Facundo Torres
ATX
RW (AM)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Apr 13, 2000 (26)
Left
5'10"
157 lb
AustinActive without goal or assist
Torres had three shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Torres logged a majority of Austin's shots on goal despite not scoring one himself. He also led the team in crosses, along with Jon Gallagher, and was Austin's only player to record multiple accurate attempts. Torres has eight G/A (three goals and five assists) on 54 chances created and 15 shots on goal this season.
Scores again
Torres scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Portland Timbers.
Analysis: August saw Torres finish the month with surprising offensive production on his part with two goals in his last three appearances. For the month, he also logged 11 crosses (two accurate), nine corners, eight chances created and three shots on goal.
Finds scoresheet
Torres scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Torres scored his first goal since April 18 to help Austin secure the win Wednesday. He has otherwise remained a consistent and efficient presence, starting all but one MLS match. Across 20 appearances, he has totaled two goals and five assists while creating 46 chances and delivering 107 crosses.
Two shots in loss
Torres generated two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Torres took a pair of shots and four corners during Saturday's loss. The winger was frustrated throughout the match, as was the rest of the Austin FC attack. He will hope he can turn this sort of volume into more substantial end product in the coming weeks. If he maintains this volume, goal contributions will follow.
Registers most crosses
Torres had seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Torres recorded the most crosses in the game, which resulted in two chances being created. Torres also contributed defensively with a tackle and had a productive outing before being replaced by Ervin Torres in the 83rd minute. Torres has started every single game this campaign and has also contributed to six goals, but has been without a goal involvement across the last four games.
Reserve player for Uruguay
Torres has been called up by Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa as a reserve player following Giorgian De Arrascaeta's calf injury, with the Austin winger not part of the official squad as the injured midfielder ultimately remains in the team.
Analysis: Torres is available as a precautionary option should Giorgian De Arrascaeta's condition worsen before the tournament begins, but his role at this stage is that of a standby player rather than a confirmed squad member. The wide forward will hope to be formally added to the squad if De Arrascaeta cannot prove his fitness in time, which would see him feature at his second World Cup with the Celeste.
Called up for World Cup
Torres has been called up by Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa as a replacement for the injured Giorgian De Arrascaeta, with the Austin winger set to feature at his second World Cup with the Celeste, according to Gaston Muinos of El Espectador Deportes.
Analysis: Torres's inclusion is a significant boost for Uruguay's attacking options heading into the tournament, with the wide forward bringing pace, directness and the experience of having already featured at the highest level of international football. His call-up comes as a direct consequence of Giorgian De Arrascaeta's (calf) inability to recover in time, and manager Bielsa will be counting on Torres to provide an important attacking outlet for the Celeste throughout the competition.
Main creator for Austin
Torres took one shot (on goal), crossed six times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to St. Louis.
Analysis: Torres was held off the scoresheet but was the main creator for Austin as he led his side in crosses and chances created during the defeat. The attacker has combined for three shots, five chances created and nine crosses over his last three starts.
Key assist in win
Torres assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minute.
Analysis: Torres assisted the match's final goal Sunday, helping Austin pull level in their 2-2 draw at Minnesota. Across his 90 minute shift, the attacker created three chances from two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners. Torres has been named to the starting XI in each of Austin's first 12 fixtures and played the full 90 minutes in eight of those appearances.
Strong service volume
Torres had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory over St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Even though Torres didn't log an assist, he had enough service to keep Austin in the hunt in the final third before the team eventually broke through. Torres' service volume will be important if Austin want to get goals on Minnesota United, one of the better defensive teams in the league to start this MLS season.
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