2023 Austin FC II season

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Austin FC II
2023 season
Chairman Anthony Precourt
Head coachBrett Uttley
StadiumParmer Field
MLSNP Frontier Division: 3rd
Western Conference: 4th
MLSNP: 8th
MLS Next Pro playoffs MLS Next Pro Cup Champions
Top goalscorerLeague: Sébastien Pineau (7)
All: Valentin Noël (8)
Average home league attendance0
Biggest win ATXII 4–0 POR (6/18)
ATXII4–0 LA (7/30)
Biggest defeat HOU 2–0 ATXII 5/27)
NTX 3–1 ATXII 9/24
2024  
All statistics correct as of 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.

Contents

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 Alonso 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. [40] 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. [41]

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. [42] 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. [43] In the Conference Semi-finals draw, Colorado Rapids choose Earthquakes II, leaving Austin FC II to play Tacoma Defiance in Washington. [44] 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. [45] 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. [46]

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. [47]

Management team

PositionName
Chairman Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Precourt
Sporting DirectorFlag of Spain.svg Rodolfo Borrell [48]
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 Jason Grubb
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach
Fitness coach

Roster

As of October 22, 2023.
No.NameNationalityPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed inPrevious clubAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
12 Damian Las Flag of the United States.svg Goalkeeper April 11, 2002 (age 21)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 310
30Spencer Sanderson Flag of the United States.svg Goalkeeper 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy10
36Greg Monroe Flag of the United States.svg Goalkeeper January 3, 2001 (age 23)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Sienna College 00
37Nicolas Aristizabal Flag of the United States.svg Goalkeeper 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy00
Defenders
2 Cheick Touré Flag of the Netherlands.svg DF February 7, 2001 (age 23)2023 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jong PSV 290
4 Kipp Keller Flag of the United States.svg DF July 14, 2000 (age 23)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 160
5 Salvatore Mazzaferro Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg DF October 11, 2001 (age 22)2023 Flag of the United States.svg South Florida 313
22 Joe Hafferty (captain) Flag of the United States.svg DF March 21, 1998 (age 25)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma Defiance 311
25Anthony De Anda Flag of the United States.svg DF May 5, 2005 (age 18)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy90
26 Charlie Asensio Flag of the United States.svg DF January 18, 2000 (age 24)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 240
77Chris Pinkham Flag of the United States.svg DF November 5, 1998 (age 25)2023 Flag of the United States.svg New Hampshire Wildcats 100
Nick Kashambuzi Flag of the United States.svg DF 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy00
Midfielders
7 Micah Burton Flag of the United States.svg MF March 26, 2006 (age 17)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy242
13 Leo Torres Flag of the United States.svg MF January 22, 2004 (age 20)2023 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC 61
15Steeve Louis Jean Flag of Haiti.svg MF September 6, 2004 (age 19)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Leg A-Z Soccer250
18 Bobosi Byaruhanga Flag of Uganda.svg MF December 3, 2001 (age 22)2023 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg MFK Vyškov 261
19 CJ Fodrey Flag of the United States.svg MF February 10, 2004 (age 20)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 224
21 Valentin Noël Flag of France.svg MF April 27, 1999 (age 24)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh 308
23Alonso Ramírez Flag of Mexico.svg MF August 20, 2001 (age 22)2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Atlas F.C. 304
24Jackson Walti Flag of the United States.svg MF December 7, 1999 (age 24)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh 120
32Ervin Torres Flag of the United States.svg MF November 14, 2007 (age 16)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy30
35Bryan Arellano Flag of the United States.svg MF June 6, 2005 (age 18)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy71
99Christo Vela Flag of Mexico.svg MF July 30, 2004 (age 19)2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Cancún F.C. 222
Jordan Franco Flag of the United States.svg MF 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC Academy00
Forward
9 Sébastien Pineau Flag of Chile.svg FW January 20, 2003 (age 21)2023 Flag of Peru.svg Alianza Lima 297
10 David Rodríguez Flag of the United States.svg FW May 5, 2002 (age 21)2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Atlético San Luis 246
11 EJ Johnson Flag of the United States.svg FW May 11, 2003 (age 20)2023 Flag of Scotland.svg Hibernian 231
14Jonathan Santillan Flag of the United States.svg FW September 9, 2004 (age 19)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Queensboro FC 120
28 Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez Flag of the United States.svg FW March 25, 2002 (age 21)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC 254

Transfers

In

DatePositionNo.NameFromFeeRef.
January 5, 2023DF2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Cheick Touré Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jong PSV Free [4]
January 10, 2023GK1 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Lopez Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy II Free [5]
January 23, 2023DF25 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony De Anda Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyFree [5]
January 24, 2023MF13 Flag of the United States.svg Leo Torres Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC Free [7]
January 24, 2023DF77 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Pinkham Flag of the United States.svg New Hampshire Wildcats Free [7]
February 23, 2023FW9 Flag of Chile.svg Sébastien Pineau Flag of Peru.svg Alianza Lima [10]
March 3, 2023DF5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Salvatore Mazzaferro Flag of the United States.svg South Florida Free [13]
March 3, 2023MF24 Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Walti Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh Free [13]
March 3, 2023MF21 Flag of France.svg Valentin Noël Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh Free [13]
March 16, 2023DF22 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hafferty Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma Defiance Free [14]
March 16, 2023FW14 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Santillan Flag of the United States.svg Queensboro FC Free [14]
March 23, 2023MF7 Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyFree [15]
March 24, 2023MF35 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Arellano Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement [16]
March 24, 2023MF Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Franco Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement [16]
March 24, 2023DF Flag of the United States.svg Nick Kashambuzi Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement [16]
March 24, 2023GK Flag of the United States.svg Spencer Sanderson Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement [16]
March 24, 2023MF32 Flag of the United States.svg Ervin Torres Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement [16]
March 24, 2023MF15 Flag of Haiti.svg Steeve Louis Jean Flag of the United States.svg Leg A-Z SoccerAmateur Agreement [16]
June 16, 2023MF35 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Arellano Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyFree [49]
June 23, 2023MF15 Flag of Haiti.svg Steeve Louis Jean Flag of the United States.svg Leg A-Z SoccerFree [50]
September 22, 2023GK Flag of the United States.svg Nicolas Aristizabal Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC AcademyAmateur agreement [40]
September 22, 2023GK Flag of the United States.svg Greg Monroe Flag of the United States.svg Sienna CollegeAmateur agreement [40]

Loan In

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource
18MF Flag of Uganda.svg Bobosi Byaruhanga Flag of the Czech Republic.svg MFK Vyskov January 5, 2023December 31, 2023 [4]
10FW Flag of the United States.svg David Rodríguez Flag of Mexico.svg Atlético San Luis January 5, 2023December 31, 2023 [4]
11FW Flag of the United States.svg EJ Johnson Flag of Scotland.svg Hibernian January 31, 2023December 31, 2023 [8]
99MF Flag of Mexico.svg Christo Vela Flag of Mexico.svg Cancún F.C. February 13, 2023December 31, 2023 [9]
23MF Flag of Mexico.svg Alonso Ramírez Flag of Mexico.svg Atlas F.C. March 2, 2023December 31, 2023 [12]
26DF Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Asensio Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 24, 2023December 31, 2023 [16]
29MF Flag of the United States.svg CJ Fodrey Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 24, 2023December 31, 2023 [16]
4DF Flag of the United States.svg Kipp Keller Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 24, 2023December 31, 2023 [16]
23GK Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 24, 2023December 31, 2023 [16]
28FW Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez Flag of the United States.svg Austin FC March 24, 2023December 31, 2023 [16]

Out

DatePositionNo.NameToTypeFeeRef.
July 28, 2023MF24 Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Walti Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Rapids 2 Transfer [51]
September 8, 2023GK1 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Lopez Flag of the United States.svg Orange County SC Transfer [52]

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

February 4, 2023 Austin FC II 1–1
(3–5 p)
Alamo City SC Austin, Texas
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center
February 11, 2023 Austin FC II v Roots Academy Austin, Texas
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center
Note: Houston Dynamo 2 had to cancel due to Houston Dynamo having player Visa issues for their game in Florida, so they took extra Houston Dynamo 2 players.
February 18, 2023 Florida International University 0–2 Austin FC II
Report
March 10, 2023 Austin FC II v Richland College Austin, Texas
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center

Competitive fixtures

Major League Soccer Regular Season

Standings

Western Conference
PosDivTeamPldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
2PC Tacoma Defiance 28146355433+2157Qualification for the Playoffs
3FR Sporting Kansas City II 28134295941+1849
4FR Austin FC II 28124574023+1749
5FR St. Louis City SC 2 28115484838+1047
6PC San Jose Earthquakes II 281152104136+545
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
PosTeamPldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPtsAwards
6 New York Red Bulls II 28143385336+1751 U.S. Open Cup First Round
7 Sporting Kansas City II 28134296042+1849
8 Austin FC II 28124574023+1749
9 St. Louis City SC 2 28115484939+1047
10 Orlando City B 281323105961246
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

March 24, 20231 Austin FC II 2–1 Houston Dynamo 2 Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT Vela Yellow card.svg 28'
Noël Soccerball shade.svg64', 83'
Fodrey Yellow card.svg 90+8'
Report Avila Yellow card.svg 18' Yellow-red card.svg 90+3'
Evans Yellow card.svg 36'
Ndoye Soccerball shade.svg49'
Murana Yellow card.svg 60'
Maples Yellow card.svg 85'
Soto Yellow card.svg 90+1'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
April 2, 20232 Sporting Kansas City II 1–1
(4–2 SO)
Austin FC II Lawrence, Kansas
3:00 pm CDT Cruz Yellow card.svg 56'
Videal Soccerball shade.svg67'
Report Hafferty Yellow card.svg 37'
Burton Yellow card.svg 39'
Walti Yellow card.svg 48'
Ocampo-Chavez Soccerball shade.svg72'
Stadium: Rock Chalk Park
Referee: Gabriele Giusti
Shootout
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Ramirez Soccerball shad check.svg
Fodrey Soccerball shade cross.svg
Jean Soccerball shade cross.svg
Arellano Soccerball shad check.svg
April 7, 20233 Austin FC II 2–1 Tacoma Defiance Austin, Texas
7:00 pm CDT Ramirez Yellow card.svg 24', Soccerball shade.svg84'
Touré Yellow card.svg 31'
Vela Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
Report Cissoko Soccerball shade.svg22' (pen.), Yellow card.svg 84'
Sousa Yellow card.svg 42' Yellow-red card.svg 66'
Ovalle Yellow card.svg 25'
Rodrigues Yellow card.svg 47'
Baker-Whiting Yellow card.svg 73'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Luis Guardia
April 12, 20234 Austin FC II 3–0 North Texas SC Austin, Texas
7:00 pm CDT Noël Soccerball shade.svg8' (pen.)
Ocampo-Chavez Soccerball shade.svg13'
Fodrey Yellow card.svg 14'
Las Yellow card.svg 87'
Report Luque Yellow card.svg 42'
Rose Yellow card.svg 51'
Korça Yellow card.svg 66'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Gerald Flores
April 16, 20235 Austin FC II 2–0 St. Louis City SC 2 Austin, Texas
6:00 pm CDT Keller Yellow card.svg 37'
Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg66'
Burton Soccerball shade.svg88'
Report Volmer Yellow card.svg 45'
Jackson Yellow card.svg 90+5'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: William Hale
April 23, 20236 LA Galaxy II 1–1
(5–4 SO)
Austin FC II Carson, California
7:00 pm CDT Picazo Soccerball shade.svg41'
Klein Yellow card.svg 43'
Report Byaruhanga Soccerball shade.svg21'
Walti Yellow card.svg 29'
Mazzaferro Yellow card.svg 34'
Hafferty Yellow card.svg 52'
Louis Jean Yellow card.svg 83'
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Referee: Brad Jensen
Shootout
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Noël Soccerball shad check.svg
Byaruhanga Soccerball shade cross.svg
Touré Soccerball shad check.svg
Asensio Soccerball shad check.svg
Pineau Soccerball shad check.svg
Mazzaferro Soccerball shade cross.svg
April 28, 20237 Austin FC II 1–1
(6–5 SO)
Minnesota United FC 2 Austin, Texas
6:00 pm CDT Touré Yellow card.svg 45+1' Red card.svg
Fodrey Yellow card.svg 56'
Johnson Soccerball shade.svg86', Yellow card.svg 90'
Burton Yellow card.svg 90+1'
Report Pacheco Soccerball shade.svg54', Yellow card.svg 90+1'Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: John Matto
Shootout
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  • Mesanvi Soccerball shade cross.svg
  • Khan Soccerball shad check.svg
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  • Richardson Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Fischer Soccerball shad check.svg
  • Leatherman Soccerball shade cross.svg
May 7, 20238 Portland Timbers 2 0–1 Austin FC II Portland, Oregon
7:00 pm CDT
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Karen Callado
May 14, 20239 Colorado Rapids 2 1–0 Austin FC II Denver, Colorado
5:00 pm CST Bombito Yellow card.svg 9'
Vargas Soccerball shade.svg51'
Larraz Yellow card.svg 61'
Beaudry Yellow card.svg 89'
Report Stadium: CIBER Field
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
May 19, 202310 Austin FC II 0–1 San Jose Earthquakes II Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT Tingey Yellow card.svg 11'
Castro Yellow card.svg 14'
Cilley Yellow card.svg 31'
Hategan Soccerball shade.svg33'
Serrano Yellow card.svg 75'
Report Touré Yellow card.svg 25'
Ramirez Yellow card.svg 39'
Rodríguez Yellow card.svg 90+3'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Danielle Chesky
May 28, 202311 Houston Dynamo 2 2–0 Austin FC II Houston, Texas
5:00 pm CDT D. Gonzalez Soccerball shade.svg11'
Maples Yellow card.svg 31'
Auguste Soccerball shade.svg40'
Evans Yellow card.svg 61'
Dorsey Yellow card.svg 65'
LeFlore Yellow card.svg 75'
Report
Stadium: AVEVA Stadium
Referee: Josiah Parke
June 2, 202312 Austin FC II 3–0 Real Monarchs Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT David Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg38', 47'
Noël Soccerball shade.svg81'
Report Arias Yellow card.svg 20'Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Jeremy Scheer
June 9, 202313 Austin FC II 1–0 Whitecaps FC 2 Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT Fodrey Yellow card.svg 66', Soccerball shade.svg75'
Louis Jean Yellow card.svg 90+5'
Pineau Yellow card.svg 90+7'
Report Dasovic Yellow card.svg 41'
Hasal Red card.svg 67'
Campagna Yellow card.svg 90+6'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Melvin Rivas
June 14, 202314 St. Louis City SC 2 0–1 Austin FC II St. Louis, Missouri
7:00 pm CDT Schneider Yellow card.svg 87'
O'Malley Yellow card.svg 88'
Report Burton Yellow card.svg 66'
Fodrey Soccerball shade.svg69'
Las Yellow card.svg 86'
Stadium: Citypark
Referee: Austin Saini
June 18, 202315 Austin FC II 4–0 Portland Timbers 2 Austin, Texas
6:00 pm CDT Pineau Soccerball shade.svg21', 59'
Mazzaferro Soccerball shade.svg26'
Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg61'
Santillan Yellow card.svg 74'
Report Ferdinand Yellow card.svg 57'Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: DeShun Beard
June 25, 202316 Tacoma Defiance 1–0 Austin FC II Tukwila, Washington
9:00 pm CDT Rodrigues Soccerball shade.svg32' (pen.) Report Walti Red card.svg 82'Stadium: Starfire Sports Complex
Referee: Brad Jensen
June 30, 202317 Real Monarchs 0–0
(3–4 SO)
Austin FC II Herriman, Utah
10:00 pm CDT Nigro Yellow card.svg 69' Report Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
Shootout
July 7, 202318 Austin FC II 3–0 Houston Dynamo 2 Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT Johnson Yellow card.svg 42'
Fodrey Soccerball shade.svg44', Yellow card.svg 82'
Pineau Soccerball shade.svg56'
Hafferty Yellow card.svg 68'
Vela Soccerball shade.svg79'
Report González Yellow card.svg 35'
Udanoh Yellow card.svg 45+2'
Juarez Yellow card.svg 81'
Auguste Red card.svg 82'
Gonzalez Yellow card.svg 84'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Joe Surgan
July 23, 202319 Colorado Rapids 2 3–3
(6–5 SO)
Austin FC II Denver, Colorado
7:30pm CDT Batiste Yellow card.svg 11'
Larraz Yellow card.svg 42', Soccerball shade.svg66'
Edwards Yellow card.svg 51'
Vargas Soccerball shade.svg58' (pen.)
Touré Soccerball shade.svg78' (o.g.)
Amadou Yellow card.svg 81'
Serna Yellow card.svg 84'
Malone Yellow card.svg 90'
Report Fodrey Soccerball shade.svg6', Yellow card.svg 90+3'
Pineau Yellow card.svg 12', Soccerball shade.svg20'
Mazzaferro Soccerball shade.svg29'
Ramírez Yellow card.svg 50'
Burton Yellow card.svg 60'
Las Yellow card.svg 69'
Stadium: Denver Soccer Stadium
Referee: Olvin Oliva
Shootout
July 30, 202320 Austin FC II 4–0 LA Galaxy II Austin, Texas
6:00 pm CDT
Report
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Kyle Armstrong
August 6, 202321 Los Angeles FC 2 0–0
(3–4 SO)
Austin FC II Fullerton, California
7:00 pm CDT
Report
Stadium: Titan Stadium
Referee: Corbyn May
Shootout
August 12, 202322 San Jose Earthquakes II 0–2 Austin FC II San Jose, California
9:00 pm CDT Walls Yellow card.svg 43'
Blancas Yellow card.svg 73'
Cano Yellow card.svg 83'
Cilley Yellow card.svg 90+3'
Report Louis Jean Yellow card.svg 45+1'
Pineau Soccerball shade.svg50', 89'
Johnson Yellow card.svg 77'
Stadium: PayPal Park
August 20, 202323 Whitecaps FC 2 1–1
(4–3 SO)
Austin FC II Vancouver, Canada
4:00 pm CDT Simmons Yellow card.svg 51'
Gherasimencov Soccerball shade.svg87'
Report Noel Soccerball shade.svg62'
Vela Yellow card.svg 68'
Touré Yellow card.svg 78'
Stadium: BC Place
Referee: Mazzen Black
Shootout
August 25, 202324 Austin FC II 1–2 Sporting Kansas City II Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT Mazzaferro Soccerball shade.svg48'
Burton Yellow card.svg 61'
Hafferty Yellow card.svg 80'
Rodríguez Yellow card.svg 84'
Report Cunningham Yellow card.svg 12'
Lenis Yellow card.svg 24'
Cruz Yellow card.svg 31'
Rosa Soccerball shade.svg58'
Tschantret Soccerball shade.svg62'
Bryant Yellow card.svg 84'
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Wes Caouette
September 1, 202325 Austin FC II 1–1
(5–4 SO)
Los Angeles FC 2 Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT
Report
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Melinda Sopka
Shootout
September 10, 202326 Minnesota United FC 2 1–1
(9–8 SO)
Austin FC II Blaine, Minnesota
5:00 pm CDT
  • Mosquera Yellow card.svg 45+4'
  • Iwe Yellow card.svg 51'
  • Richardson Yellow card.svg 53'
  • Lacey Soccerball shade.svg73' (pen.)
Report
Stadium: National Sports Center Stadium
Referee: Thomas Snyder
Shootout
September 15, 202327 Austin FC II 1–2 Colorado Rapids 2 Austin, Texas
8:00 pm CDT Report
Stadium: Parmer Field
Referee: Elton García
September 24, 202328 North Texas SC 3–1 Austin FC II Arlington, Texas
4:00 pm CDT
Report
Stadium: Choctaw Stadium
Referee: Muhammad Hassan

MLS Next Pro Playoffs

September 29, 2023First Round Sporting Kansas City II 0–2 Austin FC II Lawrence, Kansas
7:00 pm CDT
Report
Stadium: Rock Chalk Park
Referee: Brandon Stevis
October 8, 2023Conference Semifinals Tacoma Defiance 0–1 Austin FC II Tukwila, Washington
9:00 p.m. CDT
Report
Stadium: Starfire Sports
Referee: John Griggs
October 15Conference Finals Colorado Rapids 2 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(1–4 p)
Austin FC II Commerce City, Colorado
7:30 p.m. MDT
Report
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
Penalties
October 22 MLS Next Pro Cup Finals Columbus Crew 2 1–3 Austin FC II Columbus, Ohio
EDT
Report
Stadium: Lower.com Field
Referee: Calin Radosav

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

No.PosNatPlayerTotal MLSNP MLSNP Playoffs
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eric Lopez 000+000+00
2 DF Flag of the Netherlands.svg  NED Cheick Touré 29019+604+00
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kipp Keller 16015+100+00
5 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Salvatore Mazzaferro 31327+034+00
7 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Micah Burton 24213+821+20
9 FW Flag of Chile.svg  CHI Sébastien Pineau 29713+1274+00
10 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA David Rodríguez 24615+554+01
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA EJ Johnson 23111+1010+20
12 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Damian Las 31027+004+00
13 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Leo Torres 610+610+00
14 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jonathan Santillan1201+1000+10
15 MF Flag of Haiti.svg  HAI Steeve Louis Jean25013+1101+00
18 MF Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Bobosi Byaruhanga 27017+603+10
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA CJ Fodrey 22415+540+20
21 MF Flag of France.svg  FRA Valentin Noël 31826+164+02
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joe Hafferty 31125+214+00
23 DF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Alonso Ramírez30319+714+02
24 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jackson Walti1207+500+00
25 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Anthony De Anda906+300+00
26 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Charlie Asensio 24014+603+10
28 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez 25416+640+30
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Spencer Sanderson101+000+00
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ervin Torres400+400+00
35 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Bryan Arellano710+710+00
36 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Greg Monroe000+000+00
37 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nicolas Aristizabal000+000+00
77 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Pinkham1004+400+20
99 MF Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Christo Vela2225+1323+10
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jordan Franco000+000+00
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nick Kashambuzi000+000+00

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberNameMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1MF21 Flag of France.svg Valentin Noël 628
2FW9 Flag of Chile.svg Sébastien Pineau 707
3MF10 Flag of the United States.svg David Rodríguez 516
4FW19 Flag of the United States.svg CJ Fodrey 404
MF23 Flag of Mexico.svg Alonso Ramírez22
FW28 Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez 40
7DF5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Salvatore Mazzaferro 303
8MF7 Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton 202
MF99 Flag of Mexico.svg Christo Vela20
10FW11 Flag of the United States.svg EJ Johnson 101
MF18 Flag of Uganda.svg Bobosi Byaruhanga 10
DF22 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hafferty 10
MF32 Flag of the United States.svg Ervin Torres10
MF35 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Arellano10
Total40545

Top assists

RankPositionNumberNameMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1DF2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Cheick Touré 404
2FW10 Flag of Mexico.svg David Rodríguez 213
MF18 Flag of Uganda.svg Bobosi Byaruhanga 21
MF21 Flag of France.svg Valentin Noël 30
5FW19 Flag of the United States.svg CJ Fodrey 112
FW28 Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez 20
7FW11 Flag of the United States.svg EJ Johnson (soccer) 101
FW14 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Santillan10
MF15 Flag of Haiti.svg Steeve Louis Jean10
MF21 Flag of France.svg Valentin Noël 10
DF22 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hafferty 10
MF23 Flag of Mexico.svg Alonso Ramírez10
DF77 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Pinkham10
MF99 Flag of Mexico.svg Christo Vela10
Total22325

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 the United States.svg Eric Lopez 000000000
2 DF Flag of the Netherlands.svg Cheick Touré 410100510
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg Kipp Keller 200100300
5 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Salvatore Mazzaferro 100000100
7 MF Flag of the United States.svg Micah Burton 800000800
9 FW Flag of Peru.svg Sébastien Pineau 200100300
10 FW Flag of Mexico.svg David Rodríguez 200000200
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg EJ Johnson 300000300
12 GK Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las 400100500
13 MF Flag of the United States.svg Leo Torres 000000000
14 FW Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Santillan100000100
15 MF Flag of Haiti.svg Steeve Louis Jean600000600
18 MF Flag of Uganda.svg Bobosi Byaruhanga 000000000
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg CJ Fodrey 600000600
21 MF Flag of France.svg Valentin Noël 300000300
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hafferty 500100600
23 MF Flag of Mexico.svg Alonso Ramírez400000400
24 MF Flag of the United States.svg Jackson Walti201000201
25 DF Flag of Mexico.svg Anthony De Anda100000100
26 DF Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Asensio 100000100
28 FW Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez 100100200
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg Ervin Torres000000000
35 MF Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Arellano000000000
77 FW Flag of the United States.svg Chris Pinkham100001101
99 MF Flag of Mexico.svg Christo Vela400100500
GK Flag of the United States.svg Nicolas Aristizabal000000000
GK Flag of the United States.svg Greg Monroe000000000
Total55117016212

Clean sheets

RankNumberNameMLSNPMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
112 Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las 12315

Awards and honors

MLS Next Pro Cup

MLS Next Pro Cup MVP

MLS Next Pro Western Conference Play-offs

MLSNP Best XI

PlayerPositionRef
Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las GK [53]
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hafferty DF [53]

MLSNP Goalkeeper of the Year

PlayerRef
Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [53]

MLSNP Save of the Year

PlayerRef
Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [54]

MLSNP Midseason Goalkeeper of the Year

PlayerRef
Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [53]

MLS All-Star Game Goalie Wars

PlayerRef
Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [55]

MLSNP Team of the Week

WeekTeamRef
4Austin FC II [56]
13Austin FC II [57]

MLSNP Goalkeeper of the Month

MonthPlayerRef
April Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [58]
June Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [59]
August Flag of the United States.svg Damian Las [60]


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