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Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen (15) heads the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen to miss time with knee injury

The injuries keep piling up for Austin FC. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/26/23

Curtis McKenzie and the Texas Stars fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 5-2 in Game 5 of the Central Division Finals on Sunday night. The Admirals won the series 3-2 as the Texas season came to an end.

Texas Stars season ends after Game 5 loss to Milwaukee Admirals

The Texas Stars dug themselves an early hole they couldn’t climb out of. The season is over because of it. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/22/23

Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) heads the ball over Toronto FC defender Matt Hedges (2) during a Major League Soccer match on May 20, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Austin won, 1-0.

Gyasi Zardes finding his form as Austin FC continues to build momentum

Of all the traits that make Gyasi Zardes one of the all-time forwards in MLS history, one of the most important is his perseverance. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/20/23

The Texas Stars fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 4-3 in game 3 of the Central Division Finals Wednesday night at the HEB Center. Game 4 is set for Friday night, and Game 5 would be Sunday night if necessary.

Texas Stars on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Milwaukee Admirals

For perhaps the first time all season, the Texas Stars have no room for error. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/18/23

Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) moves the ball during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin. Austin FC won, 1-0.

Austin FC winless streak continues after loss to FC Dallas

Austin FC has been in a constant state of ‘almost’ for the last two months. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/14/23

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) passes the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC drops out of playoff position at midway point after loss to Sporting Kansas City

At the midway point of the season, Austin FC is falling very short of expectations. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/11/23

Austin FC midfielder Emilio Rigoni (7) moves the ball during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin. Austin FC won, 1-0.

Austin FC making small improvements despite winless streak continuing

With more than a quarter of the MLS season in the review mirror, head coach Josh Wolff doesn’t care much about where Austin FC is in the standings. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/8/23

Rhett Gardner scored a goal and tallied an assist as the Texas Stars beat the Rockford IceHogs 4-2 Wednesday at the HEB Center to advance to the Central Division Finals.

Texas Stars sweep Rockford IceHogs to advance to Central Division Finals

By every traditional metric, the Texas Stars’ fourth line is an anomaly. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/4/23

The top-seeded Texas Stars will look to close out the best-of-five series against the Rockford IceHogs in Game 3 Wednesday a 7 p.m. at the HEB Center.

Texas Stars eye Central Division Semifinals series sweep over Rockford IceHogs

The Texas Stars are on the brink. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/2/23

Austin FC forward Rodney Redes (11) shoots the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Rigoni and Redes help get Austin FC offense back on track in draw against San Jose Earthquakes

Of all the players you’d expect to end the Austin FC scoring drought, Emiliano Rigoni had to be at the bottom of the list. Rodney Redes would probably be the only player below him. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/30/23

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) scores on a 20-yard touchdown reception during a Big 12 football game between Baylor and Kansas State on Nov. 12, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Kansas State won 31-3.

Dallas Cowboys draft Cedar Ridge, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn

Deuce Vaughn is coming back to Texas. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/29/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) is fouled by San Jose Earthquakes defender Paul Marie (3) during a Major League Soccer match on August 6, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC fighting through tough times as scoring drought continues

Josh Wolff doesn’t believe in luck. Ethan Finlay is not superstitious. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/28/23

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Atlanta Falcons select Texas running back Bijan Robinson with 8th pick

Hopefully they like their mustard extra spicy in Atlanta. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/23

Ryan Shea has become one of the best defenders in the AHL this season, setting a new Texas Stars franchise record and leading the league with a +37 plus/minus rating.

Ryan Shea developing into elite defenseman for Texas Stars

Ryan Shea didn’t like the view from the stands.The Texas Stars defenseman didn’t miss a game in his four years at Northeastern, so when he was a healthy scratch more often than not in his first … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) works to get possession of the ball during a Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake on September 14, 2022.

Austin FC bows out of Leagues Cup after falling to FC Juarez

Despite an early goal from Ethan Finlay, Austin FC fell in a 3-1 defeat to FC Juárez last Saturday night at Q2 Stadium, ending the Verde & Black's short run in the inaugural Leagues Cup … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/31/23

Round Rock claims sweep of Tacoma with Sunday’s series finale

The Round Rock Express completed a three-game sweep over the Tacoma Rainiers with a 5-1 win in the series finale on Sunday at Cheney Stadium. Sunday's win lifts Round Rock to a 55-34 record on … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/18/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) lines up a shot on goal during in Saturday's MLS match against Sporting Kansas City. Finlay scored a 19th minute goal and was named to the Team of the Matchday for his performance.

Verde & Black wins in return to Q2 ahead of Leagues Cup matches

A pair of goals just two minutes apart in the first half were enough to lift Austin FC to a victory at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night, after a grueling road trip that saw the Verde & Black take two … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/17/23

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (2nd L) is presented by (from R) owners of Inter Miami CF David Beckham, Jose R. Mas and Jorge Mas as the newest player for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 16, 2023. (Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Here is what MLS commissioner Don Garber had to say about Messi joining Inter Miami

Don Garber, the Major League Soccer commissioner, sheepishly admitted Sunday afternoon that like most soccer fans around the world, he did not believe the Inter Miami ownership group would be able to … more

By Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald (TNS) | 7/16/23

The United States' Crystal Dunn (19) hoists the trophy with her teammates after defeating Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup final at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images/TNS)

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars

As a child growing up just across the East River from Manhattan, Crystal Dunn played soccer. She didn't have a lot of teammates — or opponents — who looked like her, however … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/16/23

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 9th green during Day One of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023, in North Berwick, Scotland. (Octavio Passos/Getty Images/TNS)

Rory McIlroy hates LIV so much that he'd 'retire' if it was last place to golf on Earth

Rory McIlroy has long been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf, the Saudi Arabia-backed tour that launched in 2021 to challenge the PGA Tour's supremacy in professional golf. And after the … more

By Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/13/23

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