
Gyasi Zardes
33-Year-Old
Free Agent
MLS

Contract buyout exercised
Zardes got a contract buyout exercised by Austin FC for 2025, the club announced.
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Austin FC has opted not to retain Zardes for the upcoming MLS season. Zardes, who signed in 2023, was expected to make a significant impact as a veteran striker. However, he failed to meet expectations, starting 27 games out of 61 appearances, scoring only nine goals, and providing four assists.
Austin FC has opted not to retain Zardes for the upcoming MLS season. Zardes, who signed in 2023, was expected to make a significant impact as a veteran striker. However, he failed to meet expectations, starting 27 games out of 61 appearances, scoring only nine goals, and providing four assists.
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Scores Austin's lone goal
Zardes scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against FC Dallas.
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Nets brace
Zardes scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against New York City FC.
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Provides assist in win
Zardes assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Sporting Kansas City.
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Provides assist in win
Zardes assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.
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Role dwindles
Zardes finished 2023 with 28 appearances (17 starts) for Austin, ending with six goals and two assists.
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Could join Austin
Zardes has been linked with a move to Austin, Tom Bogert of MLS Soccer reports.
ANALYSIS
Nothing is done but the expectation across the league is a deal will get done sooner than later. Zardes would join Austin as a free agent and would undoubtedly add depth to the team's attacking line.
Nothing is done but the expectation across the league is a deal will get done sooner than later. Zardes would join Austin as a free agent and would undoubtedly add depth to the team's attacking line.