NOVEMBER 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM
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...
Remains out Rubio (hamstring) remains out for Wednesday's first playoff 1clash against LAFC, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Rubio missed the last two games for Austin due to a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for a third straight match after being ruled out for Wednesday's first playoff clash against LAFC. The forward has been an undisputed starter in Austin's frontline since mid-July, so his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Robert Taylor and Jader Obrian as likely replacements.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Out with hamstring injury Rubio (hamstring) is out for Saturday's trip to San Jose, per the Austin injury report.
Impact Rubio isn't an option for Saturday's clash due to a hamstring injury. The forward was held out last time out as well and is now set to miss Decision Day. Austin are locked into the playoffs, and it remains to be seen if Rubio will make it back for the playoffs, but either way his regular season is done.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring in victory Rubio scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Rubio closed down the Seattle backline Sunday to put himself through on goal and convert his chance for the opening goal in Austin's 2-1 home win over Seattle. The goal was the second of the campaign for the forward and his first since May. Rubio has made 10 successive appearances (nine starts) for Austin, scoring and assisting once each over that span. Rubio has not played past the 83rd minute mark in any of his 23 MLS appearances (10 starts) this season.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Myrto Uzuni's stoppage-time goal helps Austin beat Sounders 2-1
Myrto Uzuni scored in stoppage time, Diego Rubio also scored a goal and Austin FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press
Dishes assist in win Rubio assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Rubio picked up his second consecutive and third start of the season, and made the most of the opportunity with his third goal contribution on the year. This was just the second time on the year that he played more than 60 minutes in a match, while he has yet to play a full 90.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wolff score goals, Austin beats Galaxy 2-1
Myrto Uzuni scored a goal in the 40th minute and added an assists, Owen Wolff scored his first goal of the season and Austin FC beat the LA 2-1 to snap the Galaxy’s three-game home...JULY 17 • Associated Press
Second start of the season Rubio recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against New England Revolution.
Impact Rubio made only his second start of the season and played 67 minutes, which was his most in any game of the campaign. This year he has scored once and assisted once but this was the first game where he has attempted three shots, however, he was unable to hit the target with any.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Rubio scores in stoppage time to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1
Diego Rubio scored in the 93rd minute to help Austin tie Real Salt Lake 1-1 on Wednesday nightMAY 29 • Associated Press
Available off bench Rubio (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Galaxy.
Impact Rubio recovered quicker than expected and will be available off the bench to add depth in the attack. He shouldn't have a lot of upside, however, as he'll likely remain a bench option behind the striker duo of Brandon Vazquez and Myrto Uzuni.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Expected out another week or two Rubio (hamstring) is expected to miss another week or two as he recovers from injury, reports WAATV Media.
Impact Rubio is set to miss most of the month of April following his hamstring injury. Since starting just once in five appearances, his absence wont play much of an impact for his form as he has struggled to maintain consistent playing time with Austin.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Saturday Rubio is out for Saturday's match against Portland due to a hamstring injury.
Impact Rubio is outside the call Saturday due to hamstring injury, as he was on the injury report this week. This is a minor loss for the club, as he has only started in one of his five appearances this season. However, they will hope he can return soon and be a rotational option, seeing one goal contribution this campaign.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in first season start Rubio delivered an assist, had two shots (one on target) and made three tackles (one won) during Sunday's 2-1 win over San Diego.
Impact Rubio started for the first time this year and didn't need much time to make an impact as he assisted Brandon Vazquez for the goal that broke the deadlock in the 10th minute. However, the forward couldn't keep it up afterwards, which led him to be subbed off just before the hour mark. After struggling in his first campaign with Austin last year, Rubio will hope to have enough playing time to prove he can still perform like he did in Colorado and Kansas City in the past.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Vázquez, Jon Gallagher help Austin deal expansion-side San Diego first loss with 2-1 victory
Brandon Vázquez and defender Jon Gallagher scored early goals, and Brad Stuver made them stand up as Austin FC handed expansion-club San Diego FC its first loss with a 2-1 victory...MARCH 23 • Associated Press
Austin FC's Diego Rubio inks contract extension Austin FC forward Diego Rubio signed a one-year contract extension with the club on Thursday.Financial terms were not disclosed by Austin FC...
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Austin FC sign Diego Rubio to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed forward Diego Rubio to a contract extension through 2025 with an option for 2026, t...
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Signs contract extension Austin have signed Rubio to a contract extension until the end of the 2025 MLS season, with an option for 2026, on Thursday.
Impact Rubio had an underwhelming debut season with Austin, notching just four goals across 33 appearances (23 starts). His 16-goal season with the Rapids in 2022 seems to be in distant memory now, but the Chilean could be primed to have a regular role with Austin in 2025 if the club doesn't bolster its attacking depth.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fires four shots Rubio took four off target shots, crossed once accurately and created a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to LA Galaxy.
Impact Rubio was held off the scoresheet but led Austin with four shots in the loss. The forward has started back-to-back matches for the first time since June, but doesn't have a goal involvement in the league since late July.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Can't score vs. Portland Rubio had two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Rubio has been struggling in recent weeks and extended his run of games without a goal contribution to seven. The striker could very well head back to a bench role when Austin takes on the Galaxy before the October international break on Saturday, as he's started in just two league matches since the beginning of July.
OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Assists equalizing goal as sub Rubio assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minut...
Impact Rubio had an impactful 25-minute substitute appearance as he provided crucial assistance to give Austin a point. This was his first assist of the season and only his seventh game of the season where he has created a chance. The Chilean forward has been on the bench for three games in a row following a one-game suspension. Before that, he started 19 of 20 games in a row.
JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Rubio has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's match against Seattle.
Impact Rubio had been given a suspension for yellow card accumulation, forcing him to wait the win Saturday from the sidelines. Despite starting 19 times in 21 appearances, the forward only has four goals, which is far less from his career high if 16 back in 2022 as he struggles to produce with a total of seven goals in two seasons.
JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Saturday Rubio recorded one block in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th minute.
Impact Rubio will serve his first suspension of the season after being given his fifth yellow card of the season. He will also miss his first game of 2024, starting 19 in 21 appearances while collecting 22 tackles (14 won), seven interceptions and five clearances with four goals during his first year in Austin. His absence will give Gyasi Zardes a chance to start in the attack for the clash against New York City F.C.
JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nets only goal in win Rubio scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Minnesota United.
Impact Rubio buried a shot from the center of the box in the 31st minute of play to give his squad a 1-0 lead and ultimately secure the win. It marked his first goal in 10 games and his fourth of the season, while the shot on target was only his first in the last six outings. Rubio also came up successful on three tackles, tying his season high.
JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 23, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Diego Rubio, Brad Stuver lead Austin over Minnesota United 1-0 for first road win of season
Austin FC’s Diego Rubio scored five minutes after Minnesota United’s Hassani Dotson was forced to exit after a second yellow card and Brad Stuver made it stand up in a 1-0 victoryJUNE 23, 2024 • Associated Press
