2023 Austin FC II season explained

Club:Austin FC II
Season:2023
League:MLSNP
League Result:Frontier Division: 3rd

MLSNP: 8th
Chrtitle:Chairman
Chairman:Anthony Precourt
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Brett Uttley
Stadium:Parmer Field
Cup1:MLS Next Pro playoffs
Cup1 Result:MLS Next Pro Cup Champions
League Topscorer:Sébastien Pineau (7)
Season Topscorer:Valentin Noël (8)
Average Attendance:0
Largest Win:
Largest Loss:
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Nextseason:2024
Updated:02:19, October 23, 2023 (UTC)

The 2023 Austin FC II season was the club's first season in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of soccer in the United States. They played in the league's Western Conference. The club finished the regular season 4th in the Western Conference and 8th overall in the regular season, qualifying for the MLSNP play-offs. In the four play-off games, Austin FC II only allowed one goal on their way to the MLS Next Pro Cup.

Damian Las had a standout season, being selected to both the MLSNP Bext XI and the MLSNP Goalkeeper of the Year. Joe Hafferty was also selected to the MLSNP Bext XI for the 2023 season.

Background

Austin FC started playing in the MLS Western Conference in 2021. In August 2022 it was announced that they would launch a MLS Next Pro team for the 2023 season.[1] On December 13, Austin FC announced that Brett Uttley will be the first coach for Austin FC II.[2]

Season

Preseason

On January 4, the team announced it had hired its first two assistant coaches, Dennis Sanchez and Jason Grubb.[3] The next day, Austin FC announced the signing of their first three players to the Austin FC II team, Ugandan midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga, American forward David Rodríguez, and Dutch midfielder Cheick Touré. Both Byaruhanga and Rodríguez are on season long loans with options to buy.[4] Continuing to work on their 2023 team, Austin FC II signed goalkeeper Eric Lopez on January 10, 2022 from LA Galaxy II.[5] On January 23, Austin FC II announced the signing of Anthony De Anda, the first Austin FC Academy player to sign with the team.[6] Continuing to build their inaugural team, Austin FC II announced the signing of Leo Torres and Chris Pinkham on January 24.[7] On January 31, Austin FC II announced signing of Emmanuel Johnson on a year-long loan with option to buy from Hibernian for its inaugural season.[8] After it first couple of preseason games, Austin FC II continued building their roster by signing Christo Vela on loan from Cancún F.C. on February 13.[9] As the first team prepared for the first game of the season, Austin FC II continued to build its squad by signing Sébastien Pineau to a two-year contract through the 2024 season.[10] After acquiring an international slot from New York City FC II for cash consideration on March 1,[11] Austin FC II announced the following day they had signed AAlonso Ramírez on a season long loan from Atlas F.C..[12] On March 3, Austin FC II announced they had signed three of the four Austin FC MLS Super Draft picks.[13] As the opening of the 2023 season approached, Austin FC II announced they had signed two new players, Joe Hafferty and Jonathan Santillan, to the team on March 16.[14] One day prior to their first game of the season, Austin FC II announced they had signed Micah Burton from the academy team.[15] Making final roster adjustments for the MLSNP season, on March 24, 2022 Austin FC II announced that five players from the first team were placed on loans with the team, and another six players were signed to amateur agreements.[16]

March/April

Austin FC II started their MLSNP season with a 2–1 win over cross-state rivals Houston Dynamo 2 on the back of a two goal performance by Austin FC Superdraft pick Valentin Noël.[17] Austin FC II first ever game on the road resulted in a tie with Sporting Kansas City II, but they dropped a point in their first kick from the marks experience in the MLSNP.[18] Coming back home for their third game of the season, Austin FC II managed another late game winner against Tacoma Defiance, winning 2–1 on an extra-time strike by Christo Vela.[19] Keeping their unbeaten streak alive through the first four games of the season, Austin FC beat North Texas SC 3–0, aided by a brace from Valentin Noël.[20] On the road for their second game of the season and looking to remain unbeaten, Austin FC II faced LA Galaxy II earning a point from the draw, but dropping a point in the shoot-out.[21] Austin FC II finished their first full month of play undefeated with a 1–1 draw against Minnesota United FC 2. But, in their third draw of the season, the team secured their first shootout win edging Minnesota United FC 2 6–5.[22]

May/June

Austin FC II started the month of May by winning their first ever road game at Providence Park against Portland Timbers 2 in a hardfought 1-0 victory coming off a goal by Rodriguez in the 4th minute of the game.[23] May 14 was the first visit to Colorado for Austin FC II, it was also their first loss as the fell 1–0 to Colorado Rapids 2.[24] Austin FC II, lose both its first home game and their first back-to-back games of the season in a 1–0 lose to the San Jose Earthquakes II.[25] In the second iteration of the Austin/Houston cross state rivalry, Austin FC II loss the game 2–0, bringing the record to 1 win and 1 loss.[26] In their first game in June, Austin FC II returned to their winning ways by beating Real Monarchs 3–0 at Parmar Field. David Rodríguez (footballer, born 2002) scored a brace and Valentin Noël returned to his scoring way, adding the third goal.[27] Coming off a strong win, Austin FC II hosted Whitecaps FC 2, the second place team in the Western Conference. Though the game was hardfought, Austin FC II managed the 1–0 win with a goal off CJ Fodrey.[28] Austin FC II continued to perform well in the month of June, earning their fourth win in a row, defeating Portland Timbers 2, 4–0.[29] After four wins in a row, Austin FC II dopped their first game in June to the Tacoma Defiance 1–0.[30] Austin FC II ended the month of June 4–1–1 after drawing with Real Monarchs 0–0, but did earn the extra point in the shootout on two saves by Damian Las.[31]

July/August

Austin FC II started their summer stretch with a 3–0 win against cross state rivals Houston Dynamo 2 on goals from CJ Fodrey, Sébastien Pineau, and Christo Vela before they headed into a two-week break.[32] After their two week break, Austin FC II had an opportunity to gain some points on the Western Conference leader Colorado Rapids 2. Despite taking an early 3–0 lead on goals from CJ Fodrey, Sébastien Pineau, and Sal Mazzaferro, Colorado Rapids 2 came back in the second half to earn the tie and then gained another point by winning the penalty shoot-out 6–5.[33] A week later Austin FC II had one of their best performances against LA Galaxy II, winning 4–0 on goals from Micah Burton, Alonso Ramírez, Sébastian Pineau, and Leo Torres.[34] A week later, Austin FC II took on Los Angeles FC 2 and played them to a 0–0 draw, earning a point and then secured a second point by winning the penalty shoot-out 4–3.[35] Extending their unbeaten streak to six games, Austin FC II defeated San Jose Earthquakes II 2–0 on a brace by Sébastien Pineau, who scored in the 50th and 89th minutes of the match.[36] Austin FC II added one more game to their unbeaten streak by earning a point in a 1–1 tie against Whitecaps FC 2, but dropped a point is the shootout, falling 4–3.[37]

September

Austin FC II started the month by qualifying for their first MLS Next Pro playoff berth when they earned two points against Los Angeles FC 2, winning the penalty shoot-out 5–4, after a 1–1 draw in regulation. Joe Hafferty scored his first goal of the season on a corner kick, and Damian Las came up big with several strong saves, including one in the penalty shootout.[38] On the road in Minnesota, Austin FC II was able to add another point to its season total, after a 1–1 draw with MNUFC 2, but were not able to earn the second point after a 13 round penalty shoot-out, losing 8–9 in the shoot-out.[39] On September 22, 2023, the team announced that they had signed two more goalkeepers to the team on amateur contracts. Nicolas Aristizabal came to Austin FC II from the Academy's U-15 team and Greg Monroe joined the team from Sienna College, where he played from 2018 to 2022. Austin FC II fell in a weather interrupted game with North Texas SC 3–1, dropping the team to fourth place in the west going into the play-offs.[40]

Play-offs

With the new pick your play-off opponent format for this year's MLS Next Pro play-offs, Sporting Kansas City II made a surprise selection and chose Austin FC II for their first round match, which will be played at Rock Chalk Park in Kansas.[41] Austin FC travelled to Rock Chalk Park and secured a 2–0 victory of Sporting Kansas City II on goals from David Rodríguez and Alonso Ramírez, advancing to the Conference semifinals.[42] In the Conference Semi-finals draw, Colorado Rapids choose Earthquakes II, leaving Austin FC II to play Tacoma Defiance in Washington.[43] Austin FC II earned a 1–0 win against Tacoma Defiance in the Western Conference semi-finals on a late goal by Valentin Noël. Austin FC II advances to play Colorado Rapids II in Colorado for the Western Conference finals.[44] Austin FC II and Colorado Rapids 2 played to a 0–0 score after extra time, going to a penalty shoot-out in the Western Conference Finals. Austin FC II went on to win the shootout 4–1 to advance to the MLS Next Pro Cup Finals and move on to face Columbus Crew 2 in Columbus, Ohio for the 2023 MLS Next Cup.[45]

MLS Next Pro Cup

After winning three away games to secure a spot in the MLS Next Pro Cup Finals, Austin FC II found themselves on the road again, facing Columbus Crew 2 at Lower.com field in the MLS Next Pro Cup. Austin FC II were on their heals in the first half with Columbus Crew 2 getting four shots on goals, all resulting in Damian Las having to make the save. Early in the 2nd half Cheick Touré was whistled for a foul in the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Columbus Crew midfielder Thomas Robert converted the PK to put them up by one goal. Austin FC II continued to push and Valentin Noël earned a penalty kick. Alonso Ramirez converted the PK, tying the game 1–1. Seven minutes later CJ Fodrey and Valentin Noël pushed the ball up the left side, resulting in a goal from the top of the box by Valentin Noël. In the last 10 minutes of the game CJ Fodrey forced an own goal to take a two goal lead and carried that lead through the end of the game. Austin FC II were crowned the 2023 MLS Next Pro Champions.[46]

Management team

PositionName
Chairman Anthony Precourt
Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell[47]
Head coach Brett Uttley
Assistant coach Dennis Sanchez
Assistant coach Jason Grubb
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach
Fitness coach

Roster

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No.NameNationalityPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed inPrevious clubAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
12 11 April 2002 2023 31 0
30 Spencer Sanderson 2023 Austin FC Academy 1 0
36 Greg Monroe 3 January 2001 2023 0 0
37 Nicolas Aristizabal 2023 Austin FC Academy 0 0
Defenders
2 7 February 2001 2023 29 0
4 14 July 2000 2023 16 0
5 11 October 2001 2023 31 3
22 Joe Hafferty (captain) 21 March 1998 2023 31 1
25 Anthony De Anda 5 May 2005 2023 Austin FC Academy 9 0
26 18 January 2000 2023 24 0
77 Chris Pinkham 5 November 1998 2023 10 0
Nick Kashambuzi 2023 Austin FC Academy 0 0
Midfielders
7 26 March 2006 2023 Austin FC Academy 24 2
13 22 January 2004 20236 1
15 Steeve Louis Jean 6 September 2004 2023 Leg A-Z Soccer 25 0
18 3 December 2001 2023 26 1
19 10 February 2004 2023 22 4
21 27 April 1999 2023 30 8
23 20 August 2001 2023 30 4
24 Jackson Walti 7 December 1999 2023 12 0
32 Ervin Torres 14 November 2007 2023 Austin FC Academy 3 0
35 Bryan Arellano 6 June 2005 2023 Austin FC Academy 7 1
99 Christo Vela 30 July 2004 2023 22 2
Jordan Franco 2023 Austin FC Academy 0 0
Forward
9 20 January 2003 2023 29 7
10 5 May 2002 2023 24 6
11 11 May 2003 2023 23 1
14 Jonathan Santillan 9 September 2004 2023 12 0
28 Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez 25 March 2002 2023 25 4

Transfers

In

DatePositionNo.NameFromFeeRef.
January 5, 2023 DF 2 Free
January 10, 2023 GK 1 Free
January 23, 2023 DF 25 Anthony De Anda Austin FC Academy Free
January 24, 2023 MF 13 Free
January 24, 2023 DF 77 Chris Pinkham Free
February 23, 2023 FW 9
March 3, 2023 DF 5 Free
March 3, 2023 MF 24 Jackson Walti Free
March 3, 2023 MF 21 Free
March 16, 2023 DF 22 Free
March 16, 2023 FW 14 Jonathan Santillan Free
March 23, 2023 MF 7 Austin FC Academy Free
March 24, 2023 MF 35 Bryan Arellano Austin FC Academy Amateur Agreement
March 24, 2023 MF Jordan Franco Austin FC Academy Amateur Agreement
March 24, 2023 DF Nick Kashambuzi Austin FC Academy Amateur Agreement
March 24, 2023 GK Spencer Sanderson Austin FC Academy Amateur Agreement
March 24, 2023 MF 32 Ervin Torres Austin FC Academy Amateur Agreement
March 24, 2023 MF 15 Steeve Louis Jean Leg A-Z Soccer Amateur Agreement
June 16, 2023 MF 35 Bryan Arellano Austin FC Academy Free [48]
June 23, 2023 MF 15 Steeve Louis Jean Leg A-Z Soccer Free [49]
September 22, 2023 GK Nicolas Aristizabal Austin FC Academy Amateur agreement [50]
September 22, 2023 GK Greg Monroe Sienna College Amateur agreement

Loan In

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource
18 MF January 5, 2023 December 31, 2023
10 FW January 5, 2023 December 31, 2023
11 FW January 31, 2023 December 31, 2023
99 MF Christo Vela February 13, 2023 December 31, 2023
23 MF March 2, 2023 December 31, 2023
26 DF March 24, 2023 December 31, 2023
29 MF March 24, 2023 December 31, 2023
4 DF March 24, 2023 December 31, 2023
23 GK March 24, 2023 December 31, 2023
28 FW March 24, 2023 December 31, 2023

Out

DatePositionNo.NameTo TypeFeeRef.
July 28, 2023MF24 Jackson Walti Colorado Rapids 2Transfer[51]
September 8, 2023GK1 Eric Lopez Orange County SCTransfer[52]

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

Competitive fixtures

Major League Soccer Regular Season

See main article: 2023 MLS Next Pro season.

Standings

Overall

Matches

MLS Next Pro Playoffs

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Numbers after plus–sign (+) denote appearances as a substitute.

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberNameTotal
1MF21 Valentin Noël628
2FW9 Sébastien Pineau707
3MF10 David Rodríguez516
4FW19 CJ Fodrey404
MF23 Alonso Ramírez22
FW28 Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez40
7DF5 Salvatore Mazzaferro303
8MF7 Micah Burton202
MF99 Christo Vela20
10FW11 EJ Johnson101
MF18 Bobosi Byaruhanga10
DF22 Joe Hafferty10
MF32 Ervin Torres10
MF35 Bryan Arellano10
Total40545

Top assists

RankPositionNumberNameTotal
1DF2 Cheick Touré404
2FW10 David Rodríguez213
MF18 Bobosi Byaruhanga21
MF21 Valentin Noël30
5FW19 CJ Fodrey112
FW28 Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez20
7FW11 EJ Johnson (soccer)101
FW14 Jonathan Santillan10
MF15 Steeve Louis Jean10
MF21 Valentin Noël10
DF22 Joe Hafferty10
MF23 Alonso Ramírez10
DF77 Chris Pinkham10
MF99 Christo Vela10
Total22325

Disciplinary record

PlayerMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1GK Eric Lopez000000000
2DF Cheick Touré410100510
4DF Kipp Keller200100300
5DF Salvatore Mazzaferro100000100
7MF Micah Burton800000800
9FW Sébastien Pineau200100300
10FW David Rodríguez200000200
11FW EJ Johnson300000300
12GK Damian Las400100500
13MF Leo Torres000000000
14FW Jonathan Santillan100000100
15MF Steeve Louis Jean600000600
18MF Bobosi Byaruhanga000000000
19MF CJ Fodrey600000600
21MF Valentin Noël300000300
22DF Joe Hafferty500100600
23MF Alonso Ramírez400000400
24MF Jackson Walti201000201
25DF Anthony De Anda100000100
26DF Charlie Asensio100000100
28FW Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez100100200
32MF Ervin Torres000000000
35MF Bryan Arellano000000000
77FW Chris Pinkham100001101
99MF Christo Vela400100500
GK Nicolas Aristizabal000000000
GK Greg Monroe000000000
Total55117016212

Clean sheets

Notes and References

  1. News: SEVEN MLS-AFFILIATED CLUBS TO JOIN MLS NEXT PRO IN 2023 . August 4, 2022.
  2. Web site: Brett Uttley Announced as First Head Coach of Austin FC II . 13 December 2022 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC . 13 December 2022 .
  3. Web site: Austin FC Announces Updates to Technical Staff Ahead of 2023 Season . January 2, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC . January 2, 2023.
  4. Web site: Austin FC II Announces First-Ever Player Signings . January 5, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC . January 5, 2023.
  5. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Goalkeeper Eric López . January 10, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC . January 10, 2023.
  6. Web site: Anthony De Anda Becomes First Austin FC Academy Player to Sign For Austin FC II . January 23, 2023 . Austin FC . January 23, 2023.
  7. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Leo Torres, Chris Pinkham . January 24, 2023 . Austin FC . January 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Emmanuel Johnson . January 31, 2023 . Austin FC . January 31, 2023.
  9. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Christo Vela . February 13, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . February 13, 2023.
  10. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Forward Sébastien Pineau . February 23, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . February 23, 2023.
  11. Web site: Austin FC II Trades for International Roster Slot . March 1, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 1, 2023.
  12. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Alonso Ramírez On Loan from Atlas FC . March 2, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 2, 2023.
  13. Web site: Austin FC II Adds Three MLS SuperDraft Picks to MLS NEXT Pro Roster . March 3, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 3, 2023.
  14. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Joe Hafferty, Jonathan Santillan . March 15, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 15, 2023.
  15. Web site: Austin FC Academy Product Micah Burton Signs For Austin FC II . March 23, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: Austin FC II Announces Roster Moves Ahead Of 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Season . March 24, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 24, 2023.
  17. Web site: Match Report: Austin FC II vs. Houston Dynamo 2 - March 24, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . March 24, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . March 25, 2023.
  18. Web site: Match Report - Sporting KC II vs. Austin FC II: April 2, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . April 2, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . April 3, 2023.
  19. Web site: ATX vx. TAC . April 7, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . April 7, 2023.
  20. Web site: ATX vs NTX 4-12-2023. MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro . April 12, 2023.
  21. Web site: LA vs ATX - 4/23/23 . April 23, 2023 . MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro . April 24, 2023.
  22. Web site: ATXvsMIN 04-28-2023 . April 28, 2023 . MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro . April 29, 2023.
  23. Web site: Match Report: Timbers2 vs. Austin FC II - May 7, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . May 7, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . May 8, 2023.
  24. Web site: Match Report: Austin FC II vs. Colorado Rapids 2 - May 14, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . May 14, 2023 . AusitnFC.com . Austin FC II . May 15, 2023.
  25. Web site: Match Report: Austin FC II vs. Earthquakes II - May 19, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . May 19, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . May 19, 2023.
  26. Web site: Match Report: Houston Dynamo 2 vs. Austin FC II May 28, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . May 28, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . May 29, 2023.
  27. Web site: MLS NEXT Pro Matchday 11 Recap: Friday Rewind . Henry Jr. . Larry . June 2, 2023 . www.MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro . June 2, 2023.
  28. Web site: WFC2 fall to near 1-0 loss in Austin . June 9, 2023 . www.WhitecapsFC.com . Whitecaps FC 2 . June 10, 2023.
  29. Web site: AUSTIN FC II DEFEATS TIMBERS2, 4-0 . Muccheti . Austin . June 18, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . June 20, 2023.
  30. Web site: Tacoma Defiance Defeats Austin FC II 1-0 Sunday Night at Starfire Stadium . June 26, 2023 . www.OurSportsCentral.com . Our Sports Central . June 26, 2023.
  31. Web site: Match Report: Real Monarchs vs. Austin FC II - June 30, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . June 30, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . July 1, 2023.
  32. Web site: AUSTIN FC II DEFEAT HOUSTON DYNAMO 2, 3-0 . Veliz . Julian . July 7, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . July 14, 2023.
  33. Web site: Match Report: Austin FC II vs. Colorado Rapids 2 - July 23, 2023 . July 23, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . August 10, 2023.
  34. Web site: Austin FC II Defeats Galaxy II 4-0 For Fifth Consecutive Home Win . Veliz . Julian . July 30, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . August 10, 2023.
  35. Web site: Match Report: LAFC2 vs. Austin FC II - August 6, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . August 6, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . August 10, 2023.
  36. Web site: Austin FC II Defeat Earthquakes II 2-0 to Extend Unbeaten Streak to Six Matches . Veliz . Julian . August 12, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . August 16, 2023.
  37. Web site: Match Report: Whitecaps FC 2 vs. Austin FC II - August 20, 2023 . Veliz . Julian . August 20, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . August 26, 2023.
  38. Web site: Austin FC II Clinches Playoff Berth With Shootout Win Over LAFC2 . Veliz . Julian . September 1, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . September 2, 2023.
  39. Web site: Match Report: MNUFC2 vs. Austin FC II - September 10, 2023 . Koubek . Cameron . September 10, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . September 15, 2023.
  40. Web site: Match Report: North Texas SC vs. Austin FC II - September 24, 2023 . September 24, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . September 26, 2023.
  41. Web site: Surprise Selections in First Round Highlight New MLS NEXT Pro Pick-Your-Opponent Playoff Format . September 26, 2023 . www.MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro . September 26, 2023.
  42. Web site: Austin FC II Defeats Sporting KC II to Advance to MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Semifinals . Veliz . Julian . September 29, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . September 30, 2023.
  43. Web site: NO. 1 Seeds Pick Opponents For Upcoming Conference Semifinals . October 3, 2023 . www.MLSNextPro.com . MLS Next Pro . October 3, 2023.
  44. Web site: Austin FC II Defeats Tacoma Defiance 1-0 to Advance to MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Final . Veliz . Julian . October 8, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . October 9, 2023.
  45. Web site: Austin FC II Advance To 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup With Penalty Shootout Win Over Colorado Rapids 2 . Veliz . Julian . October 16, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . October 16, 2023.
  46. Web site: Austin FC II come from behind to win the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup . Rolstad . Skylar . October 22, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . October 22, 2023.
  47. Web site: Rodolfo Borrell Joins Austin FC As Sporting Director . June 30, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC . June 30, 2023.
  48. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Bryan Arellano To Professional Contract . June 16, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . June 20, 2023.
  49. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Steeve Louis Jean To Professional Contract . June 23, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . June 26, 2023.
  50. Web site: Austin FC II Signs Goalkeepers Nicolas Aristizabal and Greg Monroe to Amateur Agreements . September 22, 2023 . www.AustinFC.com . Austin FC II . September 22, 2023.
  51. Web site: Austin FC II Transfers Midfielder Jackson Walti To Colorado Rapids 2 . July 28, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC . July 28, 2023.
  52. Web site: Austin FC II Transfers Goalkeeper Eric López to Orange County SC . September 8, 2023 . AustinFC.com . Austin FC . September 8, 2023.