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Soccer

Freshman forward Ava McDonald takes a shot on goal during Texas' game against Ole Miss on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Freshman foundation: Young Longhorns gain valuable experience in 2025 season

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 4, 2025

Texas soccer’s 2025 season concluded over one week ago, closing with a record of 4-12-1. While the Longhorns finished the season on a strong note, winning their season finale, the season overall was...

LAFC forward Son Heung-min runs downfield during the Austin FC playoff match against LAFC at Q2 Stadium Sunday, Nov. 2.

Austin FC falls 1-4 to LAFC, has plenty to learn as season comes to early end

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter November 3, 2025

During the 2025 season, Austin FC head coach Nico Estévez always talked about the importance of learning from mistakes. “Throughout the season, all those experiences are important, and it's how...

Austin FC loses gritty playoff game against LAFC, goes down 0–1 in the series

Austin FC loses gritty playoff game against LAFC, goes down 0–1 in the series

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 30, 2025

As the opening whistle blew in their MLS Cup Playoff game, Austin FC captain Ilie Sánchez nudged his shoulder into the chest of LAFC forward Son Heung-min. Son ended up on the ground, but a foul wasn’t...

Texas sophomore midfielder Amalia Villarreal celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick in the last seconds of the game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 26.

Season rewind: Looking back on a tough season for Texas soccer

Nolan Clay, General Sports Reporter October 29, 2025

The 2025 season proved to be a disaster for Texas soccer. Entering the season ranked No. 19, along with last year’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship, expectations for the squad were...

Freshman forward Ava McDonald takes a shot on goal during Texas' game against Ole Miss on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Freshman Ava McDonald shines in Texas soccer’s senior day win

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 26, 2025

Texas soccer ended a rough 2025 season on a positive note. On the final matchday of the season, the Longhorns got their fourth win and the first clean sheet of the season in a 2-0 victory over the Ole...

Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against St. Louis at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 4, 2025.

Austin FC loses on MLS Decision Day 1-2 against San Jose Earthquakes

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 20, 2025

Across Major League Soccer Decision Day, the league’s last round of regular-season games, the kickoff whistles meant more. For some, it signified one last shot at the playoffs. For others, it meant...

Texas sophomore midfielder Amalia Villarreal celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick in the last seconds of the game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 26, 2025.

Texas soccer falls in a six-goal thriller in the Red River Rivalry

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2025

Texas soccer will return home with its 12th loss of the season after falling to its arch rivals, the Oklahoma Sooners, 4-2. The Longhorns got out to an early lead, taking a 1-0 scoreline into halftime....

Freshman Ava McDonald chases the ball at the soccer game vs. Georgia on Oct. 16.

McDonald’s brace not enough as Texas soccer falls to Georgia 4-2

Nolan Clay, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2025

Texas soccer’s losing season continues after a wild 4-2 defeat from Georgia. The Longhorns' defensive struggles were on full display again, increasing their goals conceded tally to 37, by far the...

The Austin FC supporter section celebrates a goal by throwing water into the air in Q2 Stadium on Sunday Oct. 12.

Owen Wolff scores last-minute goal, Austin FC secures sixth seed after 1-0 win

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter October 13, 2025

Midfielder Owen Wolff has been the go-to corner kick taker for Austin FC all season, taking 91 corners on the year before Sunday’s game against LAFC. However, while drawing 0-0 against LAFC in the...

The Texas soccer team huddles ahead of their game against A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Texas soccer continues to struggle as it gets thumped by No. 10 South Carolina

Nolan Clay, General Sports Reporter October 13, 2025

The disaster season for Texas soccer continues after its 5-1 loss against No. 10 South Carolina. Just over two weeks ago, the Longhorns shocked then-ranked No. 13 Vanderbilt in a 2-1 victory for their...

Texas freshman midfielder Sadie Hoch runs with the ball during Texas’ game against TCU Aug. 28.

Creating her own story: Sadie Hoch is not bound by her mom’s career; she’s empowered by it

Nolan Clay, General Sports Reporter October 9, 2025

Texas freshman midfielder Sadie Hoch has been exposed to greatness since the day she was born. Her mother, Tisha Venturini-Hoch, is a National Soccer Hall of Famer most known for her contributions on...

Freshman forward Ava McDonald dribbles against two Gator defenders on Oct. 5, 2025.

Texas soccer narrowly falls once more in a 2-1 loss to Florida

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 5, 2025

Texas soccer suffered its ninth loss of the season after another close game, this time falling to the Florida Gators by a narrow 2-1 score. The Longhorns were victims of the penalty shot, conceding both...

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