Through the Lens: March 1, 2026

By Grace Castillo

Published Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026 08:32 PM

Kit of the Match before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Kit of the Match before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 arrives before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Live Oak Park activations before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Live Oak Park activations before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 arrives to the stadium before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30 arrives to the stadium before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Kids ride WOOM bikes at HEB Plaza ahead of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Ervin Torres #38 and midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 in the locker room before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Fans before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Fan portraits before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Bell #15 in the locker room before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Damian Las #12 during warmups before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 during warmups before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 during warmups before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30 during warmups before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30 during warmups before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
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An Austin FC fan watches warmups before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC players in the locker room before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 and midfielder Nicolas Dubersarsky #20 in the locker room before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC team in the locker room before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
League One Volleyball player Logan Eggleston leads the Heartbeat of Austin before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 during walkouts before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30 during the anthem before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting 11 pose before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
The Starting XI huddle before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 before the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 looks on before the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 heads the ball during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 heads the ball during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 vies for the ball during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson #7 during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 looks on during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 looks on during the first half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Smoke at the beginning of the second half in the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 subs in during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 scores during second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 celebrates goal during second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 celebrates with defender Guilherme Biro #29 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 celebrates with defender Guilherme Biro #29, Oleksandr Svatok #5, forward CJ Fodrey #19 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
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Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 celebrates goal with Austin FC during second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer during the second half of the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts to a win in the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 celebrates after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 celebrates after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters celebrate the win after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 and midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 react after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans react for the win after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Joseph Rosales #30, Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 and Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 celebrate after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Bell #15 thanks the fans after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez and forward Christian Ramirez #21 react after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 thanks the fans after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters celebrate the win after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Sara Diggins/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 autographs for fans after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 thanks the fans after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez claps after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward CJ Fodrey #19 thanks the fans after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 man of the match after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 with fans after the match against DC United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Sunday March 1, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)