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The Verde Report: Claudio Reyna’s Future With Austin FC Uncertain After Ugly USMNT Scandal
Claudio Reyna’s Future With Austin FC Uncertain After Ugly USMNT Scandal
Let’s hold our noses and review the madness

Eric Goodman, Jan. 12, 2023

Top 10 Moments of Austin FC’s 2022 Season
Top 10 Moments of Austin FC’s 2022 Season
The highs from Verde's sophomore season

Eric Goodman, Dec. 15, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC Gave the City a Season To Be Proud of in 2022
Austin FC Gave the City a Season To Be Proud of in 2022
The club managed to exceed every reasonable expectation for how its sophomore season would go

Eric Goodman, Nov. 3, 2022

The Verde Report: “The Show Goes On” as Austin FC Continues Magical Run to West Final
“The Show Goes On” as Austin FC Continues Magical Run to West Final
The Verde and Black are two wins away from the MLS Cup

Eric Goodman, Oct. 27, 2022

The Verde Report: MVP or Not, Sebastián Driussi Is Something Better for Austin FC
MVP or Not, Sebastián Driussi Is Something Better for Austin FC
Wolff: “When it’s crunch time, the guy delivers”

Eric Goodman, Oct. 20, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Playoff Debut Is a Moment Five Years in the Making
Austin FC’s Playoff Debut Is a Moment Five Years in the Making
The Verde and Black take on Real Salt Lake Sunday afternoon at Q2 Stadium

Eric Goodman, Oct. 13, 2022

The Verde Report: Credit Where It’s Due
Credit Where It’s Due
Playoff-bound Austin FC put together the season it needed in 2022

Eric Goodman, Oct. 6, 2022

The Verde Report: U.S. National Team Limping Toward Qatar World Cup
U.S. National Team Limping Toward Qatar World Cup

Eric Goodman, Sept. 29, 2022

The Verde Report: What You Need to Know About the MLS Cup Playoffs in Austin
What You Need to Know About the MLS Cup Playoffs in Austin
When and how to watch Austin FC in their first-ever playoff match

Eric Goodman, Sept. 22, 2022

The Verde Report: It’s Back to Basics for Reeling Austin FC
It’s Back to Basics for Reeling Austin FC
Assessing three consecutive losses punctuated by a 3-0 egg-laying in Seattle

Eric Goodman, Sept. 15, 2022

The Verde Report: After Back-to-Back Losses, Austin FC Must Regroup for Stretch Run
After Back-to-Back Losses, Austin FC Must Regroup for Stretch Run
Wolff: “The focus has to be recaptured”

Eric Goodman, Sept. 8, 2022

The Verde Report: Fagúndez to Felipe: How Austin FC Is Getting the Best Out of Its MLS Journeymen
Fagúndez to Felipe: How Austin FC Is Getting the Best Out of Its MLS Journeymen
Seasoned vets are all having seasons to remember

Eric Goodman, Sept. 1, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC Introduces Emiliano Rigoni as LAFC Clash Looms
Austin FC Introduces Emiliano Rigoni as LAFC Clash Looms
Western Conference rivals make the most of the midseason transfer window

Eric Goodman, Aug. 25, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC and the Virtue of Making Mistakes
Austin FC and the Virtue of Making Mistakes
Is perfection overrated?

Eric Goodman, Aug. 18, 2022

The Verde Report: Already an All-Star, Sebastián Driussi Is Making His Case for More
Already an All-Star, Sebastián Driussi Is Making His Case for More
A special player is having a special season, and he’s doing it in Austin’s backyard

Eric Goodman, Aug. 11, 2022

The Verde Report: In Wake of Cecilio Domínguez’s Departure From Austin FC, Unanswered Questions Remain
In Wake of Cecilio Domínguez’s Departure From Austin FC, Unanswered Questions Remain
Does ATXFC leadership owe fans insight into what happened?

Eric Goodman, Aug. 4, 2022

The Verde Report: MLS, Austin FC Capitalizing on World Cup Shake-Up
MLS, Austin FC Capitalizing on World Cup Shake-Up
International talent is clamoring for MLS playing time. That’s good for everybody.

Eric Goodman, July 28, 2022

The Verde Report: It’s Now or Never for Austin FC and the Cecilio Domínguez Saga
It’s Now or Never for Austin FC and the Cecilio Domínguez Saga
Will Austin FC offload its benched DP before the transfer window closes in August?

Eric Goodman, July 21, 2022

The Verde Report: From Top-of-League Perch, Austin FC Looks Like Title Contenders
From Top-of-League Perch, Austin FC Looks Like Title Contenders
Plus, Sebastián Driussi becomes the first Verde player to be named to MLS All-Star Team

Eric Goodman, July 14, 2022

The Verde Report: A Utility Player No More, Jon Gallagher Has Found His Home for Austin FC
A Utility Player No More, Jon Gallagher Has Found His Home for Austin FC
The 26-year-old Irishman is thriving at left back

Eric Goodman, July 7, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Owen Wolff Turns Heads on Both Sides of the Pond
Austin FC’s Owen Wolff Turns Heads on Both Sides of the Pond
Make way for Austin’s first family of soccer

Eric Goodman, June 30, 2022

The Verde Report – Next Chapter for Austin FC’s Brand: Less Soccer, More Austin
The Verde Report – Next Chapter for Austin FC’s Brand: Less Soccer, More Austin
With a new collaboration with local skate shop No-Comply, ATXFC looks to expand its fanbase

Eric Goodman, June 23, 2022

The Verde Report: Referee’s Path to World Cup Began in Austin
Referee’s Path to World Cup Began in Austin
“Every referee’s dream is to reach the World Cup”

Eric Goodman, June 16, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin Next in Line for U.S. Soccer’s Attendance Controversy
Austin Next in Line for U.S. Soccer’s Attendance Controversy
How much is too much for a ticket to Q2 Stadium?

Eric Goodman, June 9, 2022

The Verde Report: After May Struggles, Austin FC Remains Confident
After May Struggles, Austin FC Remains Confident
FIFA international break gives club a chance to catch its breath

Eric Goodman, June 2, 2022

The Verde Report: Opening the Books on Austin FC’s Salary Figures
Opening the Books on Austin FC’s Salary Figures
A closer look at who’s bringing the best and worst value to the club

Eric Goodman, May 26, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC Commits to Coach Josh Wolff With Three-Year Deal
Austin FC Commits to Coach Josh Wolff With Three-Year Deal
It was a good week for the younger Wolff too

Eric Goodman, May 19, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC, Fans Split on What to Do With Cecilio Domínguez
Austin FC, Fans Split on What to Do With Cecilio Domínguez
MLS investigation clears star player of misconduct, but questions linger

Eric Goodman, May 12, 2022

The Verde Report: Josh Wolff Lets His Guard Down
Josh Wolff Lets His Guard Down
Austin FC's leadership is hitting all the right notes

Eric Goodman, May 5, 2022

The Verde Report: Austin FC Leads Texas' Soccer Renaissance
Austin FC Leads Texas' Soccer Renaissance
Austin FC, FC Dallas, and the Houston Dynamo’s seasonlong tussle for Copa Tejas begins

Eric Goodman, April 28, 2022

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