Austin FC receives its first chance to add pieces for the 2025 season when MLS free agency opens Thursday. The obvious position the club will address prior to the start of the year is striker; the club has failed to have an impact player at outside of Maxi Urruti in 2022.

Austin FC have bought out the contract of veteran striker Gyasi Zardes, the club announced Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old is the 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106 regular

Austin FC have bought out the contract of veteran striker Gyasi Zardes, the club announced Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old is the 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106 regular season goals, but had a quiet 2024 campaign with just three goals in 33 appearances.

Austin FC are reportedly set to buy out the contract of veteran MLS and USMNT striker Gyasi Zardes, according to Tom Bogert.The 33-year-old is 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106

Austin FC’s ownership sent a message Monday that it’s willing to pay for the club’s mistakes. The Verde & Black announced they bought out forward Gyasi Zardes’ 2025 contract, meaning he is no longer with the team and his salary — which was $1 million in 2024 but the 2025 figure is unknown — will not count against the team’s 2025 salary cap.

Austin FC have exercised a contract buyout on forward Gyasi Zardes, sources tell GIVEMESPORT. A contract buyout means Zardes will be removed from the roster and his budget charge removed from the club's salary cap,