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2024 Austin FC II season

The 2024 Austin FC II season was the club's second season in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of soccer in the United States. They played in the league's Western Conference. They are the defending MLS Next Pro Cup Champions, after they beat Columbus Crew II 3–1 in the Cup final.[1]

Austin FC II
2024 season
ChairmanAnthony Precourt
Head coachBrett Uttley
StadiumParmer Field
MLSNPFrontier Division: 4th
Western Conference: 11th
MLSNP: 23rd
2024 U.S. Open CupFirst Round
Top goalscorerLeague: Sébastien Pineau (3)
All: Sébastien Pineau (4)
Biggest winHOU 0–1 ATX (MLSP) (3/28)
COL 1–2 ATX (MLSNP) (4/3)
Biggest defeatSLC 4–0 ATX (MLSNP) (6/2)
ATXII 2–2 (3–4 p) Foro SC (USOC) (3/19)
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All statistics correct as of 16:11, June 16, 2024 (UTC).

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.[2] On December 13, Austin FC announced that Brett Uttley will be the first coach for Austin FC II.[3] Austin FC II first season was the 2023 season, where they finished the season 2nd in the Western Conference and went on to win the 2023 MLS Next Pro Cup.[1]

Season

Preseason

After Austin FC announced that they had signed Micah Burton to a contract as a homegrown player,[4] Austin FC II announced the first moves of the season signing goalkeeper Marcus Alstrup as a free agent and winger Christopher Garcia on loan from El Paso Locomotive.[5] On January 19, Austin FC II announced the signing of Ervin Torres, a product of the Austin FC Academy. Torres also has four appearances with the U.S. Men's Youth National Under-16 Team.[6] On January 31, Austin FC II announced two more free agent signings. Bringing in Anthony García a 20-year-old winger who spent last season with the Santos Laguna Under-23 squad and Aaron Cervantes a U.S. youth international who spent last season with LA Galaxy II.[7] On February 20, 2024, Austin FC II announced the signing of both winger Bryant "Jimmy" Farkarlun and defender Antonio Gomez. Farkarlun was signed to a three-year contract with an option for two additional years, and Gomez signed a two-year contract with an option for two additional years.[8] On February 27, Austin FC II announced the re-signing of Ugandan midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga on loan from Czech side MFK Vyškov and the acquisition of Spanish defender Rubén Bonachera from Polish side Wisła Kraków II.[9] On March 1, 2024, U.S. Soccer announced changes to the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. These changes allowed MLS affiliated MLS Next Pro teams to participate in the Open Cup. Austin FC II was given a spot in the first round of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.[10] On March 8, Austin FC II announced they had transferred their 2023 leading scorer, Valentin Noël to the Las Vegas Lights for an undisclosed amount.[11] On March 14, prior to the first game of the season, Austin FC II announced roster moves to prepare for the season. Both Micah Burton and CJ Fodrey were signed on loan from Austin FC and six players signed amateur agreements with the team, including defender Drake Fournier, defender Mason Miller, forward Joah Reyna, goalkeeper Spencer Sanderson, winger Luka Spadafora, and defender Gavin Wolff.[12]

March/April

Austin FC II started the season with a 1–3 loss to Tacoma Defiance, with the lone goal coming from Bryan Arelleno 83 minutes into the match.[13] In their first road game of the season, Austin FC II picked up their first win, beating Houston Dynamo 2 1–0 on a goal in the 80th minute by CJ Fodrey.[14] On April 20, Austin travelled to The Town FC, earning a draw in a 0–0 game, but dropping a point in the shootout, losing 2–4.[15] Austin FC II closed out the month of April, with a 2–2 against Ventura County FC, and again failed to earn the second point falling 4–5 in the shootout.[16]

U.S. Open Cup

In their first ever U.S. Open Cup, Austin FC II fell in a penalty kick shootout to the amateur side Foro SC. After finishing 120 minutes in a 2–2 draw off goals by Salvatore Mazzaferro and Sébastien Pineau, Austin fell 3–4 in the penalty shootout.[17]

May/June

To start the month of May Austin FC II traveled to Denver, CO to take on Colorado Rapids 2, earning a 2–1 win on goals from Bobosi Byaruhanga and Ervin Torres.[18] On May 12, Austin FC II fell 2–1 to St. Louis City SC 2 on a goal during stoppage time.[19] Austin FC II hosted Sporting Kansas City II on May 17, earning two paints after a 2–2 draw, but winning the shootout 5–4.[20] On 24 May 2024, Austin fell to LAFC 2 2–1 on a extra time goal. Austin's lone goal was scored by Jimmy Farkarlun, his second of the season.[21] The day after the first team suffered their worse loss of the season, FCito followed suitwith their worse lose ofthe season, falling 4–0 to the Real Monarchs.[22] Continuing to struggle on the road, Austin FC II earned a 1–1 draw against Colorado Rapids 2 and lost the shootout 5–3.[23] After the international break, Austin FC II captured two points against Portland Timbers 2 drawing 0–0 during regulation, but winning the shootout 5–4.[24]

Management team

PositionName
Chairman Anthony Precourt
Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell[25]
Head coach Brett Uttley
Assistant coach Dennis Sanchez
Assistant coach Chris Harmon[26]
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach Cameron Sauro[27]
Fitness coach

Roster

As of June 14, 2024.

No.NameNationalityPosition(s)Date of birth (age)Signed inPrevious clubAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
1Marcus Alstrup Goalkeeper (2004-03-24) March 24, 2004 (age 20)2024 B93100
20Aaron Cervantes Goalkeeper (2002-03-20) March 20, 2002 (age 22)2024 LA Galaxy II30
30Spencer Sanderson Goalkeeper2023 Austin FC Academy00
Defenders
2Cheick Touré DF (2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 (age 23)2023 Jong PSV80
3Rubén Bonachera DF (2003-11-27) November 27, 2003 (age 20)2024 Wisła Kraków II100
4Antonio Gomez DF (2001-12-15) December 15, 2001 (age 22)2024 Cal Baptist University90
5Salvatore Mazzaferro DF (2001-10-11) October 11, 2001 (age 22)2023 South Florida131
25Anthony De Anda DF (2005-05-05) May 5, 2005 (age 19)2023 Austin FC Academy120
33Gavin Wolff DF (2008-08-27) August 27, 2008 (age 15)2024 Austin FC Academy10
34Drake Fournier DF(age 17)2024 Austin FC Academy10
35Mason Miller DF(age 16)2024 Austin FC Academy10
Midfielders
6Alonso Ramirez MF (2001-08-20) August 20, 2001 (age 22)2023 Atlas F.C.111
8Steeve Louis Jean MF (2004-09-06) September 6, 2004 (age 19)2023 Leg A-Z Soccer90
17Bryan Arellano MF (2005-06-06) June 6, 2005 (age 19)2023 Austin FC Academy131
18Bobosi Byaruhanga MF (2001-12-03) December 3, 2001 (age 22)2023 MFK Vyškov101
19CJ Fodrey MF (2004-02-10) February 10, 2004 (age 20)2023 Austin FC52
30Ervin Torres MF (2007-11-14) November 14, 2007 (age 16)2023 Austin FC Academy121
32Micah Burton MF (2006-03-26) March 26, 2006 (age 18)2023 Austin FC Academy130
36Luka Spadafore MF(age 16)2024 Austin FC Academy20
Forward
7Anthony García FW (2003-07-08) July 8, 2003 (age 20)2024 Santos Laguna Under-2330
10Jimmy Farkarlun FW (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 22)2024 UTRGV132
9Sébastien Pineau FW (2003-01-20) January 20, 2003 (age 21)2023 Alianza Lima114
11Christopher Garcia FW (2003-01-13) January 13, 2003 (age 21)2024 El Paso Locomotive FC20
14Jonathan Santillan FW (2004-09-09) September 9, 2004 (age 19)2023 Queensboro FC50
37Joah Reyna FW (2007-07-26) July 26, 2007 (age 16)2023 Austin FC Academy00

Transfers

In

DatePositionNo.NameFromFeeRef.
January 1, 2024MF6 Alonso Ramírez Atlas F.C.Free
January 11, 2024GK1 Markus Alstrup B93Free[5]
January 19, 2024MF30 Ervin Torres Austin FC AcademyFree[6]
January 31, 2024GK20 Aaron Cervantes LA Galaxy IIFree[7]
January 31, 2024FW7 Anthony García Santos Laguna Under-23Free[7]
February 20, 2024FW10 Bryant "Jimmy" Faralun UTRGVMLS Super Draft[8]
February 20, 2024DF4 Antonio Gomez Cal Baptist UniversityFree[8]
February 20, 2024DF3 Rubén Bonachera Wisła Kraków IIFree[9]
March 14, 2024DF34 Drake Fournier Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement[12]
March 14, 2024DF35 Mason Miller Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement[12]
March 14, 2024DF33 Gavin Wolff Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement[12]
March 14, 2024MF36 Luka Spadafora Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement[12]
March 14, 2024FW37 Joah Reyna Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement[12]
March 14, 2024GK31 Spencer Sanderson Austin FC AcademyAmateur Agreement[12]

Loan In

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource
11FW Christopher Garcia El Paso LocomotiveJanuary 11, 2024December 31, 2024[5]
18MF Bobosi Byaruhanga MFK VyškovFebruary 27, 2024December 31, 2024[9]
19MF CJ Fodrey Austin FCMarch 14, 2024December 31, 2024[12]
32MF Micah Burton Austin FCMarch 14, 2024December 31, 2024[12]

Out

DatePositionNo.NameToTypeFeeRef.
December 31, 2023FW10 David Rodríguez Atlético San Luis U-20Loan expiredN/A[28]
December 31, 2023MF18 Bobosi Byaruhanga MFK VyskovLoan expiredN/A[28]
December 31, 2023FW11 EJ Johnson Hibernian F.C.Loan expiredN/A[29]
December 31, 2023MF31 Leo TorresDeclined optionN/A
December 31, 2023DF77 Chris PinkhamDeclined optionN/A
January 10, 2024FW7 Micah Burton Austin FCTransferN/A[4]
February 13, 2024DF22 Joe Hafferty Las Vegas Lights FCOption DeclinedN/A[30]
March 8, 2024MF21 Valentin Noël Las Vegas Lights FCTransferUndisclosed[11]

Loan out

No.Pos.PlayerLoaned toStartEndSource
21MF Valentin Noël Austin FCMarch 2, 2024March 5, 2024[31]
4DF Antonio Gomez Austin FCMarch 2, 2024
March 8, 2024		March 5, 2024
March 11, 2024		[31]
[32]
5DF Salvatore Mazzaferro Austin FCMarch 2, 2024March 5, 2024[31]
10WG Jimmy Farkarlun Austin FCMarch 8, 2024
March 15, 2024		March 11, 2024
March 18, 2024		[32]
[33]

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

February 10 Austin FC II 1–1 Houston Christian University Austin, Texas
  • Garcia
Report
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center
February 17 Austin FC II v St. Edward's University Austin, Texas
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center
February 21 Austin FC II v New York City FC II Austin, Texas
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center
February 26 Austin FC II 1–2 North Texas SC Austin, Texas
  • 75'
Report
  • Garcia 65'
  • Lacy 88'
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center
March 2 San Antonio FC 2–1 Austin FC II San Antonio, Texas
Report
  • pen'
Stadium: Toyota Field
March 9 Austin FC II v Richland College Austin, Texas
Stadium: St. David's Performance Center

Competitive fixtures

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
MLS Next Pro seasonMarch 15, 2024Matchday 1122551117−6016.67
U.S.Open CupMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024First RoundFirst Round101022+0000.00
Total132651319−6015.38

Last updated: June 2, 2024
Source: Soccerway

MLS Next Pro Regular Season

Standings

Western Conference
PosDivTeam
PldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPts
9PCPortland Timbers 21332442019+117
10PCReal Monarchs1241071919014
11FRAustin FC II1322451421−714
12FRColorado Rapids 21431282130−913
13FRMinnesota United FC 21140071827−912
Updated to match(es) played on June 23, 2024. Source: MLSNP Western Conference
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall
PosTeam
PldWSOWSOLLGFGAGDPts
21Real Monarchs1241071919014
22Toronto FC II1140251418−414
23Austin FC II1322451421−714
24Colorado Rapids 21431282130−913
25Minnesota United FC 21140071827−912
Updated to match(es) played on June 23, 2024. Source: MLSNP
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

Matches

WinSOWSOLLoss
MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult[a]ScorersAttendanceRefereePosition
1March 15Tacoma DefianceParmer FieldAustin, Texas1–3Bryan Arellano 83'Melvin Rivas14th
West Conf.
2March 28Houston Dynamo 2AVEVA StadiumHouston, Texas1–0CJ Fodrey 80'Brandon Stevis9th
West Conf.
3April 12St. Louis City SC 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas0–1Elton Garcia12th
West Conf.
4April 20The Town FCPayPal ParkSan Jose, California0–0
(2–4 p)		Corbyn May12th
West Conf.
5April 26Ventura County FCParmer FieldAustin, Texas2–2
(4–5 p)		Sébastien Pineau 17', 37'Elijio Arreguin10th
West Conf.
6May 3Colorado Rapids 2CIBER FieldDenver, CO2–0Byaruhanga 18'
Torres 71'		Benjamin Meyer9th
West Conf.
7May 12St. Louis City SC 2CityparkSt. Louis, Missouri2–1Sébastien Pineau 86'Nabil Bensalah10th
West Conf.
8May 17Sporting Kansas City IIParmer FieldAustin, Texas2–2
(5–4 p)		Farkarlun 33'
Ramirez 88'		Sergii Demianchuk10th
West Conf.
9May 24Los Angeles FC 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas1–2Farkarlun 82'John Matto10th
West Conf.
10June 2Real MonarchsZions Bank StadiumHerriman, Utah0–4Kelsey Harms12th
West Conf.
11June 7Colorado Rapids 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas1–1
(3–5 p)		Fodrey 17'Mark Verso12th
West Conf.
12June 14Portland Timbers 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas0–0
(5–4 p)		Kyle Cividanes11th
West Conf.
13June 22North Texas SCChoctaw StadiumArlington, Texas
14June 30Sporting Kansas City IIRock Chalk ParkLawrence, Kansas
15July 5Real MonarchsParmer FieldAustin, Texas
16July 11Houston Dynamo 2AVEVA StadiumHouston, Texas
17July 18Minnesota United FC 2National Sports Center StadiumBlaine, Minnesota
18August 2North Texas SCParmer FieldAustin, Texas
19August 8Portland Timbers 2Providence ParkPortland, Oregon
20August 18Sporting Kansas City IIRock Chalk ParkLawrence, Kansas
21August 23Colorado Rapids 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas
22March 28Minnesota United FC 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas
23September 2St. Louis City SC 2CityparkSt. Louis, Missouri
24September 8Minnesota United FC 2National Sports Center StadiumFrisco, Texas
25September 13Houston Dynamo 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas
26September 22North Texas SCChoctaw StadiumArlington, Texas
27September 27Whitecaps FC 2Parmer FieldAustin, Texas
28October 6The Town FCParmer FieldAustin, Texas

U.S. Open Cup

MatchdayDateOpponentVenueLocationResult[a]ScorersAttendanceReferee
First RoundMarch 19 Foro SC (UPSL)Parmer FieldAustin, Texas2–2 (3–4 p)Mazzaferro 53'
Pineau 105'		1,300William Hale


Statistics

Appearances and goals

Numbers after plus–sign (+) denote appearances as a substitute.

No.PosNatPlayerTotalMLSNPU.S. Open CupMLSNP Playoffs
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK  DENMarcus Alstrub1009+001+000+00
2DF  NEDCheick Touré908+100+000+00
3DF  ESPRubén Bonachera1009+100+000+00
4DF  USAAntonio Gomez909+000+000+00
5DF  CANSalvatore Mazzaferro13112+001+010+00
6MF  MEXAlonso Ramirez11110+011+000+00
7MF  MEXAnthony Garcia301+200+000+00
8MF  HAISteeve Louis Jean905+301+000+00
9FW  CHISébastien Pineau1149+130+110+00
10FW  LBRJimmy Farkarlun12211+021+000+00
11FW  USAChristopher Garcia200+100+100+00
14FW  USAJonathan Santillan501+301+000+00
17MF  USABryan Arellano1303+901+000+00
18MF  UGABobosi Byaruhanga1019+110+000+00
19MF  USACJ Fodrey413+011+000+00
20GK  USAAaron Cervantes303+000+000+00
25DF  USAAnthony De Anda1206+501+000+00
30MF  USAErvin Torres12111+010+100+00
31GK  USASpencer Sanderson000+000+000+00
32FW  USAMicah Burton13011+101+000+00
33DF  USAGavin Wolff101+000+000+00
34DF  USADrake Fornier100+000+100+00
35DF  USAMason Miller100+001+000+00
36MF  USALuka Spadafore200+200+000+00
27FW  USAJoah Reyna000+000+000+00

Top scorers

RankPositionNumberNameMLSNPU.S. Open CupMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1FW9 Sébastien Pineau3104
2FW10 Jimmy Farkarlun2002
MF19 CJ Fodrey200
4FW14 Salvatore Mazzaferro0101
MF6 Alonso Ramirez100
MF17 Bryan Arellano100
MF18 Bobosi Byaruhanga100
MF30 Ervin Torres100
Total102012

Top assists

RankPositionNumberNameMLSNPU.S. Open CupMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
1FW10 Jimmy Farkarlun2002
DF3 Rubén Bonachera200
3DF2 Cheick Touré1001
DF4 Antonio Gomez100
MF6 Alonso Ramirez100
FW9 Sébastien Pineau100
MF17 Bryan Arellano100
MF32 Micah Burton010
Total91010

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.PlayerMLSNPU.S. Open CupMLSNP PlayoffsTotal
       
1GK Marcus Alstrup000000000000
2DF Cheick Touré200000000200
4DF Antonio Gomez100000000100
5DF Salvatore Mazzaferro100000000100
6MF Alonso Ramirez600100000700
7MF Anthony Garcia000000000000
8MF Steeve Louis Jean200000000200
9FW Sébastien Pineau410000000410
10FW Jimmy Farkarlun000000000000
11FW Christopher Garcia000000000000
14FW Jonathan Santillan100000000100
17MF Bryan Arellano100000000100
18MF Bobosi Byaruhanga200000000200
19MF CJ Fodrey000100000100
20GK Aaron Cervantes000000000000
25DF Anthony De Anda400000000400
30MF Ervin Torres200000000200
31GK Spencer Sanderson000000000000
32MF Micah Burton100000000100
33DF Gavin Wolff000000000000
34DF Drake Fornier000000000000
35DF Mason Miller000000000000
36MF Luka Spadafore100000000100
37FW Joah Reyna000000000000
Total28102000003010




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