This week, Landon and Jeremiah discuss the surprise Owen Wolff trade and Khaled El-Ahmad's introductory press conference along with the other news of the week.

Check it out here:

https://www.moontowersoccer.com/owen-wolff-traded-el-ahmads-intro-nelsonfodrey-updates-and-more/

Hi everyone! Fun match last night, huh? I wrote about Austin FC's thrilling win in Portland for my Substack:

https://oaktreetimes.substack.com/p/youre-telling-me-theres-a-chance?r=1ku5ba&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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2 interesting questions I to which I have no special insight. if Arnaud prefers to stay I hope Curtin accommodates that. JMO.

Hi everyone! I wrote about Austin FC's hard-fought loss to Toluca for my Substack:

https://oaktreetimes.substack.com/p/amid-a-wild-week-of-change-10-man?r=1ku5ba&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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considering we jettisoned (3) players this week: any word on impending trades or acquisitions? I am not seeing any rumors, yet, but please share if y'all have some

Does the leagues cup loss hurt the teams chance at a play in birth? If I understand correctly the leagues cup shouldn’t have any influence on the regular season but I saw someone say that the season is done after that Toluca loss.

Listos!? Verdes!!!

Mans took a lot of shit talking at one point or another. I know that it must have not been easy, with the fact that he was our first homegrown and we all have such high expectations for this team, and being the coach’s son at one point. And we sure made it known. Imagine going to work where an entire swathe of people want your dad to be fired because they thought he was fucking things up? But he really came through for us! He stood ten toes and showed why he had earned his spot on the squad. His skills improved a lot and he seemed to have really grown into his role well. Now it is time he continue growing elsewhere. Here’s to our first homegrown, and his future success! Cheers Wolffito, you’re a legend mate.

They’re all sold out now! Does anyone have a large or XL they’re looking to part with? The Verde Store told me it was unlikely it would be restocked but if anyone has more info, I’m all ears. 💜🖤

A long time month and a half ago, in a galaxy stadium far far away near Braker Lane...

the Austin FC brain trust had been trying to figure out how to get Owen Wolff and Dani Pereira, our two young rising stars in the midfield, onto the field at the same time. Double pivots, different formations, and nothing seemed to stick. After the World Cup break, we finally said, "Wolff/Estévez and Reyna/Rodo couldn't figure it out and neither can we, so just sell em both".

If you would have told me at the beginning of the season, we'd have 13 games left without Wolff/Pereira, that would have sounded like a disaster.

If this all would have happened even a month ago, the majority of our fanbase would probably be inconsolable.

Now? Ervin Torres' play has been so far beyond most of our expectations that he now looks like a piece that we can legitimately build around.

After that loss at home to SKC, I seriously considered letting go of the season tickets I have had since day one. Now? I'm reinvigorated for the future.

On the eve of our Leagues Cup Quarterfinal match against Toluca, I choose hope, not despair. Love Dani. Love Owen. Was optimistic about Nelson, but something clearly wasn't meshing all season. Sometimes it just isn't a great fit..Will never forget CJ's heroics, but he needs game time at a level higher than FCito. I hope to see him back at the end of his loan rather than spending time on that dad but of tortured dirt that we call a warm up area.

Will wish all of them well and will lovingly boo them (respectfully) when they are back in Q2, but it's time to turn the page.

"Ervin Torres, you're our only hope for the midfield".

Verde Listos.

Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey (neutral site — Toluca earned hosting privileges)

Kickoff: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM CT

TV: Apple TV | UniMás/TUDN, FS1, TSN 5, Imagen TV

Austin FC Radio: Alt 97.5 FM (Lincoln Rose) | TUDN Radio Austin 104.3-HD2, 93.3 FM (Ignacio Araujo Escamilla)

Live Stats: AustinFC.com

Table Position

Austin FC — MLS Western Conference:

Toluca FC — Liga MX Apertura 2026 (after Jornada 5):

Leagues Cup Path So Far

Austin FC * Aug 6: Austin 2-0 Tijuana W * Aug 9: Austin 3-0 Puebla W * Aug 13: América 1-1 Austin W (6-5 PK)

Toluca FC * Aug 5: Toluca 3-0 Seattle W * Aug 8: Toluca 0-1 LAFC L * Aug 12: Toluca 3-1 FC Dallas W

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sooo how are we feeling about losing two of our awesome players? it looked like they were both ready to move on. nonetheless, wishing them both success!

Austin FC announced today that the Club agreed to loan forward CJ Fodrey to Falkirk FC of the Scottish Premiership through June 2027. The loan agreement includes a recall option for Austin in January 2027 and does not include a purchase option

Can't stop getting carded for the life of them, not to mention already 1 man down. Don't blow it Austin!

I’m a NYRB fan but i have family that moved to Austin. If ya have fans going i dont mind supporting Austin tonight!

We chatted this week about the new CSO, the moves out and some other topics. We were also at the press conference this morning and will have a full rundown next week. The future looks brighter in Austin. Check out the show here:

https://www.moontowersoccer.com/rodos-replacement-nelson-and-fodrey-moves-4-point-week-leagues-cup-preview-and-more/

Jayden Nelson and CJ Fodrey leaving the club. Nelson I believe was bound to happen i think, just not so soon or for so little money. CJ needs more play time that isn’t in FCito and going abroad is a good option although Scottish premiership isn’t ideal.

The transfer window is winding down, I doubt the club will sign anyone and most likely play with FCito guys to finish out the season. Understanding that Nelson and CJ weren’t undisputed starters the caliber of replacement will be equal or less in quality unfortunately.

Thoughts?