It’s apparent Austin FC has put an emphasis on team defense to start the 2025 season, and it’s something that paid off Saturday with the club’s biggest league win in 11 months. The Verde & Black topped perennial MLS power LAFC 1-0 on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles behind an impressive defensive display — by the backline in particular — and Guilherme Biro’s first-half goal on a header off a corner kick.

At this point, his appearance at an MLS game draws eyes, given his significant following and potential to make a critical impact on the pitch. But as much as MLS may entice Pogba