2024 Austin FC II season

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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 an 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 suit with their worse loss of the 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] Austin FC II earned another draw against North Texas SC in their highest scoring game of the yar, but dropped a point in the shootout.^[25] Austin FC II closed out June by earning another draw against Sporting KC II, dropping a point in the shootout falling 5–3.^[26]

Austin FC II started the month of July, by earning a 2–0 win against Real Salt Lake on goals from CJ Fodrey and Alonso Ramírez.^[27] Playing on th road in Shell Energy Stadium, Austin FC II dropped three points losing 2–0.^[28] After going out to a two-goal led on goals by Jimmy Farkarlun and Bobosi Byaruhanga, Austin let Minnesota come back and draw the game 2–2 in the 90th minute, but only were able to earn one point after falling 2–3 in the shootout.^[29] On July 27, 2024, Austin FC II played in the MLS Next Pro invitation against Cancún F.C. the 2023–24 Liga de Expansión MX Champions. Austin earne a 2–1 win against the Mexican 2nd division champions on goals from Micah Burton and Alonso Ramirez.^[30] After their first international match, Austin FC II earned two points, against one of the top teams in the Western Division, North Texas SC, winning the shootout 5–4.^[31] In their next match, Micah Burton's brace helped Austin FC II earn one point in a draw with Portland Timbers 2, though they dropped a point in the shootout 8–7.^[32] To close out the MLS mid-season transfer portal, Austin FC II signed Irish forward Peter Grogan from Bray Wanderers.^[33] Austin FC II continued their mid-season success, earning three points against Sporting Kansas City II on goals from CJ Fodrey and Ervin Torres.^[34] Austin FC II closed out the month of August with another win, beating Minnesota United FC 2 by a score of 2–1 on goals by CJ Fodrey and Salvatore Mazzaferro. Austin head into the month of September one place out of the MLSNP playoffs.^[35]

Austin started the last month of their season with an away trip to St. Louis City FC 2. Austin had a strong performance, taking the lead twice in the game, but fell 3–2 after giving away two penalties.^[36] The following week Austin went to Minnesota, but fell a goal short, losing 2–3. Anthony Garcia scored his first goal of the season and Diego Abarca netting his second of the season.^[37] Austin returned home to face their in state rivals Houston, earning a 3–1 victory to bring them one place out of a playoff position. Micah Burton netted a brace and Alonso Ramirez scored he third on a penalty.^[38] Facing North Texas SC with playoff hopes on the line, Austin fell 2–1 at Choctaw Stadium after Bobosi Byaruhanga tied the game in the 83rd minute.^[39] Austin gave Vancouver a hard fought match, earning two points, winning the shootout 5–4 after the game concluded 1–1.^[40] Austin's season concluded on the last day of the regular season when the fell to The Town FC is 3–4.^[41]

As of October 6, 2024^[update].

No.	Name	Nationality	Position(s)	Date of birth (age)	Signed in	Previous club	Apps	Goals
Goalkeepers
1	Marcus Alstrup		Goalkeeper	(2004-03-24) March 24, 2004 (age 21)	2024	B93	22	0
20	Aaron Cervantes		Goalkeeper	(2002-03-20) March 20, 2002 (age 23)	2024	LA Galaxy II	7	0
30	Spencer Sanderson		Goalkeeper		2023	Austin FC Academy	0	0
Defenders
2	Cheick Touré		DF	(2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 (age 25)	2023	Jong PSV	24	1
3	Rubén Bonachera		DF	(2003-11-27) November 27, 2003 (age 22)	2024	Wisła Kraków II	25	0
4	Antonio Gomez		DF	(2001-12-15) December 15, 2001 (age 24)	2024	Cal Baptist University	26	1
5	Salvatore Mazzaferro		DF	(2001-10-11) October 11, 2001 (age 24)	2023	South Florida	26	2
14	Nico Van Rijn		DF	(2001-03-26) March 26, 2001 (age 24)	2024	Recreativo Granada	11	0
25	Anthony De Anda		DF	(2005-05-05) May 5, 2005 (age 20)	2023	Austin FC Academy	21	0
33	Gavin Wolff		DF	(2008-08-27) August 27, 2008 (age 17)	2024	Austin FC Academy	1	0
34	Drake Fournier		DF	(age 17)	2024	Austin FC Academy	1	0
35	Mason Miller		DF	(age 16)	2024	Austin FC Academy	1	0
Midfielders
6	Alonso Ramírez		MF	(2001-08-20) August 20, 2001 (age 24)	2023	Atlas F.C.	25	3
8	Steeve Louis Jean		MF	(2004-09-06) September 6, 2004 (age 21)	2023	Leg A-Z Soccer	22	1
17	Bryan Arellano		MF	(2005-06-06) June 6, 2005 (age 20)	2023	Austin FC Academy	22	1
18	Bobosi Byaruhanga		MF	(2001-12-03) December 3, 2001 (age 24)	2023	MFK Vyškov	25	3
19	CJ Fodrey		MF	(2004-02-10) February 10, 2004 (age 21)	2023	Austin FC	20	9
30	Ervin Torres		MF	(2007-11-14) November 14, 2007 (age 18)	2023	Austin FC Academy	25	4
32	Micah Burton		MF	(2006-03-26) March 26, 2006 (age 19)	2023	Austin FC Academy	28	6
36	Luka Spadafore		MF	(age 16)	2024	Austin FC Academy	2	0
77	Diego Abarca		MF	(2005-06-19) June 19, 2005 (age 20)	2024	El Paso Locomotive FC	15	1
Forward
7	Anthony García		FW	(2003-07-08) July 8, 2003 (age 22)	2024	Santos Laguna Under-23	7	1
9	Sébastien Pineau		FW	(2003-01-20) January 20, 2003 (age 23)	2023	Alianza Lima	21	7
10	Jimmy Farkarlun		FW	(2001-07-14) July 14, 2001 (age 24)	2024	UTRGV	26	4
11	Christopher Garcia		FW	(2003-01-13) January 13, 2003 (age 23)	2024	El Paso Locomotive FC	9	0
37	Joah Reyna		FW	(2007-07-26) July 26, 2007 (age 18)	2023	Austin FC Academy	0	0
90	Peter Grogan		FW	(2005-01-25) January 25, 2005 (age 21)	2024	Bray Wanderers	3	0
	Jonathan Santillan		FW	(2004-09-09) September 9, 2004 (age 21)	2023	Queensboro FC	5	0