Yago Aguilar Azón
Academy Director
Jason Shackell
U16 Head Coach
Marco Gutiérrez
U15 Head Coach
Izan Fernandez
U14 Head Coach
Daniel Valadez
Academy Performance Coach
Jim Meyer
Academy Assistant Performance Coach
Mike Mahoney
Academy Perfomance Coach
Nedin Tucakovic
Academy Head Goalkeeper Coach
Eddy González
Youth Scout Coordinator
Juan Pablo Chavez
Youth Scout Coordinator
Ali Spare
Academy Athletic Trainer
Ryan Wells
Academy Operations Manager
Rafael Esparza
Academy Operations Coordinator
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Austin FC Academy Recap — September 7-8, 2025
Austin FC Academy kicked off the 2025-26 season this past weekend with five teams in action, showing promising performances and setting the stage for the year ahead. U-13s Secure a 4-0 Shutout Win The U-13s capped off the weekend with a 4-0 victory over AC River. Goals came from Gyan
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Nico Aristizábal, Christian Ayala to Compete in 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game
Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday that Austin FC Academy goalkeeper Nico Aristizábal and midfielder Christian Ayala were selected to compete in the 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate, taking place on Monday, July 21 (7:30 p.m. CT) at Parmer Field at St. David’s Performance Center. Aristizábal and
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Austin FC Academy Closes the 2024-25 Season with Silverware, Playoff Runs, and Continued Development
The 2024-25 season was one of consistent growth and major milestones for the Austin FC Academy. From league titles to national tournament success, and even debuts with Austin FC II, the year reflected both the talent and the trajectory of the next generation in VERDE & Black. Two Academy teams—U18
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Austin FC U-18, U-16, U-15 Teams Prepared for MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs
The Austin FC U-18, U-16, and U-15 teams will close out the 2024-2025 season at the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs beginning this Saturday, June 14, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Each team begins in the Round of 32 for its respective age group and needs to win five single elimination knockout matches
