Through the Lens: February 21, 2026

By Grace Castillo

Published Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026 05:18 PM

Scene setters before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Kit of the match the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Kit of the match the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters march prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters march prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 arrives arrives prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters march prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 arrives with midfielder Nicolas Dubersarsky #20 prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 arrives before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 in locker room before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Bell #15 in locker room before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 during warmups before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 during warmups before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and forward Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 in the locker room before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 in the locker room before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 in the locker room before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Supporter section before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 and defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 during walkouts before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC players lined up during the anthem before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30 andforward Facundo Torres #11 during the anthem before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
General view of the tifo prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting XI prior to the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC players huddle with the tifo before the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 scores the first goal of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 celebrates after scoring the first goal of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 celebrates after scoring the first goal of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 celebrates goal with Austin FC during first half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 kicks the ball during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 runs during the first half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 throws the ball in during the first half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 reacts during the first half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 dribbles the ball during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sánchez #6 slide tackle during first half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters celebrate during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson #7 dribbles the ball during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 dribbles the ball during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 throws the ball during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez celebrates during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 celebrates during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after a goal during the second half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
A wide stadium shot after a goal during the second half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Pierce Townsend/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 interacts with supporters after the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30 interacts with supporters after the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 autographs for fans after the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday February 21, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)