Defensive midfielder is the other spot the club needs to bolster after declining contract options on Alex Ring and Jhojan Valencia, though it also needs another player on the wing. Money shouldn’t be an issue for Austin FC, as after all of its moves the past five weeks, it likely has at least $2.5 million of salary cap room.

The club announced that it bought out 33-year-old forward Gyasi Zardes' 2025 contract, meaning he is no longer with the Verde & Black and his salary, which was $1 million in 2024 though the 2025 numbers are not known, won't count against the team's 2025 salary cap. MLS clubs are allowed one contract buyout per season.

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Austin FC have bought out the contract of veteran striker Gyasi Zardes, the club announced Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old is the 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106 regular season goals, but had a quiet 2024 campaign with just three goals in 33 appearances.

Austin FC have bought out the contract of veteran striker Gyasi Zardes, the club announced Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old is the 10th all-time leading scorer in MLS history with 106 regular