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Colby Gordon
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Sports reporter for the Austin American-Statesman covering Austin FC and high schools
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · Feb 20
Austin FC coach Nico Estévez's journey is something the club hopes spurs it to success www.statesman.com/story/sports...
Austin FC coach Nico Estévez's journey is something the club hopes spurs it to success
What's behind Austin FC new coach Nico Estévez as he leads the club into 2025? He's emblematic of the club's offseason makeover: a new direction.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 3d
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 1-0 MLS win www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC locks up No. 6 seed in Western Conference for MLS playoffs
Austin FC secured the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference for the MLS playoffs Sunday after Owen Wolff's late goal gave it a 1-0 win over LAFC.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 3d
Austin FC vs LAFC: 4 takeaways from the Verde & Black's 1-0 MLS win www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC locks up No. 6 seed in Western Conference for MLS playoffs
Austin FC secured the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference for the MLS playoffs Sunday after Owen Wolff's late goal gave it a 1-0 win over LAFC.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 3d
Austin FC vs LAFC: Prediction and 4 things to watch for MLS match www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC looks for momentum against LAFC
Austin FC hosts LAFC in a battle of MLS teams looking toward the playoffs. Here's our prediction and preview for the match.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 3d
Austin FC vs LAFC: Prediction and 4 things to watch for MLS match www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC looks for momentum against LAFC
Austin FC hosts LAFC in a battle of MLS teams looking toward the playoffs. Here's our prediction and preview for the match.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 3d
After Saturday's results of Seattle defeating RSL and Dallas losing, Austin FC will either be the 6th or 7th seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Verde & Black avoid the play-in game.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 4d
Week 7 Central Texas high school football roundup www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Who won in Central Texas high school football?
Central Texas high school football teams recorded key district wins Friday in Week 7 of the season.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 5d
USMNT vs Ecuador score: 4 takeaways from the USA's 1-1 draw with Ecuador www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Did the USMNT win Friday at Q2 Stadium?
The USMNT, playing mostly without Christian Pulisic, battled Ecuador to a 1-1 draw Friday at Q2 Stadium in Austin. Folarin Balogun scored for the USA.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 5d
What to know about the USMNT playing in Austin www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Will Christian Pulisic play Friday at Q2 Stadium?
The USMNT and Christian Pulisic begin the October international window vs. Ecuador on Friday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 5d
Vanderbilt football commit Antione Baker does it all for the LBJ defense www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Antione Baker excels for LBJ defense
Vanderbilt commit and Central Texas high school football standout Antione Baker leads the LBJ defense.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 6d
Who will win in high school football this week? Our staff predictions for the Austin area: www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Week 7 high school football staff picks for the Austin area
The Texas high school football season is in the thick of district play. Here are Week 7 picks for the Austin area from the American-Statesman staff.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 8d
60 Central Texas football players having breakout seasons www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
60 Austin-area high school football players having breakout seasons
The Central Texas high school football season is entering its second half. Here are 60 players having breakout seasons.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 10d
Austin FC returns to MLS playoffs for the first time in three years following San Jose's loss Sunday www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Did Austin FC qualify for the MLS playoffs due to another result Sunday?
Austin FC will be in the MLS playoffs for the second time in club history after the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 10d
4 takeaways from Austin FC's 3-1 MLS loss to St Louis City SC www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Did Austin FC clinch a playoff spot Saturday?
Austin FC is on a three-game losing streak after losing an MLS match Saturday to St. Louis City SC.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 11d
Austin FC vs St. Louis City SC: Our prediction and preview are in www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC looks to secure postseason spot against St. Louis
Austin FC hosts St. Louis City SC in an MLS match looking to clinch a playoff spot.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 12d
Dripping Springs senior wideouts key team's 6-0 start www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Dripping Springs senior wideouts spur team's 6-0 start
Dripping Springs football senior wide receivers Cooper Reid, Merrik Bloomgren and James Montgomery are all excelling in the team's 6-0 start.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 13d
Who are the surprises and disappointments of the first half for Austin-area high school football? Our Q&A www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Q&A on the first half of the Austin-area high school football season
Who were the biggest and the best from the first half of the high school football season in Central Texas? The Statesman takes a look back and ahead.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 13d
4 takeaways as Austin FC falls to Nashville SC in U.S. Open Cup final www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC falls to Nashville in US Open Cup final
Austin FC fell 2-1 to Nashville SC on Wednesday in the U.S. Open Cup final at Q2 Stadium. Myrto Uzuni scored for the Verde & Black.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 13d
4 takeaways as Austin FC falls to Nashville SC in U.S. Open Cup final www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC falls to Nashville in US Open Cup final
Austin FC fell 2-1 to Nashville SC on Wednesday in the U.S. Open Cup final at Q2 Stadium. Myrto Uzuni scored for the Verde & Black.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 15d
Austin FC vs Nashville SC: Our US Open Cup prediction and preview www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC has chance at club's first major trophy in US Open Cup final
Austin FC hosts Nashville SC on Wednesday night in the US Open Cup final at Q2 Stadium.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 15d
Austin FC vs Nashville SC: Our US Open Cup prediction and preview www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
Austin FC has chance at club's first major trophy in US Open Cup final
Austin FC hosts Nashville SC on Wednesday night in the US Open Cup final at Q2 Stadium.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 17d
Takeaways from Austin FC's flat performance in 3-1 MLS loss at Real Salt Lake www.statesman.com/sports/mls/a...
4 takeaways as Austin FC falls 3-1 at Real Salt Lake
Austin FC turned in a nonchalant performance Saturday during a 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake in MLS play.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 18d
Anderson takes 5 OT thriller over A&M Consolidated www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Anderson takes 5 OT thriller over A&M Consolidated
Caleb Crenshaw ran for 206 yards and three touchdowns as Anderson defeated A&M Consolidated 42-40 in five overtimes Friday.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 18d
Weiss scores 41 straight to take rivalry matchup with Hendrickson www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Weiss bests Hendrickson in battle of Pflugerville ISD rivals
Jaxon Schad threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 62 yards and a TD as Weiss scored 41 straight points to beat Hendrickson on Friday in a District 12-5A Division I game.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 19d
Bastrop tops McCallum in impressive all-around performance www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
Bastrop trounces McCallum in moving to 5-0
Gary Jefferson Jr. scored four touchdowns and Weston Nielsen threw for 320 yards and four TDs as Bastrop routed McCallum on Thursday.
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Colby Gordon @colbygordon.bsky.social · 19d
35 Austin-area high school volleyball players having breakout seasons www.statesman.com/sports/high-...
35 Austin-area volleyball players having breakout seasons
The Texas high school volleyball season is hitting its stretch run and there are 35 players from the Austin area having breakout seasons.
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