Justin Brisson
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Like I've said, I'm finding it hard to be normal about Kindel. In no world did I imagine him being this good as an 18 year old.
Ben Kindel has played 19:52, 20:48, and 22:22 in the last 3 games. In that stretch he's got 2 goals, 2 assists, 10 shots on goal, and 6 high danger chances. With him on the ice the Penguins have 67% of the shots, 67% of the chances, and 58% of the xG. Pretty good
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Like I've said, I'm finding it hard to be normal about Kindel. In no world did I imagine him being this good as an 18 year old.
It's hard to see how Uzuni recovers for Austin after last night's missed PK. That performance, after the season he had, certainly destroyed the fans' confidence in him. But it could've crippled his own confidence, too.
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It's hard to see how Uzuni recovers for Austin after last night's missed PK. That performance, after the season he had, certainly destroyed the fans' confidence in him. But it could've crippled his own confidence, too.
Otherwise, I want to throw some positivity into the #AustinFC universe. The team did show up and put in maximum effort. We've been knocked out of US Open Cup by San Antonio FC, Foro SC, and nearly El Paso Locomotive. A trip to the finals was well-earned, and our fans showed out tonight as always.
October 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Otherwise, I want to throw some positivity into the #AustinFC universe. The team did show up and put in maximum effort. We've been knocked out of US Open Cup by San Antonio FC, Foro SC, and nearly El Paso Locomotive. A trip to the finals was well-earned, and our fans showed out tonight as always.
What hurts me the most about this #AustinFC loss is Surridge nailing Nashville's pen and Uzuni missing ours. The difference was that thin. Well fought match on both sides, but it's Surridge's season.
October 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
What hurts me the most about this #AustinFC loss is Surridge nailing Nashville's pen and Uzuni missing ours. The difference was that thin. Well fought match on both sides, but it's Surridge's season.
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From one of our members:
This is a pic after the FC2 team lost in the US Open Cup last year. He not only came over to sign autographs for the kids but also got the rest of the team to do it too. So happy he scored the winner last night.
This is a pic after the FC2 team lost in the US Open Cup last year. He not only came over to sign autographs for the kids but also got the rest of the team to do it too. So happy he scored the winner last night.
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From one of our members:
This is a pic after the FC2 team lost in the US Open Cup last year. He not only came over to sign autographs for the kids but also got the rest of the team to do it too. So happy he scored the winner last night.
This is a pic after the FC2 team lost in the US Open Cup last year. He not only came over to sign autographs for the kids but also got the rest of the team to do it too. So happy he scored the winner last night.
I'm sorry for everyone with baby ears, you might want to close your ears for this: This was not a Pandora's Box moment. That moment has long come and gone. You just weren't ready to acknowledge it.
September 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I'm sorry for everyone with baby ears, you might want to close your ears for this: This was not a Pandora's Box moment. That moment has long come and gone. You just weren't ready to acknowledge it.
Seems like there are two camps of #AustinFC fans in how they view Rodo's performance. Those who think he's elevated the team's level and those who think that level isn't high enough. To me, both of those positions are fair, and how much weight you give one just depends on your expectations for 2025.
August 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Seems like there are two camps of #AustinFC fans in how they view Rodo's performance. Those who think he's elevated the team's level and those who think that level isn't high enough. To me, both of those positions are fair, and how much weight you give one just depends on your expectations for 2025.
Unsurprising, horrifying, shameful outcome in a legal system that actively supports abusers and makes life more difficult for victims.
Sadly, this is par for the course in North America, and especially for young male hockey players.
Sadly, this is par for the course in North America, and especially for young male hockey players.
All five players in the Hockey Canada trial have been found not guilty.
Lots here, lots more to come ⤵️⤵️⤵️
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Lots here, lots more to come ⤵️⤵️⤵️
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McLeod exits courtroom amid celebration
LONDON, Ont. — Michael McLeod was the first defendant to exit the courtroom.“Last time, Mikey,” said one of his loved ones.“Woo! Let’s get the hell out of here,” said another. Then, they stepped on th...
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July 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Unsurprising, horrifying, shameful outcome in a legal system that actively supports abusers and makes life more difficult for victims.
Sadly, this is par for the course in North America, and especially for young male hockey players.
Sadly, this is par for the course in North America, and especially for young male hockey players.
Glad #AustinFC bagged a win heading into the All-Star game. The vibes are going to be good next week.
Also, last night it was an Austin DP providing just that little extra edge in a win. Doesn't feel like that's happened a whole lot in the last three years.
Also, last night it was an Austin DP providing just that little extra edge in a win. Doesn't feel like that's happened a whole lot in the last three years.
July 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Glad #AustinFC bagged a win heading into the All-Star game. The vibes are going to be good next week.
Also, last night it was an Austin DP providing just that little extra edge in a win. Doesn't feel like that's happened a whole lot in the last three years.
Also, last night it was an Austin DP providing just that little extra edge in a win. Doesn't feel like that's happened a whole lot in the last three years.
There was never a minute I truly thought Austin would win that match, and yet...
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
July 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM
There was never a minute I truly thought Austin would win that match, and yet...
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
What's left to say about #AustinFC this year? In addition to lacking creativity, showing no cohesion, and being unable to execute even simple plays, they're also just incredibly dull.
July 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM
What's left to say about #AustinFC this year? In addition to lacking creativity, showing no cohesion, and being unable to execute even simple plays, they're also just incredibly dull.
Something that's been stunning to me about Nico Estévez...
After the win over STL he said, referring to defending in a low block and grinding out wins: "We could change the process and try to score more goals, and concede more. But I feel more comfortable in this way that we can get wins."
After the win over STL he said, referring to defending in a low block and grinding out wins: "We could change the process and try to score more goals, and concede more. But I feel more comfortable in this way that we can get wins."
May 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Something that's been stunning to me about Nico Estévez...
After the win over STL he said, referring to defending in a low block and grinding out wins: "We could change the process and try to score more goals, and concede more. But I feel more comfortable in this way that we can get wins."
After the win over STL he said, referring to defending in a low block and grinding out wins: "We could change the process and try to score more goals, and concede more. But I feel more comfortable in this way that we can get wins."
This #AustinFC team plays with no joy, and therefore gives the fans no reason to enjoy watching them.
Another timid, toothless performance in possession. They go down a goal and that game is over, baby.
Another timid, toothless performance in possession. They go down a goal and that game is over, baby.
May 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This #AustinFC team plays with no joy, and therefore gives the fans no reason to enjoy watching them.
Another timid, toothless performance in possession. They go down a goal and that game is over, baby.
Another timid, toothless performance in possession. They go down a goal and that game is over, baby.
The Galaxy looked mostly awful again, so not much consolation from a 1-0 home win.
But Nico set the team up for success, and a lot of guys played well. Dani, Svatok, Biro, Obrian (Bukari and Zan in relief) come to mind.
A little more confidence across the frontline and maybe #AustinFC gets going.
But Nico set the team up for success, and a lot of guys played well. Dani, Svatok, Biro, Obrian (Bukari and Zan in relief) come to mind.
A little more confidence across the frontline and maybe #AustinFC gets going.
April 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Galaxy looked mostly awful again, so not much consolation from a 1-0 home win.
But Nico set the team up for success, and a lot of guys played well. Dani, Svatok, Biro, Obrian (Bukari and Zan in relief) come to mind.
A little more confidence across the frontline and maybe #AustinFC gets going.
But Nico set the team up for success, and a lot of guys played well. Dani, Svatok, Biro, Obrian (Bukari and Zan in relief) come to mind.
A little more confidence across the frontline and maybe #AustinFC gets going.
Zooming out: Six weeks into the year, #AustinFC had surprised by building a strong defensive foundation. The offense had obviously struggled, but there were plenty of reasons for patience.
After three straight wins, I felt like a home game (revenge game!) was setting up for an offensive outburst.
After three straight wins, I felt like a home game (revenge game!) was setting up for an offensive outburst.
April 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Zooming out: Six weeks into the year, #AustinFC had surprised by building a strong defensive foundation. The offense had obviously struggled, but there were plenty of reasons for patience.
After three straight wins, I felt like a home game (revenge game!) was setting up for an offensive outburst.
After three straight wins, I felt like a home game (revenge game!) was setting up for an offensive outburst.
Starting Cascante over Svatok, against this Vancouver team at this time, AND moving Bukari to the left are insane unforced errors by Nico.
On top of that, #AustinFC looks slow and unambitious in attack. Whitecaps are a great team, but they should be tired. Unacceptable half from Austin.
On top of that, #AustinFC looks slow and unambitious in attack. Whitecaps are a great team, but they should be tired. Unacceptable half from Austin.
April 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Starting Cascante over Svatok, against this Vancouver team at this time, AND moving Bukari to the left are insane unforced errors by Nico.
On top of that, #AustinFC looks slow and unambitious in attack. Whitecaps are a great team, but they should be tired. Unacceptable half from Austin.
On top of that, #AustinFC looks slow and unambitious in attack. Whitecaps are a great team, but they should be tired. Unacceptable half from Austin.
This #AustinFC team, man. I remain confident they'll figure out the offense because the team keeps getting points. And yet, I'm not sure they've given me much reason to be confident.
April 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This #AustinFC team, man. I remain confident they'll figure out the offense because the team keeps getting points. And yet, I'm not sure they've given me much reason to be confident.
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Class from No. 1️⃣4️⃣!
April 2, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Class from No. 1️⃣4️⃣!
I think there's enough evidence now to say #AustinFC is tactically flexible, something our fans have never seen before.
Scoring first and being on the road in 2 of the last 3 games is skewing our data more defensive than it will end up over the full season.
Scoring first and being on the road in 2 of the last 3 games is skewing our data more defensive than it will end up over the full season.
St. Louis City SC: 0 (0.92 xG)
vs
Austin FC: 1 (0.77 xG)
#STLvATX | #AllforCity | #AustinFC | #MLS | 🤖⚽
vs
Austin FC: 1 (0.77 xG)
#STLvATX | #AllforCity | #AustinFC | #MLS | 🤖⚽
March 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I think there's enough evidence now to say #AustinFC is tactically flexible, something our fans have never seen before.
Scoring first and being on the road in 2 of the last 3 games is skewing our data more defensive than it will end up over the full season.
Scoring first and being on the road in 2 of the last 3 games is skewing our data more defensive than it will end up over the full season.
If Owen keeps playing this well he might get snatched up in the summer window. Somebody in the Eredivisie or Jupiler Pro League must be salivating over a 20-year-old player like him.
No. 3️⃣3️⃣ with another fantastic performance. 👏
Owen Wolff has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday!
Owen Wolff has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday!
March 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
If Owen keeps playing this well he might get snatched up in the summer window. Somebody in the Eredivisie or Jupiler Pro League must be salivating over a 20-year-old player like him.
Well, it was an insane Austin FC starting XI and the gameplan of a madman, but the players executed quite well and everyone deserves credit.
More stressful than it needed to be, but I'm happy that (for once!) Austin was the one burying early chances and forcing their opponent to pass into oblivion.
More stressful than it needed to be, but I'm happy that (for once!) Austin was the one burying early chances and forcing their opponent to pass into oblivion.
March 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Well, it was an insane Austin FC starting XI and the gameplan of a madman, but the players executed quite well and everyone deserves credit.
More stressful than it needed to be, but I'm happy that (for once!) Austin was the one burying early chances and forcing their opponent to pass into oblivion.
More stressful than it needed to be, but I'm happy that (for once!) Austin was the one burying early chances and forcing their opponent to pass into oblivion.
It's 7:30 and the sun is still out. My heart is so happy, but my 22-year-old self is sooo scowling.
March 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It's 7:30 and the sun is still out. My heart is so happy, but my 22-year-old self is sooo scowling.
My takeaways after rewatching ATX-POR...
Defense: Good all night. Limited CFs, did pretty well at snuffing out wide chances.
Offense in 4-3-3: Struggled to break down POR's 5-wide backline. Not as much space for Bukari to go 1v1 and they stopped Owen from overloading left.
Defense: Good all night. Limited CFs, did pretty well at snuffing out wide chances.
Offense in 4-3-3: Struggled to break down POR's 5-wide backline. Not as much space for Bukari to go 1v1 and they stopped Owen from overloading left.
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
My takeaways after rewatching ATX-POR...
Defense: Good all night. Limited CFs, did pretty well at snuffing out wide chances.
Offense in 4-3-3: Struggled to break down POR's 5-wide backline. Not as much space for Bukari to go 1v1 and they stopped Owen from overloading left.
Defense: Good all night. Limited CFs, did pretty well at snuffing out wide chances.
Offense in 4-3-3: Struggled to break down POR's 5-wide backline. Not as much space for Bukari to go 1v1 and they stopped Owen from overloading left.
It was a toothless SKC squad tonight and Austin FC was too hesitant around the box, but they found a way to get 3 points. I'm confident the play they showed will translate to more goals once the squad is more settled.
February 23, 2025 at 3:54 AM
It was a toothless SKC squad tonight and Austin FC was too hesitant around the box, but they found a way to get 3 points. I'm confident the play they showed will translate to more goals once the squad is more settled.