R.I.P. Austin Aztex (2008-2010)

NEWS:

It's over.

That is all I have to say at this moment. I will post any futher thoughts and if there's any future in this blog.

Meanwhile join me and the rest of Chantico's Army members as well as other soon-to-be-ex-Aztex fans at Mister Tramps at 6p.m. this evening in the day of soccer mourning.

Aztex News: Eddie Johnson, Max Griffin, Jamie Watson Honored & More

Austin Aztex: Eddie Johnson, Jamie Watson, Max Griffin Honored by USSF D-2 Pro League

Austin Aztex: Max Griffin Wins USSF D-2 Pro League Rookie of the Year

Austin Chronicle: Aztex’s Max Griffin named league Rookie of the Year, and more

Chantico's Army: 2010.10.19 :: Futbol en Vivo (English)

More video from Eddie Johnson:



USSF D2: Portland Timbers' Ryan Pore Named USSF D-2 Pro League Goal Scoring Champion in First Day of Postseason Awards

USSF D2: Portland Timbers' Ryan Pore Voted Most USSF D2 Pro League Most Valuable Player in Second Day of Postseason Awards

A Farewell To Eddie Johnson And Other Aztex News & Notes

NEWS:

Austin Aztex: League’s Leading Goal Scorer Eddie Johnson Transferred to Portland

The Aztexan: Timbers Sign Eddie Johnson to 2011 MLS Team

NewsOK.com: Timbers sign 3 of their own for 1st MLS season

SB Nation: Major League Soccer Expansion: Portland Timbers Sign Four Players

Sports Network: Portland signs first four players

KGW.com: MLS Timbers sign Dike, Cronin, Pore and former Aztex Johnson

World Soccer Reader: Portland Timbers Announce Four MLS Signings

Soccer By Ives: Timbers look to build after adding first four players

OregonLive: Timbers announce first signed players for MLS

KPTV.Com: Portland Timbers Name 4 Players To MLS Squad



NOTES:

One thing that took me by surprised is that the Timbers signed Eddie Johnson during the season and then loaned him back to Austin for the rest of the season. You wondered why the Montreal Impact announcers mentioned Eddie's signing during the Impact-Aztex playoff broadcast and Miguel Gallardo mentioning about Johnson's departure on last week's Futbol En Vivo. To me, its all about both the Portland Timbers and the Vancouver Whitecaps using all of their means (and loopholes) to sign players before entering MLS and their strict rules and regulations of getting players. I would not be surprise if the Montreal Impact will do the same for next season in preparation for 2012.

For those who want to reminisce about Eddie Johnson, you can listen to him along with Djorn Buchholz on Episode 5 of In The Mixer podcast. Also you can listen to last week's Episode 8 of In The Mixer podcast recapping the Austin Aztex's 2010 season and what to look forward towards next season. It's best to listen to Episode 5 while drinking an Aztex Amber Ale (whom his picture is on the bottle) in his honor. We wish him to best of luck (expect playing them in the U.S. Open Cup ;-) ) with the Portland Timbers next season in MLS.



The other news is that Austin Aztex midfielder Yordany Alvarez is on trial with the Houston Dynamo. We now know why Dominic Kinnear was scouting at House Park during the Aztex-Impact 2nd leg game. I know that it's only a trial, but the FC Dallas fan in me doesn't want him to go to Houston as he's along with Lawrence Olum a stable Aztex force pair in central midfield. Plus the fact he's looks better in Aztex red and white instead of Dynamo orange. ;-) So we will see how that one plays out and what Kinnear's judgment is on Alvarez.

Austin Aztex 2010 Season Hightlights

USA vs Colombia Watching Parties in Austin - October 12, 2010

There are two watching parties in Austin tomorrow night for the USA vs Colombia friendly match that will be taking place at PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania:

1) The Austin Aztex along with 101X will host their party at Cuatros on 1004 W. 24th.

2) The American Outlaws will host their party at Mister Tramps on 8565 Research Blvd.

The game will start at 7 p.m. CST and will be aired on ESPN2 & Galavision. So make sure you be able to attend either of those parties to cheer for the USA.

Sunday's Aztex News & Hightlights - October 10, 2010

Post-Game 2nd Leg News:

USSF D2: Offical Match Information - Austin Aztex 2:3 Montreal Impact

Austin Aztex: Aztex Record-Setting Season Comes to an End

Austin American Statesman: Austin Aztex end season with loss

News 8 Austin: Aztex season ends against Montreal

The Aztexan: Aztex End Season with Loss to Montreal, 3-2

NASL Fanatic: Montreal Defeat Austin, Head to Next Round of Playoffs





Thanks for a wonderful 2010 season Austin Aztex. Your heart, courage and effort is more bigger than last night's result. Us Austin Aztex fans as well as Chantico's Army members really appreciate your hard work and dedication on the field. We will get bigger and stronger for 2011. Looking forward to see you next season.

Friday's Aztex News & Notes - October 8, 2010

Post-Game 1st Leg News:

USSF D2: Offical Match Information - Montreal Impact 2:0 Austin Aztex

Austin Aztex: Impact Repeat 2-0 Performance in Quarterfinal First Leg

Austin American Statesman: Impact tops Aztex in first playoff game

NASL Fanatic: Montreal Defeats Austin, Carolina and NSC Minnesota Draw in Wednesday Night Playoff Action

KVUE: Aztex lose playoff game in Montreal

The Aztexan: Aztex Fall in Away Leg, 0-2; Home Leg 10/9

The Examiner: Montreal Impact beats Austin Aztex 2-0 in first leg

Pre-Game 2nd Leg News:

Austin Aztex: Austin Needs 3-Goal Win to Defeat Impact on Saturday

Austin American Statesman: Aztex have must-win today

Austin Chronicle: Do Or Die For Aztex Tonight

Other Non-Playoff News:

Austin Aztex: Aztex Newsletter is Hot Off the Press (Issue 31)

The Aztexan: 2010 Attendance: League Down, Aztex Up

Austin Chronicle: Big weekend for Longhorns, New rival for Aztex?

Wednesday's Aztex's News & Notes - October 6, 2010

Don't forget this evening's watching event: Austin Aztex at Montreal Impact at Mister Tramps Sports Pub & Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Lance Watson wants you to be there or be square!

Austin American Statesman: With future uncertain, Aztex begin playoffs in Montreal

Montreal Impact: The Impact Faces Austin In Quarterfinals Wednesday At Saputo Stadium

Montreal Gazette: Battle-tested veterans lead Impact

The Aztexan: Away Playoff Game 10/6: Montreal Impact

Chantico's Army: 2010.10.05 :: Futbol en Vivo (English)

AM 1300 The Zone: Ahmad and Rod chat with Austin Aztex coach Phil Rawlins (podcast)

Tuesday's Aztex's News & Notes - October 5, 2010

VS

Austin Aztex: Austin and Montreal Square Off in Quarterfinals

Inside Minnesota Soccer: USSF D2 Pro League Playoffs Set

NASL Fanatic: San Antonio to join NASL in 2012.

SB Nations: As The NASL Turns: San Antonio Expansion Announced, No Word On Austin

Soccer By Ives: USSF D-2: A Look Back at Week 26

NASL Fanatic: USSF D2: Are You Ready for Some Playoffs?

Monday's Aztex's News & Notes - October 4, 2010

USSF D2: Official Match Information - Montreal Impact 2:0 Austin Aztex

Austin Aztex: Aztex Falter in Season Finale; Lock Up Third Seed

Montreal Impact: Austin 0 Impact 2

Austin American Statesman: Regular season wraps as Aztex get set for playoffs

Montreal Gazette: Good omen for playoffs

The Aztexan: Aztex Fall to Montreal: 0-2

NASL Fanatic: Montreal Defeats Austin 2-0; Rochester Claims Top Playoff Seed

USSF D2: USSF D-2 Pro League Postseason Set to Get Underway on Oct. 6 as Playoffs Seeding Determined

************************ First Round, Leg 1 ************************


Date Match Time (CST) Venue


Oct. 6 Montreal Impact vs. Austin Aztex 6:30 p.m. Stade Saputo; Montreal, Quebec


Oct. 6 NSC Minnesota Stars vs. Carolina RailHawks 6:30 p.m. National Sports Center; Blaine, Minn.


Oct. 7 Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Rochester Rhinos 7:05 p.m. Estadio Juan Ramon Loubriel; Bayamon, Puerto Rico


Oct. 7 Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers 9:30 p.m. Swangard, Stadium; Burnaby, British Columbia

************************ First Round, Leg 2 ************************


Date Match Time (CST) Venue


Oct. 9 Rochester Rhinos vs. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 p.m. Marina Auto Stadium; Rochester, N.Y.


Oct. 9 Carolina RailHawks vs. NSC Minnesota Stars 6 p.m. WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.


Oct. 9 Austin Aztex vs. Montreal Impact 7:30 p.m. House Park; Austin, Texas


Oct. 10 Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 8 p.m. Merlo Field (Univ. of Portland); Portland, Ore.


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Notes:

Mark your calenders down for this week:

October 6

Wednesday's watching event: Austin Aztex at Montreal Impact at Mister Tramps Sports Pub & Cafe at 6:30 p.m

October 9

Saturday's pre-match gathering: at The Tavern at 5:30 p.m

Saturday's Montezuma's March at 7:00 pm to House Park for the Montreal Impact at Austin Aztex match (game starts at 7:30 p.m)

Saturday's post-match gathering: at Cuatros.

October 9

And for those who can't make it to the Aztex game:

Saturday's watching event: USA vs Poland match at Mister Tramps Sports Pub & Cafe at 7:00 p.m