austinaztex.com - Headlines http://austinaztex.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:22:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=396 The “Battle for the Willie Nelson Guitar” and latest chapter in the rivalry between Miami FC and the Austin Aztex goes down at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night at House Park. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:37:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=391 Extra, extra, read all about it! Issue 21 of the weekly Aztex Newsletter is now available on an Aztex website near you! Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:35:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=394 The Austin Aztex made a move to sure up their midfield on Tuesday by trading for the Montreal Impact’s Tyler Hemming for future considerations. Hemming, a capped Canadian international, has played in five matches for the Impact this season, four of those in a starting role. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:09:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=393 The Mississippi Brilla, one of three Aztex affiliates competing in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), recently finished an undefeated season with a record of 11-0-3. Brilla players Lucas Paulini, Ahmad Ihmeidan, Moses Aduny, Michael Azira, and David Lilly all received weekly honors during the season, with Aduny being selected as Player of the Week after scoring four goals in two games in week seven.  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:07:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=392 The first of four midweek games in Week 16 of USSF D-2 Pro League action got underway in Quebec, where the Montreal Impact blanked AC St. Louis 3-0. Over in Minnesota, the NSC Minnesota Stars and the Puerto Rico Islanders played out to a 1-1 draw. The following day, the Rochester Rhinos grabbed a 1-0 win away to the Tampa Bay Rowdies, while the Portland Timbers continued to hold the upper hand against their Northwest rivals Vancouver Whitecaps FC with a 2-1 win on the road. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:01:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=390 Week 15 began with four games on Sunday, July 14. The Tampa Bay Rowdies drew the Puerto Rico Islanders 0-0 at home in the Thursday nightcap. AC St. Louis goalkeeper Alec Dufty stopped his second penalty kick of the week on July 14, denying Austin striker Eddie Johnson in the 10th minute to keep his team in the match, though the Aztex would eventually run out 2-0 winners and extend their own unbeaten streak to five games. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:17:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=389 Check back soon for full stats and game recap!The first place Austin Aztex used goals from Jamie Watson and Maxwell Griffin to earn a 2-0 victory Saturday night against a streaking AC St. Louis at House Park. With the win, Austin’s unbeaten streak increased to five games and stopped AC St. Louis’ at three. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:34:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=388 We know you've been patiently waiting, but the moment is finally here: Aztex merchandise is online and ready to ship! Get your gear today and support the Aztex no matter where you live! Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:59:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=387 Recapturing their scoring form from the first half of the season is one of the main goals for the Austin Aztex when they take on AC St. Louis at 7:30 on Saturday at House Park. The top scoring team in the league has gone through a recent slump, but have still come out with positive results and feel confident that they will catch their scoring stride once again. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:54:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=386 Extra, extra, read all about it! Issue 19 of the weekly Aztex Newsletter is now available on an Aztex website near you! Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:56:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=385 Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands on ABC was the most-watched men's World Cup game ever in the USA with 15,545,000 viewers. Only the 1999 Women's World Cup final averaged more viewers for a soccer game -- 17,975,000. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:52:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=384 This week’s USSF D-2 Pro League saw two of the three weekday matches end in draws during Week 14 of the 2010 season. The two conference leaders drew their midweek matches as Vancouver Whitecaps FC was held to a 1-1 draw against visiting AC St. Louis and the Austin Aztex got a point on the road to the Rochester Rhinos in a 0-0 draw to maintain their sizable lead atop the USL conference. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:31:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=383 A late second-half header by Austin Aztex forward Eddie Johnson just missed skimming the left post to keep the visitors off the scoreboard and a defensive save by Kieron Bernard in the game’s waning minutes left the Aztex and Rochester Rhinos with a 0-0 result on Friday night at Marina Auto Stadium. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:05:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=382 U.S. Soccer announced today that Austin Aztex forward Max Griffin was voted the USSF Division-2 Professional League June Player of the Month. Griffin scored four goals and assisted on another in five games for the Aztex during the month of June. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:58:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=381 At the midway point of the 2009 season, the Austin Aztex posted a record of 3-7-6 with 18 goals scored and 27 goals against. The new-look 2010 Aztex rest comfortably at the top of the league standings with a record of 9-2-4 and showcase the league’s most potent attack, which has scored an astounding 28 goals thus far. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 08:54:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=377 Extra, extra, read all about it! Issue 18 of the weekly Aztex Newsletter is now available on an Aztex website near you! Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:12:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=380 This week saw the USSF D-2 Pro League season pass the halfway mark on July 4 weekend. After a 2-1 come-from-behind victory on June 30 by Vancouver Whitecaps FC against the Montreal Impact, Montreal fell again 2-1 to Rochester on July 3. Vancouver traveled back west to face the Portland Timbers on July 3, where, despite Portland’s 20 shots, the Northwest derby ended in a 0-0 draw. Sat, 3 Jul 2010 20:23:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=379 Daniel Keon saved the Puerto Rico Islanders from their early mistake when his equalizer proved to be enough to earn the Islanders a 1-1 tie against the league-leading Austin Aztex Saturday night at House Park. Puerto Rico defender Richard Martinez put the Aztex ahead early when his header sailed over Islanders’ goalkeeper William Gaudette in the first minute. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:23:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=378 Seven wins and three draws in its past 11 league matches have given the Austin Aztex a six-point lead on its competition in the USSF D-2 Pro League, including an eight-point lead in its conference. Saturday’s match against the Puerto Rico Islanders at 7:30 p.m. at House Park is yet another opportunity for the Aztex (9-2-3) to stretch their lead out even further against a team that it beat just a month prior, 2-1. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:29:00 http://www.austinaztex.com/news/headlines/index.html?article_id=376 The Aztex dinner table just got a little fuller. This weekend, Austin’s Pizza added a special menu item to all of its locations throughout the city – the Aztex Special. Austin’s Pizza has partnered with the Aztex for the whole 2010 season, offering pizza at all 15 Aztex games, including the newly-invented ‘Aztex Special,’ which comes with jalapeños and pepperoni.