Through the Lens: September 21, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 08:04 PM

Scene setters before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 arrives prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 arrives prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 arrives prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 arrives prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 arrives with midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 arrives prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 walks out for warmups prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 warms up prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
SylviaOrozco and the heartbeat of Austin prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Mariachi Voz de Pasion performs the national anthem prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Mariachi Voz de Pasion performs the national anthem prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting XI prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting XI prior to the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 dribbles the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez looks on during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 looks on during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 kicks the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Rudy Arredondo/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 goes up for the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Rudy Arredondo/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 shoots the ball and scores during first half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 scores a goal during the first half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrates goal with Austin FC during first half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 dribbles the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 dribbles the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 kicks the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 goes up for the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 kicks the ball during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 heads the ball and assists a goal during second half the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Rudy Arredondo/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates with defender Jon Gallagher #17 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates during the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates during second half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 and midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 react after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view of the win graphic after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 and midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 react after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 claps after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez claps after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 hits the man of the match drum after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 is awarded man of the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez celebrates after the match against the Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday September 21, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)