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Austin FC and the Austin Soccer Community

Shawn Collins

There Will be a Beer Hall at the Austin FC Stadium

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Austin FC has announced a design update to the stadium’s “North Building” to prominently feature a Beer Hall open to all ticketed fans before, during, and after stadium events.

Austin FC Beer Hall

There will be 18 taps, 20 TV screens, a large video wall, and air-conditioning in the 400-person capacity space.

The Beer Hall will be located on the second floor of the building and will also feature a limited food menu and other drink options, in addition to the beers.

The North Building will also be home to a two-level Austin FC merchandise store, as well as a space for groups ranging from 10 to 50.

In addition to the Beer Hall, which will remain open after each Austin FC regular season match, the indoor/outdoor East Club will also convert into a post-match space for all ticketed fans after Austin FC regular season and playoff matches.

The East Club is a private membership benefit for East Club members before and during Austin FC regular season and playoff matches.

The North Building facade, facing the interior of the stadium, has been custom-designed to accommodate expandable seating capacity in future years.

I can’t wait to see the selection of beers in the Beer Hall!

Austin FC Names Davy Arnaud as Assistant Coach

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Austin FC has announced that Davy Arnaud will join the team as Assistant Coach on August 1, 2020. He will work with Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff as a key member of the coaching staff.

Davy Arnaud

Born in Nederland, Texas and raised in the Lone Star State, Arnaud (pronounced “ARR-no”) joins Austin FC from the Houston Dynamo where he served in a variety of coaching positions, including a recent appointment as Interim Head Coach for a nine-match period from August 14, 2019 to October 25, 2019.

His MLS coaching experience dates back to 2016 when he became an assistant coach at D.C. United, following his retirement as a player.

Davy Arnaud coaching and playing history

In 2017, Arnaud returned to Texas, joining the Dynamo’s coaching staff as an assistant until August 2019 when he became interim Head Coach.

Arnaud and Austin FC Head Coach Josh Wolff were teammates at Sporting KC where Arnaud played from 2002–2011. Arnaud brings MLS expansion experience to Austin FC, having played for the Montreal Impact during their inaugural MLS season in 2012, scoring the team’s first-ever MLS goal.

Arnaud played 351 matches and scored 50 goals with 46 assists during his 15-season career in MLS.

As Austin FC’s Assistant Coach, Arnaud will report to Josh Wolff. As the Austin FC first team develops, Arnaud will play a key role in the day-to-day preparation, training, and recuperation of Austin FC’s first team, while helping to develop the first team’s playing philosophy and culture.

Austin FC Makes Their First Player Signing: Rodney Redes

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Austin FC announced today that Rodney Redes, the 20-year-old Paraguayan forward, will join the team via transfer as its first-ever player signing.

Rodney Redes

Redes will formally join Austin FC in January 2021 after remaining on-loan with his current side, Club Guaraní of Paraguay’s Primera División, until the end of 2020.

Terms of Redes’ transfer were not disclosed in accordance with Austin FC policy.

Redes was born in La Colmena, Paraguay on February 22, 2000. He joined Club Guaraní in 2018 after signing his first professional contract at the age of 18. In 2020, Redes has played six of Club Guaraní’s seven Primera División matches and has scored two goals to date.

Additionally, Redes has played eight Copa Libertadores matches for Club Guaraní, scoring three goals. Club Guaraní successfully qualified for the group stage of the 2020 Copa Libertadores.

Rodney Redes is the first player in Austin FC’s history to sign a first-team contract with the team. Redes will occupy one of Austin FC’s international player slots upon arrival to Austin in January 2021.

Rodney Redes Player Details

Name: Rodney Redes (pronounced “Rrod-nee Rreh-dess”)
Position: Forward
Height: 5’8”
Born: February 22, 2000
Age: 20
Birthplace: La Colmena, Paraguay
Nationality: Paraguay

Los Verdes Memberships on Sale Now

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Austin FC supporters group (SG) Los Verdes is now selling memberships.

Los Verdes membership pack

Membership to Los Verdes includes the official membership pack for 2020:

  1. Los Verdes Bandana – Verde (local artist designed)
  2. Los Verdes Sticker + Decal Pack (local artist designed)
  3. Los Verdes Scarf (local artist designed)

In addition to these items, you get voting rights on Los Verdes matters, access to the team communication channel, member discounts, and other exclusive offers.

If you are one of the first 200 Los Verdes members you will also get a free Los Verdes mask.

Since its formation in mid-May, Los Verdes members have been working to build excitement for Austin FC in the greater Austin area and beyond. More than 300 people have been involved in the launch of the group from creating art and video, painting banners, practicing songs & chants, and more.

Los Verdes’ commitment to building an inclusive community is demonstrated through a Juneteenth bike tour of historic east Austin, celebrating Pride Month, and hosting virtual watch parties for NWSL, Premier League and Bundesliga matches.

The Los Verdes logo design was a community effort, led by Jonathan Davis, that took place over the course of several weeks. The logo is inspired by the neon signs marking many of Austin’s most iconic locales representing a broad cross-section of the community — new Austin meets old Austin, art meets tech, and the ever-present glow serving as a beacon of potential for a memorable time. These neon lights now also represent the energy that Los Verdes will bring to McKalla Stadium on match days.

Get your membership now at LosVerdesATX.org for $27. Memberships are good through 12/31/2020.

Austin FC and Black Pumas Help the Austin Music Community

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Austin FC has teamed up with the 2020 Grammy Nominated Black Pumas from Austin to launch an exclusive, co-branded t-shirt to raise funds for the Black Pumas’ “Know You Better” campaign, benefiting local independent Austin music venues and record stores.

Eric Burton Black Pumas Austin FC

The limited-edition Black Pumas/Austin FC tee is available in youth and adult sizes from the Black Pumas site.

Austin FC and Black Pumas tshirt

A portion of proceeds from each shirt sold will benefit the “Know You Better” initiative, which is devoted to preserving Austin music institutions through these difficult times until it is safe to open their doors once again.

The design features a mash-up of the Black Pumas’ logo and the Austin FC crest. The number 33 on the back of the shirts is a nod to the Black Pumas song, OCT 33.

I just got the Black Pumas’ self-titled debut album on vinyl and love it.