DIEGO FAGUNDEZ NEWS

Takes four corners versus Inter Fagundez recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), three chances created and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Fagundez continues his stellar run of late as he's now bagged one goal on seven shots (three on target) while adding six chances created and 15 crosses over his past three matches alone. Return to set pieces has also been boosting his numbers of late.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in rivalry win Fagundez scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 3-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Fagundez scored his first goal of the season after a beautiful chip shot hit the back of the net in the 42nd minute. This was his first goal contribution since the first game of the season. The American midfielder has now started the last four games and over that span has recorded seven shots and 20 crosses.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Dallas Fagundez is on the bench during Saturday's match against FC Dallas.

Impact Fagundez has recovered quicker than expected and is on the bench Saturday. He is still looking for his first goal of the season after being scoreless in seven games thus far, totaling just an assist on 19 crosses (two accurate).

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Fagundez (groin) has been recovering well and could see a return for Saturday's match against FC Dallas, confirmed manager Josh Wolff per Phil West of the Striker News. "Diego Fag...

Impact Fagundez has been taken off the injury report and could see an appearances Saturday. He will likely start off the bench at minimum until he returns to full match fitness. He's yet to score a goal while recording just one goal in seven matches thus far. Rodney Redes is expected to start again against FC Dallas alongside Emiliano Rigoni, Alexander Ring and Daniel Pereira in the midfield.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Fagundez is expected to miss about one month with a Grade 2 groin injury, Austin manager Josh Wolff told The Striker's Phil West on Thursday.

Impact Fagundez picked up this groin injury in the second half of last weekend's scoreless draw with the Whitecaps, and he's now set to miss at least the next five matches against LA, San Jose, Portland, Dallas and Seattle while he recovers. This is a pretty big blow for an already struggling Austin team as Fagundez recorded six goals and 13 assists last season -- the latter stat being the second-highest mark in the league. Ethan Finlay is expected to take over as the starter on the left wing in Fagundez's absence, and other star attackers like Emiliano Rigoni and Sebastian Driussi will have to shoulder more of offensive responsibility as well.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again in scoreless draw Fagundez took two shots (one on goal), created one chance and took three corners over 55 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Fagundez assisted in the season opener but hasn't contributed to a goal in six appearances since then. He's off to a quiet start in 2023 after notching 15 assists last season. Fagundez will try to get back on track on Saturday against the LA Galaxy.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Fagundez took two shots (one on target) and made two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Fagundez did not create a single chance against Montreal on Saturday. The last time that happened for him in an MLS game was back on July 9 of last season, snapping a 19-game streak (including playoffs) with at least one chance created.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in season opener Fagundez took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Fagundez set up Jon Gallagher's goal on Saturday before expansion side St. Louis broke Austin hearts by stealing the victory late on. As MLS's runner up for assists last season, Fagundez will want to bounce back from this team result next weekend against Montreal.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Austin Fagundez has signed a three-year contract extension with the option to add another with Austin FC, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Fagundez has racked up 13 goals and 17 assists in 70 MLS appearances (65 starts) during his two campaigns in Austin, and he finished second in the league in assists last season. The 28-year-old left winger has now signed on with the club through 2025 at least.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs. LAFC Fagundez made a clearance, an interception and created three chances in the 3-0 defeat against LAFC in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Fagundez's and Austin's 2022 came to an end in the Conference Final, but the 27-year-old and his club both had astounding campaigns overall. He finished second in MLS with 12 regular season assists (only behind Luciano Acosta) to go along with the six goals he scored, and he should remain one of the first names in Austin's lineup on the left wing heading into 2023.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes four shots against Dallas Fagundez took four shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas in the Western Conference semifinal. He also made a clearance and won one of...

Impact Fagundez remained a big attacking threat from the left wing on Sunday, though this time he was more dangerous as a direct shooter rather than through his passing. Still, MLS's joint-assist leader (including playoffs) will want to add to his season tally of 13 in next weekend's Western Conference Final against Supporters' Shield winners LAFC.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in playoff victory Fagundez tallied one assist on 17 crosses (seven accurate) and eight corners during Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout victory over Real Salt Lake. He converted from the spot in the sho...

Impact Fagundez tied teammate Emiliano Rigoni for a pitch-high in crosses, but he connected on three more of his attempts. He was also his squad's preferred corner kick option during most situations. He played the full 120 and successfully converted his penalty shootout turn. He should remain a focal point of the Austin FC attack as the team advances to face either Dallas or Minnesota in the next round.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Fagundez: My South American upbringing in Massachusetts | MLSSoccer.com I was born in Uruguay, though my memories of it are pretty faint.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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

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AUGUST 31, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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AUGUST 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates two chances in loss Fagundez took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Fagundez wasn't able to make the difference against Minnesota on Saturday, but he's still joint-top of the MLS assist charts with nine this season. He has created at least one chance in seven consecutive matches, averaging 2.3 per game in that span.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Fagundez had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing twice (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sporting KC.

Impact Fagundez set up Sebastian Driussi in the 90th minute assisting Austin's second goal. The assist was the eighth of the season for the midfielder while his two crosses tied for the team-high total in the win.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Fagundez scored a goal on one shot (one on target) and created four chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Dallas.

Impact Fagundez netted a goal in the 79th minute to reward the Austin squad an equalizing goal. With two goals and six chances created in his past two matches, Fagundez has been in top form and will likely be a viable offensive player moving forward.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC's Diego Fagundez wins Week 20 AT&T Goal of the Week | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC winger Diego Fagundez, by a fraction, has won AT&T 5G Goal of the Week honors for Week 20 of the 2022 MLS season.

JULY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores on Tuesday Fagundez scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating two chances during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Houston.

Impact Fagundez found the back of the net in the 15th minute scoring Austin's first goal. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder as he finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team in the victory.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Fagundez crossed seven times (three accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with FC Dallas.

Impact Fagundez was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creative option for Austin on Saturday. The midfielder didn't take a shot, but led Austin in both crosses and chances created during the draw.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in vital away win Fagundez had one shot (off target), two crosses (none accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Fagundez was a bit quiet as his team went down a man early in the game and then had to protect fragile lead in the second and it was tough for the offensive players to see much of the ball most of the time. The winger though is overall mounting another brilliant campaign with two goals and two assists over his previous six matches and three goals and seven assists on the season.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE