Austin Aztex
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The Austin Aztex were a
The 'new' Aztex played their home games at the 6,500-seat House Park just west of the downtown Austin core, until that stadium was severely damaged by the 2015 Memorial Day floods; for the remainder of that season, they played at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
On October 2, 2015, the Aztex announced that, due to the fact that neither House Park nor Kelly Reeves met league stadium standards, and to difficulty in procuring a stadium that meets those standards, the team would be on hiatus during the 2016 USL season. The Aztex planned to resume competition in 2018 after the stadium issue was resolved but in the event, did not return to the USL.[1]
History
Rebirth of the Aztex
The latest incarnation of the Austin Aztex was founded by David Markley, who was a minority owner of the
In September 2011, Markley announced plans to create a new Austin Aztex team which would compete in the
The reborn Aztex finished their first season with 9 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws.[7] They won their first playoff game against the Ocala Stampede but fell to Orlando City U-23's in the Southern Conference final.[8]
In preparation for the move to
Colors and badge
The Aztex kits were dark blue with gold numbers and gold trim. Their alternate kits were white with gold trim and numbering. Kits were provided by Admiral Sportswear. Emergo Group, an international regulatory consulting firm headquartered in Austin, served as the team's jersey sponsor from 2012 through 2014.[9]
The Aztex badge was blue and gold with a Texas lone star, a soccer ball, and the word "AzTeX" with an enlarged A, T, and X. "ATX" is shorthand for Austin, Texas.
Year-by-year
Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup | Average Attendance |
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2012 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Mid-South | Conference Finals | did not qualify | 1,269 |
2013 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Mid-South | Champions | 2R
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1,438 |
2014 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Mid-South | Conference Finals | 2R
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1,828 |
2015 | 3 | USL | 9th, Western | did not qualify | 4R
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3,226 |
2016 | On Hiatus | |||||
2017 | Dissolved |
Honors
- USL PDL Champions: 2013
- Southern Conference Champions: 2013
- Mid-South Division Champions: 2013, 2014
Head coaches
- Paul Dalglish (2012–2014)
- Manuel Buentello (2014)
- Paul Dalglish (2014–2015)
See also
References
- MLS Soccer. October 2, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Austin Bold FC Hosts Official Launch". 3 August 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ Austin Aztex PDL Club to Start in 2012
- ^ "All Ablog Austin". www.statesman.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ "Austin Aztex in Control: Begin Season with Decisive 4–0 Victory – Austin Aztex". Austinaztex.com. 2012-05-06. Archived from the original on 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ "Homecoming: Aztex Rout El Paso Patriots in 6–1 Win – Austin Aztex". Austinaztex.com. 2012-05-19. Archived from the original on 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ "2012 PDL Schedule – Austin Aztex". Austinaztex.com. 2013-08-04. Archived from the original on 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ "Emergo Group Becomes Top Partner and Jersey Sponsor – Austin Aztex". Austinaztex.com. 2012-03-05. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
External links
- Austin Aztex – official website (archived)
- Eberly's Army – the supporters groupfor Austin Aztex (archived)