Through the Lens: August 30, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Wednesday, Sep 03, 2025 02:14 PM

Scene Setters before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene Setters before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 arrives before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 arrives prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 arrives before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 arrives prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29, Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 in locker room before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 in locker room before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up for the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 during warmups before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 warms up prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Nicolas Dubersarsky #20 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC prepares in the locker room prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 walks out before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 leads the team in walkouts before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 looks on prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
The Starting XI pose for a photo before the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 looks on prior to the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 dribbles the ball during first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 scores during the first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 scores a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates goal during first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates goal during first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 looks on during the first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 scores during first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring during the first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates goal with Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 during first half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during second half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 during second half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 shoots the ball and scores during second half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8, forward Osman Bukari #11, and defender Mikkel Desler #3 celebrate after an opponent scores an own goal during the second half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 corner kick during second half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters wave their cellphone flashlights during the second half of the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 reacts during the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 and Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC wins the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans celebrate the win after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 and Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrate win after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 celebrates after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters celebrate after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 signs autographs for fans after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates after the match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 30, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)