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Joseph Rosales - Traded to Austin Rosales was traded from Minnesota to Austin and signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, guaranteed through June 2029 with an option for the 2029-30 season, his new club announced.

Impact Rosales spent the last four seasons with the Loons, making 128 appearances across all competitions with five goals and 18 assists while playing as a left back, wide midfielder, and box-to-box midfielder. Rosales has earned 34 senior caps for Honduras, starting all five matches at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup as the team reached the semifinals. Rosales also featured in nine of Honduras' ten matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Rosales began his professional career at CA Independiente in Panama, where he made 34 appearances and won Liga Panamena de Futbol Clausura titles in 2019 and 2020.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC acquire Joseph Rosales from Minnesota United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - ATX receive: Joseph Rosales - MIN receive: $1.5 million, sell-on % Austin FC have acquired midfielder Josep...

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Cubs bring Austin back from Japan on one-year deal (source) The Cubs and first baseman Tyler Austin have agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Thursday...

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Austin FC acquire Jayden Nelson from Vancouver Whitecaps | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - ATX receive: Jayden Nelson - VAN receive: $1.25m GAM, SuperDraft pick Austin FC have acquired forward Jayde...

6 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jayden Nelson - Dealt to Austin Nelson was traded to Austin from Vancouver for $1.25 million GAM and the 17th overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft.

Impact Nelson had a bit of a breakout with Vancouver last season, scoring twice and adding five assists in 28 appearances (16 starts.) New signings on the wing meant he spent most of the playoffs on the bench, so Vancouver decided to deal him. Nelson should compete for immediate starting minutes in Austin.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Verde Futures: Leadership in Motion Takes Verde Leaders to New York City | MLSSoccer.com This December, five students from the Verde Leaders program traveled to New York City for the inaugural Verde Futures: Leadership in Motion...

DECEMBER 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Austin FC sign defender Jon Bell | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have signed defender Jon Bell via free agency, the club announced Tuesday. He is under contract t...

DECEMBER 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jonathan Bell - Inks deal with Austin Bell has signed with Austin out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Bell has found a new team out of free agency after he was not re-signed by Seattle this offseason, joining Austin on a deal through 2028. He started in 13 of his 21 appearances this season, more of a rotational option for the defender. This is a similar role he will hold with Austin, likely to be more of a depth option.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12 • goal

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Inter Miami CF Academy U-14s Set to Feature in the 2025 El Arbolito Cup in Austin, Texas | Inter Miami CF The Inter Miami CF Academy’s U-14 team is headed to Austin, Texas to participate in the fifth edition of El Arbolito Cup hosted by Austin FC...

DECEMBER 11 • INTERMIAMICF.COM

Sporting Kansas City acquire Stefan Cleveland from Austin FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SKC receive: Stefan Cleveland - ATX receive: $50k GAM Sporting Kansas City have acquired goalkeeper Stefan...

DECEMBER 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jon Gallagher - Earns 27 starts in 2025 Gallagher made 27 starts in 36 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, with Austin for 2025.

Impact Gallagher returned for his fifth season with Austin, wrapping up another solid campaign. He scored two goals, delivered 89 crosses (21 accurate), and added 28 tackles along with 80 clearances. The defender might find himself in a rotational role in 2026 after being benched six times in the final 15 games of the 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Desler - Three assists made in 2026 Desler recorded 20 starts in 22 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Desler's season was interrupted by a hamstring injury that kept him out for two months. Even so, he stayed a key starter, notching a goal and three assists, along with 43 tackles, 62 clearances, and five blocks. If he can stay fit, the defender is poised to boost his stats in the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Oleksandr Svatok - Plays 31 MLS matches in 2025 Svatok made 27 starts in 31 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Svatok has wrapped up his first full MLS season after joining in late 2024, scoring one goal while racking up 160 clearances, 13 blocks, and five clean sheets. The defender has also earned call-ups to the Ukrainian national team and, with his wealth of experience at center back, is set to remain a key leader for the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Dubersarsky - One assist in 2025 Dubersarsky recorded seven starts in 22 MLS appearances during the 2025 season.

Impact Dubersarsky wrapped up his first full MLS season as mainly a bench player, recording one assist in 687 minutes on the field. The 20-year-old might maintain a similar role in 2026, given the crowded midfield depth chart for Austin.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Wolff - Seven goals in 2025 Wolff appeared in 36 MLS matches (33 starts), including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Wolff enjoyed his best season yet with Austin, starting over 30 matches for the first time since joining in 2021. He tallied seven goals and eight assists, delivering 154 crosses (56 on target), creating 66 chances, and winning 31 tackles. After signing a new contract in 2024, he's set to remain a key presence in Austin's midfield, with the potential for an even stronger campaign in 2026.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Fodrey - Rotational role for Austin Fodrey recorded two starts in 24 MLS appearances this season with Austin, including the playoffs.

Impact Fodrey was once again a limited option for Austin, staying low on the depth chart for the second straight season. He managed to notch his first career MLS goal and added an assist, taking 18 shots with four on target. At just 21, he has the potential to earn more minutes in 2026, backed by his MLS experience since 2023.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Taylor - Bench role remained with ATX Taylor recorded two starts in 19 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Taylor came over from Miami at the start of the season but couldn't crack the starting lineup for Austin. A hamstring injury set him back, limiting him to just 462 minutes on the field for El Verde, where he managed one goal from 12 shots, four of which were on target.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jader Obrian - Only makes nine starts for ATX Obrian made nine starts in 32 MLs appearances, including the playoffs, this season.

Impact Obrian had a rough 2025 season, losing his starting spot to Myrto Uzuni. He managed just one assist, along with 16 shots (six on target) and 20 tackles in only 926 minutes on the field, marking a huge 56.3 percent drop from 2024. With limited playing time, he's likely to stay a bench option in 2026, and his future with Austin remains uncertain.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Osman Bukari - Makes 28 starts Bukari recorded 28 starts in 34 appearances during the 2025 Season, including the playoffs, for Austin.

Impact Bukari wrapped up his first full season with Austin after joining in late 2024. It was a solid year for the midfielder, with three goals and three assists, 77 crosses (15 accurate), 37 chances created, and 42 shots (21 on target). Staying injury-free, he's poised to remain a key attacking option for the team heading into the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC roster update: Julio Cascante, Diego Rubio options declined | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC have declined the contract options for defender Julio Cascante and forward Diego Rubio, leaving the veterans poised to sign elsewh...

NOVEMBER 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ilie Sanchez - Signs one-year deal Sanchez signed a one-year deal through 2026, Austin announced.

Impact Sanchez is set to return to Austin for 2026 after his first season with the club. He penned a one-year deal and is now going to be back at the heart of the midfield for a second year. The club retains an option to bring Sanchez back for 2027 as well after he made 28 appearances (22 starts) last season, scoring once.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Hines-Ike - Contract clause triggered Hines-Ike will return to Austin in 2026 after meeting performances clauses in his contract, Austin announced.

Impact Hines-Ike's contract automatically renewed for 2026 when he met certain performance thresholds. That means the defender is set for at least one more year with Austin. He made 33 starts last season, putting together the best season of his career. He will continue to be a huge part of the defense moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Thomas - Returning in 2026 Thomas' contract option for 2026 was picked up, Austin announced.

Impact Thomas signed a one-year deal before the 2025 campaign, and didn't make a senior appearance. Despite that, the club sees enough promise with Thomas to bring him back for 2026 after picking up his contract option.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Pereira - Option picked up Pereira's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Austin announced.

Impact Pereira will be back in Austin in 2026 after his contract option was picked up. The midfielder has been a major part of the club ever since signing in 2021 and is showing no signs of slowing down. He topped 2,000 minutes last season, his fourth season in a row cresting that mark.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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