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Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signed a two-year AHL contract extension with the club through the 2024-25 season.

Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie signs two-year extension

Perhaps no Texas Stars player has been more important to the team over the last two seasons than Curtis McKenzie. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/2/23

Austin FC celebrates after Sebastian Driuissi’s goal in the 82nd minute to give Austin a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United in a Major League Soccer match on May 31, 2023 in Austin. Austin 2-1.

Sebastian Driussi returns from injury, lifts Austin FC to win over Minnesota United FC

Sebastian Driussi is back. Big time. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/1/23

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen (15) heads the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen to miss time with knee injury

The injuries keep piling up for Austin FC. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/26/23

Austin FC forward Diego Fagúndez (14) takes a shot on goal during a Major League Soccer match against FC Dallas on June 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won, 3-0.

Fagundez leads offensive explosion as Austin FC trounces FC Dallas

Diego Fagundez is getting his swagger back. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/22/23

Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) heads the ball over Toronto FC defender Matt Hedges (2) during a Major League Soccer match on May 20, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Austin won, 1-0.

Gyasi Zardes finding his form as Austin FC continues to build momentum

Of all the traits that make Gyasi Zardes one of the all-time forwards in MLS history, one of the most important is his perseverance. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/20/23

The Texas Stars fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 4-3 in game 3 of the Central Division Finals Wednesday night at the HEB Center. Game 4 is set for Friday night, and Game 5 would be Sunday night if necessary.

Texas Stars on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Milwaukee Admirals

For perhaps the first time all season, the Texas Stars have no room for error. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/18/23

Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) moves the ball during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin. Austin FC won, 1-0.

Austin FC winless streak continues after loss to FC Dallas

Austin FC has been in a constant state of ‘almost’ for the last two months. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/14/23

Austin FC forward Rodney Redes (11) was named “man of the match” after scoring a first-half goal during a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin. Austin FC won, 2-0.

Redes, Urruti lift Austin FC past New Mexico United in U.S. Open Cup

Emiliano Rigoni took one touch to get past a defender and picked out Adam Lundqvist near the left sideline. Lundqvist needed just one pass to find a wide-open Maxi Urruti for an easy goal. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/11/23

Austin FC midfielder Emilio Rigoni (7) moves the ball during an MLS soccer game between Austin FC and CF Montreal on Mar. 4, 2023, in Austin. Austin FC won, 1-0.

Austin FC making small improvements despite winless streak continuing

With more than a quarter of the MLS season in the review mirror, head coach Josh Wolff doesn’t care much about where Austin FC is in the standings. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/8/23

Rhett Gardner scored a goal and tallied an assist as the Texas Stars beat the Rockford IceHogs 4-2 Wednesday at the HEB Center to advance to the Central Division Finals.

Texas Stars sweep Rockford IceHogs to advance to Central Division Finals

By every traditional metric, the Texas Stars’ fourth line is an anomaly. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/4/23

The top-seeded Texas Stars will look to close out the best-of-five series against the Rockford IceHogs in Game 3 Wednesday a 7 p.m. at the HEB Center.

Texas Stars eye Central Division Semifinals series sweep over Rockford IceHogs

The Texas Stars are on the brink. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/2/23

Austin FC forward Rodney Redes (11) shoots the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Rigoni and Redes help get Austin FC offense back on track in draw against San Jose Earthquakes

Of all the players you’d expect to end the Austin FC scoring drought, Emiliano Rigoni had to be at the bottom of the list. Rodney Redes would probably be the only player below him. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/30/23

Sports editor Zach Smith interviews Lake Travis head coach Hank Carter during a high school football playoff game between the Lake Travis Cavaliers and the Judson Rockets at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on November 25, 2017.

Smith: Thank you to a passionate community for letting me tell your stories

I was standing on the floor of the AT&T Center in San Antonio last April when Greg Brown came over, hugged me and asked how I was doing. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/23/23

Austin Spurs to hold local player tryouts in September

The Austin Spurs will hold local player tryouts on Saturday, Sept. 16 at St. Michael’s Athletic Center, 3000 Barton Creek Blvd in Austin. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m., and tryouts will take … more

Staff Reports | 8/19/23

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) works against Sporting Kansas City midfielder Jake Davis (17) during match last month at Q2 Stadium.

Austin FC falls to St. Louis City SC in historic loss

For the first time ever, the Verde & Black gave up six goals in a 6-3 loss on the road at St. Louis City SC on Sunday. It was the side's first match since bowing out of the Leagues Cup … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/21/23

A general view of the entrance to Dell Diamond on the Round Rock Express Opening Day, May 6, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas. Round Rock won, 6-0.

Round Rock collects six-game sweep over Albuquerque

The Round Rock Express (22-17 | 66-47) bludgeoned the Albuquerque Isotopes (19-20 | 46-68) thanks to a nine-run seventh inning at Dell Diamond on Sunday evening. The Express took home a 9-6 win and … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/15/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) works to get possession of the ball during a Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake on September 14, 2022.

Austin FC bows out of Leagues Cup after falling to FC Juarez

Despite an early goal from Ethan Finlay, Austin FC fell in a 3-1 defeat to FC Juárez last Saturday night at Q2 Stadium, ending the Verde & Black's short run in the inaugural Leagues Cup … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/31/23

Austin FC forward Gyazi Zardes was injured in last Friday's Leagues Cup match against Mazatlan FC, adding to a growing list of injured players for the Verde & Black ahead of a second Leagues Cup match on Saturday against FC Juarez.

Austin FC falls to Mazatlan, faces Juarez Saturday

Austin FC's struggles with non-MLS tournament matchups continued with a 3-1 loss last Friday to Mazatlan FC in the opening round of the Leagues Cup. “We did not execute well enough. We … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/25/23

Round Rock Express pitcher Cole Winn earned his second Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week nod this season after last week's performance against the Reno Aces.

Express pitcher Cole Winn Named PCL Pitcher of the Week

Round Rock Express right hand pitcher Cole Winn was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for July 17-23. It’s the second time this season that Winn has earned Pitcher of the Week. … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/24/23

United States head coach Vlatko Andonovski talks to his team during a group match against Vietnam in the World Cup at Eden Park on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

U.S. flaws were exposed during its World Cup opener, but the team isn't worried

When Vlatko Andonovski left Eden Park stadium after his team's first World Cup game Saturday, he was seated in the left front seat of a red U.S. Soccer minivan. In the States, that … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/23/23

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