JULIO CASCANTE NEWS

Makes 21 starts Cascante made 21 starts in 25 appearances for Austin in 2024.

Impact Cascante spent some time with the Costa Rican national team at Copa America, resulting in 25 appearances in MLS play for Cascante. He started 21 of them, totaling two goals with 28 tackles, 82 clearances and 32 interceptions. The defender will enter the final year of a three year extension, with his future in MLS unclear.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Cascante has completed his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Aug 24 clash with Nashville.

Impact Cascante only played in three matches since returning from Copa America, having to serve a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He started 15 times in 17 appearances for Austin, scoring twice while generating 53 clearances, 16 interceptions, and 18 tackles.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ban Cascante recorded three clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Cascante is set for another suspension after picking up his eight yellow card of the season. He also just returned from international duty with Costa Rica, totaling three tackles in six clearances in the last three matches, two of them coming as starts.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back with ATX Cascante registered one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Cascante was back in Austin following Costa Rica's elimination from Copa America. He had left as a regular starter for the team, starting 13 times in 14 appearances, totaling two goals while generating 47 clearances, 16 interceptions and 15 tackles. Brendan Hines-Ike had been taking his spot during his absence, who had collected 25 clearances and one clean sheet in the last five starts.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to Copa America Cascante will link up with the Costa Rican national team for the upcoming Copa America tournament.

Impact Cascante is set to miss a minimum of four matches as he will join Costa Rica for the Copa America tournament. He's started 13 of the 14 matches played at center back, totaling 47 clearances, 15 tackles (11 won) and 16 interceptions with Austin. In his absence, Brendan Hines-Ike is set to get the start in the back line, alongside Leo Vaisanen for the next few weeks.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances on Saturday Cascante had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Dallas.

Impact Cascante made four interceptions, most by any player in the match. It was the first time this season when an Austin FC player made four or more interceptions in a single fixture. It was also the third consecutive fixture where Cascante made three or more clearances.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Completes three clearances Cascante registered three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Cascante was back at center back after serving a suspension against Houston. He is entering his fourth season as a regular starter for Austin, opening the campaign with 33 clearances and two clean sheets in eight appearances, seven of them coming as starts.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Cascante completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face the Galaxy on Saturday.

Impact The veteran center-back has started in six of the last seven appearances he's made for Austin this season. There's a strong chance he'll recover his starting role in the backline to face Los Angeles.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Four tackles Sunday Cascante recorded four tackles (three won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 loss to St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 10th minute.

Impact Cascante was disruptive, but that's about it, during Sunday's loss. He was busy chasing after ball carriers and was running throughout the match, but never really took control. Cascante is in a bit of a purple patch with two goals in the last six matches, but those goals have helped cover a very disappointing start to the season for Cascante.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Cascante scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Cascante notched his second goal of the season as he equalized the contest in the 54th minute of the game. The defender has matched his goal total from last season, despite playing only five games.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Digeo Rubio, Julio Cascante score a goal to help Austin beat Dallas 2-1 Diego Rubio and Julio Cascante each scored a goal to help Austin FC beat FC Dallas 2-1 for its first win of the season

MARCH 31 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Back with club Cascante (international duty) is back with the team and is an option for Saturday's match against Dallas, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Cascante is no longer with Costa Rica, now being state-side to take place in Saturday's contest. The defender should now be expected to return to the starting XI, as he started in his past three appearances before leaving on international duty.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Earns Costa Rica call Cascante was called up by Costa Rica and will miss a Saturday trip to Orlando.

Impact Cascante was summoned by Costa Rica and is set to miss at least one match. The defender has started three of the first four matches to start the season. With Leo Vaisanen (leg) on the sideline Austin could be forced into a different formation with Matt Hedges as the only first-choice center-back.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of season Cascante scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Cascante got his first goal of the season during Saturday' draw. It was also his second start in a row, having come off the bench during the opener against Minnesota.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearance performance Cascante recorded two tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96t...

Impact Cascante's performance was critical in Austin FC's effort to earn a point from Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle. In addition a to the aforementioned defensive statistics, Cascante also provided three blocks. Cascante can be depended upon as a regular contributor to Austin's defense, as evidenced by his 92 appearances (86 starts) for the club since 2021.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starts every match played Cascante finished the 2023 season making 24 starts in 24 appearance for Austin FC.

Impact Cascante has been a big part of Austin's back line since their inaugural season in 2023, keeping yet another starting position at center back. He scored two goals with two assists while also logging in 95 clearances. The defender is set to stay in Texas after signing a three-year contract extension back in April.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Cascante has served his one-match suspension and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash versus the Galaxy.

Impact Cascante should move right back into the starting lineup with no problem after serving a suspension against the Red Bulls for yellow card accumulation. He's totaled two goals and two assists while also recording 77 clearances in 19 appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against NYRB Cascante was booked against the Timbers on Sunday, and as a result, he'll be suspended to play against the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

Impact Cascante spent four games on the verge of being suspended, and that has now come to fruition. His first chance to return will come against the Galaxy on Sunday, and Matt Hedges could take his place in the starting lineup against the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in three clearances Cascante recorded three clearances and an interception during the 2-2 draw to New England on Sep 2.

Impact Cascante has started and played all 90 minutes the last 15 matches, totaling two goals and two assists with 59 clearances and 19 interceptions in that span.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Cascante scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Cascante has his second goal of the 2023 MLS season. The central defender logged two goals and that many assists across his five appearances during June, contributions highly impressive from a position not expected to regularly score or assist.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second assist of season Cascante assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Cascante recorded a lucky assist after a bouncing ball in the six-yard box redirected off of his leg before Ethan Finlay poked the ball in the net. This was Cascante's second assist of the season and third goal contribution in the last four games. Since returning from an early season calf injury, the 29-year-old has started every game except one which he missed due to a concussion. The Costa Rican has been a solid defender since his return and lately has been a constant headache on set pieces for opposing teams.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal Cascante scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Cascante scored the team's only goal for his first of the season, He's started the last four matches, totaling a goal, an assist and 19 clearances in that span.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Cascante assisted once to go with three clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact Cascante got his first assist of the season to help get the win Wednesday. Since returning from a half injury, he's totaled one assist, 29 clearances and eight interceptions.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in two interceptions Cascante generated two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Cascante had a quiet day after missing last match with a concussion. He's already missed eight games prior with a calf injury, struggling to keep him himself healthy to start the season. He's made four starts in the lineup, recording 17 clearances in that span.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Cascante (concussion) cleared concussion protocol and is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Cascante was able to clear concussion protocol after missing just a single match. Injuries have held the defender to just three starts, but when fit he still projects as a major part of the starting XI. Cascante has made 16 clearances in those three starts, while adding three tackles and two blocks.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE