OCTOBER 24, 2022•MLSSOCCER.COM
Austin FC: LAFC "might be a little worried" to face them in West Final | MLSSoccer.comAUSTIN – Even before Sunday’s 2-1 Western Conference Semifinal win over their in-state rivals FC Dallas, Austin FC supporters were already d...
ASN: Breaking down Austin's 2-1 win over Dallas to advance to the Western FinalAustin FC prevailed in the Texas Derby, Playoff edition, and they did it with solid goalkeeping, designated player excellence, and doing the...
OCTOBER 24, 2022•AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
Nicholas Lima - Takes two shots in playoff winLima took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas in the Western Conference semifinals. He also made a block and a clearance in the match.
ImpactLima has been incredibly active going forward in the playoffs so far, tallying a combined four shots and seven chances created from right-back across Round One and the conference semifinal. But he may have to focus more on defending next weekend as he takes on Supporters' Shield winners LAFC in the Western Conference Final.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jon Gallagher - Creates three chances in playoff winGallagher took a shot and created three chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas in the Western Conference semifinals. He also made an interception and won three of three...
ImpactGallagher played well on both sides of the ball as his side took down Texas rivals Dallas on Sunday. He now has two shots and eight chances created across his two playoff appearances at left-back heading into the Western Conference Final next weekend.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Emiliano Rigoni - Creates three chances off benchRigoni 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.
ImpactRigoni 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
Maximiliano Urruti - Comes off bench in playoff winUrruti subbed into Sunday's Western Conference semifinal against FC Dallas in the 61st minute and he won two of two tackles in the 2-1 victory.
ImpactUrruti has started in just two of Austin's last five MLS games, featuring for an average of 35 minutes per appearance. His "backup" Moussa Djitte opened the scoring against Dallas on Sunday, so it's possible Urruti starts on the bench once again versus LAFC in the Conference Final next weekend.
OCTOBER 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Diego Fagundez - Takes four shots against DallasFagundez 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...
ImpactFagundez 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
