Through the Lens: April 19, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 03:51 PM

Scene setters before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Q2 Stadium before the game in the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Tim Watkins/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 arrives before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 arrives before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 arrives to the stadium before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 arrives before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19, defender Julio Cascante #18, midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10, and midfielder Daniel Pereira #8, midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 in the locker room before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 and Austin FC forward Diego Rubio #21 walk out to warmups before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 and Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 passes the ball during warmups for the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans on the concourses before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 warms up before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey waves to the crowd before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC team huddle in locker room before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Heartbeat of Austin before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 walks out onto the pitch before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 walks out before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Starting 11 kids for the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Team walkouts before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Tim Watkins/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 with pyro during anthem for the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Pyro images before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Tifo for the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
The Austin FC Starting XI pose for a photo before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC team huddle with tifo for the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Images of the tifo before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Images of the tifo before the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 duels for the ball during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 and his bicycle kick in the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Tim Watkins/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 passes the ball during first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 shoots the ball during first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 saves the ball during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Stuver graphic during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer during the first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 react during first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 dribbles the ball during first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 passes the ball during first half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Speedbump the armadillo during halftime of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 passes the ball during second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 dribbles the ball during second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 dribbles the ball during second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 assist for a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 crosses the ball during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot after a goal by forward Brandon Vazquez #9 during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters after a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot after a goal by forward Brandon Vazquez #9 during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot after a goal by forward Brandon Vazquez #9 during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts to forward Brandon Vazquez #9 scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Tim Watkins/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates with defender Jon Gallagher #17 after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot of the win graphics after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot of the win graphics after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer after winning the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC fans cheer after winning the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Tim Watkins/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 and Head Coach Nico Estevez embrace after winning the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 is award Man of the Match after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 is award Man of the Match after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 signs an autograph after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 and Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey embrace after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 takes a selfie with fans after winning the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 and Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 after the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 takes a selfie with a fan after winning the match against the LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday April 19, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)