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Austin FC will look to get back on track when they host the surprisingly winless Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday afternoon. Austin FC (4-3-1, 13 points) head home after their most uneven match of the season, a 5-1 loss in Vancouver last weekend.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 12

Bryan White (4 goals), Whitecaps blow out Austin FC

Bryan White scored four goals and the Vancouver Whitecaps manhandled visiting Austin FC 5-1 on Saturday night. Emmanuel Sabbi added a goal and one assist for Western Conference-leading Vancouver (6-1-1, 19 points), which has allowed one goal over its last three matches (2-0-1).

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / April 11

Austin FC sign D Riley Thomas to MLS deal

Austin FC on Friday signed defender Riley Thomas through the end of 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027. Thomas, 23, also has a loan deal with MLS NEXT Pro side Austin FC II and remains eligible for matches there.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 5

Portland Timbers, Austin FC battle to scoreless draw

The Portland Timbers and Austin FC were forced to split the points after a defensive-minded scoreless draw Saturday in a Western Conference match played in damp, cool and windy conditions in Texas' capital city.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / April 4

Austin FC aim for fourth straight win vs. visiting Timbers

Austin FC will carry a three-match winning streak into Saturday when they host the surging Portland Timbers in a matchup between two of MLS' hottest teams.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / March 31

33-fight veteran announces retirement to focus on fatherhood after second UFC release

Twice signed to the UFC, Jared Gooden has decided to walk away from MMA. The former UFC Welterweight from Georgia competed seven times in the Octagon, fighting his way back to the premier promotion through the regional scene after his initial release in 2021.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / March 30

Myrto Uzuni helps Austin FC edge St. Louis City

Myrto Uzuni and Osman Bukari combined to score the match's lone goal and Austin FC's defense did the rest as the visiting Verde outlasted St. Louis City 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in a Western Conference match.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 29

Goals at a premium when Austin FC meet St. Louis City

Austin FC will carry a two-game winning streak into play when they travel north to play St. Louis City on Sunday afternoon. Austin FC (3-2-0, 9 points) have never beaten St.

Leo Vaisanen News / Field Level Media / March 24

Austin FC transfer D Leo Vaisanen to Swedish side

Austin FC announced the transfer of defender Leo Vaisanen to Swedish side BK Hacken on Monday. The 27-year-old Finland international had a goal and an assist in 34 matches (29 starts) with Austin from 2023-24.

Owen Wolff News / Field Level Media / March 22

Owen Wolff, Austin FC set sights on expansion San Diego FC

Austin FC and 20-year-old attacking prospect Owen Wolff will try to continue their promising start to the season on Sunday afternoon when they face an expansion San Diego FC side that has yet to experience defeat through its first four MLS matches.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / March 18

MLS All-Stars to face best of LIGA MX in Austin

The 2025 MLS All-Star Game once again will pit the league's top players against a team of All-Stars from Mexico's LIGA MX on July 23 in Austin, Texas. It's the fourth time using that format for the showcase, previously done in 2021, 2022 and 2024.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 14

LAFC hope to tighten defense with goal-hungry Austin up next

Los Angeles FC look to have a better defensive showing when they return to MLS play with a home contest against Austin FC on Saturday afternoon. LAFC (2-1-0, 6 points) were exposed often in a 5-2 road loss against the Seattle Sounders last weekend after pitching shutouts in their first two MLS matches of the campaign.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 8

After two draws, Rapids hit road to face Austin FC

Austin FC will look to their home pitch for an advantage as they host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday in a Western Conference match. The Verde (1-1-0, 3 points) head home on the heels of a 1-0 loss in Portland on March 1.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 2

Timbers top Austin FC 1-0 on late free-kick goal

David Da Costa's free kick in the 89th minute surprisingly went into the net and helped the Portland Timbers notch a 1-0 victory over visiting Austin FC on Saturday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 1

Out to build on opening win, Austin FC battle Timbers

The Portland Timbers were at full strength for just 10 full minutes of their season opener, and the result reflected that. Portland will look to bounce back from a 4-1 road loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps when it hosts Austin FC on Saturday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 22

Austin FC edge Sporting KC 1-0 on Osman Bukari goal

Osman Bukari scored off a corner kick in the 77th minute and Austin FC opened its fifth MLS season with a 1-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in the first game of the season for both clubs.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

Former UFC champ Miesha Tate booked for long-awaited return against former title challenger

Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is back. Miesha Tate announced her retirement from MMA after a lopsided defeat to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

UFC 313 star Ignacio Bahamondes left opponent motionless on the floor with last-gasp spinning kick KO

Ignacio Bahamondes has become a favorite among the hardcore fans of mixed martial arts. So, there were plenty of people who got excited when he was recently added to the UFC 313 fight card.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / February 15

Calvin Kattar slumps to fourth straight defeat against unranked featherweight at UFC Vegas 102

Calvin Kattar likely lost his spot in the featherweight Top 15 with another lopsided defeat at UFC Vegas 102. UFC featherweight mainstay Calvin Kattar‘s descent in the division continued on Saturday at UFC Vegas 102 at the Apex.

Austin FC News / Hooligan Soccer / February 2

MLS Preview: Austin FC

Founded in late 2018, Austin FC played their first MLS season in 2021. Austin was originally the preferred relocation destination of the Columbus Crew back in 2017-18, but Crew owner Anthony Precourt instead sold the team and they remained in Ohio.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / January 24

Austin FC acquire F Myrto Uzuni on club-record deal

Austin FC announced the acquisition Friday of Albanian forward Myrto Uzuni for a club-record transfer fee. Multiple reports put the price tag at $12.3 million to acquire the 29-year-old from Spain's second-division Granada CF.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / January 21

Austin FC sign M Besard Sabovic to 3-year deal

Austin FC announced the signing of Swedish midfielder Besard Sabovic to a three-year contract Tuesday. The deal includes an option for 2028 for Sabovic, 27, who most recently played for Sweden's Djurgarden.

Brandon Vazquez News / Yardbarker / January 7

Austin FC's roster rebuild hints at big risks and big rewards

The Texas-based club debuted in MLS in 2021 and made it all the way to the Western Conference Final in its charmed sophomore season. Since then, though, the outfit has struggled to make an impact. It missed out on the MLS Cup playoffs in 2023 and 2024, finishing both seasons with a negative goal difference.

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Sebastian Driussi News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2024

With Copa Tejas looming, MLS' FC Dallas, Austin FC struggling

With Dallas, Houston and Austin among the league's biggest markets, winning the Copa Tejas shouldn't just be about state pride. It should be a strong indicator of future league success. Unfortunately, the 2024 Copa isn't meeting that standard.

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Austin FC News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2023