In five years of MLS play, Austin FC has burned through two sporting directors, two head coaches, and two interim appointments — often within the same news cycle. The table below tracks what each principal said, what they delivered, and how it ended.
Anthony Precourt Majority Owner
- What They Promised (or Claimed)
- Said Austin FC had interest from coaching candidates whose names 'you couldn't even believe' during the 2024 search
- On-Field Result
- Club has not consistently challenged for Western Conference playoff positions across five seasons
- How It Ended
- Fired both his sporting director and head coach on the same day in May 2026, with no replacements named
- Still Employed by Austin FC?
- Yes
Rodolfo Borrell Former Sporting Director
- What They Promised (or Claimed)
- Hired after high-profile stints at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Barcelona; credited with selecting Estévez
- On-Field Result
- Club failed to consistently challenge for Western Conference playoff positions across his three-year tenure
- How It Ended
- Dismissed alongside Estévez in May 2026
- Still Employed by Austin FC?
- No
Nico Estévez Former Head Coach
- What They Promised (or Claimed)
- Lobbied to keep his job: 'I think the evaluation has to be at the end of the season — give time to see if I can get the team in the playoffs'
- On-Field Result
- 3-5-6 record in 2026, including a 5-0 loss to San Diego FC and an Open Cup exit to a USL Championship side
- How It Ended
- Fired mid-season in May 2026, before the evaluation he requested
- Still Employed by Austin FC?
- No
Davy Arnaud Lead Assistant / Interim Head Coach
- What They Promised (or Claimed)
- No public promises on record; appointed interim without a stated mandate either time
- On-Field Result
- Guided club through transition after Josh Wolff firing in 2024; results in current interim stint pending
- How It Ended
- Named interim head coach twice — after Wolff dismissal and again after Estévez firing in May 2026
- Still Employed by Austin FC?
- Yes — for now