Austin FC has fired head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell, the club announced on Monday. The decision comes after a string of poor results, including a 5-0 loss to San Diego FC and a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City. Estévez had been under pressure after the losses, and Borrell's dismissal was a surprise. Borrell had been the architect of the club's roster and had overseen the scouting department and youth academy. He had been with the club since 2023 and had been instrumental in the hiring of Estévez as head coach. Estévez had been with the club since 2024 and had led the team to the MLS Cup playoffs in his first season. However, the team took a step back in 2026, playing to a 3-5-6 record. The club's struggles were attributed to injuries and defensive organization issues. Players had spoken out about the team's performances, with midfielder Dani Pereira saying that some players knew how to play the formation, while others did not. Striker Brandon Vázquez had also spoken out, saying that the team needed to be harder on themselves and be real about what they needed to improve. The club's ownership saw things differently, and the decision to move on from Estévez and Borrell was made. The club will now return to the drawing board and look for a new head coach and sporting director.