Eric McCoy
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Author of the Oak Tree Times, an Austin FC newsletter.
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What’s Owen Wolff’s Best Role?
An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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What’s Owen Wolff’s Best Role?
An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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What’s Owen Wolff’s Best Role?
An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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What’s Owen Wolff’s Best Role?
An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM
What’s Owen Wolff’s Best Role?
An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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An examination into how Austin FC should deploy its best player in 2026.
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Osman Bukari Wasn’t Emiliano Rigoni 2.0
But he wasn’t the Designated Player Austin FC needed.
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But he wasn’t the Designated Player Austin FC needed.
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Osman Bukari Wasn’t Emiliano Rigoni 2.0
But he wasn’t the Designated Player Austin FC needed.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Osman Bukari Wasn’t Emiliano Rigoni 2.0
But he wasn’t the Designated Player Austin FC needed.
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But he wasn’t the Designated Player Austin FC needed.
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A Not-So-Hollywood Ending: Austin FC’s 2025 Season Concludes with 4-1 Loss to LAFC
Stellar performances from Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min sealed Verde’s fate.
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Stellar performances from Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min sealed Verde’s fate.
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A Not-So-Hollywood Ending: Austin FC’s 2025 Season Concludes with 4-1 Loss to LAFC
Stellar performances from Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min sealed Verde’s fate.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A Not-So-Hollywood Ending: Austin FC’s 2025 Season Concludes with 4-1 Loss to LAFC
Stellar performances from Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min sealed Verde’s fate.
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Stellar performances from Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min sealed Verde’s fate.
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So Close in So Cal: Austin FC Lose 2-1 to Los Angeles FC
Verde frustrated the more fancied hosts, but ultimately fell short courtesy of a late second-half goal.
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Verde frustrated the more fancied hosts, but ultimately fell short courtesy of a late second-half goal.
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So Close in So Cal: Austin FC Lose 2-1 to Los Angeles FC
Verde frustrated the more fancied hosts, but ultimately fell short courtesy of a late second-half goal.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
So Close in So Cal: Austin FC Lose 2-1 to Los Angeles FC
Verde frustrated the more fancied hosts, but ultimately fell short courtesy of a late second-half goal.
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Verde frustrated the more fancied hosts, but ultimately fell short courtesy of a late second-half goal.
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Austin FC 2025 Regular Season Recap and Playoff Preview
Let’s look back to look forward.
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Let’s look back to look forward.
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Austin FC 2025 Regular Season Recap and Playoff Preview
Let’s look back to look forward.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Austin FC 2025 Regular Season Recap and Playoff Preview
Let’s look back to look forward.
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Let’s look back to look forward.
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Outstanding Owen: Austin FC Defeat LAFC 1-0, Courtesy of a Late Owen Wolff Goal
The win guarantees Verde will finish the season sixth in the Western Conference.
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The win guarantees Verde will finish the season sixth in the Western Conference.
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Outstanding Owen: Austin FC Defeat LAFC 1-0, Courtesy of a Late Owen Wolff Goal
The win guarantees Verde will finish the season sixth in the Western Conference.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Outstanding Owen: Austin FC Defeat LAFC 1-0, Courtesy of a Late Owen Wolff Goal
The win guarantees Verde will finish the season sixth in the Western Conference.
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The win guarantees Verde will finish the season sixth in the Western Conference.
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Arch Sadness: Austin FC Fails to Clinch Playoff Spot in 3-1 Loss to St. Louis City
Marcel Hartel bagged a brace for the visitors, and Oleksandr Svatok scored the lone Verde goal.
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Marcel Hartel bagged a brace for the visitors, and Oleksandr Svatok scored the lone Verde goal.
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Arch Sadness: Austin FC Fails to Clinch Playoff Spot in 3-1 Loss to St. Louis City
Marcel Hartel bagged a brace for the visitors, and Oleksandr Svatok scored the lone Verde goal.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Arch Sadness: Austin FC Fails to Clinch Playoff Spot in 3-1 Loss to St. Louis City
Marcel Hartel bagged a brace for the visitors, and Oleksandr Svatok scored the lone Verde goal.
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Marcel Hartel bagged a brace for the visitors, and Oleksandr Svatok scored the lone Verde goal.
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A Momentous Bummer: Austin FC Loses First-Ever Cup Final to Nashville
Verde will rue a contentious refereeing decision and a missed penalty in the 2-1 defeat.
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Verde will rue a contentious refereeing decision and a missed penalty in the 2-1 defeat.
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A Momentous Bummer: Austin FC Loses First-Ever Cup Final to Nashville
Verde will rue a contentious refereeing decision and a missed penalty in the 2-1 defeat.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A Momentous Bummer: Austin FC Loses First-Ever Cup Final to Nashville
Verde will rue a contentious refereeing decision and a missed penalty in the 2-1 defeat.
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Verde will rue a contentious refereeing decision and a missed penalty in the 2-1 defeat.
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Real Mediocre: Austin FC Delivers Flat Performance in 3-1 Defeat to Real Salt Lake
Nico Estevez fielded a rotated squad on Saturday night ahead of the US Open Cup final.
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Nico Estevez fielded a rotated squad on Saturday night ahead of the US Open Cup final.
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Real Mediocre: Austin FC Delivers Flat Performance in 3-1 Defeat to Real Salt Lake
Nico Estevez fielded a rotated squad on Saturday night ahead of the US Open Cup final.
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September 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Real Mediocre: Austin FC Delivers Flat Performance in 3-1 Defeat to Real Salt Lake
Nico Estevez fielded a rotated squad on Saturday night ahead of the US Open Cup final.
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Nico Estevez fielded a rotated squad on Saturday night ahead of the US Open Cup final.
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Sunday Night Stunner: Late Myrto Uzuni Goal Gives Austin FC 2-1 Victory Over Seattle
CJ Fodrey added to his heroics from earlier this week by providing the match-winning assist.
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CJ Fodrey added to his heroics from earlier this week by providing the match-winning assist.
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Sunday Night Stunner: Late Myrto Uzuni Goal Gives Austin FC 2-1 Victory Over Seattle
CJ Fodrey added to his heroics from earlier this week by providing the match-winning assist.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Sunday Night Stunner: Late Myrto Uzuni Goal Gives Austin FC 2-1 Victory Over Seattle
CJ Fodrey added to his heroics from earlier this week by providing the match-winning assist.
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CJ Fodrey added to his heroics from earlier this week by providing the match-winning assist.
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Fantastic Fodrey: Austin FC Reach US Open Cup Final Courtesy of an Unlikely Source
CJ Fodrey scored a late extra-time winner as Austin FC beat Minnesota United 2-1.
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CJ Fodrey scored a late extra-time winner as Austin FC beat Minnesota United 2-1.
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Fantastic Fodrey: Austin FC Reach US Open Cup Final Courtesy of an Unlikely Source
CJ Fodrey scored a late extra-time winner as Austin FC beat Minnesota United 2-1.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Fantastic Fodrey: Austin FC Reach US Open Cup Final Courtesy of an Unlikely Source
CJ Fodrey scored a late extra-time winner as Austin FC beat Minnesota United 2-1.
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CJ Fodrey scored a late extra-time winner as Austin FC beat Minnesota United 2-1.
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Frisco Frustration: Austin FC Lose 2-0 to FC Dallas on Saturday Night
Verde was badly outplayed by its Copa Tejas rival.
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Verde was badly outplayed by its Copa Tejas rival.
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Frisco Frustration: Austin FC Lose 2-0 to FC Dallas on Saturday Night
Verde was badly outplayed by its Copa Tejas rival.
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September 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Frisco Frustration: Austin FC Lose 2-0 to FC Dallas on Saturday Night
Verde was badly outplayed by its Copa Tejas rival.
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Verde was badly outplayed by its Copa Tejas rival.
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An American Wolff in Kansas City: Owen Wolff Leads Austin FC to 2-1 Victory
Wolff scored and assisted in Verde’s Sunday Night Soccer win.
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Wolff scored and assisted in Verde’s Sunday Night Soccer win.
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An American Wolff in Kansas City: Owen Wolff Leads Austin FC to 2-1 Victory
Wolff scored and assisted in Verde’s Sunday Night Soccer win.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
An American Wolff in Kansas City: Owen Wolff Leads Austin FC to 2-1 Victory
Wolff scored and assisted in Verde’s Sunday Night Soccer win.
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Wolff scored and assisted in Verde’s Sunday Night Soccer win.
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Austin FC Ignite Playoff Push: Verde Earns Three Big Points in Win Over San Jose
Austin defeated the Earthquakes 3-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Austin defeated the Earthquakes 3-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Austin FC Ignite Playoff Push: Verde Earns Three Big Points in Win Over San Jose
Austin defeated the Earthquakes 3-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night
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August 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Austin FC Ignite Playoff Push: Verde Earns Three Big Points in Win Over San Jose
Austin defeated the Earthquakes 3-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Austin defeated the Earthquakes 3-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Montreal Madness: Austin FC on the Losing End of Five-Goal Thriller in Canada
Verde’s playoff hopes took a hit in the 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.
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Verde’s playoff hopes took a hit in the 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.
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Montreal Madness: Austin FC on the Losing End of Five-Goal Thriller in Canada
Verde’s playoff hopes took a hit in the 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.
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August 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Montreal Madness: Austin FC on the Losing End of Five-Goal Thriller in Canada
Verde’s playoff hopes took a hit in the 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.
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Verde’s playoff hopes took a hit in the 3-2 defeat to CF Montreal.
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Possession Without Purpose: Austin FC Struggles for Chances in 1-1 Draw With Dallas
Verde had 65% of the ball, but failed to do much with it on Saturday night.
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Verde had 65% of the ball, but failed to do much with it on Saturday night.
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Possession Without Purpose: Austin FC Struggles for Chances in 1-1 Draw With Dallas
Verde had 65% of the ball, but failed to do much with it on Saturday night.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Possession Without Purpose: Austin FC Struggles for Chances in 1-1 Draw With Dallas
Verde had 65% of the ball, but failed to do much with it on Saturday night.
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Verde had 65% of the ball, but failed to do much with it on Saturday night.
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Has the Real Myrto Uzuni Finally Arrived at Austin FC?
Uzuni has scored in each of Verde’s last two matches.
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Uzuni has scored in each of Verde’s last two matches.
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Has the Real Myrto Uzuni Finally Arrived at Austin FC?
Uzuni has scored in each of Verde’s last two matches.
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August 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Has the Real Myrto Uzuni Finally Arrived at Austin FC?
Uzuni has scored in each of Verde’s last two matches.
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Uzuni has scored in each of Verde’s last two matches.
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Is Diego Rubio the Locksmith Austin FC’s Attack Desperately Needs?
Rubio has provided Verde a creative spark in each of its last two matches.
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Rubio has provided Verde a creative spark in each of its last two matches.
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Is Diego Rubio the Locksmith Austin FC’s Attack Desperately Needs?
Rubio has provided Austin FC a creative spark in each of its last two matches.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Is Diego Rubio the Locksmith Austin FC’s Attack Desperately Needs?
Rubio has provided Verde a creative spark in each of its last two matches.
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Rubio has provided Verde a creative spark in each of its last two matches.
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Missing the Target: Austin FC Fails to Find the Back of the Net in 0-0 Draw with New England
Verde created chances, but couldn’t convert against the Revolution.
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Verde created chances, but couldn’t convert against the Revolution.
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Missing the Target: Austin FC Fails to Find the Back of the Net in 0-0 Draw with New England
Verde created chances, but couldn’t convert against the Revolution.
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July 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Missing the Target: Austin FC Fails to Find the Back of the Net in 0-0 Draw with New England
Verde created chances, but couldn’t convert against the Revolution.
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Verde created chances, but couldn’t convert against the Revolution.
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Midnight Madness: Austin FC Advances to US Open Cup Semifinals With Wild Shootout Win
Verde drew 2-2 with the San Jose Earthquakes after 120 minutes but triumphed in penalties.
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Verde drew 2-2 with the San Jose Earthquakes after 120 minutes but triumphed in penalties.
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Midnight Madness: Austin FC Advances to US Open Cup Semifinals With Wild Shootout Win
Verde drew 2-2 with the San Jose Earthquakes after 120 minutes but triumphed in penalties.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Midnight Madness: Austin FC Advances to US Open Cup Semifinals With Wild Shootout Win
Verde drew 2-2 with the San Jose Earthquakes after 120 minutes but triumphed in penalties.
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Verde drew 2-2 with the San Jose Earthquakes after 120 minutes but triumphed in penalties.
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Sleepy in Seattle: Austin FC Shutout by Sounders in 2-0 Defeat
Verde’s attack struggled in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday night.
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Verde’s attack struggled in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday night.
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Sleepy in Seattle: Austin FC Shutout by Sounders in 2-0 Defeat
Verde’s attack struggled in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday night.
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June 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Sleepy in Seattle: Austin FC Shutout by Sounders in 2-0 Defeat
Verde’s attack struggled in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday night.
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Verde’s attack struggled in the Pacific Northwest on Saturday night.
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Good Things Come in Pairs: Austin FC Scores Twice (Again) and Wins Second-Straight Match
Verde defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Verde defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Good Things Come in Pairs: Austin FC Scores Twice (Again) and Wins Second-Straight Match
Verde defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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June 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Good Things Come in Pairs: Austin FC Scores Twice (Again) and Wins Second-Straight Match
Verde defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Verde defeated New York Red Bulls 2-1 at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night.
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Back on Track: Austin FC Delivers Long-Awaited MLS Win in Colorado
Winless in its eight previous MLS matches, Verde defeated the Rapids 2-0 on Saturday.
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Winless in its eight previous MLS matches, Verde defeated the Rapids 2-0 on Saturday.
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Back on Track: Austin FC Delivers Long-Awaited MLS Win in Colorado
Winless in its eight previous MLS matches, Verde defeated the Rapids 2-0 on Saturday.
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June 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Back on Track: Austin FC Delivers Long-Awaited MLS Win in Colorado
Winless in its eight previous MLS matches, Verde defeated the Rapids 2-0 on Saturday.
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Winless in its eight previous MLS matches, Verde defeated the Rapids 2-0 on Saturday.
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The Slide Continues: Austin FC Winless in Eight MLS Matches After 2-0 Defeat to San Diego FC
Verde’s attack struggled again in southern California on Saturday night.
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Verde’s attack struggled again in southern California on Saturday night.
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The Slide Continues: Austin FC Winless in Eight MLS Matches After 2-0 Defeat to San Diego FC
Verde’s attack struggled again in southern California on Saturday night.
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June 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Slide Continues: Austin FC Winless in Eight MLS Matches After 2-0 Defeat to San Diego FC
Verde’s attack struggled again in southern California on Saturday night.
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Verde’s attack struggled again in southern California on Saturday night.
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Failing to Convert: Late Goal Earns Austin FC a Point, but Missed Chances Are the Story
Verde’s attack sputtered again in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
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Verde’s attack sputtered again in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
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Failing to Convert: Late Goal Earns Austin FC a Point, but Missed Chances Are the Story
Verde’s attack sputtered again in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Failing to Convert: Late Goal Earns Austin FC a Point, but Missed Chances Are the Story
Verde’s attack sputtered again in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
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Verde’s attack sputtered again in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
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