Landon Donovan ESPN Sportscenter commercial

Non-Aztex Related: The Art Of Time Wasting.

Alex Nimo has found a brilliant way to kill any time wasting tactics from his opponent. Well, at least he tried to that is. LOL! Thanks to Matthew Gray & his wife for finding this.

Insert Caption Here: The Cold Stare.

Thanks to Austin photographer Patrick Meredith for this bad ass picture of Jamie Watson staring at Tampa Bay's Pascal Millien. So what do you think Jamie said to him? :-)

BTW you can see more of Patrick's photos of the Aztex-Rowdies match here.

Austin Aztex Hooligans Episode 1

Discover Austin's Pro Soccer Team with two funny locals:

Austin Aztex: Making Noise in 2010

Here's a new video interview of Adrian Heath and the Austin Aztex while they were at Tampa Bay last week. Courtesy of USL Live

Post Austin Aztex vs Tampa Bay Rowdies News & Notes

News:

Austin Aztex: Aztex Battle to Second Consecutive Draw Against Tampa Bay

The Statesman: Aztex, Tampa Bay play to 3-3 tie

News 8 Austin: Aztex draw with Tampa Bay Blogger Note: It's really bad enough that they don't show more than just one highlight of the match on their station, but the "Kiss Your Sister" comment at the end? Come on now!

St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay Rowdies tie Austin 3-3

WTSP.com 10 Connect (Tampa Bay): Rowdies tie 3-3 with Austin

Soccer By Ives: SBI USSF Division 2 Power Rankings: Week 6 Blogger Note: Guess who #1 on that rankings?



Notes:

While I'm still gutted by conceding that late goal from Sasha Kljestan's ugly mustache-less brother's free kick at the end, I'm still happy that 6,051 attended that Wednesday match. It also helps that we're still top of the table thanks in part of Rochester losing to Crystal Palace Baltimore and Portland defeated by Montreal Impact at their home matches.

The Austin Aztex's next 2 matches will be road games at Miami FC on Wednesday May 26 (6:30 p.m.) and on Saturday May 29 (6:00 p.m.) at Crystal Palace Baltimore. Then their return home for their next home match on June 5 (7:30 p.m.) at House Park against the Puerto Rico Islanders

Austin Aztex Are In The House

USSF D2 Per Game Stats (As of May 18, 2010)

Source: USSF D-2 Pro League 2010 & USSF D-2 Pro League - Team Statistics

Points Per Game:

1. Austin Aztex 2.17 (best)
   
2. Puerto Rico Islanders 2.00
3. Portland Timbers 1.83
4. Rochester Rhinos 1.83
5. Montreal Impact 1.60
6. Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.60
7. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.50
8. Carolina RailHawks 1.00
9. Miami FC Blues 1.00
10. NSC Minnesota Stars 0.88
11. Crystal Palace Baltimore 0.67
12. AC St. Louis 0.57 (worst)

Goals For Per Game:

1. Puerto Rico Islanders 2.00 (best)
2. Austin Aztex 1.83
3. Rochester Rhinos 1.50
4. Portland Timbers 1.33
5. Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.20
6. Carolina RailHawks 1.00
7. Montreal Impact 0.80
8. Miami FC Blues 0.80
9. NSC Minnesota Stars 0.75
10. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0.67
11. AC St. Louis 0.57
12. Crystal Palace Baltimore 0.50 (worst)

Goals Against Per Game:

1. NSC Minnesota Stars 1.63 (worst)
2. AC St. Louis 1.57
3. Austin Aztex 1.17
4. Crystal Palace Baltimore 1.17
5. Puerto Rico Islanders 1.00
6. Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.00
7. Carolina RailHawks 1.00
8. Rochester Rhinos 0.83
9. Montreal Impact 0.80
10. Miami FC Blues 0.80
11. Portland Timbers 0.67
12. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0.33 (best)

Fouls Per Game:

1. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 16.50 (worst)
2. Austin Aztex 14.50
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies 14.40
4. Montreal Impact 13.00
5. Crystal Palace Baltimore 12.67
6. Rochester Rhinos 11.83
7. Portland Timbers 11.67
8. AC St. Louis 11.00
9. Puerto Rico Islanders 10.00
10. Carolina RailHawks 10.00
11. NSC Minnesota Stars 9.63
12. Miami FC Blues 9.60 (best)

Shots Per Game:

1. Puerto Rico Islanders 15.00 (best)
2. Portland Timbers 13.17
3. Montreal Impact 10.20
4. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9.67
5. Austin Aztex 9.67
6. NSC Minnesota Stars 9.50
7. Miami FC Blues 8.60
8. Crystal Palace Baltimore 8.50
9. Carolina RailHawks 8.40
10. Tampa Bay Rowdies 8.20
11. Rochester Rhinos 7.83
12. AC St. Louis 5.57 (worst)

Caution Points Per Game: (Note: 1 point for a yellow card & 5 points for a red card)

NSC Minnesota Stars 4.00 (worst)
Tampa Bay Rowdies 4.00
Portland Timbers 3.17
Rochester Rhinos 2.67
Miami FC Blues 2.40
Austin Aztex 2.33
Montreal Impact 2.00
Crystal Palace Baltimore 2.00
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.83
Carolina RailHawks 1.80
AC St. Louis 1.43
Puerto Rico Islanders 1.00 (best)

Tuesday's Aztex News & Notes

Last Week's USSF D2 Results:

Thu, May 13, 2010
Portland Timbers 0:1 Crystal Palace Baltimore


Fri, May 14, 2010
Carolina RailHawks 1:2 Tampa Bay Rowdies


Sat, May 15, 2010
NSC Minnesota Stars 1:1 Miami FC Blues


Sat, May 15, 2010
Portland Timbers 1:1 AC St. Louis


Sat, May 15, 2010
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0:0 Montreal Impact


Sun, May 16, 2010
Austin Aztex 2:1 Crystal Palace Baltimore


NASL Conference Standings:

* 01. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9 points (6 matches) +2 GD

* 02. Montreal Impact 8 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 03. Carolina RailHawks 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 04. Miami FC Blues 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 05. Crystal Palace Baltimore 4 point (6 matches) -4 GD

* 06. AC St. Louis 4 points (7 matches) -7 GD


USL Conference Standings:

* 01. Austin Aztex 13 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 02. Portland Timbers 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 03. Rochester Rhinos 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 04. Tampa Bay Rowdies 8 points (5 matches) +1 GD

* 05. NSC Minnesota Stars 7 points (8 matches) -7 GD

* 06. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD



Overall USSF D2 Standings:

* 01. Austin Aztex 13 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 02. Portland Timbers 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 03. Rochester Rhinos 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 04. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 9 points (6 matches) +2 GD

* 05. Tampa Bay Rowdies 8 points (5 matches) +1 GD

* 06. Montreal Impact 8 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 07. NSC Minnesota Stars 7 points (8 matches) -7 GD

* 08. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD

* 09. Carolina RailHawks 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 10. Miami FC Blues 5 points (5 matches) +0 GD

* 11. Crystal Palace Baltimore 4 point (6 matches) -4 GD

* 12. AC St. Louis 4 points (7 matches) -7 GD


This Week's USSF D2 Matches:

Wed, May 19, 2010
Rochester Rhinos vs Crystal Palace Baltimore
7:00 pm EST

Wed, May 19, 2010
Austin Aztex vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
8:30 pm EST

Wed, May 19, 2010
Portland Timbers vs Montreal Impact
10:00 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
Crystal Palace Baltimore vs Portland Timbers
7:00 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
Miami FC Blues vs NSC Minnesota Stars
7:30 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
AC St. Louis vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
8:10 pm EST

Sat, May 22, 2010
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Rochester Rhinos
10:00 pm EST


Post-Game Austin Aztex-Crystal Palace News:

Austin Aztex: Aztex Take Over First Place With 2-1 Win

The Statesman: "Watson's" goal lifts Aztex over Baltimore Blogger's Note: I had to editing the headline link due to the Statesman's error in their reporting.

Stoke City: Austin Aztex Flying High

News 8 Austin: Aztex in first place after win

The Examiner: Palace Baltimore falls in Austin, Aztex grab top spot in standings


Pre-Game Austin Aztex-Tampa Bay Rowdies News & Notes:

Austin Aztex: First Place Aztex Rematch Against FC Tampa Bay

The Statesman: Tonight's midweek game a new wrinkle for Aztex

Tampa Bay Online: Return meeting with Aztex will be test for Rowdies

Tampa Bay Online: Aztex start fast thanks to help from Watson



Austin Aztex vs Tampa Bay Rowdies This Wednesday Night May 19, 2010

Stoke Chairman Tony Scholes will be on hand for this match as will friend of the Army, Gary Mellor.

• Pre-Game Gathering at The Tavern: 5:30 p.m.

• Montezuma's March to House Park: 7:00 p.m.

• Aztex-Rowdies game time: 7:30 pm

• Post Game Gathering at Cuatros after the match.

The Aztex played to a 2-2 draw against the Rowdies at their "evil Yankee Owner's" baseball field on May 8. ;-) Here are the highlights of the Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Austin Aztex match:



Now was this a penalty or not? You make the call. But I think all of us can agree that the referee was poor in this match.



Other Austin Aztex News:

Soccer By Ives: USSF D-2: A Look Back at Week 6

Austin Aztex: USSF D-2 Week 6 Summary and Week 7 Preview

Austin Aztex: Experience Bolsters Aztex Roster

Yanks Abroad: Lone Star Pipeline

Austin Aztex: Watch the World Cup With the Aztex!

Date Time (CST) Matchup Location

• Friday June 11 9 a.m. Mexico vs. South Africa Third Base at South Park Meadows (9600 South IH-35)


• Saturday June 12 1:30 p.m. USA vs. England Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)


• Tuesday June 15 1:30 p.m. Brazil vs. Korea Champions (300 E. 4th St.)


• Thursday June 17 1:30 p.m. Mexico vs. France Waterloo Ice House S. Park Meadows(9600 S. IH-35, Suite D)


• Friday June 18 9 a.m. USA vs. Slovenia Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)


• Saturday June 20 1:30 p.m. Brazil vs. Ivory Coast Third Base Downtown (1717 W. 6th St)


• Tuesday June 22 9 a.m. Mexico vs. Uruguay Waterloo Ice House Downtown (1106 W. 38th St.)


• Wednesday June 23 9 a.m. USA vs. Algeria Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)


• Wednesday June 23 9 a.m. England vs. Slovenia Cuatros (1004 W. 24th St.)

Insert Caption Here: Tampa Bay Rowdies' Mascot...

....is A SOCK!

That's right. A BIG FREAKING GREEN & YELLOW STRIPED SOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Good grief! I guess that makes our anorexic apple look like a true genius now. ;-)




By the way, Sergeant Pepper says to don't forget to register for summer camps today. By phone: 512-335-8881. By e-mail: camps@austinaztex.com Online: www.austinaztex.com

Post-Game Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Austin Aztex News & Notes

News:

Austin Aztex: Aztex Grab First-Place Tie on the Road

Blogger Note: Rochester is actually in 1st place with 11 points. Austin are tied with Portland with 10 points but Portland are ahead on goal difference (+5 for timbers & +3 for Aztex)

The Statesman: Aztex tie Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay.com: Late goal allows Tampa Bay Rowdies to earn 2-2 tie against Austin Aztex

Tampa Bay Online: Salvaging a point 'a massive credit'


Saturday's USSF D2 Results:

Montreal Impact 2:1 NSC Minnesota Stars

Rochester Rhinos 2:1 AC St. Louis

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0:0 Crystal Palace Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rowdies 2:2 Austin Aztex

Miami FC Blues 1:1 Carolina RailHawks




Standings:

NASL Conference

* 01. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 8 points (5 matches) +2 GD

* 02. Montreal Impact 7 points (4 matches) +0 GD

* 03. Carolina RailHawks 5 points (4 matches) +1 GD

* 04. Miami FC Blues 4 points (4 matches) +0 GD

* 05. AC St. Louis 3 points (6 matches) -7 GD

* 06. Crystal Palace Baltimore 1 point (4 matches) -4 GD


USL Conference

* 01. Rochester Rhinos 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 02. Portland Timbers 10 points (4 matches) +5 GD

* 03. Austin Aztex 10 points (5 matches) +3 GD

* 04. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD

* 05. NSC Minnesota Stars 6 points (7 matches) -7 GD

* 06. Tampa Bay Rowdies 5 points (4 matches) +0 GD


Overall

* 01. Rochester Rhinos 11 points (6 matches) +4 GD

* 02. Portland Timbers 10 points (4 matches) +5 GD

* 03. Austin Aztex 10 points (5 matches) +3 GD

* 04. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 8 points (5 matches) +2 GD

* 05. Montreal Impact 7 points (4 matches) +0 GD

* 06. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD

* 07. NSC Minnesota Stars 6 points (7 matches) -7 GD

* 08. Carolina RailHawks 5 points (4 matches) +1 GD

* 09. Tampa Bay Rowdies 5 points (4 matches) +0 GD

* 10. Miami FC Blues 4 points (4 matches) +0 GD

* 11. AC St. Louis 3 points (6 matches) -7 GD

* 12. Crystal Palace Baltimore 1 point (4 matches) -4 GD



Upcoming USSF D2 Matches:

Thu, May 13, 2010
Portland Timbers vs Crystal Palace Baltimore
10:00 pm EST

Fri, May 14, 2010
Carolina RailHawks vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:00 pm EST

Sat, May 15, 2010
NSC Minnesota Stars vs Miami FC Blues
8:00 pm EST

Sat, May 15, 2010
Portland Timbers vs AC St. Louis
10:00 pm EST

Sat, May 15, 2010
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Montreal Impact
10:30 pm EST

Sun, May 16, 2010
Austin Aztex vs Crystal Palace Baltimore
7:00 pm EST

Pre-Game Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Austin Aztex News & Notes

News:

Austin Aztex: Sam Brill Signs One-Year Contract

The Austin Chronicle: Soccer Watch by Nick Barbaro

Austin Aztex: Aztex Open George M. Steinbrenner Field Against FC Tampa Bay

The Statesman: Aztex game preview - Road contest at Tampa Bay on Saturday

Bay News 9 (Tampa Bay): Revamped Tampa Bay Rowdies ready for home opener

Tampa Bay Soccer Blog: A Conversation With ... Yohance Marshall

St. Petersburg Times: Tampa Bay Rowdies host Austin Aztec in soccer home opener <----- (IT'S AZTEX, NOT AZTEC)

Tampa Bay Online: Burt happy to help bring the sport back home

Stats:


Austin Aztex (4 matches, 3 wins 0 draws, 1 loss, 7 goals for, 4 goals against) 9 points - 2nd in the USL Conference and 2nd in USSF.

Aztex Stats

Tampa Bay Rowdies (3 matches, 1 win 1 draw, 1 loss, 2 goals for, 2 goals against) 4 points - 6th in the USL Conference and 8th in USSF.

Rowdies Stats


Notes:

Both Sullivan Silva & Kieron Bernard will not make the trip to Tampa due to injuries as well as Joey Worthen due to suspension for his red card against Minnesota last week.

Leonard Griffin, Eddie Johnson & Jamie Watson lead the Aztex with 2 goals each coming into this match. Both Leonard Griffin & Jamie Watson lead the teams with 4 points (2 goals and an assist).

Both Eddie Johnson of the Austin Aztex and Chad Burt of the Tampa Bay Rowdies are team leaders in fouls. 13 fouls in 4 matches of Johnson and 8 fouls in 3 matches for Burt.

After the Rowdies play their home opener, they will play another 3 matches on the road again after playing their 1st 3 matches away from Tampa (perhaps Miami might be an exception ;-) ). I just wish the leagues in the U.S and Canada would follow a fair and balanced schedule for their teams throughout the season.

The Rowdies-Aztex match will start at 6:30pm CST. You can follow the match at www.austinaztex.com or join us Aztex fans and Chantico's Army members at the Game Day Watching Party at Cuatros. We hope to see you there as the Aztex will seek their 3rd road victory of the season and spoiling Tampa Bay's home opener.

Haiti vs Aztex Game Wrap

Post NSC Minnesota Stars vs Austin Aztex News & Notes

From Austin Aztex: Aztex Late Comeback Stuns NSC Minnesota

From The Statesman: Aztex beat Minnesota

From News 8 Austin: Two second half goals carry Aztex over Minnesota

From Inside Minnesota Soccer: NSC Stars Lose to Austin Despite Good Performance

Saturday's USSF D2 Results:

Montreal Impact 1:0 Puerto Rico Islanders

Rochester Rhinos 1:1 Carolina RailHawks

NSC Minnesota Stars 1:2 Austin Aztex

AC St. Louis 1:0 Crystal Palace Baltimore

Miami FC Blues 1:1 Tampa Bay Rowdies

Standings:

NASL Conference

• 01. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7 points (4 matches) +2 GD

• 02. Carolina RailHawks 4 points (3 matches) +1 GD

• 03. Montreal Impact 4 points (3 matches) -1 GD

• 04. Miami FC Blues 3 points (3 matches) +0 GD

• 05. AC St. Louis 3 points (5 matches) -6 GD

• 06. Crystal Palace Baltimore 0 points (3 matches) -4 GD

USL Conference

• 01. Portland Timbers 10 points (4 matches) +5 GD
  

• 02. Austin Aztex 9 points (4 matches) +3 GD
  

• 03. Rochester Rhinos 8 points (5 matches) +3 GD
  

• 04. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD

• 05. NSC Minnesota Stars 6 points (6 matches) -6 GD

• 06. Tampa Bay Rowdies 4 points (3 matches) +0 GD

Overall

• 01. Portland Timbers 10 points (4 matches) +5 GD
  

• 02. Austin Aztex 9 points (4 matches) +3 GD
  

• 03. Rochester Rhinos 8 points (5 matches) +3 GD

• 04. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7 points (4 matches) +2 GD

• 05. Puerto Rico Islanders 6 points (3 matches) +3 GD

• 06. NSC Minnesota Stars 6 points (6 matches) -6 GD

• 07. Carolina RailHawks 4 points (3 matches) +1 GD

• 08. Tampa Bay Rowdies 4 points (3 matches) +0 GD

• 09. Montreal Impact 4 points (3 matches) -1 GD

• 10. Miami FC Blues 3 points (3 matches) +0 GD

• 11. AC St. Louis 3 points (5 matches) -6 GD

• 12. Crystal Palace Baltimore 0 points (3 matches) -4 GD

Upcoming USSF D2 Matches:

Montreal Impact vs NSC Minnesota Stars
2:30 pm EST Stade Saputo

Rochester Rhinos vs AC St. Louis
7:00 pm EST Marina Auto Stadium

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Crystal Palace Baltimore
10:00 pm EST Swangard Stadium

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Austin Aztex
7:30 pm EST George M. Steinbrenner Field

Miami FC Blues vs Carolina RailHawks
7:30 pm EST Lockhart Stadium

Austins Pizza and Austin Aztex - Perfect Combination