a difference in fantasy, since he's not starting regularly anymore. He'll be eligible to return against Houston on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto FC score pair in first half, hold off Austin FC Goals from Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr in the first 30 minutes of the match set the bar high, then Toronto FC’s defense did enough down...
SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
