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The first weekend in June is not too early to think about making the playoffs. That will be the attitude for Austin FC and the Colorado Rapids when they meet Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / June 5

Sean O’Malley risked angering UFC by repeating Nate Diaz’s controversial moment on live TV

UFC 316 star Sean O’Malley once paid homage to fan favorite Nate Diaz in a unique way. O’Malley will challenge Dvalishvili at UFC 316 on Saturday, as the pair headline the promotion’s latest pay-per-view at Newark’s Prudential Center.

Austin FC News / Bloody Elbow / May 29

Who is Kelvin Gastelum? Meet the UFC veteran looking to turn things around

Kelvin Gastelum is looking to turn his fortunes around with his next fight in the UFC. The Mexican-American won The Ultimate Fighter 7 and has gone on to forge a decent career in the UFC.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 17

Vancouver, Austin FC settle for scoreless draw in sweltering conditions

Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stood tall in recording five stops, including the game-saver in the 83rd minute, as the Whitecaps held on for a scoreless draw with host Austin FC on Saturday in a Western Conference match.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 2

Minnesota United, Austin FC set for key clash

Minnesota United and short-handed Austin FC will look to continue their successful starts to the season when they meet Saturday night in a Western Conference match in Austin, Texas.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 18

Austin FC look to put loss in rear-view mirror vs. winless Galaxy

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.

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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 / 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.

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