Match Preview: Ventura County FC Heads to Texas to Take On Austin FC II

posted by: vcfc

added on: 2026-03-08

Building Momentum

VCFC had a big statement win in their home opener against Whitecaps II, defeating the
Vancouver side 4-2.

Striker Julian Placias had a day to remember, scoring twice in his first game for VCFC and being
voted the fans’ Man of the Match. Ruben Ramos Jr. and Dylan Vanney also scored to extend
the lead.

New signings, midfielders Arnau Vilamitjana and Troy Elgersma, settled in nicely for their first
pro game. Both Vilamitjana and Elgersma recorded an assist against Vancouver. Other stand
out performances included youngsters Mason Vanney and Vicente Garcia.

VCFC currently sit 3rd in the West, 1-0 on the season with a goal differential of 2.

About the Opponent

Austin FC II started their season at home on March 1, falling to the away side Minnesota FC 2
by a score of 4-2.

Austin forward, Jorge Alastuey, scored a brace in his side’s home opener. Defender Jules Bery
provided an assist to Alastuey’s first goal of the match.

Austin FC II made 7 new signings in the offseason, including MLS SuperDraft picks Stefan
Dobrijevic and Patrick Cayelli.

The Texas side currently sits 11th in the West, 0-1 on the season with a goal differential of -2. To
date, VCFC and Austin FC II have played each other a total of 3 times. Austin FC II won 2 of
those matches while VCFC won the other in a penalty shootout

Sunday, March 8
5:30 P.M. PST
Parmer Field, Austin, Texas
Stream at MLSNextPro.com