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The club announced the waiver of defender Olivier Mbaizo, its first official roster change since firing head coach Bradley Carnell, as the team battles to climb out of the league’s bottom spot.
Jesse Marsch’s journey from a pre‑med student to the head coach of Canada’s men’s national team is marked by a relentless work ethic, a global résumé, and a personality that pushes players beyond their limits.
Austin FC announced that Jim Curtin will take the reins after the 2026 campaign, with interim coach Davy Arnaud steering the side in the interim. Curtin's impressive résumé includes multiple MLS honors and a reputation for building competitive, balanced squads.
The YSC Academy has produced a quartet of players — Auston Trusty, Matt Freese, Mark McKenzie and Brenden Aaronson — who earned spots on the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup. Their journeys reflect a blend of academic rigor and professional soccer, while the academy debates its next developmental steps.
Mark McKenzie, a Delaware‑born center back, reflects on a journey that has taken him from local youth teams to professional football in Belgium and France, and now to the brink of a World Cup appearance on home turf.