Through the Lens: August 16, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 03:11 PM

Scene setters before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene Setter before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 arrives before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 arrives before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 arrives prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 arrives prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 in the locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 in the locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 during warmups for the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and Austin FC goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland #30 during warmups for the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 during warmups for the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 during warmups for the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC team huddle in locker room before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Will Bridges and the heartbeat of Austin before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 walks out before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8, forward Diego Rubio #21, defender Mikkel Desler #3, forward Osman Bukari #11, defender Guilherme Biro #29, Oleksandr Svatok #5 during walkouts before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC during the anthem before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot during the anthem before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view of a flyover prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 during anthem and Flyover before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting XI prior to the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC team huddle before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot before the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 passes the ball during first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 dribbles the ball during first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 shoots the ball during first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira #8 passes the ball during first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 defends during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 shoots the ball during first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 scores a goal during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 scores a goal during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 celebrates during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates with defender Mikkel Desler #3 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates goal with Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 during second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
View of a goal graphic during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 passes the ball during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 dribbles the ball during second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 passes the ball during second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 looks on during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 dribbles the ball during second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 passes the ball during second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 thanks the fans after the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 signs for fans after the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 signs autographs after the match against FC Dallas at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)