Major League Soccer

Austin FC will look very different this year following the departures of many key figures in the club's short history.

Stuver, who's been with the team since it debuted, says he loves the dedication and passion of the fans. "It's amazing," he says. "I still haven't quite gotten used to it."

Hosted by KUT News' Jimmy Maas and Juan Garcia, guests will include Austin FC players, staff and leadership, as well as musicians, artists, fans and more. The first episode will release on all streaming platforms Feb. 29, with new episodes dropping every other Thursday.

Both showed a lot of promise early on. Then they fizzled.

Austin FC shocked fans this week by trading the midfielder to the LA Galaxy. FC's leadership said it allows more flexibility as the club tries to stay competitive.

The Argentine soccer star is playing in MLS now, but Austin FC fans might have to wait a while before they can see him in action.

Austin FC plays Violette AC in the Dominican Republican on Tuesday. Violette’s participation in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament is worth a trophy on its own.

The Verde and Black put together one of the biggest single-year turnarounds in Major League Soccer history last season. Now, their rivals will try to bring them back down to earth.

The team has improved from a second-from-the-bottom finish in their first season to a second-place finish this year.

If you're not already on the way to California, there are a number of local spots to watch the Western Conference Final.