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Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) works against Sporting Kansas City forward Johnny Russell (7) during a Major League Soccer match on May 18, 2024 in Austin. Austin won, 3-2.

Austin wins second home match in four days

Austin FC defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium, thanks to a pair of goals by Jáder Obrian and another by Sebastián Driussi. Playing their third match … more

Scott W. Coleman | 5/19/24

FC Dallas forward Jesús Ferreira (10) gets a ball past Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) in a one-on-one scoring opportunity last Saturday in Frisco. The 56th-minute goal proved to be the winner for the home side.

Austin FC stumbles with 2-1 loss to FC Dallas

Austin FC's season of inconsistency continued with a 2-1 loss at FC Dallas last Saturday. Despite solid results at home recently, the Verde & Black struggled in yet another road matchup at Toyota … more

Scott W. Coleman | 5/12/24

Austin FC forward Jáder Obrian (left) and forward Diego Rubio (14) celebrate after Rubin’s seventh-minute goal during a Major League Soccer match between Austin FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy on April 27, 2024 in Austin. Austin FC won, 2-0.

Verde & Black continue hot streak with 4-1 win over LA Galaxy

After a dismal start to the 2024 campaign, no Major League Soccer team is hotter right now than Austin FC. The Verde & Black have led the league with 12 points from the last five matchdays, … more

Scott W. Coleman | 4/29/24

Austin FC midfielder Emiliano Rigoni (7) took a headed pass from CJ Fodrey and sent a game-winning shot low in to the opposite side of the net to give Austin a 1-0 victory last Saturday in Houston.

Rigoni's late winner gives Austin FC first road win in 11 months

Q2 Stadium is one of the more imposing places for opponents to play. A league-leading 57 straight sellout crowds helps, but on the pitch, Austin FC has won 12 more matches at home and collected … more

Scott W. Coleman | 4/22/24

A general view of the entrance to Dell Diamond on the Round Rock Express Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Round Rock takes series finale with 5-3 win over Sugar Land

The Round Rock Express (9-12) picked up a Sunday victory over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (14-7) by a score of 5-3 in the final game of the series at Constellation Field. … more

Staff Reports | 4/21/24

Nine former Longhorns set for 2024 NBA Playoffs

A total of nine former University of Texas men’s basketball players will be involved in the upcoming 2024 NBA Playoffs. Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers), Mohamed Bamba (Philadelphia 76ers), … more

Staff Reports | 4/17/24

Austin FC midfielder Sebastián Driussi (10) moves the ball during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Driussi has either scored or assisted in the game winning goal in all five of the club's come-from-behind victories at Q2 Stadium.

Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory

Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. … more

Staff Reports | 4/8/24

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) punches a ball away to make a save in last Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas. Through six matches this season, Stuver has faced a league-high 38 shots on target and is second in total number of saves and fourth in MLS in save percentage (81.6%).

Austin nets first win of the season against FC Dallas

Second half goals from Julio Cascante and Diego Rubio helped Austin FC to a 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium in the first Copa Tejas match of 2024. The sold-out attendance of … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Express outfielder Sandro Fabian (25) watches a ball fly as he heads to first base during Round Rock's season-opening series against Sugar Land last weekend.

Express claim 8-6 win to close out opening weekend

The Round Rock Express improved to 2-1 on the season with an 8-6 win over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Dell Diamond, taking the season-opening series two games to one. … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Texas Stars goalkeeper Ben Kraws made 26 saves in his professional debut last Saturday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, lifting Texas to a 2-1 win over the visiting Iowa Wild. The Stars split the series with the Wild.

Kraws leads Stars to victory in debut

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, defeated the Iowa Wild by a 2-1 margin to salvage a split of the two-game series thanks to a 26-save showing from … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Austin Spurs sweep Rip City Remix

The Austin Spurs (18-13) defeated the Rip City Remix (18-14), 114-102, while completing a back-to-back series sweep in their final regular season home game of the season on Sunday night at the H-E-B … more

Staff Reports | 3/25/24

Texas Stars right winger Matthew Seminoff (12) works against Coachella Valley defenseman Gustav Olofsson in Saturday's 4-2 loss in Palm Desert.

Firebirds shock Stars late in California

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-2 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds after allowing three late goals on Saturday … more

Staff Reports | 3/24/24

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots the ball over Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in last Friday's game at the Moody Center, where Denver beat San Antonio 117-106.

San Antonio sells out Moody Center again

The Austin metro area continues to show love for the San Antonio Spurs, selling out the Moody Center for both NBA regular season games last weekend. Friday's game saw defending the NBA champion … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher, seen here in a photo from Austin’s match against the Seattle Sounders on March 2, scored a 58th minute goal to take a lead in Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union, but a 65th minute equalizer by Philadelphia set up Austin’s third straight draw in four games this season.

Austin FC continues winless streak to start 2024 season

Five goals, four scored by defenders. Two leads lost to late goals by opposing teams. Three draws and a loss. It’s fair to say that Austin FC hasn’t gotten off to the best start this … more

By Scott W. Coleman, Editor | 3/19/24

Austin Spurs sweep Capital City Go-Go

The Austin Spurs (16-11) swept the Capital City Go-Go (16-13), 120-112, on Sunday afternoon at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-way guard David Duke Jr. finished with a final stat line of 22 … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

The Texas Stars lost the first to games of their five-game western road trip, falling 4-1 and 6-3 to the Tucson Roadrunners. The Stars return to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to start a six-game home stand on Friday, March 29.

Tucson completes sweep over Texas Stars

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell victim of a two-game weekend sweep with a 6-3 loss to the Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday … more

Staff Reports | 3/18/24

Austin Spurs fall to Warriors

The Austin Spurs (12-11) fell 101-94 to the Santa Cruz Warriors (14-11) on Wednesday night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-Way guard David Duke Jr. led Austin with 25 points, 6 rebounds … more

Submitted Report | 3/7/24

Texas Stars forward Oskar Back (21) collects the puck in Sunday's 6-2 loss in Winnipeg.

Texas Stars swept in Manitoba

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell victim of a two-game weekend sweep with a 6-2 loss to the Manitoba Moose on Sunday afternoon at Canada Life … more

Staff Reports | 3/4/24

Texas defenseman Jake Murray (6) skates against Grand Rapids forward Carter Mazur (43) in the Stars' 4-1 road loss on Saturday.

Stars end road trip with loss at Grand Rapids

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-1 while facing the Grand Rapids Griffins to close out a three-game road trip on Saturday night … more

Staff Reports | 2/26/24

Austin FC winger JÁDER OBRIAN (11) shoots the ball during a Major League Soccer game between Austin FC and Minnesota United FC on February 24, 2024.

Austin FC opens season with disappointing loss

Austin FC opened its 2024 season with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Minnesota United at Q2 Stadium on Saturday. It was a frustrating game, in which United controlled the entire first half and the … more

Staff Reports | 2/25/24

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