Aztex mailings
The office this week resembles a mail depot as the ticket sales team parcel up the scarves and backpacks to get them to their recipients in time for Christmas. There is still one day left if you want...
View ArticleWinter Wonderland!
Phil and I flew to the UK on Monday for a mostly business trip that happily coincided with 2 Stoke City games! We knew the UK had been taking a bit of a battering as far as the weather goes and packed...
View Article2010 League
At times over the past few months it has felt like I may never get to post this blog but with the agreement reached last week between the USL & NASL teams we look like we can finally start to plan...
View ArticleReturn to 'normal'!
Finally, the office is returning to something akin to normal. It's been hard to focus on the upcoming season with all the shenanigans but common sense finally prevailed. The good news (and I know I am...
View ArticleHopes for Haiti
The end of the week and the images from Haiti continue to dominate the news. We have heard that Vaniel Sirin and Ednerson Rayman, who were part of the group that travelled to England with us last...
View ArticleAztex Alliance
This week saw the launch of the Aztex Alliance and it seems to have been well received. We did a lot of research and listening to fans - having a say in the decision making of the club is something...
View ArticleSchedule apologies
Apologies once again for the lack of a schedule - it is done but the USSF won't release it until all the teams have met certain terms and conditions. I'm also still hoping against hope that House Park...
View ArticleExcitement mounts...!
I love this time of the year - the season is just around the corner, tryouts are this weekend, the schedule is out, season ticket sales are going well and player signings are being made. It's great to...
View ArticleAnother week races by..
Another week, another signing - we welcome Ben Dragovan to our Aztex family. He already knows some of the guys so I'm sure he'll settle in well. Meanwhile, Miguel is in Monterrey for two weeks of...
View ArticleAnd so it starts again!
Tomorrow is the first day of pre-season. The guys have been arriving back in town all week, ready for Monday. We are delighted to welcome back Eddie, Sully, Cally, Kevin and the rest of the guys who...
View ArticleFootball, soccer y mas futbol......
Hola everyone!! This week has been all about soccer; the Aztex officially began their training camp this past Monday- luckily I was there when the coaches, office staff and the president were...
View ArticleTravelling Aztex
The last few weeks have been full of travel for the Aztex, both players and staff. The team earned a victory in Laredo, running out the winners by 2 goals to 1. The text from assistant coach Bobby...
View ArticleMinnesota to Austin!
Well, it’s been nearly five months since I rolled into town. Can’t believe how quick that went. When I left Minnesota, a season had just ended. Now we are literally on the brink of the 2010 campaign...
View ArticleTwo more days to go!!!
This will be a very short post - lots to do before the home opener on Sunday. It's been a lot of fun doing the new ads - there are more to come in the 'ball in the face' series. Also, planning the...
View ArticleCoach's Corner
Two weeks into the season and thankfully two wins out of two, so we have to be pleased with the start, but that’s all it is, a start. I have been involved with this great game too long to get carried...
View ArticleFrom Intern to Sales!
Hello to all!I used to be known as “Kristin the Intern,” but now you will probably just know me as “That Blonde Girl in Sales.” I began an internship with the Austin Aztex in January to finish up my...
View ArticleWednesday night
Wow, what a night! I'm still on a high after witnessing the outpouring of not just cash and soccer equipment but love for our neighbors from Haiti. To raise $11,500 in one night was amazing enough and...
View ArticleSoccer, football, futebol, футбол, フットボール
Phil, John and I went to Tampa for the game yesterday - great to see how much support they drew but the field - urgh! We sat level with the half way line but because of having to avoid the mound, the...
View ArticleFirst days in Austin
My name is Cody Poteat and I am originally from the great state of Nebraska. However recently I have joined the Aztex team as a Marketing and Communications intern. I am thrilled to have the...
View ArticleTop of the League, who will be Top of the World?
Writing this the morning after our game against the Timbers, the Aztex sit top of the League and six points clear! I have been asked in several interviews over the past week what accounts for such a...
View ArticleSoccer Fest!
So, the big match up finally arrived and ended in the result that keeps the Rawlins house happy! It was great to see so many people at Cuatros, must have been 800/900 crammed in. What a contrast from...
View ArticleNervous? Heck yes!
There are a couple of BIG games going on tomorrow and without going into all the possible permutations, let's just say both teams HAVE to win. It's no good relying on others to do the job for you so...
View ArticleApologies!
Well, it seems we have been sadly neglecting the Aztex blog, apologies! It's been over a month but I know everyone keeps up with most of the news via the website, Facebook or Twitter.It's great to be...
View ArticleOn the road
I am writing this from beautiful Portland - we had a relaxing day after the tension and excitement of last night's game. The Timbers fans create a great atmosphere, very recognizable to us Brits with...
View ArticleEnd of the season?
How did it get to be almost October and the end of the season already? Glad we have the playoffs to look forward to although it will be a little while longer before we discover our first opponent. It...
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