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Austin FC announced the signing of Argentinian midfielder Tomás Pochettino as the team’s second designated player on Thursday.

Austin FC signs Tomás Pochettino as second designated player

Austin FC made its biggest signing to date on Thursday with the announcement of Tomás Pochettino as the second designated player. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/12/21

The Round Rock Express and Texas Rangers announced a 10-year agreement last week that the Express would once again become the Triple-A affiliate of the Rangers through the 2030 season.

Express officially become Triple-A affiliate of Texas Rangers

The Round Rock Express and Texas Rangers have united once again. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/11/21

The Texas Stars and Iowa Wild split the first two games of their season-opening series Friday and Saturday in Iowa. Texas opens the home schedule at the HEB Center on Friday night.

Texas Stars win two of three games against Iowa Wild

The Texas Stars opened the AHL season with two wins during their three-game series against the Iowa Wild. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/9/21

Austin FC CEO and majority owner Anthony Precourt at the announcement of Q2 Holdings as the stadium naming partner.

Austin FC season at risk as league threatens lockout

It’s been a long journey for Austin FC CEO and majority owner Anthony Precourt. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/1/21

Austin Spurs forward Luka Samanic during an NBA G League game last season at the HEB Center. Austin will begin play in the G League bubble in Orlando on Feb. 10.

Austin Spurs ready to begin season in G-League bubble

The Austin Spurs are back. But they’re not going to playing anywhere near the HEB Center. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/1/21

Q2 CEO Matthew Flake, far left, Austin FC majority owner Anthony Precourt and other VIPs cut the ribbon to christen Q2 Stadium on Monday.

Austin FC partners with Austin-based Q2 for stadium-naming rights

Austin FC’s new home has a new name: Q2 Stadium. more

BY ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/25/21

Austin FC continues to build its roster, and after the half-day trade window and expansion draft, the roster iscurrently made up of 11 players.

Austin FC continues to build roster after trade window and expansion draft

Austin FC has enough players to field a full team. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/15/20

The Rangers announced Wednesday that Round Rock would serve as its Triple-A affiliate starting in 2021, once again uniting two teams that were affiliated for eight seasons between 20122-2018.

Round Rock Express once again become Rangers' Triple-A affiliate

The Round Rock Express and Texas Rangers are reuniting. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/9/20

Austin FC releases first-ever jersey, sets MLS sales record

Austin FC released its first-ever jersey on Wednesday, and it quickly became the hottest product in Major League Soccer history. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/22/20

Action during Round Rock Express and Rodeo Austin's Bulls in the Ballpark event on November 14, 2020, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Dell Diamond transforms into rodeo arena for 'Bulls in the Ballpark'

For two days last weekend, the bullpen at Dell Dimond was on the infield. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/18/20

Jacob Ashkinos and the Round Rock Hairy Men lost to the Acadiana Cane Cutters 8-5 at Dell Diamond on Wednesday night.

Round Rock Hairy Men come up short against Acadiana Cane Cutters

A late-game comeback wasn’t in the cards for the Round Rock Hairy Men on back-to-back nights. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/16/20

Ethan Ruiz hit a solo home run, and the Round Rock Hairy Men beat the Victoria Generals 4-2 on Wednesday night for their second win in a row.

Hairy Men hit trio of home runs in win against Generals

The home runs keep coming for the Hairy Men. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/8/20

Minor League Baseball cancels season, Dell Dimond still hosting events

Minor League Baseball announced last week that there would be no 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning there will be no professional baseball in Round Rock for the first time since the team was founded in 2000. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/7/20

Paraguayan winger Rodney Redes becomes first-ever signing for Austin FC

Austin FC took another big step on Monday, announcing Paraguayan winger Rodney Redes as the club’s first-ever signing.“It’s a special day,” Austin FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said. … more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/6/20

To try and spurn the spread of COVID-19, all major sports league postponed or delayed their seasons, and most major college conferences canceled athletic events for the remainder of the spring season.

Area professional teams suspend or delay seasons until further notice

The sports world came to a sudden halt last week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/16/20

The Austin Spurs lost to the South Bay Lakers in California on Wednesday night, and the G League also suspended the 2019-20 season following the Wednesday games in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Four minor leagues suspend or delay seasons in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Austin Spurs lost to the South Bay Lakers in California on Wednesday night, and it might be the last game they play for a while. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/12/20

Austin Bold FC coach Marcelo Serrano during a United Soccer League game between Austin Bold FC and El Paso Locomotive FC on April 21, 2019 at Bold Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Austin Bold FC gearing up for second season

Austin Bold FC had a successful season last year, advancing to the playoffs in the club's inaugural season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/2/20

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