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APRIL 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bradley Stuver - Concedes two goals against D.C. Stuver made zero saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Stuver and his side got off to a rough start Saturday as an Ola Kamara brace had his side trailing early. But Kamara was sent off just before halftime and Austin utilized their man advantage to pull off a stunning come-from-behind win in the final 10 minutes of the game. Stuver will be looking for his third clean sheet of the season next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have scored just six goals in seven MLS matches.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Fagundez - Records brace of assists in win Fagundez took two shots and assisted two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United. He also made two interceptions and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Fagundez lined up back on the right wing on Saturday and he set up goals for Danny Hoesen and Ruben Gabrielsen as his side erased a 2-0 deficit against D.C. in the final 10 minutes of the game. He's up to five assists on the season now -- which is already a better tally than his four across the whole of 2021 -- and next weekend he will face the Whitecaps, which have already conceded 14 goals in seven MLS matches.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Jimenez - Records assist in win Jimenez subbed into Saturday's match against D.C. United in the 56th minute, and he assisted a goal, made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Jimenez added a spark off the bench on Saturday and he set up Sebastian Driussi's late equalizer in his side's dramatic comeback win over D.C. This was his second assist in as many games, and he will want to be involved once again when Austin faces the Whitecaps next weekend.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Hoesen - Scores goal against D.C. Hoesen subbed into Saturday's match against D.C. United in the 65th minute, and he took three shots and scored a goal in the 3-2 victory.

Impact Hoesen came off the bench and kick-started his side's dramatic comeback on Saturday, scoring his side's first goal in the 80th minute en route to a 3-2 remontada. This was just his second appearance for Austin after returning from a hip injury he suffered 11 months ago, and it will give him confidence as he continues to work his way back to full fitness.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Driussi - Scores goal against D.C. Driussi scored a goal and made two clearances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Driussi played a key role in his side's come-from-behind win that erased a 2-0 deficit in the final 10 minutes, scoring the equalizing goal but also drawing the foul that got opposing striker Ola Kamara sent off just before halftime. This was his fifth goal of the season -- as many as he tallied in the entirety of 2021 in MLS -- and he'll be looking for more next weekend against the Whitecaps, which have conceded 14 times in seven matches this season.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Gabrielsen - Scores goal against D.C. Gabrielsen scored a goal and made four clearances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against D.C. United. He also made a block and an interception in the match.

Impact Gabrielsen headed in his first MLS goal in dramatic fashion on Saturday, completing his side's come-from-behind victory to erase a 2-0 deficit in the final 10 minutes of the game. Austin are flying high a the moment having lost just one of their first seven games this season, and Gabrielsen will be ready for next weekend's clash against the Whitecaps, which have scored just six goals in MLS thus far.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin visits D.C. United after shutout win

A game after shutting out Minnesota United 1-0, Austin faces D.C

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin FC boost playoff credentials with gutsy win over Minnesota United FC ' MLSSoccer.com Josh Wolff and Austin FC experienced their share of hiccups during their expansion season of 2021. Austin ended the year with 35 goals, the...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Recap: Austin FC 1, Minnesota United FC 0 ' MLSSoccer.com Austin FC used a second-half goal by Maxi Urriti to make it four straight unbeaten at home to start the 2022 MLS season, beating Minnesota U...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Maxi breaks the deadlock! Urruti goal puts Austin ahead against Loons ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Hector Jimenez - Assists teammate to win Jimenez had one assist, three corners, two fouls, created two chances and sustained three fouls in the 1-0 victory over Minnesota United on Sunday.

Impact Though he didn't play in the last match, Jimenez made the difference against Minnesota by finding Maximiliano Urruti in the 58th minute for the winning goal. The defender has not played consistently this season, and it is unclear whether he will play against D.C. United.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maximiliano Urruti - Scores winning goal Urruti had one goal on three shots (two on goal), one cross, one tackle, three fouls, created one chance and sustained two fouls in the 1-0 victory over Minnesota United on Sunday.

Impact With offense playing a small role in this match, Urruti finally broke through in the 58th minute to score the only goal of the match. This was the second consecutive appearance with a goal for the forward, and he may do it again against D.C. United.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Stuver - Makes two saves in clean sheet Stuver had two saves and conceded no goals in the 1-0 victory over Minnesota United on Sunday.

Impact Minnesota did not put up very much of a fight on offense, and Stuver was ready to stop everything they fired at him. This was the keeper's second clean sheet of the season, but he may log another against D.C. United.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cecilio Dominguez - Suspended amid investigation MLS announced Friday that it is suspending Dominguez from all team activities pending an investigation into possible off-field misconduct.

Impact Dominguez was Austin's joint-highest scorer last season with seven goals and three assists, and he scored a brace in the 2022 opener from the left wing. He will be suspended indefinitely while this investigation is ongoing, and his absence will mean an increase in goalscoring responsibility for the likes of Sebastian Driussi, Maximiliano Urruti, Diego Fagundez and his likely replacement in the XI Ethan Finlay.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC look to "push the tempo" in home return vs. Minnesota United FC ' MLSSoccer.com Austin FC's Q2 Stadium is among the league's most challenging venues for visiting teams, a trend head coach Josh Wolff's side hopes to conti...

APRIL 9, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Austin hosts Minnesota United in Western Conference action

Minnesota United visits Austin in Western Conference action

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin's Dominguez suspended amid misconduct investigation

Major League Soccer suspended Austin forward Cecilio Dominguez on Friday as it investigates possible off-field misconduct that it didn’t disclose

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS suspends Austin FC player Cecilio Domínguez ' MLSSoccer.com NEW YORK (Friday, April 8, 2022) – After receiving preliminary information gathered by Austin FC, Major League Soccer has suspended Austin F...

APRIL 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

El Trafico returns with LAFC, Galaxy battling for West supremacy

MLS' most must-watch rivalry resumes this weekend with the latest edition of El Trafico between the Galaxy and LAFC, Doug McIntyre writes.

APRIL 8, 2022