Through the Lens: August 9, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025 03:04 PM

Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Kit of the Match with Pride Captains Armband the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
United We Play warmup kit before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 arrives before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 arrives before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 arrives before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene scetters before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 and midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 arrives before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans pose fort a portrait before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland #30 stretches in the locker room before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8, defender Žan Kolmanič #23, midfielder Owen Wolff #33, and midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 look on in the locker room before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 during warmups before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 during warmups before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 warms up before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans pose for a photo before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and forward Diego Rubio #21 in the locker room before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 and midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles in the locker room before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot during walkouts before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Conrado Markel hits the Heartbeat of Austin before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 during walkouts before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 walks out onto the pitch before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Anthem singer Nakia sings the National Anthem before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 splashes his face with water before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting 11 pose before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 before the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 saves the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 passes the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters look on during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 shoots the ball and scores a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 scores a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 celebrates with midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot after a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
A wide photo of Austin FC celebrating after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 passes the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 heads the ball to score a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 celebrates afters scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6, forward Osman Bukari #11, and forward Diego Rubio #21 celebrate Austin FC’s second goal of the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 celebrates afters scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts after Austin FC scores a second goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 celebrates with midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 looks on during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 reacts after a play during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 screams instructions during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans cheer during the Pride Match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 kicks the ball mid-air during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 kicks the ball during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 shakes hands with defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 after the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez and midfielder Owen Wolff #33 after the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 signs an autograph after the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 high fives fans after the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 signs an autograph after the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 high fives a fan after the match against the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday August 9, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)