Austin FC II
2024 season
ChairmanAnthony Precourt
Head coachBrett Uttley
StadiumParmer Field
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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. The are the defending MLS Next Pro Cup Champions, after they beat Columbus Crew II 3–1 in the Cup final.[1]

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 announed the signing of both winger Bryant "Jimmy" Farkalun and defender Antonio Gomez. Farkalun 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]

Management team

Position Name
Chairman United States Anthony Precourt
Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell[11]
Head coach United States Brett Uttley
Assistant coach United States Dennis Sanchez
Assistant coach
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach Canada Cameron Sauro[12]
Fitness coach

Roster

As of February 27, 2024.

No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
Marcus Alstrup Denmark Goalkeeper (2004-03-24) March 24, 2004 (age 19) 2024 Denmark B93 0 0
Aaron Cervantes United States Goalkeeper (2002-03-20) March 20, 2002 (age 21) 2024 United States LA Galaxy II 0 0
Defenders
2 Cheick Touré Netherlands DF (2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 (age 23) 2023 Netherlands Jong PSV 0 0
5 Salvatore Mazzaferro Canada DF (2001-10-11) October 11, 2001 (age 22) 2023 United States South Florida 0 0
25 Anthony De Anda United States DF (2005-05-05) May 5, 2005 (age 18) 2023 United States Austin FC Academy 0 0
77 Chris Pinkham United States DF (1998-11-05) November 5, 1998 (age 25) 2023 United States New Hampshire Wildcats 0 0
Antonio Gomez United States DF 2024 United States Cal Baptist University 0 0
Rubén Bonachera Spain DF (2003-11-27) November 27, 2003 (age 20) 2024 Poland Wisła Kraków II 0 0
Midfielders
13 Leo Torres United States MF (2004-01-22) January 22, 2004 (age 20) 2023 United States San Antonio FC 0 0
15 Steeve Louis Jean Haiti MF (2004-09-06) September 6, 2004 (age 19) 2023 United States Leg A-Z Soccer 0 0
18 Bobosi Byaruhanga Uganda MF (2001-12-03) December 3, 2001 (age 22) 2023 Czech Republic MFK Vyškov 0 0
21 Valentin Noël France MF (1999-04-27) April 27, 1999 (age 24) 2023 United States Pittsburgh 0 0
32 Ervin Torres United States MF (2007-11-14) November 14, 2007 (age 16) 2023 United States Austin FC Academy 0 0
35 Bryan Arellano United States MF (2005-06-06) June 6, 2005 (age 18) 2023 United States Austin FC Academy 0 0
Forward
9 Sébastien Pineau Chile FW (2003-01-20) January 20, 2003 (age 21) 2023 Peru Alianza Lima 0 0
14 Jonathan Santillan United States FW (2004-09-09) September 9, 2004 (age 19) 2023 United States Queensboro FC 0 0
Christopher Garcia United States FW (2003-01-13) January 13, 2003 (age 21) 2024 United States El Paso Locomotive FC 0 0
Anthony García Mexico FW (2003-07-08) July 8, 2003 (age 20) 2024 Mexico Santos Laguna Under-23 0 0
Jimmy Farkalun Liberia FW (2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 22) 2024 United States UTRGV 0 0

Transfers

In

Date Position No. Name From Fee Ref.
January 11, 2024 GK Denmark Markus Alstrup Denmark B93 Free [5]
January 19, 2024 MF United States Ervin Torres United States Austin FC Academy Free [6]
January 31, 2024 GK United States Aaron Cervantes United States LA Galaxy II Free [7]
January 31, 2024 FW Mexico Anthony García Mexico Santos Laguna Under-23 Free [7]
February 20, 2024 FW Liberia Bryant "Jimmy" Faralun United States UTRGV MLS Super Draft [8]
February 20, 2024 DF United States Antonio Gomez United States Cal Baptist University Free [8]
February 20, 2024 DF Spain Rubén Bonachera Poland Wisła Kraków II Free [9]

Loan In

No. Pos. Player Loaned from Start End Source
FW United States Christopher Garcia United States El Paso Locomotive January 11, 2024 December 31, 2024 [5]
18 MF Uganda Bobosi Byaruhanga Czech Republic MFK Vyškov February 27, 2024 December 31, 2024 [9]

Out

Date Position No. Name To Type Fee Ref.
December 31, 2023 FW 10 Mexico David Rodríguez Mexico Atlético San Luis U-20 Loan expired N/A [13]
December 31, 2023 MF 18 Uganda Bobosi Byaruhanga Czech Republic MFK Vyskov Loan expired N/A [13]
January 10, 2024 FW 7 United States Micah Burton United States Austin FC Transfer N/A [4]
February 13, 2024 DF 22 United States Joe Hafferty United States Las Vegas Lights FC Option Declined N/A [14]

Loan out

No. Pos. Player Loaned to Start End Source
21 MF France Valentin Noël United States Austin FC March 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 [15]
5 DF Canada Salvatore Mazzaferro United States Austin FC March 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 [15]
DF United States Antonio Gomez United States Austin FC March 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 [15]

Non-competitive fixtures

Preseason

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

Competitive fixtures

Competition First match Last match Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
MLS Next Pro season March 15, 2024 Matchday 1 0 0 0 !— !—
U.S.Open Cup First Round !—
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—

Last updated: February 25, 2024
Source: Soccerway

Major League Soccer Regular Season

Main article: 2024 MLS Next Pro season

Standings

Western Conference
Pos Div Team
 Pld W SOW SOL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 FR Austin FC II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the Playoffs
2 FR Colorado Rapids 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 FR Houston Dynamo 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 PC Los Angeles FC 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 PC LA Galaxy II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: March 15, 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
Pos Team
 Pld W SOW SOL L GF GA GD Pts Awards
1 Atlanta United 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Regular season champion
2 Austin FC II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Carolina Core FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Chattanooga FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Chicago Fire FC II 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: March 15, 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

Matchday Date Opponent Venue Location Result[a] Scorers Attendance Referee Position
1 March 15 Tacoma Defiance Parmar Field Austin, Texas
2 March 22 Minnesota United FC 2 Parmar Field Austin, Texas
3 March 28 Houston Dynamo 2 AVEVA Stadium Houston, Texas
4 April 12 St. Louis City SC 2 Parmar Field Austin, Texas
5 April 20 San Jose Earthquakes II TBC TBC
6 April 26 LA Galaxy II Parmer Field Austin, Texas
7 May 5 Colorado Rapids 2 TBC TBC
8 May 12 St. Louis City SC 2 Citypark St. Louis, Missouri
9 May 17 Sporting Kansas City II Parmer Field Austin, Texas
10 May 24 Los Angeles FC 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
11 June 2 Real Monarchs Zions Bank Stadium Herriman, Utah
12 June 7 Colorado Rapids 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
13 June 14 Portland Timbers 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
14 June 22 North Texas SC Choctaw Stadium Arlington, Texas
15 June 30 Sporting Kansas City II Rock Chalk Park Lawrence, Kansas
16 July 5 Real Monarchs Parmer Field Austin, Texas
17 July 11 Houston Dynamo 2 AVEVA Stadium Houston, Texas
18 July 18 Minnesota United FC 2 National Sports Center Stadium Blaine, Minnesota
19 August 2 North Texas SC Parmer Field Austin, Texas
20 August 8 Portland Timbers 2 Providence Park Portland, Oregon
21 August 18 Sporting Kansas City II Rock Chalk Park Lawrence, Kansas
22 August 23 Colorado Rapids 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
23 September 2 St. Louis City SC 2 Citypark St. Louis, Missouri
24 September 8 Minnesota United FC 2 National Sports Center Stadium Frisco, Texas
25 September 13 Houston Dynamo 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
26 September 22 North Texas SC Choctaw Stadium Arlington, Texas
27 September 27 Whitecaps FC 2 Parmer Field Austin, Texas
28 October 6 San Jose Earthquakes II Parmer Field Austin, Texas
  1. ^ Austin FC II's score written first

U.S. Open Cup

Main article: 2024 U.S. Open Cup


Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

No. Pos Nat Player Total MLSNP U.S. Open Cup MLSNP Playoffs
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2 DF Netherlands NED Cheick Touré 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
5 DF Canada CAN Salvatore Mazzaferro 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
9 FW Chile CHI Sébastien Pineau 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
13 MF United States USA Leo Torres 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
14 FW United States USA Jonathan Santillan 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
15 MF Haiti HAI Steeve Louis Jean 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
18 MF Uganda UGA Bobosi Byaruhanga 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
21 MF France FRA Valentin Noël 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
32 MF United States USA Ervin Torres 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
35 MF United States USA Bryan Arellano 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0
77 DF United States USA Chris Pinkham 0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0


Disciplinary record

No. Pos. Player MLSNP U.S. Open Cup MLSNP Playoffs Total
Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card
2 DF Netherlands Cheick Touré 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 DF Canada Salvatore Mazzaferro 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 FW Peru Sébastien Pineau 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 FW Mexico David Rodríguez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 MF United States Leo Torres 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 FW United States Jonathan Santillan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 MF Haiti Steeve Louis Jean 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 MF Uganda Bobosi Byaruhanga 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 MF France Valentin Noël 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 DF Mexico Anthony De Anda 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
32 MF United States Ervin Torres 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 MF United States Bryan Arellano 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
77 FW United States Chris Pinkham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
99 MF Mexico Christo Vela 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




References

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  9. ^ a b c "Austin FC II Re-Acquires Returning Midfielder Bobosi Byaruhanga and Signs Defender Rubén Bonachera". AustinFC.com. Austin FC II. February 27, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Format and teams finalized for 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup". United States Soccer Federation. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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