Austin defender Cascante sidelined for months

Austin FC defender Julio Cascante will be out of action for a long period after suffering a severe left adductor strain, the MLS club announced.

📄 | #AustinFC announces update to defender Julio Cascante's injury status.

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) February 28, 2023

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The 29-year-old Costa Rican center back will be re-evaluated in eight weeks after sustaining the injury during Saturday’s 3-2 Matchday 1 loss to St. Louis City SC.

The club confirmed that Cascante won’t require surgery.

Cascante, who spent 2018-20 with the Portland Timbers, started 58 games across the last two seasons as Austin’s expansion journey took root, scoring five goals and six assists across.