Colby Gordon
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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 basketball: Westlake edges Lake Travis in OT www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Westlake edges Lake Travis in OT in boys high school basketball
Westlake defeated Lake Travis 56-53 in overtime Tuesday in boys high school basketball to force a tie atop the District 26-6A standings.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
High school basketball: Westlake edges Lake Travis in OT www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
UIL realignment: Winners and losers from around Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Winners, losers in Central Texas after UIL district realignment
UIL announced its district realignment Monday for the 2026-28 cycle. Here's who benefited lost and how it impacts Texas high school football playoffs.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:08 PM
UIL realignment: Winners and losers from around Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
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4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC
Austin FC played NYCFC in an MLS preseason match Sunday. Here are four takeaways.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC
Austin FC played NYCFC in an MLS preseason match Sunday. Here are four takeaways.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:54 AM
4 takeaways from Austin FC's MLS preseason match vs NYCFC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
UIL realignment: Central Texas schools expect the unexpected www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Central Texas schools expecting the unexpected in UIL realignment
UIL realignment for the 2026-28 high school sports cycle will be announced Monday. And some Central Texas schools are expecting big changes.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:07 PM
UIL realignment: Central Texas schools expect the unexpected www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Austin FC hoping Facundo Torres changes its fortunes with MLS designated players www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC hoping Facundo Torres changes its designated player fortunes
Austin FC unveiled Facundo Torres as its newest MLS designated player on Thursday. The club hopes he reverses its subpar history with high-priced signings.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Austin FC hoping Facundo Torres changes its fortunes with MLS designated players www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC has an MLS Swiss Army Knife in Jon Gallagher www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC has an MLS Swiss Army Knife in versatile Jon Gallagher
Jon Gallagher is the rare MLS player who can excel anywhere on the field. He'll be crucial for Austin FC in 2026 if it ends up returning to the playoffs. He's played everything but goalie so far.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Austin FC has an MLS Swiss Army Knife in Jon Gallagher www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
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Austin FC notebook: Owen Wolff questionable for season opener after surgery www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Will Owen Wolff be available for Austin FC's season opener?
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff is questionable for the MLS season opener Feb. 21 against Minnesota United FC after having sports hernia surgery.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Austin FC notebook: Owen Wolff questionable for season opener after surgery www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC notebook: Owen Wolff questionable for season opener after surgery www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Will Owen Wolff be available for Austin FC's season opener?
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff is questionable for the MLS season opener Feb. 21 against Minnesota United FC after having sports hernia surgery.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Austin FC notebook: Owen Wolff questionable for season opener after surgery www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
High school basketball: Top 10 power rankings for Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Boys high school basketball: Top 10 power rankings for Central Texas
The high school basketball season is in the thick of district play. Here are our top 10 power rankings for Central Texas entering Jan. 22.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:23 AM
High school basketball: Top 10 power rankings for Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Furious second half boosts Glenn past Rouse www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Furious second half boosts Glenn past Rouse in boys high school hoops
Glenn defeated Rouse 68-57 on Tuesday in a Central Texas boys high school basketball game to take control of District 25-5A.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Furious second half boosts Glenn past Rouse www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school basketball: Hendrickson runs winning streak to 13 with win over East View www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Hendrickson edges East View to run winning streak to 13
Hendrickson defeated East View 56-53 on Friday in a District 23-5A battle to push its winning streak to 13.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:51 AM
High school basketball: Hendrickson runs winning streak to 13 with win over East View www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school basketball: All-star performances from around Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
All-star performances from Central Texas boys basketball
The boys high school basketball season is in the thick of district play. Here are all-star performances from Jan. 13 around Central Texas.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:45 AM
High school basketball: All-star performances from around Central Texas www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school basketball: Westwood impressive as it tops Vandegrift in District 25-6A showdown www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Westwood tops Vandegrift in District 25-6A showdown
Westwood defeated Vandegrift 62-48 on Tuesday in boys high school basketball in a showdown of the top two teams in District 25-6A.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM
High school basketball: Westwood impressive as it tops Vandegrift in District 25-6A showdown www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Austin FC opens 2026 MLS training camp in second year under Nico Estévez www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC opens MLS training camp in second year of Nico Estévez era
With roster moves still to be made, Austin FC started its 2026 season Monday with the opening of MLS training camps.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Austin FC opens 2026 MLS training camp in second year under Nico Estévez www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC trades for Vancouver Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC lands winger Jayden Nelson in MLS trade with Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Austin FC continues to make moves in the MLS offseason as it landed winger Jayden Nelson in a trade with Vancouver Whitecaps FC,
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December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Austin FC trades for Vancouver Whitecaps winger Jayden Nelson www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Reports have Austin FC selling Osman Bukari www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Is Austin FC selling midfielder Osman Bukari?
Austin FC will sell MLS designated player Osman Bukari to Widzew Lodz for around $6 million, according to reports.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Reports have Austin FC selling Osman Bukari www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
UIL realignment: Central Texas schools changing classes for 2026-28 cycle www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
UIL realignment: Austin-area schools to move classes for 2026-28 cycle
In the next UIL realignment, several Central Texas schools will be in different classes for the 2026-28 cycle. Enrollment cutoff numbers were released Tuesday.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
UIL realignment: Central Texas schools changing classes for 2026-28 cycle www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Austin FC bolsters backline depth www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC begins MLS free agency by signing defender Jon Bell
Austin FC signed MLS veteran defender Jon Bell on Tuesday to add depth to its backline.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Austin FC bolsters backline depth www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Cedar Park's Joy Udoye is the 2025 all-Central Texas volleyball player of the year www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Cedar Park's Joy Udoye: Central Texas volleyball player of the year
Cedar Park senior Joy Udoye leads the American-Statesman's All-Central Texas volleyball team for 2025. Our player of the year is headed to play for Stanford.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Cedar Park's Joy Udoye is the 2025 all-Central Texas volleyball player of the year www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football: Running back Vann Hopping is 'Mr. Reliable' for Lake Travis www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football: Vann Hopping is 'Mr. Reliable' for Lake Travis
When Lake Travis faces North Shore in Saturday's Class 6A DI semifinals, the Cavs will rely on RB Vann Hopping. Again.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
High school football: Running back Vann Hopping is 'Mr. Reliable' for Lake Travis www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football playoffs: Vandegrift defense dominant as it ousts San Marcos www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football playoffs: Vandegrift beats San Marcos to advance
Vandegrift defeated San Marcos 24-7 on Saturday in a Class 6A Division II regional semifinal high school football playoff game at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
High school football playoffs: Vandegrift defense dominant as it ousts San Marcos www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football playoffs: Dripping Springs WR Cooper Reid relishing second chance at senior year www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Dripping Springs WR Cooper Reid relishing chance to play after injury
Dripping Springs WR Cooper Reid is making the most of his senior year after returning from what was first thought to be a season-ending injury.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
High school football playoffs: Dripping Springs WR Cooper Reid relishing second chance at senior year www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football playoffs: What Central Texas teams will win in the regional semifinals? www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Who will win in the high school football playoffs? Staff picks for Austin area
The Central Texas high school football season has reached the playoffs. Here are regional semifinals picks from the American-Statesman staff.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:53 AM
High school football playoffs: What Central Texas teams will win in the regional semifinals? www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football playoffs: Connally enjoying its season of success www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
High school football playoffs: Connally enjoying its season of success
Connally is still alive in the high school football playoffs after qualifying for the postseason for the first time since 2016.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
High school football playoffs: Connally enjoying its season of success www.statesman.com/sports/high-...