Austin FC have unveiled the title and branding for his or her MLS NEXT Professional aspect, Austin FC II, in addition to naming the workforce’s first-ever head coach, Brett Uttley.
The workforce is because of start play in 2023, turning into the twenty eighth membership to affix MLS NEXT Professional. The one remaining golf equipment with out associates within the league are CF Montreal and DC United.
Uttley joins Austin FC II after serving as Inter Miami’s assistant coach since 2020, whereas he is additionally beforehand labored in numerous roles with the Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders.
“Brett is a highly-talented younger coach, and we’re happy to welcome him to Austin to guide Austin FC II on the sector,” stated Austin FC sporting director Claudio Reyna in a membership press launch. “He could have our full assist as we put together our high younger abilities for the subsequent stage.”
Austin FC II will comprise of senior gamers on MLS contracts, gamers signed on to the affiliate, and academy merchandise on novice contracts. The membership will join Austin’s academy to the primary workforce, making a pathway for rising gamers.
Alongside the senior and academy groups, Austin FC II will prepare on the membership’s St. David’s Efficiency Middle services.
The 2023 MLS NEXT Professional season is because of start play within the spring, with Columbus Crew 2 defending their title after beating St. Louis CITY SC 2 within the first-ever MLS NEXT Professional Cup Remaining.
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