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  • NoctambulantBrobdingnagian
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    Right after the game I had to go take a piss so I didn't burst once we got on the train.  Walking against the grain of the crowd coming towards me and I notice Claudio Reyna, in a suit, a phone to his

  • So my boy got invited to assessments for the Austin FC Academy.  Three rounds of attrition with each assessment and then a scrimmage if I understand correctly.  Pretty stoked for him.  Managing his ex

  • Brisketexan
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    That. Was fucking. NUTS. Wildly frustrated that we couldn’t put more than one in with a man advantage, but my frustration didn’t appear to help them. My wife had a conflict, so I took one of my olde

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8 hours ago, A-Tex Devil said:

Desler is super important to this team.  That is all. 

Desler and Buka are a force on the right side.  If we can figure out a good combination on the left - Biro/Taylor or Biro/Gally.  Owen and Dani are good pieces in the middle.  Uzuni does not work well as a left winger.  Unfortunately at this point, BV and Uzuni need to be battling to see who should start at striker.

I’m not sure why we insist on playing 1 central striker in a variety of the 433. Our personnel would at least warrant giving a 442 a runout. Soccer coaches are worse than NFL about all doing the same shit though. 

13 hours ago, drt said:

I’m not sure why we insist on playing 1 central striker in a variety of the 433. Our personnel would at least warrant giving a 442 a runout. Soccer coaches are worse than NFL about all doing the same shit though. 

I think Uzuni and BV would be tripping over each other.  That's the reason Uzuni sucks as a winger - he'd rather crowd BV in the middle.  BV and Owen worked better in the limited time they acted as dual strikers, but Owen played more as a false nine than a true striker.  

We renewing our season tix or ?

We are. I like how they didn’t go up but like what, $50 total? They knew they couldn’t get away with an ass-fucking price hike this year.
2 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:


We are. I like how they didn’t go up but like what, $50 total? They knew they couldn’t get away with an ass-fucking price hike this year.

Mine only went up $7. I’m not sure if I’ll renew tho. The only person who wants to go with me lives in the UK!

Our tickets increased 3.02%.  Which is $28.10 per ticket or $1.65 per ticket per game.  Last year was 4.87 and the year before was 11.9.

We'll be keeping ours.  We enjoy the folks around us, most of which have been there since the beginning.  I like the few extra cup games that come with the season tickets and the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.  Someone almost always uses our seats - so I don't have to mess with selling them.

Good showing tonight. Some poor final third play, but still... 3 points!

Taking someone to their first Austin FC is always a fun experience. My brother and I took our dad a couple years back and he said, "Do they have metal bleachers like a HS football stadium?"

 

He was not expecting the stadium/atmosphere and had a fantastic time for someone who gives 0 fucks about sports in general and especially soccer.

Off topic, kinda ... 

whay in the blue blazes is Saudi Arabia in the CONCACAF?

13 hours ago, Fuga said:

Off topic, kinda ... 

whay in the blue blazes is Saudi Arabia in the CONCACAF?

Saudi Arabia is participating in the CONCACAF Gold Cup as a guest nation, not because of its geographical location, but due to an invitation from CONCACAF. This invitation is part of a broader strategy to increase the tournament's global profile and foster collaboration between CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Saudi Arabia will also participate in the 2027 tournament as part of this partnership.

~ according to the AI

11 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Saudi Arabia is participating in the CONCACAF Gold Cup as a guest nation, not because of its geographical location, but due to an invitation from CONCACAF. This invitation is part of a broader strategy to increase the tournament's global profile and foster collaboration between CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Saudi Arabia will also participate in the 2027 tournament as part of this partnership.

~ according to the AI

Much thanks!

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I just watched the highlights of the US Cup QF game.  That was quite a match.  Stuver doing Stuver things to keep us in it.  We still can't score a goal from free play to save our lives.  Hopefully BV not hurt too badly.  

Austin wins with six goals from the penalty spot and zero from open play. 

I wouldn't be surprised if BV9 is out with a torn MCL.

I'm ready to see the Taylor - Uzuni - Bukari front lineup.  Taylor showed some impressive skills off the bench last night.

On 7/9/2025 at 6:47 AM, Jerry Callo said:

I wouldn't be surprised if BV9 is out with a torn MCL.

Wishful thinking.  BV9 out with season-ending torn ACL.

If Uzuni doesn't step up in the striker position, Austin is screwed.

3 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Wishful thinking.  BV9 out with season-ending torn ACL.

If Uzuni doesn't step up in the striker position, Austin is screwed.

Could put a serious dent in our .75 goals per game average.

I'm ready to see the Taylor - Uzuni - Bukari front lineup.  Taylor showed some impressive skills off the bench last night.

Only good wishes for BV and his recovery…but it’s not like his absence is going to cost us many goals.
I’m curious to see more from Taylor, he’s looked good in limited time, and we desperately need a spark up there.

Interesting starting lineup with Uzuni and Rubio up top.  I suspect Rubio will be in an attacking mid role as opposed to dual strikers.

¡Listos!

This is going to be Uzuni's breakout match.

On 7/10/2025 at 10:38 AM, Jerry Callo said:

BV9 out with season-ending torn ACL.

Holy shit really?

God we're a joke. 

Need to sell more branded YETI gear and apparel.

Uzuni couldn’t score on the backup goalie in warmup so I wasn’t surprised he missed a tap in from 2 feet.

This team has such a loser mentality. Let’s back off the last 10 minutes to preserve that 0-0 draw in the race to the bottom. That’s great.

Rubio and Uzuni are starting.  Not sure who will be the striker.  Uzuni could be LW or Rubio at attacking mid again.  Since Uzuni can't actually locate the LW, I'd rather see him up top and Owen at LW.

I'll probably fall asleep before the game even starts. 

¡listos!

Two really good goals with Uzuni contributing on both.  His first goal was a master class on his to burn defenders right up the middle.  

Need about 3 more matches with LA Galaxy.

 

Honestly though the schedule sets up pretty nicely to where there is no excuse for missing the playoffs.

Reports of Dani to Coventry for $4M. I'd be glad to see him get the opportunity, but I'm not sure his play is up to top of Championship level right now.

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Yeah I don’t see a good fit for Dani in England as an 8. Gonna get knocked around a lot

Anyone who bought tickets expecting Messi to show his face at this exhibition game was playing themselves. He ain't here to play school. He's here because they rolled out the red carpet, gave him a stake in the team, and allowed his family to live in Latino America without having to live in Latino America. At the ripe age of 38. This game ain't on the Top 50 list of biggest accolades in his career. 

3 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

Final All-Star roster for tonight released.  Messi ain't on it.  Fucking diva.

I'm not sure if you're just upset because you're going to the game and wanted to see him play but Messi can and should do whatever he wants. 

(I too however would be annoyed if I was going and he decided not to play)

Fun fact: I HAVE seen him in person but not in an actual match. Argentina was playing Mexico at Jerryworld and they used SMU's field to practice one day - while I was there. We all crowded around the fence and watched them for a bit. 

3 minutes ago, ztejas said:

I'm not sure if you're just upset because you're going to the game and wanted to see him play but Messi can and should do whatever he wants. 

(I too however would be annoyed if I was going and he decided not to play)

Fun fact: I HAVE seen him in person but not in an actual match. Argentina was playing Mexico at Jerryworld and they used SMU's field to practice one day - while I was there. We all crowded around the fence and watched them for a bit. 

Sure, he can do what he wants - he'll get a one-game suspension.

We were going to go no matter what, but still, would have liked to have seen him play.

4 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Sure, he can do what he wants - he'll get a one-game suspension.

You mean another game vacation?

24 minutes ago, ztejas said:

You mean another game vacation?

But....but...he'll lose a game's pay!  That will surely financially ruin him!

Match was fun enough. Stuver had a great outing, made you happy for him. Evander and Bounga were fun to watch, and it was cool as hell to see Gilberto Mora score for Liga MX. 16 yrs old. That’s nuts.

I went to the Skills Challenge on Tuesday.  Pretty corny, but also fun.  Sat behind the goal on the North End where three of the five events took place.  

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New center back with a deal through 2028 and an option for 2029.  He'll take an international slot and a senior roster spot next year, so someone has to go.  I'm guessing Jader Obrian.  Austin is going to be intimidating as hell with a Ukrainian and a Serbian on the back line.

WTF am I missing? On their iOS app the day of the match is never shown, only time/place and a slew of links.

 

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WTF am I missing? On their iOS app the day of the match is never shown, only time/place and a slew of links.
 
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Yeah…that’s a pretty shitty oversight.

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