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Scores goal against San Jose Rigoni took four shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance and created three chances in the match.

Impact Rigoni finally scored his first MLS goal on Saturday, smashing in a Rodney Redes headed pass on the volley to help salvage a draw against San Jose. With Diego Fagundez (groin) out for about a month with injury, Rigoni will need more performances like this if Austin is to escape from its current rut of bad form.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances vs. Vancouver Rigoni took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Whitecaps.

Impact Rigoni recorded his fourth game this season with multiple shots and multiple chances created from the right wing, but he is still looking for his first goal or assist of the campaign as Austin continues it's struggles in 2023.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Houston Rigoni took three shots on target and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Dynamo. He also made two clearances and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Rigoni has racked up nine shots (five on target) and nine chances created through four MLS starts on the right wing this season, but he's still looking for his first goal involvement in the competition.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Rigoni took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Real Salt Lake. He also made a block and two clearances in the match.

Impact Rigoni had to take on a slightly larger amount of attacking responsibility Saturday with Diego Fagundez starting the game on the bench. Rigoni was dangerous on the right wing against RSL, but his side is still yet to put together a convincing 90-minute performance to live up to this season's expectations off the back of the very successful run in 2022.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Rigoni is still looking for his first MLS goal involvement since joining Austin last summer, but he's tallied four shots (one on target) and four chances created through two starts on the right wing this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in playoff loss Rigoni won one of three tackles in the 3-0 defeat against LAFC in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Rigoni made 10 MLS appearances (four starts) for Austin after arriving from Sao Paulo in the summer, and the 29-year-old will want to challenge Ethan Finlay for the starting spot on the right wing after benefitting from having a full preseason with the club ahead of the 2023 campaign.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances off bench Rigoni subbed into Sunday's Western Conference semifinal against FC Dallas in the 61st minute and he made a clearance and created three chances in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Rigoni has now taken six shots (one on target) and created five chances combined as he's come off the bench in his two playoff appearances -- though in fairness he has played an extra half hour as Austin's Round One game went to extra time. He is likely to continue being used as an impact substitute as the summer arrival only made his MLS debut in September, but it's not out of the question that he could take over from Ethan Finlay as the starter on the right wing against LAFC next weekend.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All over pitch in relief Rigoni took six shots (one on target), delivered six corners, sent in 17 crosses (four accurate) and added two interceptions during Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout victory over Real...

Impact Rigoni stuffed the stat sheet in this contest and only needed 75 minutes to accomplish that after replacing Ethan Finlay at half time. His 17 crosses led all players on the pitch, and his six corners were also a team-high. Only time will tell if Rigoni's usage and involvement will continue as the postseason rolls along, but this was certainly a promising outing.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Rigoni created two chances during a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC on Saturday.

Impact Rigoni created multiple chances during each of his last two games played. However, Rigoni's chance-creation rate may not be enough for him to secure continued starts. Diego Fagundez and Ethan Finlay each possess at least 10 goal contributions across 2022. Both are wide attacking midfielders who have made an impact, unlike Rigoni.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Emiliano Rigoni arrives at Austin FC: "The wait is worth it" | MLSSoccer.com Prior to joining Zenit St. Petersburg in 2017, Emiliano Rigoni didn’t know much personally about Sebastian Driussi, his fellow Argentine at...

AUGUST 22, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Emiliano Rigoni gives Austin FC a "no-brainer" reunion with Sebastian Driussi | MLSSoccer.com Once they take the field together for Austin FC, you could hardly blame star midfielder Sebastian Driussi if he has flashbacks of playing al...

JULY 29, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Austin FC signs Argentine forward Rigoni as DP

Austin FC says Argentine forward Emiliano Rigoni will join the Major League Soccer team under a designated player contract on a transfer from Brazilian club Sao Paolo

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin FC sign DP attacker Emiliano Rigoni from Brazil's Sao Paulo | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have added Argentine attacker Emiliano Rigoni as a Designated Player through the 2024 MLS season...

JULY 29, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins Austin FC Rigoni joined Austin FC as a designated player after transferring from Sau Paulo FC in Brazil, it was announced Friday. He's committed to a contract through 2024 with options for t...

Impact Rigoni got his career back on track after a sub-par stint with Elche in Spain as he scored over 10 goals during his time in Brazil. After the departure of Cecilio Dominguez, a DP spot opened up for Rigoni. While Rigoni is a sure upgrade over teenager Owen Wolff, Ethan Finlay has scored three times and logged three assists in the last five matches while playing on the right wing. As a result, Rigoni will likely start in order to fulfill a bigger contract and Finlay's production will raise the attacking competition for one of the better offensive sides in the league.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Rivalry Week concludes with a bang highlighted by Ohio Derby

Doug McIntyre reports on the Rivalry Week matchups, MLS players who could get USMNT camp invites and the D.C. United shakeup.

MLS Rivalry Week concludes with a bang highlighted by Ohio Derby

Putin mocks Russian team Zenit over foreign players

MOSCOW (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday mocked top club Zenit St. Petersburg for not fielding enough Russian players.

OCTOBER 3, 2017