AUSTIN FC NEWS

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Stefan Cleveland - Returning to Austin Cleveland's contract for 2026 was picked up and he will return to Austin, Austin announced.

Impact Cleveland's contract option for 2026 was picked up. The goalkeeper has yet to make an appearance during two seasons with the club, but has done enough to continue as a veteran backup moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Las - Returns from loan Las returned to Austin at the end of his loan with Louisville City FC.

Impact Las is back with Austin and is expected to complete pre-season with the club for 2026. It's unclear if he has any chance of pushing for any sort of role in the roster, but he should compete for minutes during pre-season to see where his development is.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC sign homegrown midfielder Ervin Torres | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have signed homegrown midfielder Ervin Torres, the club announced Monday. He is under contract th...

NOVEMBER 24 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ervin Torres - Signs homegrown contract Torres signed a homegrown contract with Austin, the club announced.

Impact Torres is the third homegrown signing in club history and now officially makes the step up into the senior team. The contract is guaranteed through 2028 and includes club options for 2029 and 2030. Torres made one appearance this season, but has shown enough to earn a nod in the senior side.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves is all but guaranteeing his Lakers departure with stellar play The Los Angeles Lakers may lose Austin Reaves in free agency because he is proving to be a number one option.

NOVEMBER 15 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

UNC Greensboro hosts Austin Peay after Whitehead's 21-point game

UNC Greensboro hosts the Austin Peay Governors after Donald Whitehead Jr. scored 21 points in UNC Greensboro's 110-64 loss to the NC State Wolfpack

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

"He'd rather win than cash out" – Austin Reaves is reportedly prioritizing staying in Los Angeles over a max contract Austin Reaves isn’t chasing a max deal, he just wants to stay a Laker.

NOVEMBER 12 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Mike Trudell: Austin Reaves remains questionable for … Mike Trudell: Austin Reaves remains questionable for …

NOVEMBER 10 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

What questions await Austin FC this MLS offseason ahead of 2026? A key MLS offseason awaits Austin FC to have success in 2026. What questions must the Verde & Black answer?

NOVEMBER 9 • STATESMAN.COM

Law Murray: Austin Reaves groin soreness is now a … Law Murray: Austin Reaves groin soreness is now a …

NOVEMBER 8 • HOOPSHYPE.COM