Austin FC today announced multiple updates to the Club’s technical staff following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Davy Arnaud, who served as the Club’s Interim Head Coach from May through November, will return to the role of Assistant Coach on the staff of incoming Head Coach Jim Curtin. Arnaud guided the team to five wins in MLS play and a Club-record eight-match unbeaten streak. The team also achieved its best-ever performance in Leagues Cup under Arnaud, reaching the quarterfinals with regulation victories over Tijuana and Puebla and a shootout win over Club América. Arnaud has been a member of the ATXFC coaching staff since the start of the team’s inaugural season in 2021.
“Davy has been an exceptional servant of this Club for the last six years,” said Austin FC Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad. “This season, he stepped up during a period of transition and brought stability, positive energy, and a tireless work ethic every day. He will continue to be a vital part of our technical staff moving forward as we prepare for Jim Curtin to assume head coaching responsibilities.”
The Club also confirms the departure of assistant coaches Beto González and Terry Boss, field analyst coach Albert Ballesteros, and director of high performance Miguel Villagrasa upon the expiration of their contracts.
“The Club would like to thank Beto, Terry, Albert, and Miguel for their contributions across the last two seasons,” said El-Ahmad. “While we decided not to continue our working relationships together, we are grateful for their dedication to Austin FC and they will always be welcome here. We wish them all the best.”
Jim Curtin officially assumes the role of Austin FC Head Coach on December 1. Curtin joins ATXFC after a decade leading Philadelphia Union, where he established himself as one of the most respected and successful coaches in MLS. During his tenure, Philadelphia won the 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield, captured the 2022 Eastern Conference title, reached MLS Cup 2022, and qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs seven times. Curtin was named MLS Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year in both 2020 and 2022, becoming one of only a handful of coaches in league history to earn the award multiple times.
Further additions to Curtin’s incoming coaching staff will be announced in due course.
