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SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Sebastian Driussi - Registers most crosses in the game Driussi had three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 22nd m...

Impact Driussi recorded the most crosses in the game, tied with Federico Bernardeschi and Daniel Pereira. Driussi created three chances and completed a dribble. This marked his first chance created in over three appearances. Additionally, he has not registered a league goal involvement since his assist against LAFC in June, who are also his next opponent.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Hines-Ike - Assists against Toronto FC Hines-Ike (head) assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute...

Impact Hines-Ike set up Owen Wolff's goal with a stunning long pass. Hines-Ike also had a strong defensive showing, making four tackles, two clearances, and a block. This was his first assist of the season in his 24 appearances. Since returning from a red card against Seattle, he has accumulated 11 clearances, five tackles, and an interception in the last four games.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Wolff - Scores off the bench against Toronto FC Wolff scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Wolff replaced Alexander Ring in the 71st minute and netted in the 75th minute, assisted by Brendan Hines-Ike. Wolff created a chance with just five passes and made two tackles. He has featured in all but one game this season, starting 15 of them, and this was his first goal of the season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Stuver - Concedes two against Toronto FC Stuver made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Stuver made just one save and conceded goals to Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr. Stuver has featured in every game this season and was on a strong run with 25 saves in six games, which included a clean sheet. Next, he faces Los Angeles Football Club.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC, Toronto FC pursuing points in playoff chase The focus will be on winning and earning all three points when Toronto FC host Austin FC for the first time on Saturday.It’s the first-ever...

SEPTEMBER 13 • KANSASCITY.COM

Austin FC, Toronto FC pursuing points in playoff chase The focus will be on winning and earning all three points when Toronto FC host Austin FC for the first time on Saturday.It’s the first-ever...

SEPTEMBER 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Austin FC, Toronto FC pursuing points in playoff chase The focus will be on winning and earning all three points when Toronto FC host Austin FC for the first time on Saturday.It’s the first-ever...

SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Toronto hosts Austin in non-conference play

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexandra Austin, six months pregnant, continues quest to win US Women's Mid-Amateur Championship - The Boston Globe A former All-Big South player at Radford who now works as an insurance agent, Austin, 31, is competing in her fourth Mid-Am and has reached...

SEPTEMBER 11 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Osman Bukari - Attempts four crosses Bukari registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minu...

Impact Contrary to Austin's previous game, Bukari was more active from the flank, logging the same amount of crosses Saturday as he did his last two games. Unfortunately for the 25-year-old, he was unable to score a goal or even directly contribute to a goal.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Ring - Logs 12 crosses, nine corners Ring registered 12 crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Since July, Ring has been a regular fixture for Austin's corners, logging 16 of them across his last four appearances. With the corners, his crossing output has increased, most notably Saturday. For the first time in 2024, Ring logged double digits in crosses, with six of them accurate across his last three games.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Stuver - Three saves, one goal conceded Stuver made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 100th minute.

Impact Stuver saved shots from three different Whitecaps players but failed to prevent Pedro Vite's effort. Relatively speaking, the goalkeeper has been admirable since the MLS break, saving 10 of the last 11 shots that came his way.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Hines-Ike - Leaves with head injury Hines-Ike was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Vancouver with a head injury.

Impact Hines-Ike left the match in the 67th minute being replaced by Julio Cascante. The defender's has two weeks to recover before Austin's next match after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Vite scores as Whitecaps blank Austin FC 1-0 Pedro Vite scored the only goal Vancouver needed as the visiting Whitecaps FC defeated offense-challenged Austin FC 1-0 on Saturday in a Wes...

SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pedro Vite scores 1st goal of season as Whitecaps beat Austin 1-0

Pedro Vite scored his first goal of the season and Vancouver didn’t concede a shot on goal as the Whitecaps beat Austin FC 1-0

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Vite Game Winner! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Matt Bersano - Out Saturday Bersano (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Austin injury report.

Impact Bersano isn't an option for Saturday's clash due to a lower leg issue. The third choice goalkeeper wouldn't have been an option for the first team even if deemed fit, and shouldn't change anything for Saturday's match.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Desler - Tackling machine in victory Desler recorded seven tackles (five won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Nashville SC.

Impact Desler was integral to Austin FC's clean sheet effort Saturday, leading the team with seven tackles (five won), as they defeated Nashville by a margin of 2 - 0. The match marked Desler's first start (second appearance) with Austin after moving from Toulouse before the close of the European transfer window at the end of the month.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Hedges - Defensive prowess on display Hedges recorded 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Nashville SC.

Impact Hedges saw his name on the team sheet for the second successive match Saturday for the first time since March of 2024. Over Austin's most recent 18 matches, Hedges has been an utilized substitute on 11 occasions. During Austin's 2 - 0 victory over Nashville on Saturday, Hedges made his case for more regular minutes with Austin, leading the team's clean sheet effort with 10 clearances. Hedges has not appeared in more than 14 MLS matches in a single season since 2022 when he made 30 appearances (28 starts) for Dallas FC.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Ring - Supplies assist in victory Ring assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Ring broke the Nashville backline with a pinpoint crossed field pass to find Jon Gallagher and put him through on net to open the scoring Saturday as Austin FC defeated Nashville SC 2 - 0. The assist was Ring's fourth of the campaign, tying his previous career-best for assists in a single MLS season. Ring has also netted two goals over his 26 appearances (24 starts).

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Osman Bukari - First MLS goal Bukari scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Bukari iced the match for Austin FC late-on in the second half after he muscled a Nashville defender off the ball at the half lien to send himself clear in on net. Bukari circled the out-rushing keeper and rolled the ball home from well outside of the penalty area to give Austin FC the 2 - 0 margin by which they would claim victory. The exciting attacker has played just two games for Austin FC after moving to the club from Serbian League's Red Star Belgrade where he was the focal point of the attack, scoring 25 goals over his last two seasons in Serbia. Bukari should see regular opportunities and make an impact in the Austin FC attacking front line.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Gallagher - Slots home goal in victory Gallagher scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Gallagher found himself in a one-on-one situation with the keeper after a long cross-field ball sent him through on net unencumbered. The goal marked the second successive match in which Gallagher has scored and his third goal on the season through 24 appearances (23 starts). Gallagher will now set his sights on a new career-best mark for goals in a season as he attempts to exceed the five goals he scored over 34 appearances (31 starts) during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Stuver - Hard-earned clean sheet Stuver registered seven saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Nashville SC.

Impact Stuver parried aside seven shots on target Saturday during Austin's 2 - 0 victory over Nashville. The clean sheet was Stuver's seventh of the campaign over 26 starting appearances, tying him for the third most in MLS and surpassing his total from the previous season. Stuver and the Nashville backline will look for a repeat performance next Saturday when they travel to take-on Orlando SC who has scored 12 goals over their most recent five MLS matches.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

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