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Djitte leads Austin against Nashville

Moussa Djitte leads Austin into a matchup with Nashville after scoring three goals against Real Salt Lake

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin FC Forward Moussa Djitté Voted MLS Player of the Week presented by Continental Tire for Week 31 | MLSSoccer.com NEW YORK (Thursday, September 15, 2022) – Austin FC forward Moussa Djitté was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week presented by...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

"He is the 2022 MVP": Valeri, Barros Schelotto explain Sebastián Driussi's brilliance | MLSSoccer.com It has already been a landmark year for Austin FC. The Texan side has surpassed all expectations in 2022 and just clinched their first-ever...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sebastian Driussi or Hany Mukhtar? Analyzing the 2022 MLS MVP race | MLSSoccer.com One of my absolute favorite things about MLS is that central attacking playmakers still thrive here. Teams still use No. 10s. Teams still re...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Austin FC clinch first-ever playoff berth: "We can make it as far as we want" | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC made history on Wednesday night, officially qualifying for the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time by securing an explos...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Diego Fagundez - Assists one of three goals Fagundez had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing eight times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 3-0 win over RSL.

Impact Fagundez set up Moussa Djitte in the 60th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the 12th of the season for the midfielder as he led Austin with eight crosses in the win.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Stuver - Six saves in clean sheet Stuver kept a clean sheet while making six saves during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Stuver helped Austin claim all three points by shutting out RSL on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the eighth in 28 league starts for the keeper while his six saves upped his season total to 92.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Djitte - Nets hat trick from bench Djitte scored three goals from three shots and created a chance during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Djitte entered the match in the 58th minute and scored all three Austin goals on the day. The goals upped the forward's season total to four on the season while his three shots and two chances created were both the second highest amounts on the team in the win.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Gabrielsen - First assist of season Gabrielsen had an assist while creating two chances, blocking a shot, making two interceptions and three clearances during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Gabrielsen set up Moussa Djitte's third goal in the 80th minute of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the defender while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC clinch Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs spot | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC’s year-two turnaround has reached a historic high note, becoming the second Western Conference team to book an Audi 2022 MLS Cup P...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Emiliano Rigoni - Making first start Rigoni is in Austin's starting lineup for the first time in Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rigoni has come off the bench around the hour mark in each of Austin's last three games, totaling three shots (one on target) and three chances created in those appearances. The 29-year-old is now making his first MLS start on the right wing against Salt Lake on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Corozo - Out against RSL Corozo will miss Wednesday's clash against Real Salt Lake due to an abdominal injury, according to Austin's injury report.

Impact Corozo hasn't done much during his six-month loan in Austin so far, making just three appearances off the bench for a total of 48 minutes of playing time. He did assist an Ethan Finlay goal on his MLS debut back in July.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Cup Playoffs: Who will miss out in Western Conference?

The MLS Cup Playoffs race is heating up, particularly in the West. Doug McIntyre looks at the teams with the most to gain in the final stret...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Seattle Sounders host Austin in Western Conference play

The Seattle Sounders host Austin in Western Conference action

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MVP Power Rankings: Hany Mukhtar, Sebastian Driussi set for photo finish | MLSSoccer.com This is (almost) it. Each month we check in with the MLSsoccer.com staff to get their thoughts on the 2022 Landon Donovan MLS MVP race. With...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gary Smith lauds Nashville SC win over Austin FC at Geodis Park Nashville SC torched Austin FC in the second half at Geodis Park. Coach Gary Smith explained how the attitude and focus led to the win.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Nashville SC vs. Austin FC match enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Week 29 match between Nashville SC and Austin FC will have a delayed start due to inclement weather near GEODIS Park in Nashville, T...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nashville SC-Austin FC enters weather delay at Geodis Park Lightning strikes halt Nashville SC-Austin FC game at Geodis Park. The weather delay stops action for a minimum 30 minutes. Find live update...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

How to watch Nashville SC vs. Austin FC at Geodis Park, with live score updates MLS MVP candidates Hany Mukhtar and Sebastian Driussi face off, as Nashville SC hosts Austin FC at Geodis Park. Follow here for live score u...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

MLS Footnotes: Atlanta United, Timbers feelings effects of league parity

Teams outside of the MLS playoff picture might disagree, but the league's parity is a good thing for the sport, Doug McIntyre writes.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Mukhtar leads Nashville against Austin

Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville into a matchup with Austin following a three-goal performance against the Colorado Rapids

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS