Austin FC Academy teams returned to action over the weekend, with matches against Inter Miami CF and Capital City SC providing opportunities to compete, build on recent progress and continue developing across all age groups. U13s Build Toward a 5-0 Win
The U13s defeated Capital City SC 5-0, finding their rhythm as the match progressed. After a slow start, the team improved its forward passing and switching of play to create more opportunities in the attacking third. Thiago Cibrian and Aayden Guerrero each scored twice, while Abel Garcia added a goal in the 65th minute. U14s Turn up the Tempo
The U14s earned a 5-0 win over Capital City SC, scoring four goals in the second half after taking a 1-0 lead into the break. Alex Leyva opened the scoring in the 18th minute, and Antonio Quiroga converted a penalty just before halftime. Eli Daniel, assisted by Ayden Guerrero, and Jordan McClanahan, assisted by Marcelo Beverido, scored within the first seven minutes after halftime. Alejandro Saa added the fifth in the 80th minute. The result marked the group's first clean sheet and its strongest overall performance of the season so far. U15s Deliver Season's Most Complete PerformanceÂ
The U15s earned a 3-0 win over Inter Miami CF, putting together their most complete performance of the season. Raymond Zhang opened the scoring in the 11th minute, followed by Oliver Hamadi's free-kick goal six minutes later. Dominic Ibañez added a third in the 86th minute, assisted by Mateo Gomez. Austin showed improved possession, effective movement and strong defensive organization throughout the match. U16s Build Through the Challenge
The U16s fell 2-0 to Inter Miami CF. After a challenging first half, Austin improved its high press and controlled possession in the opponent's half after the break but couldn't find the finishing touch to get back into the match. Francisco Pacheco, Walter Lazo and Aiden Vega stood out. U18s Look to Respond
The U18s fell 5-0 to Inter Miami CF after conceding three goals in the opening 15 minutes. The group will look to respond this week and use the experience as an opportunity to regroup and prepare for its next match. Across the Academy, the group offered valuable opportunities to build on strong performances, learn from challenges, and continue developing as the season progresses.
