From the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Austin FC has drawn plenty of attention. Following a difficult expansion campaign, the goals have flowed in its sophomore season, and so have the wins.
There has been a hiccup or two -- the home loss to the LA Galaxy springs to mind -- that gave the impression that the Verde weren't quite ready to really contend for the Supporters' Shield, but Monday's 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids, one in which they came back from two goals down in the mile-high altitude, has perhaps signaled that a run for the best league record is possible.