Austin FC's slump has led to the firing of head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell. The move comes after a 2-1 home loss to Sporting KC, the last-place team in the Western Conference. Austin FC currently sits at No. 13, well out of playoff contention with just three wins in 14 matches. Team founder and majority owner Anthony Precourt stated that the club expected to contend for a return to the playoffs after making the postseason in 2025, Estévez's first season with the club. Borrell was a top assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City when he was hired by Austin in 2023. Austin's two-highest players this season are wingers Facundo Torres and Myrto Uzuni, with Torres having one goal in 14 matches and Uzuni leading the club with five. The club said assistant coach Davy Arnaud will be the interim head coach for Saturday's match at St. Louis. Austin has made the playoffs just twice since the franchise started in the 2021 season. The team will look to regroup during the two-month World Cup break. And with the World Cup approaching, Austin FC's focus will shift to rebuilding and preparing for the rest of the season. But for now, the club is left to pick up the pieces after a disappointing start. So what's next for Austin FC? The answer will have to wait until after the World Cup break. The club's fans will be eagerly awaiting the team's next move, hoping that it will bring a turnaround in fortunes. With the World Cup break looming, Austin FC has time to reflect on their season so far and plan for the future.