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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 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

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.

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

Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher (17) passes the ball during a CONCACAF Champions League match between Austin FC and Violette Athletic Club on March 14, 2022 in Austin. Austin won 2-0 but Violette won the round on aggregate, 3-2.

Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher continues All-Star form as season enters back half

Jon Gallagher is the type of guy that is more likely to accomplish a goal when he writes it down. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/20/23

The Texas Stars played the Coachella Valley Firebirds in an AHL game on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. (Andy Nietupski / TTL Sports Media; T: @TTLSports: IG: @TTLSportsMedia)

Texas Stars extend three players from Central Division-winning team

The Texas Stars are bringing back three key pieces from last year’s Central Division-winning team. more

STAFF REPORTS | 6/21/23

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

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 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

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

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 9th green during Day One of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2023, in North Berwick, Scotland. (Octavio Passos/Getty Images/TNS)

Rory McIlroy hates LIV so much that he'd 'retire' if it was last place to golf on Earth

Rory McIlroy has long been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf, the Saudi Arabia-backed tour that launched in 2021 to challenge the PGA Tour's supremacy in professional golf. And after the … more

By Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/13/23

The United States' Crystal Dunn (19) hoists the trophy with her teammates after defeating Brazil in the SheBelieves Cup final at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 22, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images/TNS)

USWNT hopes its record diverse World Cup roster will inspire next-gen stars

As a child growing up just across the East River from Manhattan, Crystal Dunn played soccer. She didn't have a lot of teammates — or opponents — who looked like her, however … more

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 7/16/23

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (2nd L) is presented by (from R) owners of Inter Miami CF David Beckham, Jose R. Mas and Jorge Mas as the newest player for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 16, 2023. (Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Here is what MLS commissioner Don Garber had to say about Messi joining Inter Miami

Don Garber, the Major League Soccer commissioner, sheepishly admitted Sunday afternoon that like most soccer fans around the world, he did not believe the Inter Miami ownership group would be able to … more

By Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald (TNS) | 7/16/23

Austin FC midfielder Ethan Finlay (13) lines up a shot on goal during in Saturday's MLS match against Sporting Kansas City. Finlay scored a 19th minute goal and was named to the Team of the Matchday for his performance.

Verde & Black wins in return to Q2 ahead of Leagues Cup matches

A pair of goals just two minutes apart in the first half were enough to lift Austin FC to a victory at Q2 Stadium on Saturday night, after a grueling road trip that saw the Verde & Black take two … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/17/23

Round Rock claims sweep of Tacoma with Sunday’s series finale

The Round Rock Express completed a three-game sweep over the Tacoma Rainiers with a 5-1 win in the series finale on Sunday at Cheney Stadium. Sunday's win lifts Round Rock to a 55-34 record on … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/18/23

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