2026 Austin FC II season

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ChairmanAnthony Precourt
Head coachJason Shackell
StadiumParmer Field
MLSNPFrontier Division:4th
Western Conference:7th
MLSNP:15th
Austin FC II
2026 season
ChairmanAnthony Precourt
Head coachJason Shackell
StadiumParmer Field
MLSNPFrontier Division:4th
Western Conference:7th
MLSNP:15th
Top goalscorerJorge Alastuey (3 goals)
Biggest winATX 1–0 NTX (3/15)
TAC 0–1 ATX 3/22
Biggest defeatATX 2 – 4 MNU (3/1)
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2027 →
All statistics correct as of 00:17, April 20, 2026 (UTC).

The 2026 Austin FC II season is the club's fourth season in MLS Next Pro, the third tier of soccer in the United States. They play in the league's Western Conference. Austin FC II finished in 9th place in the Western Conference and 15th overall in the 2025 MLS Next Pro season, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

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.[1] 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.[2]

Season

Preseason

On November 21, 2025, Austin FC II announced they had named Jason Shackell the new head coach. Shackell has been a member of the academy coaching staff since 2021.[3] On January 15, 2026, Austin FC II announced their first new signing for the season, bringing on Senegalese forward Ibrahima Sall through the 2027 season with a one year option. Sall joined Austin from Serie D club SSD San Nicolò Notaresco.[4] On the same day, Austin also announced the signing of goalkeeper Erik Lauta as a free agent through the 2027 season. Lauta spent his first professional season with Huntsville City FC.[5] On January 27, Austin announced they had loaned Antonio Gomez to USL Championship side Sporting Club Jacksonville for the duration of the 2026 season.[6] On February 3, Austin announced two more roster moves as they prepare for 2026 season. Austin traded Bonachera to Sant Andreu[7] and signed Evan Watt through the 2027 season.[8] On February 6, Austin FC II announced they had signed both 2026 MLS SuperDraft pick, forward Stefan Dobrijevic and midfielder Patrick Cayelli. Both players are on two year contacts taking them through the 2027 season, with options for 2028.[9] On February 12, Austin FC II announced the signing of defender Neo Che. Che is signed to a three year contract, through the 2028 season.[10] Austin FC II signed Kosovar defender Dren Dobruna on February 20, bringing the left back on with a guarantee through the 2027 season and club option for 2028.[11] Prior to the first game, Austin announced updates for the 2026 roster. First team defender Riley Thomas, goalkeeper Damian Las, forward CJ Fodrey, midfielder Micah Burton, and midfielder Ervin Torres signed loans for the 2026 season. In addition academy players Defender Chuy Moreno, goalkeeper Cooper Roney, goalkeeper Liam Flynn, defender Vona Dievbiere, midfielder Landry Moncrief, defender Ryan Klinger, winger Aiden Hale, and defender Sebastian Seiterle signed amateur agreements.[12]

Early season

Austin played their first match of the season on March 1, falling 2–4 to Minnesota United FC 2. Both of Austin goals were scored by Spanish midfielder Jorge Alastuey.[13] Austin earned their first point of the season in a 2–2 draw versus Ventura County FC, but failed to secure the second point falling 2–3 in the shootout. Goals for Austin were scored by Riley in the 19th minute and Sall in the 43rd minute.[14] Austin earned their first win of the season against cross state rivals North Texas SC 1–0 on a goal by Barro.[15] Austin earned their first road win of the season against Tacoma Defiance, with Kenan Hot scoring the only goal of the match and his first of the season.[16] In the next home match, Austin saved it until th 90+6 minute to grab a point from Houston Dynamo 2, but dropped a point in the shootout 3–4.[17] Austin next travelled to Ventura County FC, earning a 1–1 draw on a goal by Diego Abarca and earned another point on a 3–1 shootout after two Erik Lauta saves.[18]

Management team

Position Name
Chairman United States Anthony Precourt
Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell[19]
Head coach England Jason Shackell [3]
Head coach Palestine Omar Jarun [20]
Goalkeeping coach United States Peter Davis[21]

Roster

As of April 18, 2026.

No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of birth (age) Signed in Previous club Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1Charlie FarrarEnglandGoalkeeper(age 22)2025United States UNC Asheville30
12Damian LasUnited StatesGoalkeeperApril 11, 2002 (age 24)2026United States Austin FC00
13Erik LautaUnited StatesGoalkeeperJuly 6, 2003 (age 22)2026United States Huntsville City FC30
40Liam FlynnUnited StatesGoalkeeper2026United States Austin FC Academy00
41Cooper RoneyUnited StatesGoalkeeper2026United States Austin FC Academy00
Defenders
2Riley ThomasUnited StatesDFMarch 15, 2002 (age 24)2025United States North Carolina51
3Dren DobrunaKosovoDFJuly 29, 2005 (age 20)2026United States Dayton10
4Evan WattUnited StatesDFAugust 8, 2003 (age 22)2026England Weymouth F.C.60
5Jules BervFranceDFJanuary 4, 2004 (age 22)2025France Monaco U–2160
14Daniel CieślaPolandDFJanuary 7, 2005 (age 21)2025Poland Nieciecza50
23Neo CheUnited StatesDFJanuary 7, 2007 (age 19)2026Germany Ingolstadt Academy00
37Erick Lisboa FelicianoUnited StatesDF2026United States Austin FC Academy10
42Chuy MorenoUnited StatesDF2026United States Austin FC Academy00
45Ryan KlingerUnited StatesDF2026United States Austin FC Academy00
46Vona DievbiereUnited StatesDF2026United States Austin FC Academy00
47Sebastian SeiterieUnited StatesDF2026United States Austin FC Academy00
Artem DashkovetsUkraineDF2026Ukraine Veres Rivne U–1900
Midfielders
6Djakaria BarroIvory CoastMFJanuary 12, 2002 (age 24)2025Spain RCD Mallorca B51
7Diego AbarcaUnited StatesMFJune 19, 2005 (age 20)2024United States El Paso Locomotive FC51
8Adrián GonzálezMexicoMFJune 23, 2003 (age 22)2025United States Columbus Crew 250
10Jorge AlastueySpainMFMay 14, 2003 (age 22)2025Poland LKS Lodz43
16Marcel RuszelUnited StatesMFJune 21, 2004 (age 21)2025Poland Stal Stalowa Wola40
18Patrick CayelliUnited StatesMFJanuary 7, 2004 (age 22)2026United States Pennsylvania60
20Mo BadawiyaUnited StatesMFNovember 14, 2007 (age 18)2025United States Austin FC Academy60
24Kenan HotUnited StatesMFMarch 16, 2004 (age 22)2026United States Duke51
32Micah BurtonUnited StatesMFMarch 26, 2006 (age 20)2023United States Austin FC60
38Ervin TorresUnited StatesMFNovember 14, 2007 (age 18)2023United States Austin FC Academy10
43Landry MoncriefUnited StatesMF2026United States Austin FC Academy10
Forward
9Vlad DǎnciuțiuRomaniaFWJuly 11, 2006 (age 19)2025Italy Udinese U-2030
11Patrick GryczewskiUnited StatesFWMarch 25, 2003 (age 23)2025United States Rhode Islands00
19CJ FodreyUnited StatesFWFebruary 10, 2004 (age 22)2023United States Austin FC00
21Stefan DobrijevicUnited StatesFWOctober 18, 2003 (age 22)2026United States Akron60
22Ibrahima SallSenegalFWMay 21, 2005 (age 20)2026Italy Notaresco50
44Aiden HaleUnited StatesFW2026United States Austin FC Academy20

Transfers

In

Date Position No. Name From Fee Ref.
January 15, 2026FW22Senegal Ibrahima SallItaly NotarescoFree[4]
January 15, 2026GK13United States Erik LautaUnited States Huntsville City FCFree[5]
February 3, 2026DF4United States Evan WattEngland Weymouth F.C.Free[8]
February 6, 2026FW21United States Stefan DobrijevicUnited States AkronDrafted[9]
February 6, 2026MF18United States Patrick CayelliUnited States PennsylvaniaDrafted[9]
February 12, 2026DF23United States Neo CheGermany Ingolstadt AcademyFree[10]
February 20, 2026DF3Kosovo Dren DobrunaUnited States DaytonFree[11]
March 6, 2026MF24United States Kenan HotUnited States DukeFree[22]
March 31, 2026DFUkraine Artem DashkovetsUkraine Veres Rivne U–19Free[23]

Loan In

No. Pos. Player Loaned from Start End Source
2MFUnited States Riley ThomasUnited States Austin FCFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
12MFUnited States Damian LasUnited States Austin FCFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
19MFUnited States CJ FodreyUnited States Austin FCFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
32MFUnited States Micah BurtonUnited States Austin FCFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
38MFUnited States Ervin TorresUnited States Austin FCFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]

Amateur agreements

No. Pos. Player Loaned from Start End Source
40GKUnited States Liam FlynnUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
41GKUnited States Cooper RoneyUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
42DFUnited States Chuy MorenoUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
43MFUnited States Landry MoncriefUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
44FWUnited States Aiden HaleUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
45DFUnited States Ryan KlingerUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
46DFUnited States Vona DievbiereUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]
47DFUnited States Sebastian SeiterieUnited States Austin FC AcademyFebruary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[12]

Out

Date Position No. Name To Type Fee Ref.
January 21, 2026 FW 9 Republic of Ireland Peter Grogan Republic of Ireland Athlone Town Mutual Agreement [24]
February 3, 2026 DF 3 Spain Rubén Bonachera Spain UE Sant Andreu Trade [7]
March 17, 2026 DF 17 Turkey Batuhan Arıcı Mutual agreement [25]

Loan out

No. Pos. Player Loaned to Start End Source
4DFUnited States Antonio GomezUnited States Sporting Club JacksonvilleJanuary 27, 2026December 31, 2026[6]

Non-competitive fixtures

Competitive fixtures

Statistics

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