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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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounga scores 2 goals, LAFC beats Austin 4-1, advances to Western Conference semis

Denis Bouanga had two goals and an assist to help Los Angeles FC beat Austin FC 4-1 and sweep the best-of-three series in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Own goal in loss Hines-Ike had an own goal, one tackle (one won) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Hines-Ike had the misfortune of accounting for an own goal, which turned out to be a difference maker in the one-goal defeat. On the other hand, he racked up at least 60 passes for the seventh time this season and came up with a tackle won for a second straight outing.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Ordaz scores easy tap-in in 79th minute to give LAFC a 2-1 win over Austin in MLS playoffs

Nathan Ordaz scored an easy tap-in in the 79th minute to give LAFC a 2-1 victory over Austin in the best-of-three series

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs assist in win Hines-Ike delivered an assist and made one tackle, five clearances and one block during Saturday's 4-2 win over D.C. United.

Impact Hines-Ike was solid defensively but his biggest contribution was definitely the beautiful through pass to assist Myrto Uzuni's opener in the 22nd minute. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the year for the center-back, who also racked up 49 clearances over his last eight starts.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uzuni and Wolff score goals, Austin's 4-2 win extends DC United's winless streak to 8

Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wollf each scored a first-half goal to help Austin FC beat D

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Clears suspension Hines-Ike has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for the clash with Minnesota on Saturday.

Impact Hines-Ike will likely make a return to center back after missing last match with a suspension. He's started all nine games played, averaging about 6.6 clearances per contest with four clean sheets in 2025.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Hines-Ike picked up two yellow cards in the same minute late in the game and was sent off in the 89th minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory against LA Galaxy. He recorded one intercepti...

Impact Hines-Ike was sent off late in Saturday's game after receiving two yellow cards. He will be suspended for their next fixture against Houston on Saturday. Julio Cascante is expected to replace him.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Austin's Brandon Vázquez, Brad Stuver help keep defending-champion Galaxy winless with 1-0 victory

Brandon Vázquez scored off a deflection in the 81st minute and Brad Stuver finished off his league-high fifth clean sheet as Austin FC blanked Los Angeles 1-0, keeping the defendin...

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Brian White scores club-record 4 goals, Whitecaps beat Austin 5-1

Brian White scored a franchise-record four goals and became the first player in Whitecaps history to score 50 career regular-season goals as Vancouver beat Austin FC 5-1

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Stalwart defensive performance Hines-Ike recorded two tackles (zero won), 12 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Hines-Ike was an impediment to the St. Lous City attack Sunday, leading Austin FC with 12 clearances and registering three blocks and one clearance en route to securing the team's third clean sheet of the season. Over his last four appearances (four starts), the central defender has averaged 10.25 clearances per appearance. Hines-Ike has started and played the full 90 minuets in each of Austin FC's first six MLS fixtures.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.The 29-year-old center back’s deal includes an...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.The 29-year-old center back’s deal includes an...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Austin FC sign Brendan Hines-Ike to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed center back Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 with an option f...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores game-winning goal Hines-Ike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Hines-Ike is known for his defensive prowess, but he was the hero for Austin in the dying moments of the regular-season finale, as he took advantage of a cross from Zan Kolmanic to drill a game-winning header. Hines-Ike finishes the season with two goals across 28 appearances (25 starts).

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Finlay, Brendan Hines-Ike score second-half stoppage-time goals as Austin stuns Rapids 3-2

Ethan Finlay and defender Brendan Hines-Ike scored two minutes apart during second-half stoppage time and Austin FC stunned the playoff-bound Colorado Rapids 3-2

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Suspension served Hines-Ike has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Hines-Ike will return for the weekend clash after serving a ban against LAFC. He's started the last 10 MLS matches played at center back, totaling an assist while averaging about 3.7 clearances and totaling 12 tackles and 12 blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Toronto FC Hines-Ike (head) assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute...

Impact Hines-Ike set up Owen Wolff's goal with a stunning long pass. Hines-Ike also had a strong defensive showing, making four tackles, two clearances, and a block. This was his first assist of the season in his 24 appearances. Since returning from a red card against Seattle, he has accumulated 11 clearances, five tackles, and an interception in the last four games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with head injury Hines-Ike was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Vancouver with a head injury.

Impact Hines-Ike left the match in the 67th minute being replaced by Julio Cascante. The defender's has two weeks to recover before Austin's next match after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Hines-Ike is set to return from suspension ahead of Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Hines-Ike continues to be the number one option at center back for Austin as he heads into the Leagues Cup break. He's logged in 18 starts in 20 appearances, scoring once while averaging about 3.1 clearances per game.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in loss Hines-Ike had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 77th minute.

Impact Hines-Ike was shown two yellow cards and is set to serve his second suspension of the season. He's also started the last six matches in a row, recording 26 clearances with eight blocks in that span. His absence will give Leo Vaisanen a chance to start in the starting XI again during the clash with Dallas.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone team goal Hines-Ike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Hines-Ike recorded his first goal of the season to help give the team the one point Saturday. He's been averaging about 2.7 clearances per game, making 12 blocks while keeping four clean sheets in 12 appearances, 11 of them coming as starts.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Saturday Hines-Ike (not injury related) was not an option during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Seattle, per We are Austin TV.

Impact Hines-Ike signed with the team last season and is still looking to make his team debut. The defender made just nine starts in 20 appearances with D.C United last season as he will look for a big role with Austin once he returns to the pitch.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with ATX Hines-Ike has agreed on a one-year deal with Austin FC, with an option for the 2025 season.

Impact Hines-Ike found himself another team after his option was declined with D.C United. He only made nine starts in 12 appearances in 2023, struggling with injuries and poor form most of the year. The defender will look to return to a regular starter in the MLS after totaling 20 starts in 20 appearances back in 2022.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Hines-Ike (concussion) was on the bench for Saturday's friendly clash with Medeama SC.

Impact Hines-Ike didn't quite make it back in time for the MLS season but got back on the pitch during Saturday's friendly. D.C. United are on bye to close out the MLS season, meaning Hines-Ike ends 2023 with 12 appearances and nine starts, both career-lows.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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