JULIO CASCANTE NEWS

Linking up with Costa Rica Cascante is joining Costa Rica for national team duty and will miss Sunday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Cascante won't be an option for Sunday's clash as he links up with Costa Rica. The defender went unused last time out and won't change the starting XI with his absence, as most of his appearances have come when Austin shift to three center-backs.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back from international duty Cascante is available moving forward for Austin FC, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Cascante has returned from international duty after being left off the injury report this week, making him available moving forward. He has started in seven appearances this season but mainly serves as a rotational player, likely to see the bench Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas takes draw streak into matchup with Austin

Dallas faces Austin after playing to a draw in three consecutive games

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Called up with Costa Rica Cascante has been called up by Costa Rica for international duty and will therefore miss Sunday's clash against Sporting Kansas City, according to the league.

Impact Cascante will miss Sunday's game against Sporting Kansas City due to international duty but his absence will not impact the starting XI of Austin since he remained an unused substitute in the last five MLS games.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Cascante (hamstring) is a substitute option in Saturday's match against Seattle Sounders.

Impact Cascante could offer defensive value in his return from a two-game absence, before which he produced 20 clearances and five interceptions over 485 minutes of play. However, the center-back is expected to remain in a bench role with Oleksandr Svatok and Brendan Hines-Ike favored over him.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Saturday Cascante (hamstring) was not an option during the 2-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Cascante was out against Colorado, having only played twice since May 15. He's mostly been an unused sub, falling off the favorite to start for Austin, having started 21 of the 25 MLS games during the 2024 year.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench Sunday Cascante was doubtful for Sunday's 2-1 win over San Diego but ended up playing 14 minutes off the bench, recording one clearance and two blocks while confirming his recovery from a...

Impact Cascante is an option for Austin moving forward after making his comeback with a 14-minute appearance off the bench. The defender missed the last two league games due to a hamstring injury but he has now recovered and will likely build fitness before reclaiming his starting spot in central defense.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Austin plays San Diego FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Los Angeles FC 1-0, Austin hosts San Diego FC

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Set for 2-4 weeks absence Cascante has been diagnosed with a first degree hamstring injury and is set to miss the next 2-4 weeks, reports Alex Sanabria of the WAATV Media.

Impact Cascante feared the worse after picking up a non contact hamstring injury against Portland. The good news is the defender will likely only miss at most one month, baring any type of set backs. This will likely keep Oleksandr Svatok in the lineup at the back line for Austin.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Non contact injury Cascante was subbed off due to injury in the 42nd minute during the 1-0 loss to Portland.

Impact Cascante injured his hamstring in a non contact play that led to his removal from the match on Saturday. This does bring up some concern for his status for the Colorado match, as he will likely undergo scans. He was replaced by Oleksandr Svatok at center back against Portland.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 21 starts Cascante made 21 starts in 25 appearances for Austin in 2024.

Impact Cascante spent some time with the Costa Rican national team at Copa America, resulting in 25 appearances in MLS play for Cascante. He started 21 of them, totaling two goals with 28 tackles, 82 clearances and 32 interceptions. The defender will enter the final year of a three year extension, with his future in MLS unclear.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Cascante has completed his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Aug 24 clash with Nashville.

Impact Cascante only played in three matches since returning from Copa America, having to serve a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He started 15 times in 17 appearances for Austin, scoring twice while generating 53 clearances, 16 interceptions, and 18 tackles.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ban Cascante recorded three clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Cascante is set for another suspension after picking up his eight yellow card of the season. He also just returned from international duty with Costa Rica, totaling three tackles in six clearances in the last three matches, two of them coming as starts.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with ATX Cascante registered one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Cascante was back in Austin following Costa Rica's elimination from Copa America. He had left as a regular starter for the team, starting 13 times in 14 appearances, totaling two goals while generating 47 clearances, 16 interceptions and 15 tackles. Brendan Hines-Ike had been taking his spot during his absence, who had collected 25 clearances and one clean sheet in the last five starts.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to Copa America Cascante will link up with the Costa Rican national team for the upcoming Copa America tournament.

Impact Cascante is set to miss a minimum of four matches as he will join Costa Rica for the Copa America tournament. He's started 13 of the 14 matches played at center back, totaling 47 clearances, 15 tackles (11 won) and 16 interceptions with Austin. In his absence, Brendan Hines-Ike is set to get the start in the back line, alongside Leo Vaisanen for the next few weeks.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances on Saturday Cascante had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Dallas.

Impact Cascante made four interceptions, most by any player in the match. It was the first time this season when an Austin FC player made four or more interceptions in a single fixture. It was also the third consecutive fixture where Cascante made three or more clearances.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes three clearances Cascante registered three clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Cascante was back at center back after serving a suspension against Houston. He is entering his fourth season as a regular starter for Austin, opening the campaign with 33 clearances and two clean sheets in eight appearances, seven of them coming as starts.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Cascante completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face the Galaxy on Saturday.

Impact The veteran center-back has started in six of the last seven appearances he's made for Austin this season. There's a strong chance he'll recover his starting role in the backline to face Los Angeles.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four tackles Sunday Cascante recorded four tackles (three won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 loss to St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 10th minute.

Impact Cascante was disruptive, but that's about it, during Sunday's loss. He was busy chasing after ball carriers and was running throughout the match, but never really took control. Cascante is in a bit of a purple patch with two goals in the last six matches, but those goals have helped cover a very disappointing start to the season for Cascante.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Cascante scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Cascante notched his second goal of the season as he equalized the contest in the 54th minute of the game. The defender has matched his goal total from last season, despite playing only five games.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Digeo Rubio, Julio Cascante score a goal to help Austin beat Dallas 2-1 Diego Rubio and Julio Cascante each scored a goal to help Austin FC beat FC Dallas 2-1 for its first win of the season

MARCH 31, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Back with club Cascante (international duty) is back with the team and is an option for Saturday's match against Dallas, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Cascante is no longer with Costa Rica, now being state-side to take place in Saturday's contest. The defender should now be expected to return to the starting XI, as he started in his past three appearances before leaving on international duty.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns Costa Rica call Cascante was called up by Costa Rica and will miss a Saturday trip to Orlando.

Impact Cascante was summoned by Costa Rica and is set to miss at least one match. The defender has started three of the first four matches to start the season. With Leo Vaisanen (leg) on the sideline Austin could be forced into a different formation with Matt Hedges as the only first-choice center-back.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of season Cascante scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Cascante got his first goal of the season during Saturday' draw. It was also his second start in a row, having come off the bench during the opener against Minnesota.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearance performance Cascante recorded two tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96t...

Impact Cascante's performance was critical in Austin FC's effort to earn a point from Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle. In addition a to the aforementioned defensive statistics, Cascante also provided three blocks. Cascante can be depended upon as a regular contributor to Austin's defense, as evidenced by his 92 appearances (86 starts) for the club since 2021.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE