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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

Starts every match played Cascante finished the 2023 season making 24 starts in 24 appearance for Austin FC.

Impact Cascante has been a big part of Austin's back line since their inaugural season in 2023, keeping yet another starting position at center back. He scored two goals with two assists while also logging in 95 clearances. The defender is set to stay in Texas after signing a three-year contract extension back in April.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Cascante has served his one-match suspension and is expected to be available for Saturday's clash versus the Galaxy.

Impact Cascante should move right back into the starting lineup with no problem after serving a suspension against the Red Bulls for yellow card accumulation. He's totaled two goals and two assists while also recording 77 clearances in 19 appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against NYRB Cascante was booked against the Timbers on Sunday, and as a result, he'll be suspended to play against the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

Impact Cascante spent four games on the verge of being suspended, and that has now come to fruition. His first chance to return will come against the Galaxy on Sunday, and Matt Hedges could take his place in the starting lineup against the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in three clearances Cascante recorded three clearances and an interception during the 2-2 draw to New England on Sep 2.

Impact Cascante has started and played all 90 minutes the last 15 matches, totaling two goals and two assists with 59 clearances and 19 interceptions in that span.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Cascante scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Cascante has his second goal of the 2023 MLS season. The central defender logged two goals and that many assists across his five appearances during June, contributions highly impressive from a position not expected to regularly score or assist.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second assist of season Cascante assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Cascante recorded a lucky assist after a bouncing ball in the six-yard box redirected off of his leg before Ethan Finlay poked the ball in the net. This was Cascante's second assist of the season and third goal contribution in the last four games. Since returning from an early season calf injury, the 29-year-old has started every game except one which he missed due to a concussion. The Costa Rican has been a solid defender since his return and lately has been a constant headache on set pieces for opposing teams.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal Cascante scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Cascante scored the team's only goal for his first of the season, He's started the last four matches, totaling a goal, an assist and 19 clearances in that span.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist Cascante assisted once to go with three clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact Cascante got his first assist of the season to help get the win Wednesday. Since returning from a half injury, he's totaled one assist, 29 clearances and eight interceptions.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in two interceptions Cascante generated two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Cascante had a quiet day after missing last match with a concussion. He's already missed eight games prior with a calf injury, struggling to keep him himself healthy to start the season. He's made four starts in the lineup, recording 17 clearances in that span.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Cascante (concussion) cleared concussion protocol and is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Cascante was able to clear concussion protocol after missing just a single match. Injuries have held the defender to just three starts, but when fit he still projects as a major part of the starting XI. Cascante has made 16 clearances in those three starts, while adding three tackles and two blocks.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Cascante (concussion) is in concussion protocol and is out for Wednesday's trip to Seattle, according to the Austin injury report.

Impact Cascante is a surprise addition to the injury report and is listed in concussion protocol. With such a late addition there's simply not time for Cascante to clear protocols. Depending on when he entered concussion protocols it's possible Cascante won't clear them before a Saturday clash with Toronto. Alexander Ring could see another start in central defense, a role he played consistently while Cascante was sidelined with a calf injury.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in return from injury Cascante (calf) made four clearances and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Timbers.

Impact Cascante plugged straight back into the XI in central defense Saturday after recovering from a calf injury he suffered in the season opener back in February. He should continue as Leo Vaisanen's partner in the position moving forward.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Cascante (calf) returned to training with Austin FC this week and is no longer listed in the injury report heading into Saturday's clash against San Jose.

Impact Cascante has missed Austin's last seven MLS matches since suffering a calf injury in the season opener against St. Louis back in February, but he's progressing well with his recovery and could be available to return to action versus the Earthquakes this weekend. His potential return to central defense would be a huge boost for this struggling team at the moment, and it would allow Alexander Ring to push back up to his natural midfield position.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC sign defender Julio Cascante to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed center back Julio Cascante to a contract extension through the 2025 MLS season with...

APRIL 11, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Extends contract with Austin Cascante (calf) has signed a three-year contract extension with the option to further add an additional year with Austin FC, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Cascante tallied five goals, three assists and eight clean sheets across 66 MLS appearances (61 starts) in central defense during his first two seasons in Austin, and the 29-year-old has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2025 campaign at least. He suffered a severe calf strain in this campaign's opening match that will sideline him for another few weeks at least, with Alexander Ring replacing him alongside Leo Vaisanen in the back line.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC center back Julio Cascante out long-term with injury | MLSSoccer.com Austin FC have confirmed an early-season injury blow, announcing Tuesday that starting center back Julio Cascante is sidelined indefinitely...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Out two months Cascante (calf) will be sidelined for at least two months, Austin FC announced.

Impact Cascante suffered a severe strain to his calf and will now be sidelined long-term. The defender could be replace by Kipp Keller, who came off the bench for Cascante during Saturday's clash with St. Louis, or new signing Amro Tarek is an option as well.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured after ten minutes Cascante was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against St. Louis due to injury.

Impact Cascante lasted just ten minutes before succumbing to injury being replaced by Kipp Keller. More information about the defender's extent of injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match against Montreal.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in playoff loss Cascante took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in the 3-0 defeat against LAFC in the Western Conference Final. He also made a block, a clearance and an interception...

Impact Cascante and Austin had an excellent 2022 campaign, and he tallied three goals, two assists and four clean sheets across 35 MLS appearances (34 starts). The 29-year-old only missed time due to a minor hamstring injury in late June and he should remain alongside Ruben Gabrielsen as the preferred center-back pairing in 2023.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes two clearances in loss Cascante registered one off-target shot, one tackle (won), two clearances, one block and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Vancouver.

Impact Cascante had a quiet outing at Vancouver, but made the second-most clearances for his side. The centerback also received his sixth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He started in 30 of his 31 appearances in the season, with three goals and two assists so far.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recorded goal in draw Cascante scored one goal on one shot (one on target) and made five clearances during Saturday's 3-3 draw against San Jose.

Impact Cascante scored an early goal in the sixth minute of the match to give the Austin squad a quick lead. The defender has had a great season in the starting XI after tying his career high in goals as well as beating his career high in assists. Also with 79 clearances, 20 interceptions and 11 tackles won in 22 appearances, Cascante is on pace to achieving the best season of his career.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Saturday Cascante (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Atlanta United.

Impact Cascante is in the starting XI on Saturday after making a return to training earlier in the week. The defender is the top option for Austin, so it's unsurprising to see him straight back in the starting XI at the first chance.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In partial training Cascante (hamstring) was in parts of training with Austin FC this week and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Atlanta United, manager Josh Wolff said Thursday.

Impact Cascante has missed his side's last two games with a hamstring injury, but he is making progress with his recovery. With Jhohan Romana (head) also questionable and Kipp Keller suspended for the match, Cascante might have to be rushed back into the lineup in central defense on Saturday.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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