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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 1d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC will take part in the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational for the third straight year 🌵⚽️

The preseason tournament runs from Feb. 7–21 in Indio, CA 🌴

Competing teams include:
CLT, CHI, LAFC, MIN, NYC, POR, SDFC, SJE, SKC & STL

#AustinFC #Verde

Austin FC @austinfootballclub.bsky.social · 1d

Bringing VERDE vibes back to The Valley. ☀️

Austin FC will take part in the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational!

Austin FC to Take Part in 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational | Austin FC

AEG announced today the dates and participating teams for the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational. Austin FC will take part in the event as part of its preseason preparation for the 2026 Major League S...

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 3d

🚨UPDATE: Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez confirms Žan Kolmanič has been dealing with discomfort in his hamstring

Nico says this is why he did not participate in the U.S. Open Cup Final

Question via @eric-oaktreetimes.bsky.social

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 3d

📰 ARTICLE: Owen Wolff’s 83rd-Minute Header Snaps LAFC’s Six-Game Win Streak

⚽ Wolff nets the late game-winner
🔥 Austin FC ends LAFC’s 6 game win-streak
🏟️ 6th seed locked in West

Written by me for Verde Nation 🌳
#AustinFC #Verde

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Owen Wolff’s 83rd-Minute Header Snaps LAFC’s Six-Game Win Streak

After arguably one of the toughest weeks in club history, Austin FC finally delivered the response fans had been waiting for.

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 8d

🚨NEWS: Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff and defender Žan Kolmanič will be making a player appearance at Capital Chevrolet tomorrow (10/09) from 4:30PM-6PM

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 8d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff has been named to the 22 under 22 rankings for the 3rd consecutive season 📊

This year he ranks 4th, jumping all the way up from being listed 17th in last years rankings 👀📈

#AustinFC #Verde

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Tim Thompson @timothompson.bsky.social · 9d

Both Dani and David Martínez (not officially called up for Venezuela) will be playing on Sunday. #AustinFC

Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 9d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira will NOT travel with Venezuela 🇻🇪 despite being called up ❌

La Vinotinto recently confirmed he’ll remain with Austin FC to fulfill club commitments 👀

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 9d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira will NOT travel with Venezuela 🇻🇪 despite being called up ❌

La Vinotinto recently confirmed he’ll remain with Austin FC to fulfill club commitments 👀

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 9d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira will NOT travel with Venezuela 🇻🇪 despite being called up ❌

La Vinotinto recently confirmed he’ll remain with Austin FC to fulfill club commitments 👀

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 10d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC have clinched a playoff spot for just the second time in club history

Despite back-to-back league losses, Austin have secured a spot thanks to a 4–1 Vancouver win over San Jose

Austin currently sit in 6th place (44pts) with 2 games left in the regular season

#AustinFC #Verde

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Alejandro @alwaysalejandro.bsky.social · 13d

This is good news considering we’ll be without Son and Bouanga as well

Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 13d

🚨NEWS: Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni has been called up to Albania for October international duty 🇦🇱

Oct 11th vs. Serbia 🇷🇸 1:45 PM CT (WCQ)
Oct 14th vs. Jordan 🇯🇴 5:00 AM CT (Friendly)

He’ll likely miss Austin FC’s Oct 12th match vs LAFC ⏳

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 13d

🚨NEWS: Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni has been called up to Albania for October international duty 🇦🇱

Oct 11th vs. Serbia 🇷🇸 1:45 PM CT (WCQ)
Oct 14th vs. Jordan 🇯🇴 5:00 AM CT (Friendly)

He’ll likely miss Austin FC’s Oct 12th match vs LAFC ⏳

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 14d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok has been called up to Ukraine for their October World Cup Qualifiers 🇺🇦

Oct. 10th vs. Iceland 🇮🇸 (1:45 PM CT)
Oct. 13th vs. Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 (1:45 PM CT)

He’s anticipated to miss Austin’s Oct 12th match vs LAFC ⏳

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 20d

🚨NEWS: MLS Communications has announced updated GAM figures across the league💰

Austin FC currently has $44,636 in General Allocation Money (GAM) as of Sept. 18th 📉

They began 2025 with $3,162,071 in GAM and had $91,236 back on May 1st 💸

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 21d

🚨BREAKING: Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver has officially signed a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028 🔏

He currently holds the club’s all-time record in appearances with 176 across all comps 📈

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 24d

📰 ARTICLE: Myrto Uzuni’s 96th-Minute Heroics Give Austin FC First Home Win Over Seattle

⚽ Uzuni scores the winner
📈 Austin move up to 6th place
🏟️ First-ever home win vs. Seattle

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#AustinFC #Verde

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Myrto Uzuni’s 96th-Minute Heroics Give Austin FC First Home Win Over Seattle

On Sunday night at Q2 Stadium, Austin FC delivered yet another unforgettable performance for the home crowd.

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 28d

🚨NEWS: Austin FC forward CJ Fodrey scores the latest goal ever in club history ⌛️

His goal scored at the 119:51 mark sends Austin FC to the U.S. Open Cup Final 🏆

Via: @AustinFC_PR

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 28d

🚨AUSTIN FC ARE HEADED TO THE U.S. OPEN CUP FINAL 🚨

CJ. FODREY. 120TH MINUTE. LEGENDARY. 🤯⚽️

ONE. WIN. FROM. SILVERWARE. 🏆👏

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 29d

🏆 U.S. OPEN CUP SEMIFINAL 🏆

Austin FC travels up north to face Minnesota United in their first-ever U.S. Open Cup semifinal 👀

🏟️ Allianz Field (St. Paul, MN)
📅 September 17, 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM CT

Can the squad pull it off tonight? 🤔

🎨: VerdeNationATX

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · 29d

📰 ARTICLE: One Win from U.S. Open Cup Final

🏟️ Allianz Field awaits a historic clash
🏆 First-ever U.S. Open Cup semifinal for Austin
🌳 A chance to host the final at Q2 Stadium

Written by me for Verde Nation 🌳
#AustinFC #Verde

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One Win from U.S. Open Cup Final: Austin FC Travels to Minnesota

If you told Austin FC fans a year ago that the club would be one win away from its first-ever U.S.

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · Sep 16

🗣️ FODREY CALLS GAME 🗣️

Austin FC forward CJ Fodrey scored his first goal in MLS… and it was the game-winner! 🤯⚽️

Congrats to him on opening his account with the Verde & Black 💚🖤

🎨: VerdeNationATX

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · Sep 15

🚨NEWS: Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič has now reached 100 appearances across all comps 💯

He becomes only the 10th player in club history to reach the century mark 💚

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · Sep 14

📰 ARTICLE: Austin FC Held Scoreless 2-0 Loss in Frisco

📉 Struggles at Toyota Stadium continue
⚽️ 2nd Minute goal from Musa sets the Tone
🏆 Austin FC shifts focus to USOC

Written by me for Verde Nation 🌳

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Austin FC Held Scoreless in Frisco: 2-0 Loss to FC Dallas

Despite coming off their first comeback victory on the road in Kansas City, Austin FC couldn’t find a way this Saturday night, suffering a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas.

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · Sep 11

🔥 OWEN WOLFF IS ON FIRE 🔥

Here are his stats from the last 7 matches according to FotMob 📊

👟⚽️ vs Sporting KC – 8.9 ⭐️
👟 vs San Jose – 8.2 ⭐️
⚽️ vs Montreal – 8.1
⚽️ vs Dallas – 8.3 ⭐️
💪 vs Houston – 8.0
⚽️ vs DC United – 7.9
⚽️ vs LA Galaxy – 8.2

#AustinFC #Verde

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨NEWS: Per MLS PR, Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff has tied Maxi Urruti’s club record for the most game-winning goal contributions in a single season (6) 📊

#AustinFC #Verde

MLS Communications @mls-pr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Twenty-year-old midfielder Owen Wolff has had a breakout season as a clutch performer for Austin FC this year, recording the game-winning goal contribution in six of the club’s 11 wins this season.

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Verde Nation ⚽️🌳 @verdenationatx.bsky.social · Sep 9

Austin FC’s newest defender Mateja Djordjević put in a solid shift for his MLS debut 👊

⏱️ 90 minutes
🎯 43/49 passing (88%)
🦶 59 touches
➡️ 7 passes into final third
🚀 6/8 long balls
🧹 5 clearances
🛡️ 1/1 tackles
📊 7.1 rating

Stats via FotMob

#AustinFC #Verde

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