2025 Austin FC II season

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Austin FC II
2025 season
Chairman Anthony Precourt
Head coachBrett Uttley
StadiumParmer Field
MLSNP Frontier Division: 2nd
Western Conference: 2nd
MLSNP: 3rd
Top goalscorerLeague: 4 players with 1 goal
All: 4 players with 1 goal
Biggest winATX4–2 COL (3/7) (MLSNP)
←  2024
2026  →
All statistics correct as of 14:30, March 8, 2025 (UTC).

The 2025 Austin FC II season is the club's third season in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of soccer in the United States. They played in the league's Western Conference. Austin FC II finished in 12th place in the Western Conference and 24th overall in the 2024 MLS Next Pro season.

Contents

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, 2022, Austin FC announced that Brett Uttley will be the first coach for Austin FC II. [2] Austin FC II first season was the 2023 season, where they finished the season 2nd in the Western Conference and went on to win the 2023 MLS Next Pro Cup. [3]

Season

Preseason

Austin FC II announced its initial squad on January 23, 2025. Returning players for the 2025 season were Marcus Alstrup, Rubén Bonachera, Antonio Gomez, Nico Van Rijn, Anthony De Anda, Ervin Torres, Diego Abarca, Anthony García, and Peter Grogan. [4] On January 9, 2025, Austin FC II signed duel national forward Vlad Dǎnciuțiu who represents Romanian U-19 national team and most recently played for the Udinese U-20 team. [5] On January 20, 2025, Austin FC II signed signed Spanish midfielder Jorge Alastuey Aperte who had played most recently with ŁKS Łódź. [6] On February 7, 2025, Austin FC II announced the signing of Polish defender Daniel Cieśla from Nieciecza. [7] On February 13, Austin FC II announced the signing of defender Riley Thomas and forward Patrick Gryczewski, the 2025 MLS SuperDraft picks of Austin FC. [8] On February 26, Austin FC II announced the signing of midfielder Adrián González through the 2026 season, with a one-year option. [9] On March 5, Austin FC II announced the signing of defender Jules Bery through the 2026 season with a one-year option. [10] Prior to the first game of the season, Austin FC II announced their final pre–season roster moves. Goalkeeper Aaron Cervantes re–signed with the team for the 2025 season with a one–year option. Midfielder Micah Burton, forward Jimmy Farkarlun, and forward CJ Fodrey were loaned from the first team for the 2025 season. Forwards Chris Avila, Joah Reyna, midfielders Mo Badawiya, Damian Perez, and Jackson Stephans, defenders Isaac Brown–Samper, Lucas Cavalcante, Santiago Maynez, Mason Miller, and Chey Moreno, and goalkeeper Cooper Roney were signed to amateur agreements for the 2025 season. [11]

Management team

PositionName
Chairman Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Precourt
Sporting DirectorFlag of Spain.svg Rodolfo Borrell [12]
Head coach Flag of the United States.svg Brett Uttley
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Sanchez
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Chris Harmon [13]
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Cameron Sauro [14]
Fitness coach

Roster

As of March 7,2025.

No.NameNationalityPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed inPrevious clubAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1Marcus Alstrup Flag of Denmark.svg Goalkeeper March 24, 2004 (age 20)2024 Flag of Denmark.svg B93 10
20 Aaron Cervantes Flag of the United States.svg Goalkeeper March 20, 2002 (age 22)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Ventura County FC 00
40Cooper Roney Flag of the United States.svg Goalkeeper 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Defenders
2Riley Thomas Flag of the United States.svg DF March 15, 2002 (age 22)2025 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina 10
3Rubén Bonachera Flag of Spain.svg DF November 27, 2003 (age 21)2024 Flag of Poland.svg Wisła Kraków II10
4Antonio Gomez Flag of the United States.svg DF December 15, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Cal Baptist University 10
5Nico Van Rijn Flag of Spain.svg DF March 26, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of Spain.svg Recreativo Granada 10
25Anthony De Anda Flag of the United States.svg DF May 5, 2005 (age 19)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 10
34Daniel Cieśla Flag of Poland.svg DF January 7, 2005 (age 20)2025 Flag of Poland.svg Nieciecza 10
38Lucas Cavalcante Flag of the United States.svg DF 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Jules Bery Flag of France.svg DF January 4, 2004 (age 21)2025 Flag of France.svg Monaco U–21 00
Isaac Brown–Samper Flag of the United States.svg DF February 7, 2007 (age 18)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Santiago Maynez Flag of the United States.svg DF March 15, 2007 (age 17)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Mason Miller Flag of the United States.svg DF January 16, 2007 (age 18)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Chuy Moreno Flag of the United States.svg DF 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Midfielders
6 Adrián González Flag of Mexico.svg MF June 23, 2003 (age 21)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2 10
8Ervin Torres Flag of the United States.svg MF November 14, 2007 (age 17)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 11
10Jorge Alastuey Flag of Spain.svg MF May 14, 2003 (age 21)2025 Flag of Poland.svg LKS Lodz 11
27Mo Badawiya Flag of the United States.svg MF 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
32 Micah Burton Flag of the United States.svg MF March 26, 2006 (age 18)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 10
77 Diego Abarca Flag of the United States.svg MF June 19, 2005 (age 19)2024 Flag of the United States.svg El Paso Locomotive FC 10
Damion Perez Flag of the United States.svg MF 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Jackson Stephens Flag of the United States.svg MF 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Forward
7Anthony García Flag of Mexico.svg FW July 8, 2003 (age 21)2024 Flag of Mexico.svg Santos Laguna Under-23 00
9Peter Grogan Flag of Ireland.svg FW January 25, 2005 (age 20)2024 Flag of Ireland.svg Bray Wanderers 11
11Patrick Gryczewski Flag of the United States.svg FW March 25, 2003 (age 21)2025 Flag of the United States.svg Rhode Islands 10
17Vlad Dănciuțiu Flag of Romania.svg FW July 11, 2006 (age 18)2025 Flag of Italy.svg Udinese U-2000
19 CJ Fodrey Flag of the United States.svg FW February 10, 2004 (age 21)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 00
26 Jimmy Farkarlun Flag of Liberia.svg FW July 14, 2001 (age 23)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 11
31Chris Avila Flag of the United States.svg FW 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00
Joah Reyna Flag of the United States.svg FW February 26, 2007 (age 18)2024 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy 00

Transfers

In

DatePositionNo.NameFromFeeRef.
January 9, 2025FW17 Flag of Romania.svg Vlad Dǎnciuțiu Flag of Italy.svg Udinese U-20Free [5]
January 20, 2025MF10 Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Alastuey Flag of Poland.svg LKS Lodz Free [6]
February 7, 2025MF34 Flag of Poland.svg Daniel Cieśla Flag of Poland.svg Nieciecza Free [7]
February 13, 2025DF2 Flag of the United States.svg Riley Thomas Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Draft [8]
February 13, 2025FW11 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Gryczewski Flag of the United States.svg Rhode Islands Draft [8]
February 26, 2025FW6 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián González Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew 2 Free [9]
February 26, 2025DF Flag of France.svg Jules Bery Flag of France.svg Monaco U–21 Free [10]
February 26, 2025GK20 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Cervantes Flag of the United States.svg Ventura County FC Free [11]

Loan In

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource
32MF Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
26FW Flag of Liberia.svg Jimmy Farkarlun Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
19FW Flag of the United States.svg CJ Fodrey Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]

Amateur agreements

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource
31FW Flag of the United States.svg Chris Avila Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
27MF Flag of the United States.svg Mo Badawiya Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Isaac Brown-Samper Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
38DF Flag of the United States.svg Lucas Cavalcante Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Santiago Maynez Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Mason Miller Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
DF Flag of the United States.svg Chuy Moreno Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Damion Perez Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
FW Flag of the United States.svg Joah Reyna Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
40GK Flag of the United States.svg Cooper Roney Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]
MF Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Stephens Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy March 7, 2025December 31, 2025 [11]

Out

DatePositionNo.NameToTypeFeeRef.
December 31, 2024DF2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Cheick Touré End of ContractN/A [4]
DF5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Salvatore Mazzaferro Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta United 2 End of Contract [4] [15]
MF8 Flag of Haiti.svg Steeve Louis Jean Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC Option not exercised [4] [16]
FW9 Flag of Chile.svg Sébastien Pineau Option not exercised [4]
FW14 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Santillan Flag of Mexico.svg Club Necaxa IIOption not exercised
MF17 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Arellano Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City II Option not exercised [4] [17]
GK20 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Cervantes End of Contract [4]


Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

WinSOWSOLLoss
DateOpponentVenueLocationResult [a] Scorers
January 25San Antonio SCParmer Field Austin, Texas 8–0
February 1 Houston Christian University Parmer Field Austin, Texas
February 8 University Incarnate Word Parmer Field Austin, Texas
February 15 Huntsville City FC Parmer Field Austin, Texas
February 19TBDParmer Field Austin, Texas
February 22 Houston Dynamo 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
March 1 Texoma FC Parmer Field Austin, Texas
  1. ↑ Austin FC II's score written first

Competitive fixtures

Major League Soccer Regular Season

Standings

Western Conference
PosDivTeam
PldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1FR Austin FC II 000000000Qualification for the Playoffs
2FR Colorado Rapids 2 000000000
3FR Houston Dynamo 2 000000000
4FR Minnesota United FC 2 000000000
5PC Los Angeles FC 2 000000000
First match(es) will be played: March 7, 2025. Source: MLSNP Western Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall
PosTeam
PldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsAwards
1 Atlanta United 2 000000000Regular season champion
2 Austin FC II 000000000
3 Carolina Core FC 000000000
4 Chattanooga FC 000000000
5 Chicago Fire FC II 000000000
First match(es) will be played: March 7, 2025. Source: MLSNP
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

Matches

WinSOWSOLLoss
MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult [a] Scorers
1March 7 Colorado Rapids 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas 4–2 Farkarlun 3'
Torres 18'
Alastuey 25
Grogan 32'
2March 14 Minnesota United FC 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
3March 30 St. Louis City 2 Energizer Park St. Louis, Missouri
4April 11 North Texas SC Parmer Field Austin, Texas
5April 19 Whitecaps FC 2 Swangard Stadium Burnaby, Canada
6April 27 Houston Dynamo 2 SaberCats Stadium Houston, Texas
7May 2 Sporting Kansas City II Parmer Field Austin, Texas
8May 13 Ventura County FC William Rolland Stadium Thousand Oaks, California
9May 23 Minnesota United FC 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
10May 30 Houston Dynamo 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
11June 8 Colorado Rapids 2 TBD
12June 14 North Texas SC Choctaw Stadium Arlington, Texas
13June 20 Portland Timbers 2 Providence Park Portland, Oregon
14June 27 Sporting Kansas City II Parmer Field Austin, Texas
15July 4 Los Angeles FC 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
16July 11 St. Louis City 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
17July 20 Real Monarchs Zions Bank Stadium Herriman, Utah
18July 25 Houston Dynamo 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
19August 1 Sporting Kansas City II TBD
20August 8 North Texas SC Parmer Field Austin, Texas
21August 15 Colorado Rapids 2 TBD
22August 22 Ventura County FC Parmer Field Austin, Texas
23August 29 Los Angeles FC 2 Titan Stadium Fullerton, California
24September 5 Minnesota United FC 2 National Sports Center Blaine, Minnesota
25September 12 Tacoma Defiance Starfire Sports Tukwila, Washington
26September 19 St. Louis City 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
27September 26 Portland Timbers 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
28October 5 The Town FC Saint Mary's College Moraga, California
  1. ↑ Austin FC II's score written first

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

No.PosNatPlayerTotal MLSNP MLSNP Playoffs
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Flag of Denmark.svg  DEN Marcus Alstrub101+000+00
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Riley Thomas101+000+00
3 DF Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Rubén Bonachera101+000+00
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Antonio Gomez101+000+00
5 DF Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Nico Van Rijn101+000+00
6 MF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Adrián González 101+000+00
7 MF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Anthony Garcia000+000+00
8 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ervin Torres111+010+00
9 FW Flag of Ireland.svg  IRL Peter Grogan111+010+00
10 MF Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Jorge Alastuey111+010+00
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Patrick Gryczewski100+100+00
17 FW Flag of Romania.svg  ROU Vlad Dǎnciuțiu000+000+00
19 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA CJ Fodrey 000+000+00
20 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Aaron Cervantes 000+000+00
25 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Anthony De Anda100+100+00
26 FW Flag of Liberia.svg  LBR Jimmy Farkarlun 111+010+00
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Micah Burton 101+000+00
34 DF Flag of Poland.svg  POL Daniel Cieśla100+100+00
77 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Diego Abarca 100+100+00
DF Flag of France.svg  FRA Jules Bery000+000+00
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Avila000+000+00
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mo Badawiya000+000+00
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Isaac Brown-Samper000+000+00
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Lucas Cavalcante000+000+00
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Santiago Maynez000+000+00
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mason Miller000+000+00
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chuy Moreno000+000+00
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Damion Perez000+000+00
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joah Reyna000+000+00
GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cooper Roney000+000+00
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jackson Stephens000+000+00

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberNameMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1MF8 Flag of the United States.svg Ervin Torres104
FW9 Flag of Ireland.svg Peter Grogan10
MF10 Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Alastuey10
FW26 Flag of Liberia.svg Jimmy Farkarlun 10
Total404

Top assists

RankPositionNumberNameMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1FW26 Flag of Liberia.svg Jimmy Farkarlun 202
2MF10 Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Alastuey101
MF32 Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton 10
Total404

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.PlayerMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svg
1 GK Flag of Denmark.svg Marcus Alstrup000000000
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg Riley Thomas000000000
3 DF Flag of Spain.svg Rubén Bonachera000000000
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg Antonio Gomez000000000
5 DF Flag of Spain.svg Nico Van Rijn000000000
6 MF Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián González 000000000
7 MF Flag of Mexico.svg Anthony Garcia000000000
8 MF Flag of the United States.svg Ervin Torres000000000
9 FW Flag of Ireland.svg Peter Grogan000000000
10 MF Flag of Spain.svg Jorge Alastuey000000000
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Gryczewski000000000
17 FW Flag of Romania.svg Vlad Dǎnciuțiu000000000
19 FW Flag of the United States.svg CJ Fodrey 000000000
20 GK Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Cervantes 000000000
25 DF Flag of the United States.svg Anthony De Anda100000100
26 FW Flag of Liberia.svg Jimmy Farkarlun 000000000
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton 000000000
34 DF Flag of Poland.svg Daniel Cieśla000000000
77 MF Flag of the United States.svg Diego Abarca 000000000
DF Flag of France.svg Jules Bery000000000
FW Flag of the United States.svg Chris Avila000000000
MF Flag of the United States.svg Mo Badawiya000000000
DF Flag of the United States.svg Isaac Brown-Samper000000000
DF Flag of the United States.svg Lucas Cavalcante000000000
DF Flag of the United States.svg Santiago Maynez000000000
DF Flag of the United States.svg Mason Miller000000000
DF Flag of the United States.svg Chuy Moreno000000000
MF Flag of the United States.svg Damion Perez000000000
FW Flag of the United States.svg Joah Reyna000000000
GK Flag of the United States.svg Cooper Roney000000000
MF Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Stephens000000000
Total100000100


References

  1. ↑ "SEVEN MLS-AFFILIATED CLUBS TO JOIN MLS NEXT PRO IN 2023" . Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Brett Uttley Announced as First Head Coach of Austin FC II". www.AustinFC.com. Austin FC. December 13, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  3. ↑ Rolstad, Skylar (October 22, 2023). "Austin FC II come from behind to win the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Cup". www.AustinFC.com. Austin FC II. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Austin FC II Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule and Initial Roster". Austin FC II. January 23, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Austin FC II Signs Forward Vlad Dănciuțiu". January 23, 2025. January 20, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  6. 1 2 austinfc (January 20, 2025). "Austin FC II Adds La Masia Product Jorge Alastuey". Austin FC. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Austin FC II Signs Defender Daniel Cieśla". Austin FC II. February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 "Austin FC II". Austin FC II. February 13, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Austin FC II Adds Midfielder Adrián González". Austin FC II. February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Jules Bery Joins Austin FC II". Austin FC II. March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Austin FC II Announces Roster Moves Ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Season". Austin FC II. March 7, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Rodolfo Borrell Joins Austin FC As Sporting Director". www.AustinFC.com. Austin FC. June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Chris Harmon Joins Austin FC II as Assistant Coach". AustinFC.com. Austin FC II. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Austin FC Announces Soccer Operations, Technical Staff Updates Ahead of 2024 Season". AustinFC.com. Austin FC. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Atlanta United 2 Announces New Signings for 2025 | Atlanta United 2". Atlanta United II. January 24, 2025. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Chattanooga Football Club signs Steeve Louis Jean | ChattanoogaFC.com". Charlotte FC. December 10, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Sporting KC II signs six trialists ahead of 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Season". Sporting Kansas City. February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
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