Through the Lens: September 7, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Monday, Sep 08, 2025 08:39 PM

Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 gets on the plane to travel to Kansas City at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Nicolas Dubersarsky #20 gets on the plane to travel to Kansas City at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 gets on the plane to travel to Kansas City at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Riley Thomas #2, midfielder CJ Fodrey #19, and midfielder Owen Wolff #33 gets on the plane to travel to Kansas City at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Saturday September 6, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Locker room setup before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Locker room setup before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Locker room setup before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Locker room setup before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 arrives to the stadium before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 and midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 arrives to the stadium before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 arrives to the stadium before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives to the stadium before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 arrives to the stadium before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 in the locker room before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 in the locker room before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 during warmups before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 during warmups before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 and forward Diego Rubio #21 during warmups before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 during warmups before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 during warmups before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 in the locker room before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjevic #35 in the locker room before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21, midfielder Nicolas Dubersarsky #20, and defender Guilherme Biro #29 in the locker room before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 during walkouts before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 during walkouts before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 during walkouts before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 during the anthem before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC players during the anthem before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting 11 pose before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles before the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 yells during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Head Coach Nico Estevez during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 scores a goal during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 celebrates with forward Jadaer Obrian #7 after scoring a goal during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mateja Djordjević #35 looks on during the first half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Robert Taylor #16 and midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 sub in during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 takes a corner kick during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates after scoring his first goal during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates after scoring his first goal during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates with defender Žan Kolmanič #23, midfielder Owen Wolff #33 after scoring his first goal during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates with defender Žan Kolmanič #23, midfielder Owen Wolff #33 after scoring his first goal during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 celebrates with defender Žan Kolmanič #23, midfielder Owen Wolff #33, defender Guilherme Biro #29, defender Riley Thomas #2, forward Diego Rubio #21, defender Antonio Gomez #34 after scoring his first goal during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC II defender Ervin Torres #38 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 passes the ball during the second half of the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 and defender Guilherme Biro #29 react with Assistant Coach Head Davy Arnaud after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 and defender Riley Thomas #2 react after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 does an interview after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 and midfielder Owen Wolff #33 in the locker room after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC pose for a team photo in the locker room after the match against Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Sunday September 7, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)