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Driussi's late goal lifts Austin FC over Earthquakes Sebastian Driussi scored off an assist from Gyasi Zardes in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time to lift host Austin FC to a wild 4-...

APRIL 7 • SACBEE.COM

Driussi's late goal lifts Austin FC over Earthquakes Sebastian Driussi scored off an assist from Gyasi Zardes in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time to lift host Austin FC to a wild 4-...

APRIL 7 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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APRIL 7 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Provides assist in win Driussi assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Drussi notched his first assist of the season in the 70th minute as he set up Diego Rubio. The attacking midfielder set a new season-high with four shots, and played all 90 minutes for the first time this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Driussi (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Driussi comes on to the bench for Saturday's clash, where he could be available to make his season debut. The attacking midfielder will be a focal point of the team whenever he's fit and available, though he may not be ready for heavy minutes on the pitch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Handed questionable tag once more Driussi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Driussi was questionable against St. Louis as well but was on the bench for that clash. He went unused and is still waiting for his first minutes on the pitch. Once he is fully fit Driussi will be a major contributor in the starting XI.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Driussi (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Driussi is back on the bench for Saturday's match despite coming in with a questionable tag. It appears the injury isn't as serious originally feared. The attacking midfielder should be a major piece of the starting XI when back to full fitness.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once again Driussi (hamstring) is questionable to face St. Louis City on Saturday, Austin FC manager Josh Wolfe told media Thursday.

Impact The star playmaker has yet to make his season debut due to a lingering hamstring injury, and it sounds as if he'll be a true game-time decision for the Black & Verde on Saturday. The potential return of Driussi would be huge for Austin, as he notched 11 goals with four assists across 28 appearances last season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastián Driussi drives Austin FC forward: "I always want to win" | MLSSoccer.com Intensity. Pressure. It’s what Sebastián Driussi craves.

MARCH 6 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Upgraded to questionable Driussi (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Seattle, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Driussi missed the opener with a hamstring injury but is now upgraded to questionable for the second match. Owen Wolff got the start during the opener, and could start once more if Driussi isn't deemed fully fit and available for Saturday's match.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Misses opener with injury Driussi (hamstring) was not an option for Saturday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota United.

Impact Driussi was a big loss for the team, who was forced to miss the home opener with a hamstring injury. This gave Owen Wolff a chance to get the start in the attacking midfield and could see another start if Driussi is still not fit.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in goals in 2023 Driussi notched 11 goals and four assists from 77 shots, 41 crosses and 22 chances created in 28 appearances this past season.

Impact Driussi was easily Austin's most important player this season, leading the club in goals while having the second-most assists. The attacker struggled to find the back of the net early on in the season, having only two goals through his first 14 games while battling an injury but started to produce more as the season went on, having a stretch of seven games with six goal contributions and then finishing the season scoring five goals in a span of nine games. He will continue as a normal starter next season, as he is on contract with the club until 2026, and should be their main threat in the attack for the next couple of seasons, pending another top forward joining the club.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong form continues in win Driussi scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Thursday's 3-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact Driussi scored and assisted to give himself five goal involvements across his last six matches. He will look to continue his rich vein of form against LAFC.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Driussi shrugs off injury, leads Austin FC past D.C. Oct 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Austin FC midfielder Sebastian Driussi (10) kicks the ball in the first half of the game against D.C.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Driussi shrugs off injury, leads Austin FC past D.C. United Oct 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Austin FC midfielder Sebastian Driussi (10) kicks the ball in the first half of the game against D.C.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Reaches double figures for goals Driussi scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice (one accurate) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Driussi found the back of the net in the 44th minute leveling the score for Austin while his two shots tied for the team-high in the match. Driussi has goals in back-to-back matches and four in his past six contests as Wednesday's goal put him into double figures for the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in loss Driussi scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal) and one corner in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Driussi scored his second goal in the last three outings and pushed his team-best total up to nine goals in 23 appearances this season. He tried four shots in the match and managed to hit the target with each of them. Driussi has now accounted for a total of 26 shots on goal for the year.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Revolution Driussi had three shots (one on target) and suffered one foul during Saturday's 2-2 draw against New England.

Impact Driussi had a frustrating performance, failing to score or assist in the 2-2 draw and finding the target in just one of his shots. The forward, who has eight goals and three assists over 22 regular season appearances so far this year, bounced back from a slow start of campaign and will hope this performance is just an outlier. Up next for him is Sep. 17 clash against Portland.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Seattle Driussi scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Driussi is not known for being a poacher, but he showed his killer instincts to score against Seattle in this one, as he was at the end of a nodded ball in the near post to tap the ball home from close range with acres of space. Driussi is not repeating the same level he had in 2022, when he performed at an MVP level, but he still has four goals and one assist over his last six league outings.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK versus St. Louis Driussi scored a penalty goal, had five shots (three on target) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 6-3 loss against St. Louis City.

Impact Driussi had a decent performance against St. Louis City, scoring his side's first goal from the penalty spot just after the hour mark and matching his season high in shots attempted with five, also a team-high. With seven goals and three assists over 19 regular season appearances (17 starts), the forward will try to help his side bouncing back during Saturday's visit to FC Dallas.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Leagues Cup Driussi (undisclosed) returned to the starting XI for a 3-1 Leagues Cup loss to Juarez.

Impact Driussi was back on the pitch and back in the starting XI during Saturday's loss. The forward is the top option when fit and remains the top option to lead the line moving forward when MLS resumes.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Driussi recorded no stats in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City. He was injured and subbed out in the 43rd minute.

Impact Driussi failed to make it to half time Saturday as he was brought off in the 43rd minute. Driussi was replaced by Rodney Redes, who would figure to see a more significant role if Driussi isn't able to fully recover before the end of the Summer break.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Driussi leads Austin against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Sebastian Driussi leads Austin into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after scoring two goals against Minnesota United

JULY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS