Austin FC announced today that the Club acquired forward Christian Ramirez from MLS Waivers. Ramirez, a former MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and Leagues Cup winner, joins ATXFC through the end of the 2026 season.

“Austin FC has created one of the most exciting soccer communities since its inauguration and continues to be ambitious in being a contender on all fronts. My family and I can’t wait to meet everyone and be a part of this Club,” said Ramirez. “I’m thankful for this opportunity and excited to contribute my part to an already talented group that we hope can do big things this season.”

Ramirez is an eight-year veteran of MLS having tallied 59 goals and 17 assists in 193 MLS regular season and playoff matches with five (5) different clubs. He initially joined Minnesota United FC when the club competed in the North American Soccer League, recording 49 goals and 16 assists in 89 games and continuing that prolific form when the Loons became an MLS club in 2017.

He has competed in MLS ever since, apart from a one-and-a-half-year stint with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen FC in 2021/2022. Ramirez scored 18...