Английская Википедия:2023 Austin FC II season
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The 2023 Austin FC II season is the club's first season in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of soccer in the United States. They will play in the league's Western Conference.
Background
Austin FC started playing in the MLS Western Conference in 2021. In August 2022 it was announced that they would launch a MLS Next Pro team for the 2023 season.[1] On December 13, Austin FC announced that Brett Uttley will be the first coach for Austin FC II.[2]
Season
Preseason
January 4, the team announced it had hired the first two assistant coaches for the team, Dennis Sanchez and Jason Grubb.[3] The next day, Austin FC announced the signing of the first three players to the Austin FC II team, Ugandan Bobosi Byaruhanga, American David Rodríguez, and Dutch player Cheick Touré. Both Byaruhanga and Rodríguez are on season long loans with options to buy.[4] Continuing to work on their 2023 team, Austin FC II signed goalkeeper Eric Lopez on January 10, 2022 from the LA Galaxy II.[5] On January 23, Austin FC II announced the signing of Anthony De Anda, the first Austin FC Academy player to sign with the team.[6] Continuing to build their inaugural team, Austin FC II announced the signing of Leo Torres and Chris Pinkham on January 24.[7] On January 31, Austin FC II announced signing of Emmanuel Johnson on a year-long loan, with purchase option, from Hibernian for its inaugural season.[8] After it first couple of preseason games, Austin FC II continued building their roster by signing Christo Vela on loan from Cancún F.C. on February 13.[9] As the first team prepared for the first game of the season, Austin FC II continued to build its squad by signing Sébastien Pineau to a two year contract through the 2024 season.[10] After acquiring an international slot from New York City FC II for cash consideration on March 1,[11] Austin FC II announced the following day they had signed Alonso Ramírez on a season long loan from Atlas F.C..[12] On March 3, Austin FC II announced they had signed three of the four Austin FC MLS Super Draft picks.[13] As the opening of the 2023 season approached, Austin FC II announced they had signed two new players, Joe Hafferty and Jonathan Santillan, to the team on March 16.[14] One day prior to their first game of the season, Austin FC II announced they had signed Micah Burton from the academy team.[15] Making final roster adjustments for the MLSNP season, on March 24, 2022 Austin FC II announced that five players from the first team were placed on loans with the team, and another six players were signed to amateur agreements.[16]
March/April
Austin FC II started their MLSNP season with a 2–1 win over cross-state rivals Houston Dynamo 2 on the back of a two goal performance by Austin FC Superdraft pick Valentin Noël.[17] Austin FC II first ever game on the road resulted in a tie with Sporting Kansas City II, but they dropped a point in their first kick from the marks experience in the MLSNP.[18] Coming back home for their third game of the season, Austin FC II managed another late game winner against Tacoma Defiance, winning 2–1 on an extra-time strike by Christo Vela.[19] Keeping their unbeaten streak alive through the first four games of the season, Austin FC beat North Texas SC 3–0, aided by a brace from Valentin Noël.[20] On the road for their second game of the season and looking to remain unbeaten, Austin FC II faced LA Galaxy II earning a point from the draw, but dropping a point in the shoot-out.[21] Austin FC II finished their first full month of play undefeated with a 1–1 draw against Minnesota United FC 2. But, in their third draw of the season, the team secured their first shootout win edging Minnesota United FC 2 6–5.[22]
May/June
Austin FC II started the month of May by winning their first ever road game at Providence Park against Portland Timbers 2 in a hardfought 1-0 victory coming off a goal by Rodriguez in the 4th minute of the game.[23] May 14 was the first visit to Colorado for Austin FC II, it was also their first loss as the fell 1–0 to Colorado Rapids 2.[24] Austin FC II, lose both its first home game and their first back-to-back games of the season in a 1–0 lose to the San Jose Earthquakes II.[25] In the second iteration of the Austin/Houston cross state rivalry, Austin FC II loss the game 2–0, bringing the record to 1 win and 1 loss.[26] In their first game in June, Austin FC II returned to their winning ways by beating Real Monarchs 3–0 at Parmar Field. David Rodríguez (footballer, born 2002) scored a brace and Valentin Noël returned to his scoring way, adding the third goal.[27] Coming off a strong win, Austin FC II hosted Whitecaps FC 2, the second place team in the Western Conference. Though the game was hardfought, Austin FC II managed the 1–0 win with a goal off CJ Fodrey.[28] Austin FC II continued to perform well in the month of June, earning their fourth win in a row, defeating Portland Timbers 2, 4–0.[29] After four wins in a row, Austin FC II dopped their first game in June to the Tacoma Defiance 1–0.[30] Austin FC II ended the month of June 4–1–1 after drawing with Real Monarchs 0–0, but did earn the extra point in the shootout on two saves by Damian Las.[31]
July/August
Austin FC II started their summer stretch with a 3–0 win against cross state rivals Houston Dynamo 2 on goals from CJ Fodrey, Sébastien Pineau, and Christo Vela before they headed into a two-week break.[32] After their two week break, Austin FC II had an opportunity to gain some points on the Western Conference leader Colorado Rapids 2. Despite taking an early 3–0 lead on goals from CJ Fodrey, Sébastien Pineau, and Sal Mazzaferro, Colorado Rapids 2 came back in the second half to earn the tie and then gained another point by winning the penalty shoot-out 6–5.[33] A week later Austin FC II had one of their best performances against LA Galaxy II, winning 4–0 on goals from Micah Burton, Alonso Ramírez, Sébastian Pineau, and Leo Torres.[34] A week later, Austin FC II took on Los Angeles FC 2 and played them to a 0–0 draw, earning a point and then secured a second point by winning the penalty shoot-out 4–3.[35] Extending their unbeaten streak to six games, Austin FC II defeated San Jose Earthquakes II 2–0 on a brace by Sébastien Pineau, who scored in the 50th and 89th minutes of the match.[36] Austin FC II added one more game to their unbeaten streak by earning a point in a 1–1 tie against Whitecaps FC 2, but dropped a point is the shootout, falling 4–3.[37]
September
Austin FC II started the month by qualifying for their first MLS Next Pro playoff berth when they earned two points against Los Angeles FC 2, winning the penalty shoot-out 5–4, after a 1–1 draw in regulation. Joe Hafferty scored his first goal of the season on a corner kick, and Damian Las came up big with several strong saves, including one in the penalty shootout.[38] On the road in Minnesota, Austin FC II was able to add another point to its season total, after a 1–1 draw with MNUFC 2, but were not able to earn the second point after a 13 round penalty shoot-out, losing 8–9 in the shoot-out.[39] On September 22, 2023, the team announced that they had signed two more goalkeepers to the team on amateur contracts. Nicolas Aristizabal came to Austin FC II from the Academy's U-15 team and Greg Monroe joined the team from Sienna College, where he played from 2018 to 2022.[40] Austin FC II fell in a weather interrupted game with North Texas SC 3–1, dropping the team to fourth place in the west going into the play-offs.[41]
Play-offs
With the new pick your play-off opponent format for this year's MLS Next Pro play-offs, Sporting Kansas City II made a surprise selection and chose Austin FC II for their first round match, which will be played at Rock Chalk Park in Kansas.[42] Austin FC travelled to Rock Chalk Park and secured a 2–0 victory of Sporting Kansas City II on goals from David Rodríguez and Alonso Ramírez, advancing to the Conference semifinals.[43] In the Conference Semi-finals draw, Colorado Rapids choose Earthquakes II, leaving Austin FC II to play Tacoma Defiance in Washington.[44] Austin FC II earned a 1–0 win against Tacoma Defiance in the Western Conference semi-finals on a late goal by Valentin Noël. Austin FC II advances to play Colorado Rapids II in Colorado for the Western Conference finals.[45] Austin FC II and Colorado Rapids 2 played to a 0–0 score after extra time, going to a penalty shoot-out in the Western Conference Finals. Austin FC II went on to win the shootout 4–1 to advance to the MLS Next Pro Cup Finals and move on to face Columbus Crew 2 in Columbus, Ohio for the 2023 MLS Next Cup.[46]
MLS Next Pro Cup
After winning three away games to secure a spot in the MLS Next Pro Cup Finals, Austin FC II found themselves on the road again, facing Columbus Crew 2 at Lower.com field in the MLS Next Pro Cup. Austin FC II were on their heals in the first half with Columbus Crew 2 getting four shots on goals, all resulting in Damian Las having to make the save. Early in the 2nd half Cheick Touré was whistled for a foul in the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Columbus Crew midfielder Thomas Robert converted the PK to put them up by one goal. Austin FC II continued to push and Valentin Noël earned a penalty kick. Alonso Ramirez converted the PK, tying the game 1–1. Seven minutes later CJ Fodrey and Valentin Noël pushed the ball up the left side, resulting in a goal from the top of the box by Valentin Noël. In the last 10 minutes of the game CJ Fodrey forced an own goal to take a two goal lead and carried that lead through the end of the game. Austin FC II were crowned the 2023 MLS Next Pro Champions.[47]
Management team
Position | Name |
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Chairman | Шаблон:Flagicon Anthony Precourt |
Sporting Director | Шаблон:Flagdeco Rodolfo Borrell[48] |
Head coach | Шаблон:Flagicon Brett Uttley |
Assistant coach | Шаблон:Flagicon Dennis Sanchez |
Assistant coach | Шаблон:Flagicon Jason Grubb |
Assistant coach | |
Goalkeeping coach | |
Fitness coach |
Roster
Transfers
In
Date | Position | No. | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
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January 5, 2023 | DF | 2 | Шаблон:Flagicon Cheick Touré | Шаблон:Flagicon Jong PSV | Free | [4] |
January 10, 2023 | GK | 1 | Шаблон:Flagicon Eric Lopez | Шаблон:Flagicon LA Galaxy II | Free | [5] |
January 23, 2023 | DF | 25 | Шаблон:Flagicon Anthony De Anda | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Free | [5] |
January 24, 2023 | MF | 13 | Шаблон:Flagicon Leo Torres | Шаблон:Flagicon San Antonio FC | Free | [7] |
January 24, 2023 | DF | 77 | Шаблон:Flagicon Chris Pinkham | Шаблон:Flagicon New Hampshire Wildcats | Free | [7] |
February 23, 2023 | FW | 9 | Шаблон:Flagicon Sébastien Pineau | Шаблон:Flagicon Alianza Lima | [10] | |
March 3, 2023 | DF | 5 | Шаблон:Flagicon Salvatore Mazzaferro | Шаблон:Flagicon South Florida | Free | [13] |
March 3, 2023 | MF | 24 | Шаблон:Flagicon Jackson Walti | Шаблон:Flagicon Pittsburgh | Free | [13] |
March 3, 2023 | MF | 21 | Шаблон:Flagicon Valentin Noël | Шаблон:Flagicon Pittsburgh | Free | [13] |
March 16, 2023 | DF | 22 | Шаблон:Flagicon Joe Hafferty | Шаблон:Flagicon Tacoma Defiance | Free | [14] |
March 16, 2023 | FW | 14 | Шаблон:Flagicon Jonathan Santillan | Шаблон:Flagicon Queensboro FC | Free | [14] |
March 23, 2023 | MF | 7 | Шаблон:Flagicon Micah Burton | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Free | [15] |
March 24, 2023 | MF | 35 | Шаблон:Flagicon Bryan Arellano | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Amateur Agreement | [16] |
March 24, 2023 | MF | Шаблон:Flagicon Jordan Franco | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Amateur Agreement | [16] | |
March 24, 2023 | DF | Шаблон:Flagicon Nick Kashambuzi | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Amateur Agreement | [16] | |
March 24, 2023 | GK | Шаблон:Flagicon Spencer Sanderson | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Amateur Agreement | [16] | |
March 24, 2023 | MF | 32 | Шаблон:Flagicon Ervin Torres | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Amateur Agreement | [16] |
March 24, 2023 | MF | 15 | Шаблон:Flagicon Steeve Louis Jean | Шаблон:Flagicon Leg A-Z Soccer | Amateur Agreement | [16] |
June 16, 2023 | MF | 35 | Шаблон:Flagicon Bryan Arellano | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Free | [49] |
June 23, 2023 | MF | 15 | Шаблон:Flagicon Steeve Louis Jean | Шаблон:Flagicon Leg A-Z Soccer | Free | [50] |
September 22, 2023 | GK | Шаблон:Flagicon Nicolas Aristizabal | Шаблон:Flagicon Austin FC Academy | Amateur agreement | [51] | |
September 22, 2023 | GK | Шаблон:Flagicon Greg Monroe | Шаблон:Flagicon Sienna College | Amateur agreement | [51] |
Loan In
Out
Date | Position | No. | Name | To | Type | Fee | Ref. |
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July 28, 2023 | MF | 24 | Шаблон:Flagicon Jackson Walti | Шаблон:Flagicon Colorado Rapids 2 | Transfer | [52] | |
September 8, 2023 | GK | 1 | Шаблон:Flagicon Eric Lopez | Шаблон:Flagicon Orange County SC | Transfer | [53] |
Non-competitive fixtures
Preseason
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Competitive fixtures
Major League Soccer Regular Season
Standings
Western Conference
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Overall
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Matches
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MLS Next Pro Playoffs
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Statistics
Appearances and goals
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