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JUNE 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets first goal of season Desler scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and making three tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Colorado.

Impact Desler opened the scoring with a goal in the 6th minute while leading Austin with three tackles. The goal was the first of the season for Desler who started his first match since March following a lengthy hamstring injury.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Desler, Brad Stuver help Austin end 8-match winless streak with 2-0 victory over Rapids

Defender Mikkel Desler scored his first career goal six minutes into the match and Brad Stuver posted his seventh clean sheet of the season as Austin beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 t...

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Appears Saturday Desler recorded no stats in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Desler made his return to the pitch after missing the last two months with a hamstring injury. He will look to be a high depth option as long as he can stay fit, having appeared just 11 times in MLS since joining the side in June of 2024.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On bench at Minnesota Desler (hamstring) is on the bench in Saturday's game against Minnesota United.

Impact Desler wasn't expected to be an option yet as he had a lengthy recovery since getting hurt on March 9 and just recently resumed training. However, his potential appearance as a substitute strengthens his team's depth going forward. He'll aim to replace Jon Gallagher at right-back, though it might be just for a few minutes in upcoming matches.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Austin looks to end road losing streak against Minnesota United

Austin hits the road against Minnesota United trying to break a three-game road losing streak

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Trains with team Desler (hamstring) has begun training with the team, however will still need more training before making a return to the pitch. According to manager Nico Estevez, "He's training wi...

Impact Desler has made his return to the pitch but will need a week or two more of full training sessions before returning to the pitch again. A return in May does not seem likely as the defender will look to be at 100% by June.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

White and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Austin

Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Austin after a two-goal performance against Los Angeles FC

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Austin looks to break losing streak in matchup with Atlanta United

Austin will try to break a three-game skid when it plays Atlanta United

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Aiming for training soon Desler (hamstring) is aiming to start partial team training soon, according to head coach Nico Estevez. "The goal is the next week he starts working on part of the training with th...

Impact Desler seems to be on the right track of recovery, missing the last month and a half with a hamstring injury. He will aim to be back on the pitch in the next week or two, barring any set backs.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return Desler (hamstring) is still out for Austin, however is close to making a return, per the WAATV Media.

Impact There was positive news for Desler, who could see a return at some point in May. He will need at least a full week of full training before being an option again, having been out of action since March 15.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

On right timeline Desler (hamstring) is "doing good" and is on the right track of recovery, said head coach Nico Estevez per WAATV Media.

Impact Desler has begun work on the grass and is on the right timeline of return. He's been the last four matches and will likely miss the next three more, though could return sooner if he keeps up his recovery schedule.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC hosts Austin in Western Conference play

Saint Louis City SC and Austin square off in Western Conference action

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Set for 6-8 week absense Desler (hamstring) is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks with a hamstring injury, per head coach Nico Estevez.

Impact Desler will be out for the time being following his hamstring injury against Colorado. He had been seeing regular starts prior to his injury, logging in six crosses (three accurate) and four tackles in three games. Jon Gallagher will likely take over his spot in the starting XI in his absence.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Off with hamstring injury Desler was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Colorado due to a hamstring injury, reports Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle.

Impact Desler pulled up in the 60th minute, grabbing his hamstring and being replaced by Jon Gallagher. The extent of the fullback's injury should be determined ahead of next week's trip to LAFC.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in win Desler had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. He was injured and subbed out in the 90th min...

Impact Desler led Austin in clearances to help them earn the clean sheet and the win at home. The right-back also received his first yellow card in the new campaign. He was subbed off in the 90th minute due to an undisclosed injury and is now questionable.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Active in friendly Desler (lower body) started during a friendly with New England.

Impact Desler ended the season on the sideline due to a lower body injury. It wasn't expected to be a serious problem, and in the end it wasn't, as he got back on the pitch during the first minutes of pre-season action.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Desler (lower body) will end the 2024 season in the injured list.

Impact Desler spent the last three matches on the sidelines with a lower body injury. With Austin failing to make the playoffs, he will end the season injured. Since joining the side in June, the defender struggled to keep healthy, appearing only seven times. In that span, he started six times while totaling 14 tackles, seven interceptions and seven clearances with two blocks during his first year in MLS.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Desler (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's trip to Portland.

Impact Desler is questionable due to a lower body injury, after coming off after 78 minutes last time out. The defender has been a consistent starter since getting fit and would be a major loss at right-back if ruled out. Ethan Finlay came on to replace him last time out.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Desler (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Desler was forced off with an ankle injury against LAFC, but now returns to the starting XI. The fact he's able to play straight away on limited rest is a good sign that the injury isn't a serious concern. Desler has started five in a row at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against LAFC Desler was forced off in the 60th minutes with a possible ankle sprain, reports Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle.

Impact Desler could miss Saturday's match with Houston with an ankle injury. He had started the last four matches at right back since joining the side, recording eight tackles, five interceptions and five clearances in that span. Hector Jimenez could see a possible return to the lineup if Desler is indeed ruled out.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tackling machine in victory Desler recorded seven tackles (five won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Nashville SC.

Impact Desler was integral to Austin FC's clean sheet effort Saturday, leading the team with seven tackles (five won), as they defeated Nashville by a margin of 2 - 0. The match marked Desler's first start (second appearance) with Austin after moving from Toulouse before the close of the European transfer window at the end of the month.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC sign Danish D Mikkel Desler through 2027 Austin FC are signing Danish defender Mikkel Desler through the end of the 2027 season, the team said Monday.Desler, 29, arrives as a free a...

JUNE 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Austin FC sign defender Mikkel Desler | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Austin FC have signed former Danish youth international defender Mikkel Desler, the club announced Monday....

JUNE 3, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Austin Desler signed a three-and-a-half-year guaranteed contract through the end of the 2027 season, with an additional option for 2028, with Austin, the club announced Monday.

Impact Given his international experience and established role in one of the best leagues in Europe, Desler should be a regular at the back for Austin as soon as he's eligible to play. Desler will arrive in the United States pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 visa, and if the visa process goes smoothly, he could be featuring for Austin in a matter of weeks after the international break.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE