Colby Gordon
@colbygordon.bsky.social
Sports reporter for the Austin American-Statesman covering Austin FC and high schools
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Colby Gordon
@colbygordon.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Austin FC coach Nico Estévez's journey is something the club hopes spurs it to success
What's behind Austin FC new coach Nico Estévez as he leads the club into 2025? He's emblematic of the club's offseason makeover: a new direction.
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Austin FC coach Nico Estévez's journey is something the club hopes spurs it to success www.statesman.com/story/sports...
High school football playoffs: Vandegrift tops Westlake on field goal as time expires www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football: Vandegrift tops Westlake on field goal as time expires
Vandegrift defeated Westlake 16-14 Friday in the high school football playoffs on a field goal as time expired.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
High school football playoffs: Vandegrift tops Westlake on field goal as time expires www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
50 Central Texas high school boys basketball players to watch this winter www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school basketball: 50 Central Texas players to watch this season
The Texas boys high school basketball season opens Friday for most schools. Here are 50 players to watch from the Austin area this winter.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
50 Central Texas high school boys basketball players to watch this winter www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Starting in 2027, Austin FC will play from July through May as the MLS changes its calendar www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
MLS calendar change: Austin FC to play from July-May starting in 2027
The MLS announced Thursday that it will switch its playing calendar from July through May beginning with the 2027 season.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Starting in 2027, Austin FC will play from July through May as the MLS changes its calendar www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
4 questions Austin FC must answer this offseason www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
What questions await Austin FC this MLS offseason ahead of 2026?
A key MLS offseason awaits Austin FC to have success in 2026. What questions must the Verde & Black answer?
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November 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
4 questions Austin FC must answer this offseason www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Texas basketball: 3 takeaways as the Longhorns rout Lafayette in their home opener www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas basketball: 3 takeaways as the Longhorns rout Lafayatte in home opener
Texas men's basketball defeated Lafayette 97-60 on Saturday in its home opener behind six players in double figures.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Texas basketball: 3 takeaways as the Longhorns rout Lafayette in their home opener www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
High school football: Dripping Springs tops Westlake in wild shootout www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football: Dripping Springs tops Westlake in wild shootout
Dripping Springs defeated Westlake 45-35 on Friday in wild shootout in a Central Texas high school football game.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
High school football: Dripping Springs tops Westlake in wild shootout www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football: Weiss stout on defense in win over Anderson www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Texas high school football: Weiss' defense keys win over Anderson
Weiss defeated Anderson 28-7 in a Central Texas high school football matchup Thursday at the Pfield. It was the Trojans' first loss, but they still won district
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November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
High school football: Weiss stout on defense in win over Anderson www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Austin FC player grades for the 2025 MLS season www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Who got passing marks? Austin FC player grades for the 2025 MLS season
The season is over for Austin FC after losing to LAFC in the first round of the MLS playoffs. Here are the American-Statesman's player grades for the year.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Austin FC player grades for the 2025 MLS season www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
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Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways as the Verde & Black crash out of the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Verde & Black bounced from MLS playoffs
Austin FC lost 4-1 to LAFC on Sunday at Q2 Stadium to be eliminated from the MLS playoffs.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways as the Verde & Black crash out of the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways as the Verde & Black crash out of the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Verde & Black bounced from MLS playoffs
Austin FC lost 4-1 to LAFC on Sunday at Q2 Stadium to be eliminated from the MLS playoffs.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways as the Verde & Black crash out of the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
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Austin FC vs LAFC: Our prediction and preview for the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Prediction, preview, where to watch MLS playoffs
Austin FC hosts LAFC on Sunday in Game 2 of a Western Conference quarterfinals series in the MLS playoffs.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Austin FC vs LAFC: Our prediction and preview for the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Our prediction and preview for the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Prediction, preview, where to watch MLS playoffs
Austin FC hosts LAFC on Sunday in Game 2 of a Western Conference quarterfinals series in the MLS playoffs.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Austin FC vs LAFC: Our prediction and preview for the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
AISD baseball, softball programs plan fundraiser for families affected by pause in SNAP assistance www.statesman.com/sports/artic...
SNAP fundraiser: Austin baseball, softball programs go to bat to help
The AISD is holding a food fundraiser wiffle ball tournament Sunday at the Nelson athletic complex to help families affected by the pause in SNAP assistance.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
AISD baseball, softball programs plan fundraiser for families affected by pause in SNAP assistance www.statesman.com/sports/artic...
High school football: Hutto edges Vista Ridge to clinch playoff spot as wideout Fields goes wild www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Texas high school football: WR Jaiden Fields powers Hutto to 25-6A win
Hutto clinched a playoff berth out of District 25-6A with a 35-34 win over Vista Ridge Thursday night powered by another big game from receiver Jaiden Fields.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
High school football: Hutto edges Vista Ridge to clinch playoff spot as wideout Fields goes wild www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football: What Central Texas team has a good chance to drop classes in UIL realignment? www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
What Austin-area UIL school could be dropping in class?
UIL realignment will become official in February, with classifications announced in December. One Central Texas school has seen a big change in enrollment that could affect its class.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
High school football: What Central Texas team has a good chance to drop classes in UIL realignment? www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
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Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 2-1 loss to open the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC game score: 4 takeaways from Verde's 2-1 loss in MLS playoffs
LAFC defeated Austin FC 2-1 in the MLS playoffs Wednesday at BMO Stadium in Game 1 of a Western Conference quarterfinals series.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 2-1 loss to open the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 2-1 loss to open the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC game score: 4 takeaways from Verde's 2-1 loss in MLS playoffs
LAFC defeated Austin FC 2-1 in the MLS playoffs Wednesday at BMO Stadium in Game 1 of a Western Conference quarterfinals series.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 2-1 loss to open the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
As Austin FC starts the MLS playoffs, 20-year-old Owen Wolff has become the club's key player www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC: Club leans on young MF Owen Wolff as MLS playoffs begin
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff, who's only 20, has become the club's top field player as the Verde & Black begin the MLS playoffs.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
As Austin FC starts the MLS playoffs, 20-year-old Owen Wolff has become the club's key player www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Preview, prediction and how to watch the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Everything you need to know about the MLS playoffs
Austin FC plays LAFC in the MLS playoffs Wednesday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Austin FC vs LAFC: Preview, prediction and how to watch the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
High school football: Week 10 predictions, picks for Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Who will win in high school football? Week 10 staff picks for the Austin area
The Texas high school football season is approaching the playoffs. Here are Week 10 picks for the Austin area from the American-Statesman staff.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
High school football: Week 10 predictions, picks for Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Owen Wolff unleashed: In a 12-month period that has seen a lot of life changes, the 20-year-old has become the key for Austin FC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC: Club leans on young MF Owen Wolff as MLS playoffs begin
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff, who's only 20, has become the club's top field player as the Verde & Black begin the MLS playoffs.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Owen Wolff unleashed: In a 12-month period that has seen a lot of life changes, the 20-year-old has become the key for Austin FC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Our preview and prediction for the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC vs LAFC: Everything you need to know about the MLS playoffs
Austin FC plays LAFC in the MLS playoffs Wednesday in Game 1 of a best-of-three series.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Austin FC vs LAFC: Our preview and prediction for the MLS playoffs www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Lake Travis rolls to 31-10 win over Westlake www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Lake Travis vs Westlake football: Cavs roll to 31-10 win
Lake Travis defeated Westlake 31-10 in the annual "Battle of the Lakes" high school football game.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Lake Travis rolls to 31-10 win over Westlake www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Westlake vs Lake Travis preview and prediction www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Westlake vs Lake Travis: Preview, prediction for the Battle of the Lakes
Westlake hosts Lake Travis on Friday in the biggest regular season game of the year for Central Texas high school football.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Westlake vs Lake Travis preview and prediction www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Interesting campaign from Nashville SC @NashvilleSC. The club sent a package of baseball-style trading cards to MLS media members promoting its players, coach and front office for end-of-the-season awards. It also included a piece of gum.
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Interesting campaign from Nashville SC @NashvilleSC. The club sent a package of baseball-style trading cards to MLS media members promoting its players, coach and front office for end-of-the-season awards. It also included a piece of gum.