Through the Lens: May 14, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Friday, May 16, 2025 03:50 PM

Scene setters before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 arrives before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 arrives before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 arrives before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 arrives before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 arrives before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives prior to the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Carter Blackwell/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 in locker room before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 and Austin FC Goalkeeper Coach Francisco Galan in locker room before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 warms up before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up prior to the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 during warmups before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 during warmups before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 and defender Jon Gallagher #17in the locker room before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 in the locker room before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estévez in the locker room before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Brian Mays and the heartbeat of Austin prior to the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC walks out before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC players during the anthem before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC players during the anthem before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Starting 11 for the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 before the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the first half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Stadium shot of the sunset during the first half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Stadium shot of the sunset during the first half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 looks on during the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 dribbles the ball during first half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 defends during the first half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 scores a goal during the second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 scores and celebrates a goal during the second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates goal during second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Carter Blackwell/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 scores a goal during the second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Carter Blackwell/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot after forward Brandon Vazquez #9 scores a goal during the second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 passes the ball during second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 passes the ball during second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 during second half of the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 after the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 signs for fans after the match against Atlanta United at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)