Are bonus games still a thing? Looking at Austin FC's history against Eastern Conference teams

After Austin FC won three early-season matches against Eastern Conference teams in 2022, an MLS media personality coined the "bonus games" term. Does it still apply?

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Should you, indeed, vote for everyone from Austin FC? A primer for All-Star Game voting

Saturday night's opponents, San Diego FC, have three potential All-Stars. For Austin FC, the story might be a little different.

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The Thursday Three: Turning to Ted Lasso in these trying times

Maybe, just maybe, if enough players bring objects that means something to them and set those on fire, Verde will score more goals.

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'We're not happy with the draw': Reflections on a good (in a vacuum) result that still leaves Nico Estévez wanting more

One goal is better than no goals, and a draw against a top West opponent is better than a loss. But did Verde do enough to convince fans they're on a path to make the playoffs?

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'It's a team with a big winning mentality': Robert Taylor meets Austin media, praises new team

Robert Taylor appears ready to play for Austin FC. It's a team, in turn, appearing ready for what he might bring.

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The curious case of Myrto Uzuni

Austin FC's record signing should have more than one goal at this stage of the season. We look at how he compares to other record signings other clubs made, and fret a bit.

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Foreign Exchange: Three Dynamo questions with Bayou City Soccer's Dustyn Richardson

You might be wondering about the Dynamo and what they're all about this season. Let's remedy that with a friend from H-Town.

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Is field tilt really a sign of dominace? Exploring an emerging Austin FC paradox

Field tilt is a measure that can tell you something about which team is dominating a soccer match. In Austin's case, like so many offensive metrics in 2025, it's potentially misleading.

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'We're just missing a little bit of luck': Sizing up a win leaving Austin FC second in the West

Five clean sheets. Five wins, four by a 1-0 margin. That's good for second in the West ... but what does it mean for a Verde squad still thinking it can do better?

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'We cannot change everything for a game': Austin FC prepares for several layers of different

Surprisingly, the Whitecaps are the best team in the West. But Austin FC's been a bit of a surprise as well.

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Have Verde done enough to make the playoffs? What performance after seven MLS matches tells us about the whole season (and post-season)

Austin FC has done what seven of nine playoff teams have done the last two seasons ... but they've also done this very thing while missing the playoffs.

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'It looked like a playoff game today': Assessing Austin FC's first draw of 2025

Nico Estévez told the media, "Humans desire always what they don't have," in case you needed perspective on a frustrating draw that still progresses Verde toward a playoff place.

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Foreign Exchange: Three questions with Stumptown Footy's Sam Svilar

Ahead of tonight's match with Portland, we check in with a Timbers expert about a missing forward, a replacement star, and a manager we're sort of obsessed with.

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'It gives you so much energy': How defending as a team has bolstered Austin FC

Everyone's defending well for Austin FC, according to one of its best defenders, and that's making him happy.

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A successful 'business trip': Reflections following Austin FC's third win in a row

Austin FC got their third straight win on Sunday, and added to its impressive tally of minutes defending a one-goal lead.

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A born identity: Austin FC, beginning to define themselves five matches in

Playing in St. Louis on Sunday, Verde have a chance to build on a burgeoning identity and get to double-digit points on the young season.

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Foreign Exchange: Justin Horneker helps us make sense of St. Louis City SC

Learn more about Austin FC's opponent on Sunday, who you might remember from some pretty awful losses.

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It's probably fine: A less-than-full Austin FC squad faces surprising San Diego FC

Verde is very possibly down to one healthy center back headed into Sunday's match. playing a team that has yet to lose this season.

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'We are not there yet': An imperfect Austin FC team gets an early-season (dare we say it) signature win

No goals from open play in four matches? Key players without goal contributions? At least Owen Wolff's making a difference ...

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At the Whistle: LAFC 0, Austin FC 1

Pretty? Not especially. Beating LAFC at the Banque? That's plenty pretty.

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See you in May: Austin FC's back line officially gets thinner with injury update

Mikkel Desler joins Julio Cascante at Club Injury, though Cascante could be making his way back to the squad soon.

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'We have to feel this pain of losing': Is Austin FC destined for a repeat of last season?

There's a thin line between winning and losing, according to Nico Estévez — so why is Verde on the wrong side of that line?

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What's the current state of the Austin FC roster? And could it use a couple more U22s?

While Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell has made significant offseason moves, there may still be more to make.

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The Morning After: Should you worry that Austin FC is on pace for a 17-goal season?

Nico Estévez is taking ownership for the loss, and seems to know what needs to happen next. But will it actually happen?

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After the Whistle: Portland Timbers FC 1, Austin FC 0

Verde were minutes from a scoreless draw, but then David Da Costa decided to have a special moment at their expense.

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It's just one match ... but here's one worrying metric from the 2024 Austin FC season to revisit

Verde had an anemic offense in 2024. Could they be headed for a similar fate in 2025?

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The Morning After: Estevez assesses a clean sheet, dominating in midfield, and needing to finish better in an opening win

Austin FC got a clean sheet in its first match of 2025, and midfield play is good ... but what about the final product in front of goal?

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At the Whistle: Austin FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 0

Osman Bukari got the match's lone goal to get the 2025 Verde season off to a solid start.

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Does hot chocolate sound good? Let us reveal new Q2 Stadium secrets as you're filing in for the home opener

Looking for hot chocolate this Saturday at Q2 to stave off the cold? Want to know where what new eats and drinks can be found? At this year’s Media Day, we sampled new food and beverage partners (La ...

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