Through the Lens: September 17, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Friday, Sep 19, 2025 04:34 PM

Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 gets on the plane to travel to Minnesota at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday September 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 gets on the plane to travel to Minnesota at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday September 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 gets on the plane to travel to Minnesota at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday September 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 gets off the plane at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday September 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 gets off the plane at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday September 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
The pennant in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 gets on the bus before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 gets on the bus before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 gets on the bus before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1gets on the bus before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 arrives to the stadium before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 and defender Mateja Djordjevic #35 during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 during warmups before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and defender Julio Cascante #18 in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 in the locker room before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 during walkouts before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 during walkouts before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 during the anthem before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC during the anthem before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting 11 pose before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles before the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 passes the ball during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 dribbles the ballduring the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 dribbles the ball during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 and defender Mikkel Desler #3 high five during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 scores a goal during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates with defender Mikkel Desler #3 after scoring a goal during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 celebrates with defender Mikkel Desler #3, midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10, defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4, midfielder Daniel Pereira #8, midfielder Owen Wolff #33, after scoring a goal during the first half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles during the second half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 kicks the ball during the second half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 heads the ball during the second half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the second half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 looks on during the second half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 dribbles the ball during the second half of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 dribbles the ball during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 subs in during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 scores the match winning goal during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates with defender Jon Gallagher #17 after scoring the match winning goal during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates after scoring the match winning goal during the extra time of the US Open Cup Semi Final match against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez and Assistant Coach Head Davy Arnaud react after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 reacts after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 reacts after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 reacts after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 reacts after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 and goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 react after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21, Oleksandr Svatok #5, defender Jon Gallagher #17, and midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 react after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC poses with supporters after the US Open Cup Semi Final match win against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)