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Austin FC part ways with veteran winger Jader Obrian

Austin FC moved on from Colombian winger Jader Obrian, exercising a buyout of his guaranteed contract Tuesday. Obrian, 30, will no longer occupy senior and international roster spots and his previous wages won't count against the 2026 salary budget.

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Austin FC acquire Palmeiras winger Facundo Torres as DP

Austin FC acquired winger Facundo Torres from Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported $9.5 million transfer fee on Friday. The 25-year-old Uruguay international returns to MLS and is signed through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.

Owen Wolff News / Field Level Media / January 14

Austin FC M Owen Wolff undergoes hernia surgery

Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff underwent surgery for a sports hernia but is expected to "make a full recovery by mid to late February," the club announced Wednesday.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / January 9

Austin FC extend M Dani Pereira through 2027-28

Austin FC extended midfielder Dani Pereira's contract through the 2027-28 season on Friday. Pereira, the franchise's first-ever MLS SuperDraft pick (No.

Owen Wolff News / Field Level Media / January 5

Austin FC sign M Owen Wolff through June 2030

Midfielder Owen Wolff signed a contract extension with Austin FC on Monday that moves him into a U22 Initiative roster slot and is guaranteed through June 2030.

Joseph Rosales News / Field Level Media / December 23

Austin FC acquire Joseph Rosales from MNUFC for $1.5M

Austin FC acquired defender/midfielder Joseph Rosales from Minnesota United FC in exchange for $1.5 million, the clubs announced Tuesday. Minnesota retained a percentage of any future trade or transfer fee if the player is traded or sold above a certain monetary amount.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 18

Austin FC acquire F Jayden Nelson from Whitecaps

Austin FC acquired winger Jayden Nelson from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday in exchange for $1.25 million in general allocation money and a 2026 first-round draft pick.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / December 16

Austin FC sign veteran D Jon Bell through 2028

Austin FC announced the signing of free agent defender Jon Bell on Tuesday. The 28-year-old veteran is signed through June 2028 with an option for the 2028-29 season.

Austin FC News / The Body Lock / November 21

Tsarukyan Headbutts Hooker in Explosive UFC Qatar Weigh-In Moment

Arman Tsarukyan headbutted Dan Hooker during the ceremonial weigh-in face-off before UFC Qatar on November 22 UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard quickly separated

Soccer News / Field Level Media / November 1

Austin FC wary of LAFC's counterattack entering Game 2

Los Angeles FC will try to seal their fourth consecutive Western Conference semifinal appearance when they visit Austin FC in Game 2 of a first-round MLS Cup playoff series on Sunday evening.

Austin FC News / Stadium Rant / October 31

Austin FC Strategy Issues: 2 Main Problems

Austin FC often plays backwards and sends crosses into the box from the wide areas. Having attended a couple of games and seen it firsthand, it’s frustrating to see Los Verde employ the same tactics last night in a loss against LAFC in Game One of the MLS Playoffs.

Son Heung-min News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Is Son Heung-Min Playing Tonight for LAFC vs Austin FC?

LAFC will play in the MLS playoffs tonight against Austin FC, and it will be the third time they face Austin FC this year. The last two times they faced each other, Austin FC defeated LAFC 1-0.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 27

LAFC believe they have 'solutions ready' in matchup with Austin FC

Los Angeles FC enter the MLS Cup playoffs as one of the league's hottest teams, having taken 19 points from their last eight regular-season matches and earning the third seed on the West side of the postseason bracket.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / October 4

Marcel Hartel's brace boosts St. Louis City over Austin FC

Marcel Hartel scored a brace Saturday night and visiting St. Louis City kept Austin FC from clinching a West playoff spot with a 3-1 triumph. It was the third straight road victory for St.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 1

Nashville SC makes Tennessee sports history with U.S. Open Cup win

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is something special. It's the most historic tournament in American soccer, but it's more than that: It's one of the most historic tournaments in world soccer, period.

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Austin FC News / Field Level Media / September 25

Austin FC G Brad Stuver signs 2-year extension

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed on the deal that is guaranteed through the end of the 2027 season and features a club option for 2028.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 21

Last-second goal helps Austin beat Seattle, trim standings gap

Myrto Uzuni's stunning goal six minutes into second-half stoppage time lifted host Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Seattle Sounders on Sunday evening in a wild and important Western Conference match.

CJ Fodrey News / Field Level Media / September 7

CJ Fodrey's late goal lifts Austin FC over Sporting Kansas City

CJ Fodrey scored on a header off a corner kick in the 82nd minute to give Austin FC a 2-1 victory over host Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night. The win was Austin's first in 13 matches this season after conceding the opening goal.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 6

Sporting KC aims to dent Austin FC's playoff hopes

There's not much left to play for this season for Sporting Kansas City, mired in 13th place in the Western Conference table, eight points below the red line.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / August 30

Austin FC handles San Jose to help playoff chances

Osman Bukari and Myrto Uzuni scored first-half goals for Austin FC, who defeated the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Saturday night. Austin (10-9-8, 38 points) ended a three-match winless streak (0-1-2) with the win.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 25

Brad Stuver, Austin FC seek success vs. struggling D.C. United

Brad Stuver and Austin FC will try to come down off the high of the 2025 MLS All-Star Game played in their home stadium when they return to league action at D.C.

Austin FC News / Field Level Media / July 24

Austin FC sign Serbian D Mateja Djordjevic

Austin FC acquired defender Mateja Djordjevic on a free transfer Thursday from a top-flight club in his native Serbia. Djordjevic, 22, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot and is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 12

Goalkeepers shine as New England, Austin FC play to scoreless draw

Missed opportunities were plentiful and both goalkeepers had the highlight plays as host Austin FC and the New England Revolution settled for a scoreless draw on Saturday in an interconference match that was more exciting than its final score indicated.

Brandon Vazquez News / Yardbarker / January 7, 2025

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

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