ETHAN FINLAY NEWS

Comes off bench in playoff loss Finlay created a chance and won one of one tackles after subbing in for the final half hour or so of the 3-0 defeat against LAFC in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Finlay tallied five goals and five assists in 37 MLS appearances (23 starts) during his first season in Austin, a solid if unspectacular return in what was a surprisingly good team in 2022. His starting spot on the right wing will be under threat heading into the next campaign as Emiliano Rigoni continues integrating with the club.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United hosts Austin in Western Conference action

Austin visits Minnesota United in Western Conference action

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivered assist in draw Finlay delivered an assist and created two chances during Saturday's 3-3 draw against San Jose.

Impact Finlay has been a reliable playmaker for Austin acquiring his fifth assist of the season. The midfielder has recorded an assist in four of his last six starts, showing his valuable contribution to the starting XI. With three goals and four assists in his past seven matches, Finlay is likely to be increased in minutes for the future of the 2022 season.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in loss Finlay scored from his only shot on target in Austin FC's 4-3 defeat by the New York Red Bulls on Sunday.

Impact Finlay came on after 56 for Owen Wolff. From 22 appearances (11 starts) he has scored five goals and four assists. He has been a huge contributor to Austin recently having now scored three goals and provided three assists in his last three games. He will be looking to strike again against Austin's next opponent Sporting Kansas City. The Wizards have only won two of their last six matches.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assist streak continues Finlay had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating three chances during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Houston.

Impact Finlay set up Alexander Ring in the 70th minute assisting Austin's third goal of the match. The assist was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his three chances created led Austin in the win.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Finlay scored one goal on one shot and provided one assist from two chances created during 69 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.

Impact Finlay has put up identical box scored in the last two games as he's got two goals and two assists in his last two starts, his first in almost three months. Up next is a visit from Houston, which have conceded 25 goals in 19 matches.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and provides assist in win Finlay scored from his only shot on target. He also had one shot off target, provided an assist and had a shot blocked in Austin FC's thrilling 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids on...

Impact Finlay scored the first of Austin's three goals in 28. Jon Gallagher caught the Colorado defense sleeping with a cross just inside his own half to find Finlay who coolly finished with a chip over goalkeeper, William Yarbrough. He also provided the assist for Maximiliano Urrati's game winner. The attacking midfielder had an exceptional game being a menacing threat down the left wing. He was substituted in 80 for Felipe Martins. In 18 appearances (8 starts) Finlay has scored three goals and provided two assists. His goal in this match was his first in nine games. He will be looking to get on the score sheet for Austin's next game against Atlanta United who have only won one of their last five games.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Finlay won one of one tackles and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Galaxy.

Impact Finlay posed a bit of a passing threat to Los Angeles on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to seriously threaten the result of the game. He will want to be more involved next weekend against RSL, which are fifth in the Western Conference table.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Finlay assisted a goal and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo.

Impact Finlay grabbed his first assist of the season Saturday with a cross to Daniel Pereira. He's started four of his side's five games in April on the right wing, and should be back in the XI next weekend against the Galaxy, which are third place in the Western Conference through nine matches.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Miami Finlay subbed into Sunday's clash against Inter Miami in the 54th minute and he scored two goals and won one of one tackles in the 5-1 victory.

Impact Finaly came off the bench and added to Miami's misery with two second-half goals on Sunday. He only scored three times in total last season for Minnesota, although he seems to be a second-string option so far in Austin.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC signs MLS veteran midfielder Ethan Finlay to two-year deal The Verde and Black make first offseason move in inking 10-year league veteran midfielder Ethan Finlay to a two-year deal Monday.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • STATESMAN.COM

Joins Austin Finlay has signed a two-year contract with Austin FC, the club announced Monday.

Impact Finlay made 107 appearances during his four-and-a-half years in Minnesota, but the 31-year-old now moves to Austin as a free agent, bringing 50 MLS goals and 36 assists worth of experience in the league to the 2020 expansion side. He will compete with Jared Stroud for the starting spot on the right wing.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses playoff loss Finlay was not in Minnesota's match day squad for last weekend's Round One defeat against Portland.

Impact Finlay scored three goals and assisted two more in 30 MLS appearances (19 starts) this season, as he was mostly a backup option on either wing.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Finlay scored one goal on fives shots (two on target), made one interception and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Finlay had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net early in the first half to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now scored in each of his last two appearances, along with producing seven shots and three crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lod, Finlay each score as Minnesota United beats Dynamo 2-0

Robin Lod scored the fastest goal in franchise history, Ethan Finlay also had a goal and Minnesota United beat the Houston Dynamo 2-0

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores versus LA Galaxy Finlay scored one goal on two shots (one on target), made one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Finlay had a great offensive outing Saturday as he fund the back of the net early in the second half. The midfielder has been racking up offensive stats as of late as he has produced one goal, two assists, six shots, four chances created and two crosses in his last four appearances. He will look for another strong offensive performance Saturday versus Houston Dynamo.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reynoso's 2 goals help Minnesota United beat Galaxy 3-0

Emanuel Reynoso scored two goals in the first 20 minutes, the 25-year old’s first multi-goal game in MLS, and Minnesota United beat the LA Galaxy 3-0

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Ethan Finlay, Minnesota United FC - 66th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Picks up two assists in win Finlay assisted twice, created three chances, sent one cross (none accurate) and made one tackle (none won) in the 2-1 win over Houston on Saturday.

Impact Finlay continues to underproduce and if not for his first two assists of the season in this match, he would have continued that trend. The midfielder typically slots in at the right-wing, but he barely attacks the flank and his shot volume is too inconsistent to be relied on. Over his last five appearances he is averaging, 0.8 shots, 1.4 created chances, 1.6 crosses and 1.4 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions. These numbers need to be much higher before he can truly be considered.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Humou scores twice, Minnesota United beats Dynamo 2-1

Adrien Humou broke a tie in the 73rd minute with his second goal of the game and Minnesota United beat Houston 2-1 on Saturday night to extend the Dynamo’s club-record winless stre...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes three shots in draw Finlay took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting KC.

Impact Finlay was active in attack against Kansas City, but he couldn't take advantage of Remi Walter's early red card on Saturday and the game ended in a tie. He will want to do better next weekend against the last-placed Dynamo, which have conceded a Western Conference-high 32 goals in 21 matches this season.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Finlay's professionalism lands him back in starting lineup “Attitude and work ethic are the two things I can control every day,” Finlay said. “For me, attitude is the harder one for me to control. Th...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Places first goal of season in draw Finlay scored once, took two shots (one on target) and made four tackles (one won) in the 2-2 draw with Vancouver on Sunday.

Impact Finlay produced very little in the draw Sunday. However, he at least finessed a well-placed shot to give Minnesota the lead early on. Finlay has been unheard of for the majority of the season thus far and he needs to start gaining more traction before he can be warranted.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dajome's stoppage time goal helps Vancouver tie United 2-2

Cristian Dajome's stoppage time goal helped the Vancouver Whitecaps tie Minnesota United 2-2 Saturday

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Ethan Finlay, Minnesota United FC - 45th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM