December 15, 20214 yr Here's your 2022 slate, AFC fans: https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/austin-fc/schedule/#date=2022-01-01 FIrst 3 outta 4 at Q2, including SXSW capoff. We also end the season with an ACL capoff (10/9-Sunday). And your "Ow, my sweaty balls!" 7:00pm contests are 7/24 & 8/26 and a 9/14 playdate that seems destined for an afternoon kickoff for TV flex. All in all, a great looking slate. I'm looking forward to next season.
December 17, 20214 yr On 12/15/2021 at 7:59 AM, Lobo said: Yeah, that's a fucked up rule. "Welcome to the MLS. Now give us one of your best forwards." The fucking paint on our pitch isn't even dry yet and we're losing players? I know we've got a buncha resident rule experts on here, but I would have just assumed at first blush you get a 2-3 year "cooling period" before your roster can get raided like this. I mean the league as a whole doesn't really know what it's doing yet. It's just recently become fairly popular - at least in cities with teams - so they haven't really been forced to change anything that needs to be changed. It's a weird mishmash of American sports league concepts and international club soccer practices. The playoffs are a mess and it was discussed some on the MLS thread. The salary cap stuff is silly and keeps better players from staying in the US. I think overall they need to be more assertive in picking a direction and sticking with it. And - yeah - whoever decided that brand new teams are eligible for expansion drafting is a moron. I mean think about it from the player's perspective - he was somewhere, then he goes to Austin for a year, now he's on his way to a 3rd club in 3 seasons. That blows. Edited December 17, 20214 yr by ztejas
December 20, 20214 yr Looks like a solid acquisition for the midfield and offense, but I hope they are working on getting more to add to the defense. ETA: looks like Sporting KC signed Ben Sweat. We didn't see much of him due to injury, but it leaves us even thinner in the back. Hopefully a sign that they are going after a really good center back. Edited December 20, 20214 yr by Jerry Callo
December 21, 20214 yr On 12/17/2021 at 3:44 PM, ztejas said: I mean the league as a whole doesn't really know what it's doing yet. It's just recently become fairly popular - at least in cities with teams - so they haven't really been forced to change anything that needs to be changed. It's a weird mishmash of American sports league concepts and international club soccer practices. The playoffs are a mess and it was discussed some on the MLS thread. The salary cap stuff is silly and keeps better players from staying in the US. I think overall they need to be more assertive in picking a direction and sticking with it. And - yeah - whoever decided that brand new teams are eligible for expansion drafting is a moron. I mean think about it from the player's perspective - he was somewhere, then he goes to Austin for a year, now he's on his way to a 3rd club in 3 seasons. That blows. This is the most Austin FC fan take on the expansion draft ever
December 21, 20214 yr On 12/14/2021 at 6:35 PM, ztejas said: Wait... why was Austin not already exempted from the expansion draft? Seems like there should be a grace period of a couple years. Blame your owner
December 21, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Zepol87 said: This is the most Austin FC fan take on the expansion draft ever I promise I'd have the same take regardless. It's silly. And I don't even know the name of the guy we lost- it's not about that. But we're close to 30 teams so whatever.
December 21, 20214 yr Just giving you shit I know you aren't talking out your ass. I do agree about league direction but that is for the MLS or US soccer thread because I believe MLS is to blame for the bullshit we've seen with the USMNT until recently. MLS needs to embrace the transfer mid league area, we can pay more than the other non top tier leagues and be a comfy spot for the olds who want to stunt on youngins like Zlatan, he had no business in MLS
December 31, 20213 yr On 12/28/2021 at 10:13 AM, Horny Bull said: The Texas Trifecta!! He will (I think) go down as the first player to play for all three Texas teams.
December 31, 20213 yr 15 hours ago, Napoleon said: The Texas Trifecta!! He will (I think) go down as the first player to play for all three Texas teams. Yep. Crazy that someone has done it one year and one month into Austin FC’s existence. It’s a nice addition for attacking depth. now let’s focus on the back line.
January 10, 20223 yr Pochettino officially out to River Plate. The Lahoud Mood will be part of the SuperDraft broadcast tomorrow. Only the first round will be streamed.
January 11, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, skittlebrau said: Pochettino officially out to River Plate. Good.gif
January 11, 20223 yr 9 hours ago, skittlebrau said: Pochettino officially out to River Plate. The Lahoud Mood will be part of the SuperDraft broadcast tomorrow. Only the first round will be streamed. Boca academy player and now River Plate full squad member. #awkward
January 11, 20223 yr Austin FC picked up Kipp Keller a midfielder from St. Louis University with the 5th pick in the MLS Super Draft (presented by adidas).
January 11, 20223 yr 40 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said: Austin FC picked up Kipp Keller a midfielder from St. Louis University with the 5th pick in the MLS Super Draft (presented by adidas). People don’t seem to be able to agree on his position. I see him listed as a midfielder in some places and a center back in others.
January 11, 20223 yr 3 minutes ago, Horny Bull said: People don’t seem to be able to agree on his position. I see him listed as a midfielder in some places and a center back in others. I was just looking at that. He was listed as a midfielder for St. Louis University, but they said center back when the pick was announced. He received praise in college for his defense, so hopefully he has the skills to play in the back.
January 11, 20223 yr Chris Bills from The Striker Texas says he was widely regarded as the most pro-ready center back in the SuperDraft. I've seen several others that were surprised that he slipped all the way to the 5th pick.
January 12, 20223 yr Glad we got a guy that seems like he can help at CB. Not a bad offseason so far, we've hit some needs, but still hoping for another DP that might fit better than Pochettino did.
January 12, 20223 yr The DP slots are already filled - Driussi, Dominguez, and Ring. I think the midfielder acquisitions will more than make up for losing Pochettino. I still hope there is plans to add another CB. I think Pochettino's loan frees up an International spot.
January 13, 20223 yr On 12/29/2021 at 11:20 PM, Jerry Callo said: You heard it here first. Well, unless you follow the same twitters I do.
January 13, 20223 yr Is Valencia a CB? Got that impression from how they described him as someone who would allow our offensive minded midfielders (Ring?) to play more forward.
January 14, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, MidTexHorn said: Is Valencia a CB? Got that impression from how they described him as someone who would allow our offensive minded midfielders (Ring?) to play more forward. I understand that he is a strong defensive midfielder, which would allow Ring to play higher up. I'm just excited to see the new roster take the field. Still waiting for a proven CB.
January 15, 20223 yr On 1/13/2022 at 4:38 PM, MidTexHorn said: Is Valencia a CB? Got that impression from how they described him as someone who would allow our offensive minded midfielders (Ring?) to play more forward. Valencia is the 6, which will let Ring play more forward and connect w Driussi. Should make the attack much better. Keller should be a really good 4th CB this year. All indications are that a starter is still incoming. That happening would put a bow on a pretty good off-season.
January 15, 20223 yr Saw this roster by position on the Twitter @WeAreAustinTV. My starting lineup would have Jimenez over Lima and Valencia over Pereria. Laid out like this, the roster is looking petty good - still need another CB.
January 15, 20223 yr Saw this roster by position on the Twitter @WeAreAustinTV. My starting lineup would have Jimenez over Lima and Valencia over Pereria. Laid out like this, the roster is looking petty good - still need another CB.As far as starters go….that’s still last years back line, and Kolmanic remains the sole bright spot back there.
January 18, 20223 yr I want to see Cascante replaced. Romana is a youngster, he can improve. Idk about all the head-scratching attacking moments he tries out, but he plays hard more often than not. I think we can do better at RB too, but those guys are serviceable. Just not difference-makers. I'm excited about our coming attack though. Could be fun .
January 18, 20223 yr 11 hours ago, BurdineBandit said: I want to see Cascante replaced. Romana is a youngster, he can improve. Idk about all the head-scratching attacking moments he tries out, but he plays hard more often than not. I think we can do better at RB too, but those guys are serviceable. Just not difference-makers. I'm excited about our coming attack though. Could be fun . I think if we get a stronger CB, Jimenez will be very effective starting offensive plays. His ability to connect passes is better than anyone in the back and one of the best of the team IMHO.
January 18, 20223 yr Author Hopefully that means new away kits drop before 2/12 (and hopefully way sooner)
January 19, 20223 yr Would love to go to a game down there. Y'all seem to have a bigger following than FC Dallas and fun fan base.
January 20, 20223 yr Getting impatient on this CB thing. Also more and more afraid that it’s going to be a dud.
January 21, 20223 yr 18 hours ago, skittlebrau said: Getting impatient on this CB thing. Also more and more afraid that it’s going to be a dud. What do you know about this guy and the transfer rumors?
January 21, 20223 yr I know there are mixed opinions and that the rumors are based on translations of a single tweet. None of his numbers blow me away, but people who know better than me have watched some video and are more optimistic about him.
January 24, 20223 yr On 1/21/2022 at 9:32 AM, Jerry Callo said: What do you know about this guy and the transfer rumors? We got him. Hope he's starting quality and raises the floor of the CB group.
January 24, 20223 yr Good work from our immigration lawyers getting green cards for Zan, Rodney, Romaña and getting us some flexibility on international slots.
January 24, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, skittlebrau said: Good work from our immigration lawyers getting green cards for Zan, Rodney, Romaña and getting us some flexibility on international slots. That's big news. I understand we traded one of the slots to Miami. Do you know what Austin got in return?
January 24, 20223 yr 12 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said: That's big news. I understand we traded one of the slots to Miami. Do you know what Austin got in return? $225K in GAM. And it was a trade just for 2022 and the slot comes back to us next year. Edited January 24, 20223 yr by skittlebrau
January 25, 20223 yr If you want a comprehensive look at where we stand this year vs last year going into the season, we got into it on this week's show. https://www.moontowersoccer.com/austins-new-center-back-2021-vs-2022-roster-minty-kits-and-green-cards-ice-cream-nachos-and-more/
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