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The Austin Spurs (12-11) fell 101-94 to the Santa Cruz Warriors (14-11) on Wednesday night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-Way guard David Duke Jr. led Austin with 25 points, 6 rebounds … more

Submitted Report | 3/7/24

Austin FC midfielder Sebastián Driussi (10) moves the ball during Saturday's 4-3 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Driussi has either scored or assisted in the game winning goal in all five of the club's come-from-behind victories at Q2 Stadium.

Driussi scores last-minute game winner to lift Austin FC to second straight victory

Austin FC captain Sebastián Driussi scored the latest goal in Club history in the 101st minute to lift Austin FC to a 4-3 win against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium. … more

Staff Reports | 4/8/24

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) punches a ball away to make a save in last Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas. Through six matches this season, Stuver has faced a league-high 38 shots on target and is second in total number of saves and fourth in MLS in save percentage (81.6%).

Austin nets first win of the season against FC Dallas

Second half goals from Julio Cascante and Diego Rubio helped Austin FC to a 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium in the first Copa Tejas match of 2024. The sold-out attendance of … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Express outfielder Sandro Fabian (25) watches a ball fly as he heads to first base during Round Rock's season-opening series against Sugar Land last weekend.

Express claim 8-6 win to close out opening weekend

The Round Rock Express improved to 2-1 on the season with an 8-6 win over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday afternoon at Dell Diamond, taking the season-opening series two games to one. … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Texas Stars goalkeeper Ben Kraws made 26 saves in his professional debut last Saturday at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, lifting Texas to a 2-1 win over the visiting Iowa Wild. The Stars split the series with the Wild.

Kraws leads Stars to victory in debut

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, defeated the Iowa Wild by a 2-1 margin to salvage a split of the two-game series thanks to a 26-save showing from … more

Staff Reports | 4/1/24

Austin Spurs sweep Rip City Remix

The Austin Spurs (18-13) defeated the Rip City Remix (18-14), 114-102, while completing a back-to-back series sweep in their final regular season home game of the season on Sunday night at the H-E-B … more

Staff Reports | 3/25/24

Texas Stars right winger Matthew Seminoff (12) works against Coachella Valley defenseman Gustav Olofsson in Saturday's 4-2 loss in Palm Desert.

Firebirds shock Stars late in California

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell 4-2 to the Coachella Valley Firebirds after allowing three late goals on Saturday … more

Staff Reports | 3/24/24

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher, seen here in a photo from Austin’s match against the Seattle Sounders on March 2, scored a 58th minute goal to take a lead in Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union, but a 65th minute equalizer by Philadelphia set up Austin’s third straight draw in four games this season.

Austin FC continues winless streak to start 2024 season

Five goals, four scored by defenders. Two leads lost to late goals by opposing teams. Three draws and a loss. It’s fair to say that Austin FC hasn’t gotten off to the best start this … more

By Scott W. Coleman, Editor | 3/19/24

Austin Spurs sweep Capital City Go-Go

The Austin Spurs (16-11) swept the Capital City Go-Go (16-13), 120-112, on Sunday afternoon at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Two-way guard David Duke Jr. finished with a final stat line of 22 … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic shoots the ball over Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in last Friday's game at the Moody Center, where Denver beat San Antonio 117-106.

San Antonio sells out Moody Center again

The Austin metro area continues to show love for the San Antonio Spurs, selling out the Moody Center for both NBA regular season games last weekend. Friday's game saw defending the NBA champion … more

Staff Reports | 3/19/24

The Texas Stars lost the first to games of their five-game western road trip, falling 4-1 and 6-3 to the Tucson Roadrunners. The Stars return to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to start a six-game home stand on Friday, March 29.

Tucson completes sweep over Texas Stars

The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, fell victim of a two-game weekend sweep with a 6-3 loss to the Tucson Roadrunners on Sunday … more

Staff Reports | 3/18/24

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 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

Curtis McKenzie and the Texas Stars fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 5-2 in Game 5 of the Central Division Finals on Sunday night. The Admirals won the series 3-2 as the Texas season came to an end.

Texas Stars season ends after Game 5 loss to Milwaukee Admirals

The Texas Stars dug themselves an early hole they couldn’t climb out of. The season is over because of it. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/22/23

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 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

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 midfielder Daniel Pereira (6) moves the ball during a US Open Cup match between Austin FC and New Mexico United on May 10, 2023 in Austin.

Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira earns first call-up to Venezuela National Team

Dani Pereira had a hectic Friday morning. more

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

Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) passes the ball during a Major League Soccer match on March 25, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC drops out of playoff position at midway point after loss to Sporting Kansas City

At the midway point of the season, Austin FC is falling very short of expectations. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/11/23

The Messi effect: Austin FC players, coaches excited to welcome global star to MLS

Leo Messi has yet to step on the field for an MLS team, and he’s already sent shockwaves across the landscape of American soccer. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/14/23

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